Monthly Archives: August 2024
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Coutinho calls for easing border restrictions with Guangdong
Citing complaints from citizens about limited quotas and long wait times, lawmaker José Pereira Coutinho is urging officials to take steps to facilitate border crossings between ... -
DSEDJ warns of heavy traffic for new school year
The beginning of the school year is expected to bring increased traffic in various districts of the city, the Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) has ... -
Centaline gives out 1.2 month bonuses to staff amid property revival
In the second quarter of 2024, following the full withdrawal of market restrictions, developers accelerated their sales efforts, leading to a revival in transactions. According to ... -
New taxi documentation services now available online
Yesterday, the Transport Bureau (DSAT) expanded its digital services to enhance convenience for Macau residents. As of 10 a.m. on August 19, four new taxi service ... -
Cancer center reduces wait times by 50%
The Health Bureau (SSM) has announced a significant reduction in the waiting time for first appointments at the oncology department of the Conde de São Januário ... -
Shaanxi-Xi’an-Macau week celebrates culinary richness
The “Shaanxi·Xi’an-Macau Week” kicks off this Thursday, with a vibrant road show that showcases the culinary and cultural richness of Macau. Ahead of the main event, ... -
Crackdown on illegal data collection
The Ministry of State Security warned this week against the illegal collection of sensitive data from classified sites using wind measurement towers and related facilities. On ... -
Chinese and Philippine ships collide again and countries trade blame
Chinese and Philippine coast guard ships collided at sea, damaging at least two vessels, in an encounter early yesterday near a new flashpoint in their increasingly ... -
Push into Russia’s Kursk region is to create a buffer zone: Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said yesterday [Macau time] the daring military incursion into Russia’s Kursk region aims to create a buffer zone to prevent further attacks ... -
1970 Bobby Moore cleared of stealing
The England soccer captain, Bobby Moore, has been cleared of stealing an emerald bracelet in Colombia. Moore, who captained England to World Cup victory in 1966, ... -
No goal for Mbappé in his La Liga debut as Madrid draws at Mallorca
Mallorca 1, Real Madrid 1 Defending champion Real Madrid couldn’t manage more than a 1-1 draw at Mallorca in Kylian Mbappé’s first Spanish league match yesterday ... -
Ballester becomes 1st Spaniard to win US Amateur, fending off Iowa’s Kent
Jose Luis Ballester, a senior-to-be at Arizona State, became the first player from Spain to win the U.S. Amateur, fending off Iowa sophomore Noah Kent 2 ... -
French actor and heartthrob Alain Delon dies at 88
Alain Delon, the internationally acclaimed French actor who embodied both the bad guy and the policeman and made hearts throb around the world, died at age ... -
Sintra or, a look at the chaos of ‘overtourism’ in the summer of 2024
The doorbell to Martinho de Almada Pimentel’s house is hard to find, and he likes it that way. It’s a long rope that, when pulled, rings ... -
Got cold symptoms? Here’s when kids should take a sick day from school
As schools reopen for another year, they are focused on improving student attendance. But back-to-school is hitting just as COVID-19 cases are increasing, raising the question: ... -
Tuesday, August 20, 2024 – edition no. 4549
* Parking in a loophole — Private car parks exploit lack of regulation in old neighborhoods, traffic bureau confirms * Travel visas | 30,000 non-Chinese residents ... -
Sintra or, a look at the chaos of ‘overtourism’ in the summer of 2024
The doorbell to Martinho de Almada Pimentel's house, in Sintra, is hard to find, and he likes it that way. It's a long rope that, when ... -
Community advisor: Public pool rules need improvements
The Central District Community Advisory Board member, António Monteiro, wants the government to rethink its approach to the rules of public swimming pools to make these ... -
Leong Kit Man opens Gongbi paintings exhibition
Leong Kit Man, a Macau artist renowned for her meticulous Gongbi paintings, unveiled her latest exhibition titled “Innermost: Exhibition of Gongbi Painting” this week. The exhibition, ... -
Real estate faces challenges amidst a 63% sales surge
In the second quarter of 2024, Macau’s real estate market surged, with 1,574 building units and parking spaces sold, totaling MOP9.31 billion. This marks an increase ... -
Authorities respond to global Monkeypox outbreak
In the face of the growing global monkeypox (Mpox) outbreak, the Health Bureau (SSM) has classified Mpox as a mandatory reportable disease, trained frontline healthcare workers, ... -
New nursing home for Ilha Verde amid shortage of caregivers
Caritas Macau announced on the weekend a new nursing home for around 185 elderly residents will open in Ilha Verde this December. The charity is preparing ... -
As the Middle East frets about conflict, Dubai booms with an influx of anxious wealth
As conflict casts a shadow across the Middle East, people are getting rich in Dubai. The desert sheikdom’s economy is buzzing with tourism and construction as ... -
Mainland travel permits open new artistic frontiers in GBA
The recent rollout of Mainland Travel Permits for foreign permanent residents in Macau and Hong Kong has ignited a surge of interest in artistic collaboration within ... -
Macau to celebrate Olympians’ sporting excellence
Macau will welcome national Olympians from Aug. 31 to Sept. 2, offering local residents a chance to meet their sporting heroes. This visit follows the success ... -
Portuguese consulate reintroduces walk-in services for specific citizens
The Consulate General of Portugal in Macau and Hong Kong will commence walk-in services for senior citizens and individuals with disabilities in the citizen card and ... -
UTM welcomes 900 new students
The Macao University of Tourism (UTM) has welcomed over 900 new students for the 2024/2025 academic year, the largest intake in its history with a 50% ... -
Music camp for children’s arts festival kicks off
The 1st Macao International Children’s Arts Festival – Music Camp was inaugurated Aug. 16 at the Macao Cultural Centre. About 30 students will receive one-on-one music ... -
CE calls for efforts to integrate third plenary spirit
Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng has said studying the spirit of the 20th Central Committee’s third plenary session is crucial for Macau now and in the ... -
Casino dealer arrested for stealing HKD310,000 in chips
A 37-year-old casino dealer was arrested for allegedly stealing HKD310,000 in casino chips on six occasions while on duty. Following a report of suspected theft, police ... -
Charles Leong finishes second at Fuji
After finishing fifth in Race 1 Saturday, Macau driver Charles Leong and teammate Miki Koyama climbed to the second step of the podium after yesterday’s Race ... -
Galaxy sees stabilizing player reinvestment
The management of casino operator Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd (GEG) has indicated in a recent conference call with investment analysts that the trend of elevated player ... -
Call for photos of revitalized historic buildings extended
The Cultural Affairs Bureau, in collaboration with MGM, has extended the submission deadline for the “Greater Bay Area Cultural Heritage Forum – Photography Collection for Revitalizing ... -
Foreign exchange reserves decline in July
The Monetary Authority (AMCM) has reported a decrease in foreign exchange reserves for July, totaling 229 billion patacas, down 1.4% from June’s 232.3 billion patacas. This ... -
Macau to participate in cross-border ambulance drill
Conde de São Januário General Hospital will join an upcoming ambulance drill as part of a cross-border patient transfer pilot program. According to an announcement by ...
