Kinmen: The annual “Kinmen-Xiamen Strait Crossing Swim,” scheduled for July 26, has been canceled after Chinese participants failed to receive entry permits, Kinmen Deputy County Magistrate Lee Wen-liang announced. According to Focus Taiwan, despite China hosting this year’s event, Chinese participants required permission from the Ministry of Education’s Sports Administration

Taipei: Cryotherapy is effective in eliminating benign oral vascular anomalies (BOVAs) with a low risk of recurrence, offering a non-invasive alternative to traditional treatments, according to a study publicized by Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (CGMH) on Wednesday. BOVAs are a common type of oral mucosal disease, affecting roughly six to

Tainan: The National Museum of Taiwan Literature has announced the winners of the 2025 Taiwan Literature Awards for original works, with nine winners to be honored at a ceremony at the museum on August 2. The awards for original works cover four major categories-Dramatic Script, Taiwanese-language Literature, Hakka-language Literature, and

Keelung: Environmental groups on Wednesday filed an appeal with the Executive Yuan, seeking to revoke the environmental impact assessment (EIA) conditionally approved in February for the Hsieh-ho Power Plant’s planned fourth liquefied natural gas (LNG) receiving station off the coast of Keelung. According to Focus Taiwan, the appeal was filed

Pingtung: The Pingtung District Prosecutors Office has indicted 18 individuals, eight for facilitating illegal border crossings and 10 for illegally leaving Taiwan, in violation of the Immigration Act and relevant laws. The prosecutors office said in a statement issued Wednesday that in March, it was alerted to suspicious activity involving