PHNOM PENH, Cambodia: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has agreed in “principle” to admit Timor-Leste as the group’s 11th member, more than a decade after the country requested membership.
President Ramos-Horta says discussed labour exploitation, jobs and cooperation with Portuguese President
DILI: Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta said on Friday he discussed labour exploitation, jobs and cooperation on development with his Portuguese counterpart Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa at Palácio de Belém during a visit to Lisbon.
At least 305 people suffering from acute respiratory infection in Timor-Leste
DILI: At least 305 people, mostly children and people with underlying medical conditions, have been diagnosed with acute respiratory infection in Dili’s Bairo Pite medical clinic over the past month, presenting with sinus and difficulties breathing.
Timor-Leste Steps Up Prevention Campaign Against Dengue
DILI: Health centres in Dili started their prevention campaign against Dengue on Wednesday, as case numbers continue to surge months after an influx of the mosquito-borne virus was first detected.
Timor-Leste: Two journalists summoned by police
Two journalists have been summoned by the National Police of Timor-Leste (PNTL) after publishing two articles on a minister’s request to dismiss Gastão Pereira, the Director of Internal Intelligence at the National Intelligence Service (NIS). The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate, the Timor-Leste Press Union (TLPU), in condemning the summons and urging the authorities to cease targeting journalists and safeguard press freedom.
Balibo Five Honoured in Dili with Ceremony Marking 47th Anniversary
DILI: A sombre wreath-laying ceremony was held in Dili on Sunday to honour the 47th anniversary of five Australian journalised who lost their lives in Balibo, Timor-Leste.
Timor-Leste Approves $1.8 million New Car Fleet for Members of Parliament Amid Outcry
DILI: The Timor-Leste National Parliament won a controversial expenditure vote on its efforts to upgrade members cars on Monday, as it pushes to get the package approved before a year-end 2023 budget deadline.
Former President Lu Olo in ‘Stable’ and Strong Condition – Government
DILI: Former President of Timor-Leste Francisco ‘Lu Olo’ Guterres is in a strong and ‘stable’ condition in a hospital in Malaysia, the government said on Tuesday.
ADB Approves Up to $127 mln Loan for Dili Water Project
DILI: The Asian development Bank (ADB) said on Tuesday it has approved a loan of up to $127 million for a water project in Dili, a much-needed boost for its strained water infrastructure.
Vatican Opens Embassy in Timor-Leste
DILI: Vatican Deputy Secretary of State Archbishop Edgar Pena Parra on Tuesday inaugurated a new Vatican embassy in Dili in an effort to strengthen ties with Timor-Leste.
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Operators of Timor Port says “Total Efficiency” Demonstrated in First Vessel Handling Trial
DILI: Bolloré Ports, Timor-Leste’s authorities at the new Tibar Port, has disclosed that its customs and handling systems responded well during an operational trial of two vessels from Singapore earlier this week.
More breastfeeding could prevent hundreds of child deaths in Timor-Leste
DILI: Improving Timor-Leste’s exclusive breastfeeding levels could prevent over 320 child deaths, researchers have found, as Timor-Leste’s health experts push for better awareness of the health benefits of breastfeeding for nursing mothers .
Timor-Leste Police and Security Forces Roll-out surveillance Campaign in Dili to Sept 13
DILI: Timor-Leste police and defence force on Tuesday started a joint week-long surveillance operation throughout Timor-Leste, amid worsening martial arts gang violence that threatens the country’s state of security.
Thousands Timorese Gather for Mass Led by Country’s First Cardinal
DILI: Thousands of Timorese have gathered for a large-scale thanksgiving mass in Tasi Tolu, led by the country’s first cardinal Dom Virgilio do Carmo da Silva.
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