The 2026 Tainan (臺南) “Ancient Capital International Half Marathon” (2026 臺南古都國際半程馬拉松) began at 5:30 a.m. today, March 1, at the Yonghua Municipal Center (永華市政中心). Organizers reported a record 25,289 registered runners, including 417 overseas participants from 36 countries.

Multiple “fortresses” this year are being designed around the Year of the Horse zodiac theme. Most installations have now entered their final preparation phase, with beehive structures visible throughout Yanshui’s streets.

Nearby residents reported hearing a loud explosion followed by continuous blasts as vehicles ignited, with many filming the incident and sharing footage on social media. Police have cordoned off the area to allow investigators to proceed with the cause-of-fire inquiry.

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Environmental officials said ecological recovery is now visible. A 2025 survey recorded 47 fish species, the highest number observed since monitoring began in 1996.

By KHT Staff TAINAN — Taiwan’s High Administrative Court has upheld the Tainan City Government’s decision to forcibly demolish the Lai-Ya Building…

Beyond the food, the event has created a significant spillover effect for nearby attractions, with hotels and small shops in the city center reporting nearly full capacity.

By KHT Staff TAINAN — The Tainan Work-for-Good Volunteer Team (台南做工行善團) spent their Sunday morning in Guantian District (官田區), racing against the…

Chen edges Lin Chun-hsien by 2.69 points; both outpoll KMT challenger Hsieh Lung-chieh in head-to-head surveys

“The metro will reshape daily life and urban patterns in Tainan,” the bureau said. “We are integrating rail construction with parking facilities and surrounding land development to build a more livable and accessible city.”