The program, titled “Read More, Get Rewards,” was launched to encourage consistent reading habits among residents. Under the scheme, borrowers earned one point for every five books checked out, which could later be exchanged for prizes.

One Threads user said a room that normally costs around NT$2,000 per night appeared to rise to NT$18,000 after midnight, accusing hotels of exploiting demand and calling on city authorities to investigate.

The driver sustained minor injuries and was trapped inside the overturned vehicle until emergency responders arrived. Officers later discovered three packets of heroin and an e-cigarette containing etomidate inside the car.

Man went to a familiar betel nut stand, asking to put NT$100 worth of betel nuts on credit. When the vendor refused, the dispute escalated when the drunken would-be chewer brandished a kitchen knife.

By RK Shih/Staff -Image via Chiu Yi-ying FB page KAOHSIUNG — Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) lawmaker Chiu Yi-ying (邱議瑩) said she would…

The city says it plans to expand pet-friendly public spaces, strengthen enforcement against abuse and neglect, promote responsible pet ownership through registration and sterilization programs, and embed animal-friendly principles into transportation, tourism, housing, and community education.

The state-run operator said international cruise traffic has fully rebounded from the pandemic, with 567 cruise ship calls last year carrying approximately 1.16 million passengers, surpassing pre-COVID levels.

By RK Shih/Staff -Photo via Taiwanderers PINGTUNG — Once packed with tour buses and weekend crowds, Kenting is now confronting a prolonged…

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislator Lai Jui-lung (賴瑞隆) won a narrow victory on Monday, edging out fellow legislator Chiu Yi-ying (邱議瑩) by just 0.6188 percentage points to become the 2026 DPP nominee, according to party headquarters. Lai will now face Kuomintang nominee Ko Chih-en (柯志恩) in the November 2026 mayoral race, as the DPP seeks to extend its decades-long hold on the southern port city.

Organizers of the march urged the government to consider public sentiment and prioritize justice for victims when reviewing death penalty policies.