Water Outage (Tainan City)
Original台灣自來水公司因山上區興旺路555號旁管線緊急維修，導致臺南市山上區明和里、善化區嘉南里及新市區大社里於2026年11月7日16:05至18:00停水。
Facts
- Effective time: 2026-11-07T16:05:24
- End time: 2026-11-07T18:00:00
Companies mentioned：台灣自來水公司
2026-11-07 15:00–18:00 JST
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Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心 (continued)（10）
Water Outage (Chiayi City)
台灣自來水公司 is replacing pipelines on Section Two of Daya Road and Minsheng North Road, among other locations, in Chiayi City, resulting in water outages in some areas. Customers are asked to conserve water and store water in advance.
Companies mentioned：台灣自來水公司
Water outage (Taitung County)
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Taitung County after sewage work damaged a water pipe in front of No. 369-1 Kaifeng Street. The outage affects Minsheng, Xinsheng and Baosang villages, from 15:13 to 20:00 on 2026年11月7日.
Facts
- No. 369 Kaifeng Street
- Effective time: 2026-11-07T15:13:16
- Expiration time: 2026-11-07T20:00:00
Companies mentioned：台灣自來水公司
Water Outage (Tainan City)
Original因台南市中西區五妃街路面漏水緊急搶修，導致部分區域於11月7日15:00至18:30停水與降壓。
Facts
- 15:00-18:30
- No. 311
Companies mentioned：台灣自來水公司
Original寶山第二水庫(放水至 石井溪)：自由溢流（新竹市,新竹縣）
水利署 issued an updated notice on the free overflow of Baoshan No. 2 Reservoir into Shijing Creek, affecting Baoshan Township and Emei Township in Hsinchu County and the East, North and Xiangshan districts of Hsinchu City; the public is urged to stay alert and keep away from the riverbed.
Facts
- Effective time: 2026-11-07T15:08:40
- Expiration time: 2026-11-07T18:09:00
Companies mentioned：水利署
Water outage (Kaohsiung City)
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for Xinxia Village in Zuoying District, Kaohsiung, due to emergency repairs to a leaking water pipe. The outage will run from 14:29 to 17:00 on 2026年11月7日.
Facts
- Effective time: 2026-11-07T14:29:59
- Expiration time: 2026-11-07T17:00:00
Companies mentioned：台灣自來水公司
Heavy rain advisory (Yilan County, Pingtung County, Taitung County)
中央氣象署 issued a heavy rain advisory, saying the northeast monsoon could bring localized heavy rain to Yilan County, the Hengchun Peninsula in Pingtung County, and Green Island in Taitung County. Mountain areas should be alert for landslides and falling rocks.
Facts
- Today (7)
- Effective time: 2026-11-07T14:10:00
- Expiration time: 2026-11-08T00:00:00
Companies mentioned：中央氣象署
Water Outage (Hsinchu City)
台灣自來水公司 updated its water outage notice for several villages in East District, Hsinchu City. Emergency repairs at the Jianhua Road-Baoshan Road intersection will affect 13 villages, including Xiangong and Guangming, from 11:07 to 18:00 on 2026年11月7日.
Facts
- Effective time: 2026-11-07T11:07:16
- End time: 2026-11-07T18:00:00
Companies mentioned：台灣自來水公司
Water outage (Yunlin County)
台灣自來水公司 issued a water outage alert for parts of Douliu City, Yunlin County, affecting Zhonghe, Zhenxi and Zhennan villages. Repairs are being carried out at No. 6 Minsheng South Road.
Facts
- No. 6 Minsheng South Road
- Effective time: 2026-11-07T13:38:09
- End time: 2026-11-07T18:00:00
Companies mentioned：台灣自來水公司
Taiwan | 公視新聞（10）
Legislature passes old farmers’ allowance hike to NT$15,000; Agriculture Ministry says no comprehensive funding plan offered | 公視新聞 PNN
The Legislative Yuan passed a bill at its third reading to raise the old farmers’ allowance to NT$15,000 a month. The Agriculture Ministry criticized the version for lacking a comprehensive funding plan and potentially increasing the fiscal burden, while the Kuomintang and Taiwan People’s Party backed the increase and urged the Executive Yuan to implement it as soon as possible.
Facts
- Raise it to NT$15,000 a month
- Currently NT$8,110 per month
- Annual spending would be about NT$32 billion higher than under the Executive Yuan’s proposal
- The Executive Yuan proposed raising the old farmers’ allowance to NT$10,000 a month
- A version raising it to NT$12,000
Taichung campaign van spews exhaust, raising air pollution concerns; candidate admits vehicle is faulty and says it has been taken off the road | 公視新聞 PNN
洪麗華, the mayoral candidate for the 司法正義黨 in Taichung, faced public complaints about air pollution after her campaign van emitted heavy black smoke from its exhaust pipe. She admitted the vehicle was faulty, said it had been taken off the road and was considering scrapping it. The 環保局 said it would notify the owner to make improvements by a deadline; failure to comply could result in a fine under the Air Pollution Control Act.
