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衞生防護中心公布一宗基孔肯雅熱輸入個案 六旬婦曾到廣東

衞生防護中心公布9月25日至10月1日錄得一宗基孔肯雅熱輸入個案，一名62歲女子在潜伏期內曾到訪廣東省，中心認為她在外遊期間染病。病人已入院，在無蚊環境下治療，情況穩定；兩名家居接觸者暫無病徵，正接受醫學監察。

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發私密照勒索已婚舊愛 美容師囚4年

美容師與已婚男分手後，於2023年向對方索取金錢並向其妻子發送私密照片，經審訊後被裁定勒索等9罪成立，昨於區域法院判囚4年。法官指被告持續犯案影響兩名事主的聲譽、工作、社交及婚姻關係，男事主更因妻子一度提出離婚而感自責。

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海關拘捕岩盤浴瑜伽董事 涉不當接受付款 381宗舉報涉款407萬元

連鎖瑜伽運動中心岩盤浴瑜伽前日全線結業，61歲董事昨被海關拘捕，涉嫌違反《商品說明條例》「不當接受付款」罪。截至昨午5時，海關接獲381宗舉報、涉約407萬元服務合約，消委會接獲286宗投訴、涉款約390.9萬元。

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涉刑恐星島刊登私人恩怨 24歲男提堂准保釋

24歲男清潔工人涉在桌遊店恐嚇他人、再威脅星島新聞集團刊登其與店方私人恩怨，被控兩項刑事恐嚇罪，昨於西九龍裁判法院提堂。被告暫毋須答辯，獲准以兩萬元保釋，案件押後至11月27日再訊。

Chess tutor admits unlawful sexual intercourse with 12-year-old girl, jailed for 18 months

A 38-year-old chess tutor pleaded guilty to 3 counts of unlawful sexual intercourse and was sentenced to 18 months' imprisonment at Tsuen Wan Court (acting as District Court) yesterday. The defence pleaded that the two were genuinely in love and that the defendant had failed to hold the line on morality, while acting judge Philip He Hanxi stressed that even though the victim had made the initial proposal, the law must still protect the vulnerability of minors.

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90.4%宏福業主 已簽買賣協議

截至9月30日，90.4%宏福苑業主已完成簽署《買賣協議》，房屋局長何永賢表示須於10月15日或之前完成簽署。宏福苑業主「特設銷售計劃」揀樓程序本周二（29日）展開，政府跨部門「解說專隊」會在揀樓過程中繼續支援居民。

Red flag hoisted at Lung Mei Beach in Tai Po

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (October 3) that a red flag has been hoisted at Lung Mei Beach in Tai Po due to inclement weather, indicating that swimming there is dangerous. Members of the public are advised not to swim there.

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宏福苑特設銷售計劃 何永賢稱90.6%業主已簽署買賣協議

宏福苑至今有90.6%業主完成簽署《買賣協議》，房屋局局長何永賢表示特設銷售計劃已邀請百多戶業主選樓，平均每日約30多戶。提供單位約7成在400萬元以下，業主可選收現金或補差價。她提醒須於10月15日或之前完成簽署，否則視為拒絕接受方案。

Hong Kong National Day fireworks display and spending offers: John Lee stresses city's international role

Hong Kong celebrated National Day on Thursday with a fireworks display, dining and shopping offers and free rides on some transport, with about 380,000 people flocking to both sides of Victoria Harbour to watch the 23-minute fireworks, while more than 3,800 restaurants offered dining discounts. Chief Executive John Lee said in his speech that he stressed Hong Kong's international role and his first five-year plan.

Secretary for Health and Welfare Prof Lo Chung-mau warns that exaggerating claims of nurse underemployment could deter new entrants to the profession

Secretary for Health and Welfare Prof Lo Chung-mau warned on Thursday that if difficulties in nurses' employment are exaggerated, Hong Kong people must "bear the consequences", as such remarks could put off young people and reduce the number of new entrants to the nursing profession. He singled out recent claims that "graduation equals unemployment", stressing that training nurses takes time and that he does not want such comments to weaken the interest of the younger generation in joining the nursing sector.

National Day dining discounts and free MTR offers draw Hong Kong people, walk-in visitors pleasantly surprised

Hong Kong people flocked out on 1 October, National Day, to enjoy restaurant discounts and transport offers, while walk-in visitors said they were pleasantly surprised by the relevant promotions. Merchants launched various offers and free giveaways to celebrate the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, covering dining discounts and free MTR rides.

