Daily Archives: Thursday, July 23, 2026
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IAM expands care network as aging population pressures increase
The local government is expanding support for caregivers and older residents after officials said a citywide assessment found more than 1,500 seniors with unusual emotional symptoms, ... -
Macau to roll out first official outdoor no-smoking zones in key public areas
Macau will introduce its first official outdoor no-smoking zones at Dr. Carlos d’Assumpção Park, the Border Gate Square, and the Ruins of St. Paul’s precinct, following ... -
Pereira Coutinho criticizes authorities’ response to casino crimes
Lawmaker José Pereira Coutinho claims that local security authorities are failing to properly address unlawful and criminal activities in local casinos. He added that this is ... -
Leong Pou U calls on gov’t to tie urban renewal policies to job creation
Lawmaker Leong Pou U voiced support for recent reforms to the government’s Building Maintenance Fund while calling on authorities to closely align urban renewal policies with ... -
Italy, Brazil dominate quarterfinals to reach VNL final four
The quarterfinals of the 2026 Women’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL) kicked off yesterday at the East Asian Games Dome with dominant performances from Italy and Brazil, ... -
Beijing targets better health for all by 2030
China aims to effectively curb the rising incidence of major chronic diseases and raise the average life expectancy to 80 years by 2030, up from 79.25 ... -
Is Macau Happy?
A few days ago, someone asked on social media, “Is Macau happy?” 86 people answered. “Happy.” “I don’t feel it.” “Hengqin is luckier.” “Don’t mess up ... -
NMC forecasts typhoon to arrive close to Macau by Sunday
The National Meteorological Center of China has forecast that a developing typhoon will enter the northern South China Sea around Saturday (July 25) and will likely ... -
89 suspected illegal workers found in June
A total of 89 people have been detained by the Public Security Police Force (PSP) over the past month on suspicion of illegal work in Macau, ... -
Consumer prices rise 1.24% y-o-y in June
The city’s Composite Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 1.24% year-on-year in June 2026 but fell 0.15% compared with May, according to the Statistics and Census Service ... -
Committee greenlights bill that moves to final voting
The Legislative Assembly’s Third Standing Committee has concluded its detailed review of the draft Law on the Use of Maritime Areas and has cleared the bill ... -
PJ arrests four more in ‘e-betting’ cases at local casinos
The Judiciary Police (PJ) have announced, over two consecutive days, the arrest of four people in relation to cases of “online streaming gambling” (e-betting) at local ... -
Britain’s new Prime Minister must solve the old riddle of how to reinvigorate a slow-growing economy
U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s announcements during his first 24 hours on the job underscore the political and financial challenges he faces as he tries to jump-start the ... -
1974 Greek military rule gives in to democracy
The military government in Greece has collapsed and the former prime minister Constantine Karamanlis has been invited to return. Huge crowds gathered to greet him at ... -
Mount Olympus, home of the ancient Greek gods, vies for World Heritage status
Snow-capped for much of the year, Mount Olympus, mythological home of ancient Greece’s 12 Olympian gods, has captured the imagination through the millennia. Rising to 2,918 meters from ... -
Two-time champion Aryna Sabalenka and Wimbledon winner Jannik Sinner lead the US Open fields
Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka and Wimbledon winner Jannik Sinner lead the fields for the U.S. Open that begins next month. The U.S. Tennis Association announced the direct ... -
WTA introduces gene testing for all players on women’s tennis tour
The Women’s Tennis Association is introducing one-off mandatory gene-testing for all players effective from Tuesday – a requirement to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. ... -
Lawmakers approve a sweeping social media ban for children under 15
France banned children under 15 from using social media on Tuesday, becoming the first country in the European Union to pass a blanket ban on the platforms as ... -
Israel is building a miles-long earthen barrier inside Gaza, entrenching its division
The Israeli military is quietly but quickly building a giant earthen barrier separating the over 50% of the Gaza Strip it controls from the rest of the territory, ... -
Thursday, July 23, 2026 – edition no. 4998
* Silver Linings — Gov’t expands elderly support after 1,500 seniors flagged with emotional symptoms Tobacco Control | Macau to introduce first outdoor no-smoking zones Odds ...
