October 24, 2025

Taiwan Partners with Czech Salvation Army to Aid Ukrainian Refugees

Prague: Taiwan on Thursday signed an agreement with the Salvation Army of the Czech Republic to support a project helping young Ukrainian refugees rebuild their lives. The donation pledge to the Salvation Army’s “The Nest” project was inked by Taiwan’…

Hog Farms Test Negative for ASF Virus, Concerns Remain: Minister

Taichung: Inspections of nearly 80 percent of hog farms yielded no new cases of African swine fever (ASF) after a recent infection was reported in Taichung, but the situation remains “tense” due to the virus’s 15-day incubation period, Agriculture Min…

Austria Resumes Recognition of Taiwan-Issued Driving Permit: MOFA

Taipei: Holders of a Taiwan-issued international driving permit (IDP) can now legally drive again in Austria, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) announced Friday. The Austrian transport ministry updated its administrative regulations in October to…

Taiwan Condemns China’s Declaration of ‘Taiwan Restoration’ Day

Taipei: Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) has strongly criticized Beijing’s recent move to designate October 25 as the “Commemoration Day of Taiwan’s Restoration,” accusing China of attempting to “fabricate” the claim that Taiwan is a part of th…

3,000 Rally in Taipei to Advocate for Transgender Rights

Taipei: An estimated 3,000 people marched on the streets of Taipei at the 2025 Taiwan Trans March on Friday night to show support for the community, according to the organizer, Taiwan Tongzhi (LGBTQ+) Hotline Association. The event focused on advocati…