Taipei: Taipei Zoo marked World Parrot Day on Sunday with a special educational event featuring a sulphur-crested cockatoo, while urging the public not to abandon pet parrots and to reject the illegal wildlife trade.
According to Focus Taiwan, the z…
Keelung: A 28-year-old man in Keelung allegedly fatally stabbed his mother before falling from the rooftop of their apartment building, with both later pronounced dead in hospital, police said Sunday. The incident occurred Saturday evening at the fami…
Taipei: For many foreign residents in Taiwan, escaping an abusive home can feel like an impossible choice, as fears of losing residency or custody of their children weigh heavily, while the language barrier can compound the sense of isolation and unce…
Taipei: A Tanzanian Ph.D. graduate who came to Taiwan on the recommendation of the late primatologist Jane Goodall said Saturday that the education and support he received have enabled him to help children in his home country and pursue his dream of b…
Taipei: Several Taiwanese airlines announced flight changes over the weekend for routes between Taiwan and Okinawa on Sunday and Monday, due to Typhoon Jangmi approaching the Ryukyu Islands. EVA Air announced that their BR186/185 flight between Taoyua…
Taipei: Summer electricity rates for residential customers are set to take effect on Monday, with Taiwan Power Co. (Taipower) announcing that the average household is expected to see an increase of about NT$446 (US$14.19) per month through the end of …
