Marcel Oppliger of Taiwan Edge wants the 636 million Spanish speakers of the world to get more info in their native language.
The 2026 Pingtung Summer Carnival (屏東夏日狂歡祭) opened Friday night at Pingtung County Citizens Park (屏東縣民公園), launching nearly two months of children’s activities, play equipment, and themed performances.
Sports
Residents in Kaohsiung were surprised after dozens of stingrays appeared overnight in a pond near Chengcing Lake. The rays showed up so suddenly, and in such large numbers, that officials suspect they may have been dumped by a breeder.
Seismic retrofitting work at the Caogong branch of the Kaohsiung Public Library has uncovered historical remains believed to be part of the original Fengshan Township Office, dating back nearly a century. Kaohsiung City Councilor Lin Chih-hung inspected the site with local heritage groups and submitted a petition calling to preserve and showcase its historical significance.
Emily and Belle give their most important tips for all young people who will one day be high school students.
Business & Economy
At least six major malls or landmark retail projects are expected to open in Kaohsiung over the next five years, as transport-oriented development and high-tech investment reshape the city’s commercial map, the Commercial Times reported. The new projects are expected to shift Kaohsiung’s department store market away from traditional single-district shopping areas and toward a multi-center model built around rail and MRT hubs.
Lifestyle
Court awards husband NT$200K over wife’s overnight hotel room stay with another man
The Ciaotou Summary Court said a violation of spousal rights does not depend only on whether sex or physical intimacy occurred. The judge said that, under ordinary social standards, staying overnight in the same room with someone who is married exceeds a reasonable boundary.
Live Nation Taiwan’s Kaohsiung event page lists Westlife as the headliner but does not specify which individual members will appear.
Five businesses have been cited for illegal wastewater discharge after about 4,800 kg of dead fish were found in Houjin Creek (後勁溪), the Kaohsiung Environmental Protection Bureau said.
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The preview featured a “Face-to-Face with Dinosaurs” experience produced by the Japanese animatronics team DINO-A-LIVE. The performance utilized precision mechanical engineering and puppetry to simulate the breathing, movement, and expressions of life-sized dinosaurs.
Above left: A Wiki map of Zuoying District, Kaohsiung City. Right: Zuoying District directors outline on consolidation plans during a…
The site will feature large inflatable water slides and paddling pools for children. Admission will be free for visitors who show receipts totaling NT$500 or more from participating businesses in Liugui.
In some cases, the waiting box is left in place as an option, while some intersections are being modified with added left-turn areas for scooters and motorcycles, letting them queue with cars to turn left.






