Poland has transformed its industrial past into a tourism draw, with former coal mines, textile mills and rebuilt historic sites now housing museums, concert halls and science centres. The country's ability to reinvent itself after repeated destruction is central to its appeal.
Anderson Shum Ho-cheung, the newly appointed University of Hong Kong vice-president, said the city must strengthen industry ties to accelerate research commercialisation. He outlined plans including the HKU SPARC scheme and HKU Innovation Week 2026, which will feature over 120 projects and a keynote
Hong Kong's Food and Environmental Hygiene Department has added a smart eco-toilet at Ham Tin Wan in Sai Kung and boosted services for the National Day Golden Week. Visitors praised the cleanliness and reduced queuing, while staff promoted proper use of the facilities.
A 33-year-old female domestic helper has been arrested on suspicion of stealing about HK$800,000 worth of jewellery from a flat in Tung Chung, Hong Kong. Police received a report on Sunday evening from a 59-year-old foreign resident, and the case has been transferred to the Lantau crime investigatio
A 36-year-old man was arrested on Sunday night after allegedly vaping drugs on a bus in Yau Ma Tei. Police found a suspected e-cigarette device and four capsules of suspected etomidate worth about HK$1,000 on the suspect, surnamed Tse.
Hong Kong's government has declared Hung Shing Temple in Wan Chai and Stanley Mosque as monuments under the Antiquities and Monuments Ordinance. The temple, built between 1847 and 1852, is one of the oldest surviving temples in Wan Chai, while the mosque, built 1936-1937, is the second oldest mosque
A fire broke out in a flat at Fai Ming Estate in Fanling on Sunday night, leading to the evacuation of about 200 residents. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze, and no injuries were reported.
A 33-strong student delegation from the Chinese University of Hong Kong won six medals at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. Five students earned medals in sailing, squash, kata and fencing, while one swimmer broke a Hong Kong record in the 200m breaststroke.
Kai Tak Hospital opens its Family Medicine Integrated Centre on Monday, offering 350 daily consultation quotas. The relocation of services from Queen Elizabeth Hospital will proceed in stages through early 2027, with the hospital expected to serve 1.8 million people upon full completion in 2028.
Mauritian jockey Karis Teetan snapped a 44-ride losing streak at Sha Tin on Sunday, securing his first winner aboard Definitive before adding a second on Mr Cool. A protest denied him a potential treble when Firefoot was reversed after interference in the previous race.
Trainer Michael Chang downplays Team Happy's consecutive Class 5 victories on Sunday, attributing them to favourable handicapping rather than any special training feat. The six-year-old, who joined Chang in April, has now won successive starts, a milestone no other Class 5 winner has achieved this s
The 2026 Sun Hung Kai Properties Hong Kong Cyclothon will be held on 11 October, featuring 17 elite teams in the UCI Class 1.1 Road Race on a new 100 km course. The route starts at the West Kowloon Cultural District and passes landmarks including the Hong Kong Palace Museum and Stonecutters Bridge.
The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department reports that the East Dam and Po Pin Chau section of the Tsuen Wan Reservoir East Dam is fully booked for the next two days. The area saw around 950 visitors on 4 Oct 2026, with numbers lower than expected due to a thunderstorm warning.
Hong Kong's Labour Department has reminded employers and contractors to avoid assigning workers to electrical work in rain-affected areas, and to follow safety codes for adverse weather. Measures include isolating power sources, using protective devices and personal protective equipment, and conduct
MIRROR member Anson Kong Ip-sang has apologised for his behaviour at a press conference on 28 Sep, after his dismissive response to questions about deleted Instagram posts sparked online criticism. He admitted he was inappropriate and had reflected on the incident, also revealing he had been reprima
Royal Holiday, a popular Shenzhen spa and dining complex favoured by Hong Kong visitors, has reportedly closed. Over 100 of its 400 staff protested for back pay, alleging three months of unpaid wages and missing social security contributions. The owner is said to have disappeared.
Hong Kong's transport subsidy per trip fell 8 per cent after the HK$2 flat fare or 80 per cent discount scheme was revised in April, Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun said. A digital JoyYou card and a public-built, privately run elderly care model are also planned.
Hong Kong's Health Bureau says more than 2,000 patients remain on organ transplant waiting lists despite donor registrations exceeding 420,000. The gap was highlighted at the launch of the Hong Kong Transplant and Dialysis Games, where officials urged more public support for donation.
A woman was scratched by a monkey at Shing Mun Reservoir on Sunday morning. Police were alerted by her companion, and emergency personnel hiked to the scene. She suffered hand injuries, received on-site bandaging, and was taken to Yan Chai Hospital.
US President Donald Trump has named Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton as the administration's AI czar. Clayton will lead a White House task force tasked with reporting within 120 days on AI risks and opportunities, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Hong Kong actor Dicky Cheung recounted bypassing a junior TVB manager to secure a senior executive meeting early in his career. He later said TVB rejected his request to appear on a programme after he left the broadcaster without a new contract.
The North East New Territories Landfill Extension has started full service, replacing the original site as a primary waste facility. With a 19 million cubic metre capacity, it completed key engineering works mid-year and will see the original landfill close for restoration later in 2026.
The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge experienced severe congestion on Sunday as 586,000 arrivals were expected during an inbound peak. Queues stretched over 500 meters at Zhuhai Port, with waits exceeding 40 minutes. Authorities urged drivers to plan ahead and boosted public transport frequency.
Hong Kong's Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism addressed the award ceremony of the fifth National Day Cup men's three-on-three basketball tournament at Shun Lee Sports Hall on 4 Oct 2026. He announced a plan under the recent Policy Address to replace 100 outdoor basketball hoops over three ye
The Central Harbourfront Event Space has partially reopened its outdoor public area following a phased upgrade. The 3.7-hectare site is open daily from 9am to 11pm until October 16, then will close for major events. Further enhancements are due within the month, with a second phase expected by mid-2
The 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya concluded with a ceremony at Mizuho Athletics Stadium. Hong Kong, China's team was led by rugby sevens gold medallist Li Ka-du, finishing ninth in the medal tally with a record 54 medals.
Hong Kong athletes won 54 medals at the Nagoya Asian Games, including 11 gold, breaking both the gold and total medal records. Legislative Council President Andrew Yao has praised their fighting spirit and never-say-die attitude on behalf of the legislature.
Hong Kong’s Security Bureau on 4 Oct 2026 held a community experience day at the new Huanggang Port, with over 1,500 residents from all 18 districts taking part. Participants toured the joint inspection building, tested the “co-operative inspection, one-stop release” clearance system, and gave feedb
The Hong Kong Jockey Club has awarded HK$37.5 million in bonuses to more than 110 medallists from the Hong Kong, China delegation at the Nagoya Asian Games. The sum is HK$5 million higher than the previous edition in Hangzhou.
