Daily Archives: Wednesday, May 8, 2024
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Only 8% of MP cases on domestic violence resulted in charges
Only 8.04% of all cases opened by the Public Prosecutions Office (MP) regarding suspicions of crimes related to the law on preventing and combating domestic violence ... -
Smoking cessation services see 31% increase in past year
The Health Bureau (SSM) reported a significant increase in the number of people seeking smoking cessation services in 2023, underlining the city’s efforts to tackle the ... -
Digitalization and streamlining of birth, marriage, divorce, and death registration procedures
The new bill promoting amendments to several procedures of the Macau Civil Code is ready to be voted on in the final reading at the Legislative ... -
Police break up pro-Palestinian student protest in Berlin as demos spread across Europe
Berlin police yesterday broke up a protest by several hundred pro-Palestinian activists who had occupied a courtyard on Berlin’s Free University earlier in the day. The ... -
Macau hotel occupancy rate peaks at 95% for Labor Day
Macau achieved an average hotel occupancy rate of 89.2% during the five-day Labor Day holiday season in mainland China, starting on May 1, according to the ... -
Wong Kit Cheng calls for gov’t to implement long-term rental concessions on seniors’ residence
Lawmaker Wong Kit Cheng proposes extending rental concessions beyond the initial discounted period to provide long-term financial stability, following the government’s announcement and clarification on the ... -
Two hotel room robberies in Cotai committed by the same perpetrator
Two hotel room robberies occurred in the Cotai District within the span of an hour yesterday. Three mainland women were victimized by an individual armed with ... -
Banned man caught trying to enter Macau with forged passport
A man in his 20s, who was previously banned from entering the region, attempted to use a stolen passport to enter Macau via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau ... -
Airport sees 109,000 passengers during Golden Week
During the Labor Day Golden Week, Macau International Airport (MIA) recorded a total of 908 flights and over 109,000 passengers passing through between May 1 to ... -
International City of Food Carnival to feature 100 stalls
The Macau International City of Food Carnival will be held June 14 to June 23 at Macau Fisherman’s Wharf. One of three highlight events, the “International ... -
Mobile payment transactions up 13% in 2023
Data from the Monetary Authority of Macao shows that the volume of transactions in Macau using mobile payment instruments witnessed a 12.9% surge in 2023 compared ... -
IC developing specialized website for film and television sector
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) is currently in the process of creating a dedicated website for the film and television industry. This platform is designed to ... -
Disney’s streaming business turns a profit, tops expectations
The Walt Disney Co. swung to a loss in its second quarter because of restructuring and impairment charges, but its adjusted profit topped expectations and its ... -
City of Dreams restaurants pamper moms with special Mother’s Day menus
The Tasting Room – Prime Steak & Grill and L’ATTITUDE at City of Dreams are celebrating Mother’s Day with indulgent brunch and lunch menus, along with ... -
‘Broth by André Chiang’ debuts signature soups
Renowned chef André Chiang unveiled his latest pop-up project, “Broth by André Chiang,” starting May 11 at Mizumi in Wynn Macau. The new personalized hot pot ... -
Sino-French ties bridging East-West differences
Pandas are a rare species found only in China. But the West first learned about the panda through French missionary Armand David more than 150 years ... -
Xi visits Pyrenees mountains, in a personal gesture by Macron
France’s president is hosting China’s leader at a remote mountain pass in the yesterday for private meetings after a high-stakes state visit in Paris dominated by ... -
Crime Knife attack at Zhenxiong hospital kills two people and injures 21
A knife attack at a hospital in southwestern China yesterday killed two people and injured 21 others, authorities said. No motive was given for the attack ... -
Why voters in south are more resistant to Modi’s Hindu-centric politics
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has wielded near-total control over Indian politics since coming to power 10 years ago, with one exception: He has failed to win ... -
2000 Sneak preview of new Tate Modern
The Tate Modern art gallery in London has opened its doors to the world’s media ahead of the official opening by the Queen on May 11. ... -
From Marseille to Mont-Blanc: The journey of the torch to Paris
The Olympic torch will finally enter France when it reaches the southern seaport of Marseille today. And it’s already been quite a journey. After being lit ... -
Coach Menotti, who led Argentina to its first world title in 1978, dies at 85
César Luis Menotti, the charismatic coach who led Argentina to its first World Cup title in 1978, has died, the Argentine Football Association said this week. ... -
Boy Scouts of America changing name to more inclusive Scouting America
The Boy Scouts of America is changing its name for the first time in its 114-year history and will become Scouting America. It’s a significant shift ... -
Australian woman denies murdering her former husband’s relatives with poisonous mushroom lunch
A woman accused of serving her ex-husband’s family poisonous mushrooms pleaded not guilty in an Australian court yesterday to three charges of murder and five charges ... -
Artists created images of Christ focused on reflecting different communities
In 1915, Norwegian artist Emanuel Vigeland, one of the most respected Scandinavian artists of his time, created an image of Christ with golden hair and fair ... -
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 – edition no. 4478
* Silence of the Lambs — Only 8% of domestic violence cases result in charges, MP says * Golden Week | Macau hotel occupancy rate peaks ...