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香港維港國慶煙花匯演慶祝國慶節

香港周四晚在維多利亞港舉行23分鐘國慶煙花匯演，光芒照亮天際線，灣仔碼頭人群鼓掌歡呼舉手機拍攝。來自福建的遊客Fanny Yao與家人連續第三年來港觀賞慶祝活動。

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維園國際燈會延長開放 國慶吸引數千人到場

維園國際燈會延長開放，內地國慶「黃金周」假期開始，周四日落時已有數千名市民、遊客及外佣到場，不少人提早前往以避開人潮。燈會由香港旅遊局主辦，自9月首度舉行以來已吸引超過50萬人次到訪。

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兄弟義氣的神話：香港三合會在新犯罪格局下轉型

香港三合會在新犯罪格局下持續轉型，支撐傳統的「兄弟義氣」被形容為神話。個案中，中學生Jason被有三合會背景的學長欺凌，獲另一名學長出頭保護後，向其封利是成為非正式三合會成員。其後他發現兩名學長屬同一個幫派，卻聽命於不同老大。

Investing in Hong Kong's mental health is cost-effective

Investing in Hong Kong's mental health is cost-effective. The Policy Address proposed 11 measures to promote mental health, including extending the three-tier school-based response mechanism. The article coincides with Mental Health Awareness Month and explores the role of mental health in Hong Kong's development.

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黃金週次日天雨令香港部分景點人流減少，山頂纜車等候不足一小時

國慶黃金週假期第二日天雨，令香港部分熱門景點人流減少，中環山頂纜車站排隊人龍維持偏短，乘客等候不足一小時便可上車。有來自福建廈門的機械工程師與朋友訪港四日，計劃到訪維港等著名景點。

Mainland tourists flood Hong Kong shops during National Day "Golden Week", retailers say spending is modest

Large numbers of mainland tourists poured into Hong Kong shops on the first two days of the National Day "Golden Week", but the Hong Kong Retail Management Association said that while shopping districts were busy, tourist spending remained relatively restrained. The association said on Friday that the increase in visitor numbers may be greater than the increase in retail sales.

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蔡天鳳案庭審：檢方指前夫一家以接女兒為名誘其上車後遭槌襲致死

蔡天鳳在一場她以為是接女兒放學的車程中遭槌襲頭部致死，法庭聽取了案情。檢方指前夫 Alex Kwong Kong-chi、其父 Kwong Kau 等三名前親屬事前租下偏遠村屋並購入所需物品，涉嫌於2023年2月21日殺害28歲的她並棄屍。

Labour Department reminds employers and employees to take heatstroke prevention measures while Work Heat Stress Warning is in force

In response to the Work Heat Stress Warning now being in force, the Labour Department reminds employers and employees to take heatstroke prevention measures when working in hot weather or high-temperature environments. Employees working outdoors or in non-air-conditioned indoor environments face higher heat stress levels. Employers must assess risks with reference to the Guide on Prevention of Heat Stress at Work and, so far as reasonably practicable, arrange appropriate rest periods every hour according to the different warning levels. Employees should follow instructions to take rest breaks on time, and if they experience symptoms of heat illness such as headache, dizziness or nausea, they should immediately move to a shaded area to rest and drink water.

LCSD reminds public to keep the area clean while enjoying National Day fireworks display

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department reminds the public that the National Day fireworks display will be held tonight (October 1). Members of the public should keep the area clean and care for public property while watching, and take away the items they have brought with them when leaving, and must not leave behind any litter. The Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza, the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront and the harbourfront area on the northern side of Hong Kong Island will be crowded, and those heading there should take extra care and stay alert to safety.

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民政事務總署開放19間臨時避暑中心

民政事務總署十月一日繼續開放19間社區會堂和社區中心作臨時避暑中心，酷熱天氣警告生效期間全日開放。晚上十時三十分至翌晨八時，中心供應被鋪及睡覺地方予有需要人士，並有人員當值。今年已加強通風降溫設備、飲水機、個人化降溫用品及女士專用區等安排，查詢熱線2572 8427。

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何文田及旺角多幢大廈凌晨一度停電近四小時 有住戶氧氣呼吸機一度未能運作

何文田及旺角多幢大廈昨晚11時許電力供應中斷，中電工程人員到場搶修並安排多部流動發電車提供臨時供電，至凌晨3時許恢復。停電期間，一名居於受影響大廈的老翁因氧氣機未能運作需送院治理。