Facts
- The incident happened shortly after 2 p.m. on the 6th
- The vehicle was repaired 1 month ago
- A fine of NT$1,500 to NT$60,000
Companies mentioned：公視新聞 PNN、司法正義黨、環保局
Most household waste is made of PVC; incineration is no solution, environmental groups say | 公視新聞 PNN
Environmental groups said most household waste is made of PVC, and incineration produces hydrochloric acid and dioxins, recommending that it be sorted separately. They also said recycling technology for aluminum-plastic packaging is mature and the material should be reused. 環境部 said it has banned some PVC packaging and is promoting aluminum-plastic recycling in industry.
Facts
- Produces 600,000 tons a year
Companies mentioned：看守台灣協會、環境部、經濟部、衛福部、環境部資源循環署、台積電、日月光
Original全台逾1.1萬人等待器官移植 高醫舉辦病友會分享移植歷程 ｜ 公視新聞 PNN
Original全台逾1.1萬人等待器官移植，高醫舉辦病友會分享移植歷程與經驗。
Facts
- More than 11,000 people are still waiting for organ transplants
- Original高醫今（2026）年完成2位數的器官移植比例
- More than 400 patients at the hospital are currently waiting for transplants
Companies mentioned：高醫、公視新聞 PNN
Original警政署統計兒童交通事故 2025年日均34人次死傷 ｜ 公視新聞 PNN
Original警政署統計2025年全台0至14歲兒童交通事故死傷合計逾1.2萬人次，日均34人；靖娟基金會指出乘車事故占7成且以機車為主，強調需透過體驗提升兒童交通安全意識。
Facts
- 1500 pedestrians were injured or killed
- As many as 11,012 passengers were injured or killed
- The two categories totaled more than 12,000 cases
- Original乘車的部分還是占了7成
Companies mentioned：警政署、公視新聞、PNN、靖娟基金會
Elderly man struck while crossing road in Hualien’s Yuli; motorcyclist tests positive for drugs | 公視新聞 PNN
An 83-year-old man in Yuli, Hualien, was struck by a drug-impaired motorcyclist, whose saliva tested positive for drugs. The rider was detained. In a separate case in New Taipei City, a man who refused testing was placed under protective custody. 警政署 statistics show 433 drug-impaired driving cases were detected in the first 6 days after new rules took effect; refusing a test carries a maximum fine of NT$270,000.
Facts
- 83 years old
- The evening of the 3rd
- Over the 6-day period
- 433 drug-impaired driving cases detected
- 40 refusals to take a test
- An average of 72 people caught each day
- Maximum fine of NT$270,000
Kenyan cult leader sentenced to 200 years for deaths of 190 children | 公視新聞 PNN
Mackenzie, leader of a Kenyan cult, was sentenced to 200 years in prison by Kenya’s High Court over the deliberate starvation deaths of 190 children and one adult. His defense lawyer said an appeal would be filed.
Facts
- 190 children
- One adult
- 200 years in prison
- More than 400 bodies
Paraguay digital bank collapse sparks storm; President Peña impeached and arrested | 公視新聞 PNN
The collapse of Paraguayan digital bank Ueno bank has sparked turmoil. President Peña was impeached and arrested because he held shares in the bank’s parent company. Vice President Ariana took office and ordered compensation for depositors.
