Taipei: Taiwan’s Chen Wei-chung claimed the first prize at the inaugural Eskisehir International Grer Aykal Conducting Competition held in Turkey. The National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) announced that Chen’s victory on Sunday comes with a 7,500-euro aw…
Taipei: For Susan Solomon, receiving the news that she had won the 2026 Tang Prize in Sustainable Development was both surreal and deeply humbling. “It’s an incredible feeling,” she told CNA in an interview, reflecting on joining a list of laureates s…
Taichung: Eleven Indonesian migrant workers were arrested early Monday following a drunken brawl at Taichung Train Station on Sunday, with seven of those detained found to be in violation of Taiwan’s immigration laws, police said. The incident occurre…
Taipei: The Central Weather Administration (CWA) on Monday issued heavy rain advisories for much of southern and central Taiwan, effective through Monday night. The advisories warn of accumulated rainfall exceeding 80 millimeters within 24 hours or 40…
Taipei: American atmospheric chemist Susan Solomon was named the winner of the Tang Prize in Sustainable Development on Monday for her discoveries in atmospheric science and climate research that have helped shape environmental policies worldwide.
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Madrid: Two anthologies of contemporary fiction and poetry from Taiwan have been published in Spanish and launched in Madrid, marking a milestone in the National Museum of Taiwan Literature’s efforts to expand the global reach of local literature.
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