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European Union (EU)

Politics

EU to sanction Maldives

An erosion of rights and a crackdown on the opposition has led to the EU decision.

15 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Maldives politicians criticised by EU

One member of the European Parliament remarked on the “shrinking political space” in the Maldives.

19 Apr 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Maldives threatened with ‘targeted measures’

26 Feb 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Maldives urged to ‘restore and uphold’ constitution

Faris Maumoon was taken into custody Saturday night accused of attempting to overthrow President Abdulla Yameen’s government by bribing politicians, days after he was released from six months in custody.

30 Jan 2018, 9:00 AM

Politics

Politics and polls top the agenda for EU visit

A European Parliament resolution last October called on Maldivian authorities to reform the judiciary, release political prisoners, and to guarantee the constitutional rights to freedom of speech and assembly.

11 Jan 2018, 9:00 AM

Environment

US$4.2m project launched for mangroves, coral reef protection

The environment ministry yesterday launched a US$4.2 million Climate Change Adaptation Project to establish eco-tourism facilities to manage protected mangroves and coral reefs in Fuvahmulah and Addu City and generate economic benefits for local communities.

06 Oct 2015, 9:00 AM

Business & Tourism

Government eyes alternative fish export markets, Maldives fish to be labelled ‘halal’

28 Nov 2013, 5:43 PM

Politics

Lack of international cooperation could force MDP to militancy: MP Ali Waheed

26 Mar 2013, 10:53 PM

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