Facts
- Passed unanimously with 44 votes
- More than US$800 million in public funds
- Within 5 business days
- About 97% of customer deposits
Companies mentioned：Ueno bank、公視新聞 PNN
Final campaign push: Shen Po-yang holds a motorcade through Ganghu today; Chiang Wan-an heads south to appear with Ko Chih-en at a rally ｜ PNN 公視新聞
During the final campaign push, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an has a packed holiday schedule, including joining legislative candidates on street canvassing and campaigning jointly with Ko Chih-en in Kaohsiung; Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang is holding a motorcade through Ganghu and urging supporters to respond cautiously to the election outlook。
Facts
- The evening of the 6th
- To Muxin Market on the 7th
- After this November 28
Temperatures to fall and rain in northern Taiwan on the start of winter; stronger northeast monsoon next week to bring lows of 16℃ ｜ 公視新聞 PNN
Temperatures will fall and rain is expected in northern Taiwan on the start of winter. A stronger northeast monsoon will move south next week, with temperatures possibly dipping to 16℃。
Facts
- Entering November
- The 7th is the start of winter
- Sunday（8th）
- Monday（9th）
- Wednesday（11th）
- Next Thursday（12th）
- Dipping to 16℃
- Around 18℃ to 19℃
Companies mentioned：中央氣象署、公視新聞、PNN
Taiwan | 中央研究院（10）
Original中研院藝文活動〉鞋子兒童實驗劇團：卡達
Original中研院將於2026年12月4日舉辦鞋子兒童實驗劇團《卡達》演出，該劇講述環保冒險故事，免費入場需報名。
Facts
- December 4, 2026
- 70 minutes
- Ages 3 and up
- 1987
- 1985
- 2006 to 2009
Companies mentioned：中研院、鞋子兒童實驗劇團、成長文教基金會、光啟社、國立故宮博物院、國家通訊傳播委員會、經濟部能源署、國立臺灣師範大學
Call for Entries〉“Science in Shorts 2027” Science Communication Short Video Competition
Nature Awards, part of Springer Nature, is holding the global “Science in Shorts 2027” science communication short video competition, inviting researchers with specified qualifications to introduce their research in 1-minute English-language vertical videos. Each video will receive prize money of 5,000 euros, and the submission deadline is December 2, 2026。
Facts
- 1 minute
- Up to 10 videos
- 5,000 euros
- August 12, 2024
- July 2027
- December 2, 2026
Companies mentioned：Springer Nature、Nature Awards、Nature
Academia Sinica and the 國際電機電子工程師學會 (IEEE) explore AI development, academic ethics, and technology talent development.
Academia Sinica President Chen Chien-jen hosted IEEE President-Elect Jill Gostin. The two sides exchanged views on AI development, academic ethics, talent development, and international cooperation. IEEE emphasized setting technical standards and maintaining the quality of academic publications, and shared its career support mechanisms. The two sides also discussed the potential of On-Device AI applications and women's participation in STEM fields.
Facts
- The institute has 3 IEEE fellows.
- Founded more than 140 years ago.
- Publishes more than 160 journals each year.
- Holds more than 2,300 international conferences.
Companies mentioned：中央研究院、國際電機電子工程師學會、IEEE、Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers、Georgia Tech Research Institute、GTRI、陽明交通大學
Registration now open〉“中研講堂” heads to Keelung! Seeing Taiwan’s environmental changes, history and future through the ocean
Original中央研究院115年「中研講堂」跨縣市演講基隆場將於11月19日在國立臺灣海洋大學登場，邀請陳鎮東院士、林玉茹研究員及林千翔副研究員分享海洋科學、歷史與生物學相關研究成果，活動即日起開放報名。
Facts
- 115
- Nov. 19
- 1:10 to 3:05 p.m.
Companies mentioned：中央研究院、國立臺灣海洋大學
Leadership handover at Academia Sinica's 資訊服務處：Thanking Director 陳伶志 for nearly 10 years of dedicated service; Director 王協源 takes over
Original中央研究院資訊服務處舉行處長交接茶會，感謝陳伶志處長近10年貢獻，由王協源處長接任。
Facts
- Today (3)
- 2005
- October 2017
- January 2018
- 2025
- 1999
- 2000
- 2024
- Since 2021
Companies mentioned：中央研究院、資服處、資訊服務處、美國加州大學洛杉磯分校、UCLA、本院資訊科學研究所、教育部、台灣人工智慧學校、國際科學與技術資料委員會中華民國委員會、國立陽明交通大學、資訊科技創新研究中心、史丹佛大學
6 researchers at our institute receive the 115年度「吳大猷先生紀念獎」
6 researchers at our institute received the 115年度「吳大猷先生紀念獎」, awarded by 國家科學及技術委員會. Each recipient receives NT$600,000 in prize money.
Facts
- A total of 45 people received the award in 115年度
- Prize money of NT$600,000
Companies mentioned：國家科學及技術委員會、歷史語言研究所、應用科學研究中心、民族學研究所、生物多樣性研究中心、物理研究所、經濟研究所
聖安德魯斯大學 principal leads delegation on first visit to Academia Sinica, focusing on Taiwan studies and interdisciplinary research collaboration
聖安德魯斯大學 principal Sally Mapstone led a delegation to visit Academia Sinica. The two sides discussed Taiwan studies, biomedical collaboration and net-zero technologies, and explored talent development and long-term academic partnerships.