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香港海關機場偵破三宗入境旅客販毒案 拘捕兩男三女

香港海關在機場偵破三宗入境旅客販毒案，共檢獲約四十六公斤懷疑大麻花及一批含懷疑第一部毒藥的產品，市值約九百二十萬元，拘捕兩男三女。案件發生在九月二十九日及九月三十日，首宗案三名菲律賓籍旅客從曼谷抵港，行李內藏約三十五公斤大麻花。另兩宗為內地旅客經越南胡志明市抵港，分別檢出約六公斤及五公斤，案件仍在調查。

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行政長官李家超出席國慶七十七周年煙花大匯演致辭（附圖／短片）

行政長官李家超十月一日出席國慶七十七周年煙花大匯演並致辭，指特區政府已制定《香港第一個五年規劃》，對接國家「十五五」規劃。今年煙花匯演共八幕，超過三萬枚煙花在維港上空點燃，由即將邁向135周年的永明金融贊助。

Hotstone Yoga closes all branches; customers say staff knew in advance but kept mum and were still selling classes days earlier

The chain yoga and fitness centre Hotstone Yoga will close all branches starting today (1 October). At least about 500 members said they had paid for classes they were unable to attend and feared it would be difficult to recover the money. Notices from a law firm were posted at branches, requiring claimants to email supporting documents, and staff would be paid by 5 October at the latest. Customers said some staff knew about the news in advance but kept mum and were still promoting sales days earlier, and Customs had received reports.

Imprisoned 26 years in Philippines drug possession case, released and returns to Hong Kong; Tang Lung-wing maintains innocence, says he does not want to complain about life because "life is inherently impermanent"

Hong Kong resident Tang Lung-wing was involved in a drug possession case in the Philippines in 2000. After serving 26 years, he arrived in Hong Kong by plane on September 29. In a radio interview, he reiterated that he was innocent and had spent years in a "wrongful prison". He admitted that life is inherently impermanent and he does not want to live with resentment, saying that he exercised and read in prison to improve himself. He now plans to take a driving test first and hopes to "drive for a living" in the future.

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政府公布香港吸煙與健康委員會任命

政府今日（十月二日）宣布再度委任湯修齊為香港吸煙與健康委員會主席、梁永鏗教授為副主席，同時再度委任六名現任委員及委任七名新成員，所有任期均為兩年，由今年十月一日起生效。香港吸煙與健康委員會於一九八七年成立，屬法定團體，負責就吸煙與健康向政府提供意見、教育公眾及進行相關研究。

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國慶日破邊洲首節預約時段約440人出席 有內地旅客倡收費避免有人「甩底」

國慶黃金周首日約440人出席破邊洲段首個預約時段，接近約500人上限。漁護署公布該段10月1日至6日預約名額全滿，現場秩序良好、沒有擠迫，惟草叢內不時可見膠樽堆積，有旅客建議收費以免有人免費「霸位」後「甩底」。署長黎堅明指如有名額或空間會供旅客即場預約，大前提是確保安全。

Central Tai Kwun photo spot packed with visitors as some tourists say hotel rates are expensive and will leave Hong Kong the same day

Foot traffic in the Central area was heavy during the Golden Week holiday, with the photo spot at the entrance to Tai Kwun, connected by the Mid-Levels escalator, crowded with people, and many tourists making a special trip to take photos. Some short-haul tourists said hotel accommodation in Hong Kong was expensive and chose to make a day trip, while some long-haul tourists hoped to stay for a few days to experience the local atmosphere. Most tourists said they came because they were attracted by tonight's fireworks show.

Kai Tak Sports Park holds intangible cultural heritage activities to celebrate National Day

Kai Tak Sports Park held cultural experience workshops along Kai Tak Sports Avenue during the National Day holiday, featuring interactive booths for Chinese knotting, grasshopper weaving and rainbow calligraphy, as well as distributing dragon's beard candy. The Intangible Cultural Heritage Office under the Leisure and Cultural Services Department also brought its mobile intangible cultural heritage vehicle "Mobile ICH" to the venue, introducing the public to Hong Kong's intangible cultural heritage, including language, music, performing arts, festival customs and traditional handicrafts.

