Author: Renato Marques, MDT
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New film festival in December headed by former Venice director
The first International Film Festival of Macau (IFFM) will run from December 8 to 13 this year. Heading the event will be Marco Mueller, the former ... -
Crime | Valentine’s ‘till chips do us part’
A couple from the mainland had an adventurous Valentine’s Day in Macau, according to information released yesterday by the Judiciary Police (PJ). The eventful journey started ... -
Health | Cancer ‘hitting hard’ in Macau, China
A new report cited by the American Cancer Society estimates that there were 4.3 million new cancer cases in China and more than 2.8 million ... -
Education | USJ signs agreement for establishment of bachelor degree in Fashion Design
The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) and Macau Productivity and Technology Transfer Center (CPTTM) signed an agreement yesterday morning that seeks to deepen the cooperation between ... -
Our Desk | An Image (should be) worth more than 1,000 words
The expression is not new; in fact, you probably don’t have a clear idea about how old it is. According to some sources the idea expressed ... -
Cat poisoning cases are frequent, association claims
A group of cats found dead at the ‘Montanha Russa’ Garden in Macau stirred up outrage on social media after pictures were published online. The cats ... -
‘Academy of Medicine’ does not gather full consensus
The recent proposal by the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Alexis Tam, to set up a postgraduate medical training facility – the Academy of Medicine ... -
CRIME | Four men assaulted police officer on CNY eve
Four local men assaulted a police officer on the night of February 8 in the parking lot of the Jardim das Artes. According to a statement ... -
Tourist numbers grow 4.4 percent before CNY
The Lunar New Year is, for many, a pivotal moment of the year and the peak of the celebration season. In Macau, as has become habit, ... -
Responsible Gaming Kiosk version 3.0
The first of a new version of self-use kiosks that aim to help in tackling “problematic gaming” was inaugurated yesterday. Located at Studio City, the responsible ... -
Photographer opens studio, says market faces challenging times
The Portuguese photographer António Mil- Homens recently opened his new working studio in Macau. The photographer with a career of over 40 years in professional photography, ... -
AL Plenary | Gov’t proposes post-grad medical training facility
The Legislative Assembly (AL) debate yesterday mostly concerned health-related issues, with the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Alexis Tam, reiterating that authorities want to set ... -
Festive season celebrated with special menus
February is a month of many celebrations. The first, and probably the most important of the whole year, is the celebration of the lunar New Year. ... -
MCDA enters new phase of childcare
The Macau Child Development Association (MCDA), a non-profit association founded in 2004 to support children with developmental, communication and learning disorders, inaugurated its long-awaited new headquarters ... -
AL Plenary | Secretary says gov’t intends to take back more land plots
Topics related to land management and public housing were the main focus of yesterday’s Legislative Assembly (AL) plenary meeting. Answering lawmakers enquiries, the Secretary for Transport ... -
Bob Arum | ‘If Macau wants us back we would be happy to do it’
Top Rank’s founder and CEO, Bob Arum told the Times yesterday that Macau played a very important role in launching boxing in China. “Now boxing is ... -
Gaming-related crimes rise exponentially in 2015
The number of cases registered by the Judiciary Police (PJ) in 2015 grew to 11,305, which constitutes 568 more cases than in 2014, representing a year-on-year ... -
CRIME | Alleged thief caught after taking ‘selfies’
A domestic helper, who was illegally residing in the territory, was caught in a strange case involving theft and false statements. According to information released yesterday ... -
PJ Investigator tells of source in Lisboa prostitution ring
The trial of six defendants who were accused of collectively participating in a prostitution ring operating inside Hotel Lisboa, and which includes the former executive director ... -
Ivo Ferreira: Film Director | Premiere at Berlin Festival seen as milestone
Fifteen films were selected for the 2016 competition of the prestigious 66th Berlin International Film Festival. Among those distinguished choices is “Letters from War,” directed by ... -
Study |Patriotic education undermines ‘active democratic citizenship’
A study conducted by a Macau scholar has found that the ideas raised under the “patriotic education” plan are most likely to be incompatible with the ... -
‘The Script Road’ enters its fifth edition with a longer festival
The Macau literary festival “The Script Road” celebrates its fifth anniversary this year. The festival runs from March 5 to 19 and will offer more activities ... -
Polytechnic Institute expects to see new graduates employed in 3 months
The Macau Polytechnic Institute (IPM) expects their graduates to be able to find jobs in their areas of study in about three months’ time. This is ... -
French artist’s edible art showcased in Macau
Edible art is the newest proposal that Parisian artist Dorothée Selz brings to Macau, with the support of Sofitel Macau at Ponte 16 and the Alliance ... -
CRIME | Man blackmailed repeatedly over naked chat
A 27-year-old male resident of Macau was revealed as the victim of an extortion scheme that took place over the Internet. According to the information released ... -
Our Desk | The ‘purgatory’ of the unanswered questions
A couple of years ago, a discussion began on a popular web forum for photographers. As, what I am guessing was meant as a joke, someone ... -
World Day of Migrants celebrated to ‘ease loneliness’
The 102nd World Day of Migrants and Refugees was celebrated yesterday at the Saint Joseph School Auditorium in Macau. Celebrations included a “fellowship lunch” with food ... -
Alan Ho case | Women involved in the Lisboa prostitute ring incriminate one suspect
The trial of the alleged prostitution ring that operated inside Hotel Lisboa continued on Friday at the Court of First Instance (TJB). The case involves Alan ... -
CRIME | Six police officers arrested over illegal border entries
A group of six people, including five police officers on active duty and one former police officer, were arrested by the Judiciary Police (PJ) last week ... -
Portuguese School holds ‘Open Day’ tomorrow
The Portuguese School of Macau (EPM) is holding its Open Day tomorrow “with several kinds of activities available, from culture to arts and even passing through ... -
Hotel Estoril development | Survey raises more questions than conclusions
The results of the public consultation requested by the government regarding public opinion on how the decrepit Hotel Estoril could be reused were announced yesterday in ... -
Formula E race in Hong Kong offers ‘affordable tickets’
The first ever Formula E race in Hong Kong, set for the weekend of October 8-9, will have at least half of its tickets offered at ... -
Miguel de Senna Fernandes | President of the Association for Macanese Education (APIM): ‘There isn’t just one Macanese community but several’
Renowned lawyer Miguel de Senna Fernandes is an avid supporter of Macanese culture and identity. He is president of the board of the Macanese Association (ADM) ... -
IC proposes libraries open longer
The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) is proposing an extended working schedule of some public libraries, including the Red Market Library that might soon be open 24 ... -
Alan Ho goes on trial, lawyer claims his innocence
After a year behind bars, Alan Ho and others suspected of being involved in a prostitution ring that operated inside Hotel Lisboa were finally brought before ...