Facts
- Founded in 1413
- A three-day itinerary
- More than 130 countries worldwide
- This year (2026)
- 70th anniversary
- Achieve net-zero emissions by 2035
Companies mentioned：中央研究院、聖安德魯斯大學、教育部、臺灣大學、政治大學、國家圖書館、史語所、政治學研究所、近代史研究所、台積電、Nature Medicine
Event record〉José Manuel Barroso visits the institute: symposium on "Geopolitics, a Peaceful Opportunity for the Development of the EU and Asian Countries"
José Manuel Barroso, former Prime Minister of Portugal and former President of the 歐盟執行委員會, visited 中央研究院 to take part in an academic symposium on the "Taiwan Bridge Project," jointly organized by the 政治學研究所 and the 世界和平基金會. Barroso shared his experiences as Prime Minister of Portugal, President of the European Commission, and Chair of the Board of 全球疫苗免疫聯盟, and held in-depth exchanges with scholars from within and outside the institution on topics including Portugal's democratic transition, coordination mechanisms in EU-China relations, the impact of the Trump administration on US-Europe relations, the challenge of extremist forces to European democracy, a geopolitical analysis of the Russia-Ukraine war, and the implications of the situation across the Taiwan Strait and European integration.
Facts
- The academic symposium was held on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026
- About 60 scholars in fields including political science, economics, sociology, and law took part in the symposium
- Barroso, then just 18 years old, joined the anti-authoritarian movement out of dissatisfaction with restrictions on political freedom
- and in 2012, together with the President of the 歐洲理事會, accepted the Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of the European Union
- Barroso also served as Chair of the Board of 全球疫苗免疫聯盟 (Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance) from 2021 to 2025
- In 1974, Portugal's "Carnation Revolution" (Carnation Revolution) broke out
- He looked back on his experience of serving ten years as President of the European Commission
- Barroso recalled a conversation in 2008 with then US President George Walker Bush (George Walker Bush) during the 二十國集團 (G20) summit
Companies mentioned：中央研究院、政治學研究所、世界和平基金會、葡萄牙天主教大學、國立臺灣大學、國立政治大學、普林斯頓大學、全球疫苗免疫聯盟、Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance、歐盟執行委員會、歐洲理事會、歐盟理事會、歐洲議會、二十國集團
Applications are open for the 116 academic-year doctoral admissions of the Academia Sinica's International Graduate Program (TIGP)
Applications are open for the 116 academic-year doctoral admissions of the Academia Sinica's International Graduate Program (TIGP), which offers 14 doctoral programs. The application period runs from Nov. 1, 115 to Feb. 1, 116, and no application fee is charged.
Facts
- Academic year 116
- 14 programs
- Nov. 1, 115
- Feb. 1, 116
Former Chair of the Nobel Committee for Chemistry and President of the 瑞典皇家科學院 Sven Lidin visits Academia Sinica
Sven Lidin, President of the 瑞典皇家科學院, visited Academia Sinica and met with President Chien-Jen Chen and several academic and research leaders, focusing on cooperation in glycoscience, proteomics, and precision medicine, and sharing international experience in research governance.
Facts
- Oct. 25 to 28
- 1739
- July 2025
- Original逾九成
Companies mentioned：中央研究院、瑞典皇家科學院、臺灣大學、清華大學、瑞典隆德大學、斯德哥爾摩大學
Taiwan | 環球生技月刊（1）
HKUST's Yip Yuk-ling wins UNESCO Life Sciences Research Award! Alzheimer's research recognized - Global Bio & Tech Monthly
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Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站（1）
老爺知 (5704): Announces the company's third-quarter financial report for 115, approved by the board of directors。
Original老爺知(5704)公告提報董事會通過之115年第三季財務報告，期間為115/01/01至115/09/30，累計營業收入131,106仟元，本期淨損57,439仟元。
Facts
- 115/11/06
- 115/01/01~115/09/30
- 131106
- 17833
- (55873)
- (57846)
- (57439)
- (1.01)
- 1598782
- 661019
- 937763
Companies mentioned：老爺知
Taiwan | 國家科學及技術委員會（1）
Rain and wind can't dampen enthusiasm for science! The “2026 Taiwan Science Train Around the Island” wraps up successfully; Taipei Main Station transforms into a science playground, fueling a new wave of science engagement
The 2026 Taiwan Science Train Around the Island shortened its route due to typhoon impacts and concluded with the closing event “A Day at the Science Playground” at Taipei Main Station on November 7. The event, combined with “Kids' Science—Little Scientists Come Knocking,” wrapped up successfully; “Kiss Science” will continue the momentum with public science events, including opening research facilities to visitors。
Facts
- 2026 Taiwan Science Train Around the Island
- The Taiwan Science Train Around the Island, now in its 11th year
- A 6-day trip around the island
- More than 30 interactive science booths
- More than 100 research facilities across Taiwan
Companies mentioned：國科會、國立海洋科技博物館、國立虎尾科技大學、國立臺灣師範大學、臺鐵公司、國立東華大學、國立宜蘭大學