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From February 1st to June 30th,2023, National Immigration Agency will promote the "Expanded Overstayers Voluntary Departure Program".Those who report yourself during the program period will be treated "leniently," receiving punishments like no detention, minimum fine of NT$2,000, and exempted from entry ban. NIA encourages expanded overstayers to report themselves.National Immigration Agency also noted that the Legislative Yuan has been provided draft modifications to some provisions of the entry-exit and immigration legislation for assessment.From February 1st to June 30th,2023, National Immigration Agency will promote the "Expanded Overstayers Voluntary Departure Program". Photo provided by NIAAmendments to increase penalties:In order to prevent foreigners from overstaying in our country, the overdue fine will be increased from NT$2,000 ~ NT$10,000 to NT$30,000 yuan ~ NT$150,000, and the certain period of time of banned from entering Taiwan will be increase from a maximum of 3 years to a maximum of 10 years.National Immigration Agency has set up a free consultation hotline 0800-024-881 (ByeBye) for this program, which provides multi-language services. Citizens and foreigners who have overstayed can also use this hotline to inquire.

Kaohsiung City launched emergency prevention and control as 11 cases of local dengue fever outbreaks

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As of June 17, 11 cases have been reported in Rende District, Tainan, in response to regional clusters of dengue fever. As a shared living region, Kaohsiung City has carried out a thorough cleansing of the dengue fever prevention and control environment and requests the public's active cooperation in order to stop the virus' spread. In Kaohsiung City, there are more than 500 dengue fever contract clinics that offer NS1 quick screening reagents in an effort to improve the home environment. People who exhibit symptoms should seek for medical treatment and quick screening as soon as feasible.Kaohsiung City launched emergency prevention and control as 11 cases of local dengue fever outbreaks.Photo provided by Department of Health, Kaohsiung City GovernmentRead more: TAICCA collaborates with Mediacorp to call for script proposals of original Chinese-language TV seriesIn order to prevent breeding grounds, the deputy director (潘炤穎) of the Department of Health, Kaohsiung City Government appeals to the general public to clean any areas indoors and outside where there is a chance of water accumulation within 48 hours after the rain. Additionally, travelers to Southeast Asian nations around the Dragon Boat Festival holiday should take precautions against mosquitoes.Read more: Given the prevalence of enterovirus, the CDC advises parents to keep an eye on their children's hygiene practicesKaohsiung City launched emergency prevention and control as 11 cases of local dengue fever outbreaks.Photo provided by Department of Health, Kaohsiung City GovernmentThe Kaohsiung City Government also cautions the general public to always be mindful of their physical well-being if they have recently went to Tainan's Rende District for events. Please see the contract clinic as soon as you can if you experience symptoms such as fever, headache, joint and muscular discomfort, or skin rash. Seek medical treatment and make the effort to tell the doctor about your history of activities in order to help the doctor make a diagnosis and stop the epidemic from spreading.

CHILL Summer in Taipei: Seven exciting events to brings the new style of Taipei to general public

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The Department of Information and Tourism, Taipei City Government will host a number of events from the end of June to the beginning of October to let tourists and the general public leave happy memories of the summer.Read more: Xinying Cultural Center launches Asian cuisine workshop to introduce foreign food to the publicCHILL Summer in Taipei: Seven exciting events to brings the new style of Taipei to general public.Photo reproduced from Travel Taipei (台北旅遊網) FacebookThe first event to take place in Tianmu Sports Park is the "Tianmu Beer Festival" (天母啤酒節). Foreign foods, unique creative marketplaces, and beer tasting are all part of the festival. The general public are invited to Tianmu and enjoy the refreshing and delectable food in the summer.Additionally, the "Eastern District Fun Summer Party" (混東區潮fun夏日趴) will take place at the Eastern District of Taipei. In this situation, there are numerous hidden gourmet restaurants in the alleys in addition to the well-known foreign brands opening up shops in department stores, allowing customers to enjoy gourmet cuisin as they shop. CHILL Summer in Taipei: Seven exciting events to brings the new style of Taipei to general public.Photo reproduced from Travel Taipei (台北旅遊網) FacebookSongshan Cultural and Creative Park will host "Summer Festival夏日松一下". There will be theme markets, cuisine and healing courses, among other things, throughout the two-month exhibition and performance. Every weekend, there are also lifestyle parties that invite visitors to various historical locations in a new way.The "Taipei Children's Art Festival" and the "Taipei Fun Water Festival," hosted by Taipei Water Park, are additional events that let adults and kids enjoy a cool and enjoyable summer together.CHILL Summer in Taipei: Seven exciting events to brings the new style of Taipei to general public.Photo reproduced from女生集合 FacebookRead more: Overstayers self-report for reduced penalty! Let NIA help you home!The Department of Information and Tourism, Taipei City Government added that the much anticipated "2023 Dadaocheng Summer Festival" will take place from July through the end of August, inviting people to Dadaocheng Wharf to take in the gorgeous fireworks display and the riverside scenery as well as the summertime's romantic ambiance.