Assad’s fall spurs hope for families split by Golan Heights buffer zone

The four sisters gathered by the side of the road, craning their necks to peer far beyond the razor wire-reinforced fence snaking across the mountain. One took

1973 Spanish prime minister assassinated

The Spanish Prime Minister, Admiral Luis Carrero Blanco, has been killed in a car bomb attack in Madrid. The 70-year-old, his bodyguard and a driver died instantly

With ‘The Room Next Door’, Almodóvar makes a lively movie about death

Films that are straightforwardly about death are rare, but movies that are about both death and sex are rarer, still. In Pedro Almodóvar’s “The Room

For airports, background music no longer is an afterthought

Background music is no longer an afterthought at many airports, which are hiring local musicians and carefully curating playlists to help lighten travelers’ moods. London’s Heathrow Airport built a

A double-edged sword

As Macau marks the 25th anniversary of its return to Chinese sovereignty, the city’s story is one of striking transformation, with economic triumphs interwoven with societal and political

Friday, December 20, 2024 – edition no. 4630

  * Macau SAR 25 | A high-stakes gamble on identity * Day 2 | Xi and the city * Gastronomy * Visitor arrivals surged 9.6% y-o-y to 2.8 million in November, almost fully

Xi Jinping hails Macau as ‘jewel of motherland’ in visit for 25th handover anniversary

President Xi Jinping arrived in Macau yesterday afternoon to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the region’s return to Chinese sovereignty. This marks his third

Xi’s arrival puts normal operations on a halt

The three-day visit of President Xi Jinping to Macau to participate in the commemorations of the 25th anniversary of the Macau handover and inaugurate the new

Citywide consumption initiative drives MOP940 million in sales

The citywide consumption campaign has significantly boosted local spending, generating MOP940 million in sales, according to figures released during TDM’s radio program. Ma

SSM data shows Most ‘body discoveries’ remain a mystery

The majority of cases involving individuals found dead in Macau remain unsolved, according to information disclosed by the Health Bureau (SSM). In response to

Macau’s transition remembered in photos

25 years after the historic handover of Macau to China, a photographic exhibition revisits the final days of Portuguese administration in the territory. The exhibit, showcasing the

The merits of the practice of ‘One Country, Two Systems’

The 25th anniversary of Macau’s return to the motherland is a significant milestone in its history. Over the past quarter of a century, with the

On board the Shanghai Maglev of regional integration

China today has the longest and fastest high-speed rail network in the world. More than two-thirds of the world’s high-speed rail lines are here. Over 46,000

Portugal-China relations on the 25th anniversary of Macau’s handover

The transition of Macau to Chinese sovereignty was a success because both parties worked diligently to achieve it. The Chinese State-Party elite aimed for a “smooth

Orchestra to host Christmas concert at Ruins of St. Paul

The Macao Orchestra will present “Unforgettable Melodies at the Ruins of St. Paul’s,” with performances at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Dec. 25. Organized by the Cultural

Hengqin sees rise in tourism

Hengqin has reported a significant rise in tourism for 2024, anticipating nearly 15 million visitors to major attractions, reflecting a 20% year-on-year increase. The newly opened Hengqin Light Rail Line has

Four ambulances equipped for cross-border operations

Zhuhai City has acquired four ambulances featuring dual Guangdong-Macau license plates, which are currently awaiting final approval for operation. This development is set to facilitate the transfer of

UM student team wins global AI competition

A team of students from the University of Macau’s Faculty of Science and Technology won first prize at the 2024 Tencent AI Arena Global Open Competition, securing a

F&B revenues rise, retail drops in October

Receipts from restaurants and similar establishments in Macau rose by 6.8% month-on-month in October 2024, largely due to the National Day holidays, according to the Statistics and Census Service

Shift in suicide motifs

SSM's reporting on suicide causes has shifted in its recent data disclosure in the third quarter of this year. Historically, and up until the first

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