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MOFA Thanks Czech Republic For Discussing Vaccine Donation
發佈於 2021-07-23 13:19:04
MOFA is thanking the Czech Republic (捷克共和國), as the EU country discusses donating vaccines to Taiwan.
Czech Senate Speaker Milos Vystrcil posted on Twitter yesterday that the Czech government currently considering sending COVID-19 vaccines to Taiwan, and a decision may come as soon as Monday next week.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says Taiwan and the Czech Republic have remained in close contact, with Vystrcil visiting Taiwan last year, and both Vystrcil and Senator Pavel Fischer both calling for support for Tawian.
MOFA is thanking the Czech Republic, as well as the US, Japan, Lithuania, and Slovakia for lending their assistance in Taiwan's time of need.
The ministry says no matter what the Czech government's final decision is, Taiwan will appreciate and respect its gesture of solidarity.
(NS)
Gas Prices Set For Decline Next Week
發佈於 2021-07-23 13:19:04
Fuel prices may be headed in different directions next week
The cost of gasoline (汽油) is forecast to fall by $0.3-NT per liter starting Monday, but diesel (柴油) is set to see a rise of $0.1-NT per liter.
This would leave 95-unleaded at $29.8NT per liter, while super diesel would cost $25.8NT per liter.
Analysts say increased output from oil-producing nations and the resurgence of COVID-19 in Asia has led to a dip in international crude oil prices.
Official price adjustments will be announced by CPC Corporation on Sunday.
(NS)
Lost Dolphin Sheltering In Hualien Harbor
發佈於 2021-07-23 13:19:04
The Hualien County government is calling on the public to avoid disturbing a dolphin (海豚) that has been appearing in Hualien Harbor.
Officials say the Indo-Pacific bottlenose dophin has been spotted in and around the harbor twice now, on July 19th and 21st.
Experts say the species isn't often seen in the region, but the dolphin appears uninjured and in good health.
They are calling on vessels to lower their speed in and around the harbor, and people should avoid feeding the animal or making loud noises.
Officials are reminding the public that the Indo-Pacific bottlenose is listed as "Near Threatened", and is a protected species.
(NS)
Australia State Declares Emergency Over COVID-19
發佈於 2021-07-23 13:19:04
An Australian state government has declared a national emergency (國家緊急狀態) due to a COVID-19 outbreak in Sydney.
The New South Wales state government reported one fatality and 136 new infections in the latest 24-hour period, the biggest daily number of new cases since the outbreak began in mid June.
New South Wales State Premier Gladys Berejiklian called on the federal government to provide more vaccines for the worst-effected suburbs in Sydney's west and south.
Sydney has now been locked down for a month, and half of Australia's total population of 26 million is locked down, as well.
The delta variant cluster has spread from Sydney to Victoria and South Australia states which are also locked down.
Mexico To Send 2 Boatloads Of Food And Medical Aid To Cuba
發佈於 2021-07-23 13:19:04
The Mexican government says it will send two navy ships to Cuba with food and medical aid (醫療救助).
The Foreign Relations Department said the ships will set sail to Cuba on Sunday from the Gulf coast port of Veracruz.
The ships will carry oxygen tanks, needles, and syringes, and basic food items like powdered milk and beans.
The announcement on Thursday came on the same day that the U.S. government tightened sanctions on Cuban officials.
That was after they violently put down protests by residents of the island tired of shortages, long lines, price increases, and a lack of medicine.
Washington Post Reporter Sues Paper For Discrimination
發佈於 2021-07-23 13:19:05
Washington Post (華盛頓郵報) politics reporter Felicia Sonmez has sued (起訴) the paper and several of its current and former editors for discriminating against her as a victim of sexual assault.
In a suit filed Wednesday in D.C. Superior Court, Sonmez says she was not allowed to report on sexual misconduct and frequently taken off stories after she publicly spoke out about her own experience.
Sonmez says she suffered humiliation, emotional distress, and physical pain because of the alleged discriminatory conduct, which she said violated the D.C. Human Rights Act.
Washington Post spokesperson Kris Coratti declined to comment on the suit.