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先施百貨中環分店營業至年底 顧客職員紛表不捨

先施百貨中環分店因租約期滿，將營業至年底結業，並以貨品「低至兩折」招徠。店門貼上「租約期滿，一件不留」字樣，店內標示女裝服飾、鞋履及手袋兩件額外再九折、三件額外再八五折等優惠。不少顧客及在分店工作逾10年的職員均表示不捨。

Financial Secretary Delivers Speech at Launch Ceremony of "BOC Caring for the Community" Celebrating National Day and Launching Healthy Ageing Services

Financial Secretary Paul Chan delivered a speech at the launch ceremony of "BOC Caring for the Community" Healthy Ageing Services on 2 October, thanking Bank of China (Hong Kong), the HKFTU, Yan Chai Hospital and the Faculty of Dentistry of the University of Hong Kong for jointly organising the event. The scheme will provide free traditional Chinese medicine consultations and oral care, and enhance the elderly's financial management and fraud prevention awareness through lectures and home visits. Since the launch of the "Chronic Disease Co-Care Scheme" in November 2023, more than 260,000 citizens have participated, about 60 per cent have completed screening, and it was regularised in March this year.

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Hotstone Yoga突結業｜政府擬規管預繳式消費 鄧家彪憂新例縱生效也未適用於瑜伽教室 促訂附表加強效力

連鎖瑜伽健身中心Hotstone Yoga於10月1日起全線結業，至少約500名會員稱有已付費課堂未能上課。截至當日下午5時，消委會接獲27宗投訴，涉及金額共42.9萬。政府正研究規管健身及美容行業的預繳式消費，包括設7日法定冷靜期，鄧家彪憂新例不適用於瑜伽教室，期望以附表形式涵蓋此類行業。

National Day fireworks display held over Victoria Harbour; police say about 380,000 people watched, sunflowers and universe light up the night sky

The National Day fireworks display took place over the night sky of Victoria Harbour at 8pm tonight, lasting 23 minutes across 8 acts and setting off more than 30,000 fireworks, with police saying about 380,000 people watched. The display featured effects including sunflowers and the universe, while numerous residents and visitors watched and took photos along both shores of Victoria Harbour.

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環保署公布泳灘等級

環保署公布三十九個憲報公布泳灘及一個非憲報泳灘的最新等級，二十個評為良好（一級）、二十個為一般（二級）。下長沙泳灘由二級升為一級，黄金泳灘由一級轉為二級。環保署提醒市民避免在風暴或大雨後三天內前往泳灘游泳。

Food Safety Centre tests 327 samples of imported Japanese aquatic products, none found exceeding radiation limits

The Director of Food and Environmental Hygiene has issued a Food Safety Order banning imports to Hong Kong of aquatic products, sea salt and seaweed originating from 10 prefectures including Tokyo and Fukushima. From noon on 30 September to noon on 2 October, the Food Safety Centre tested 327 samples of imported Japanese aquatic products, seaweed and sea salt, none of which were found to exceed radiation limits; the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department tested 100 samples of local fishery products over the same period, all of which were satisfactory.

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政府上調外傭規定最低工資至每月5,220元

政府宣布外傭「規定最低工資」上調百分之二點三五，由每月5,100元增至5,220元，膳食津貼維持每月不少於1,236元。新水平適用於十月三日起簽訂的合約，十月二日或之前按舊工資簽訂的合約可於十月三十日或之前送抵入境處。

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渠務署呼籲市民發現街道水浸致電24小時熱線報告

渠務署呼籲市民發現街道水浸時盡快致電24小時渠務熱線向該署報告，電話為二三○○一一一○。公布同時要求電台及電視台當值宣布員盡快播出有關信息，並隔適當時間重播多次。

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男護士迷姦案出獄後任護理總監 逾一年方釘牌 安老服務協會指制度現真空

一名男護士2019年因迷姦案被判囚7年4個月，去年出獄後獲聘於嘉瑞園護養院（德田）擔任護理總監，至今年7月被護士管理局釘牌，其後於8月底離職。香港安老服務協會永遠榮譽主席李輝認為，局方出獄逾一年後才除牌反映制度出現「真空」，把關機制失效。她又質疑，按《護士註冊條例》註冊護士執業證明書每三年需續領一次，該男護士如何在監獄內續牌。

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棋藝導師承認3項非法性交罪 與12歲女童性交判囚18個月

38歲棋藝導師承認3項非法性交罪，2日在荃灣法院（暫代區域法院）被判監禁18個月。他與一名女童多次性交，女童起初自稱15歲，其後透露真實年齡為12歲。辯方求情稱雙方真誠戀愛，暫委法官韋漢熙強調法律要保障未成年人的脆弱性。