Maldives News


Halal tourism, free zone and MDP leadership
News in brief from Friday and Saturday, June 27 and 28.
29 Jun, 8:36 AM


From bell-bottoms to Instagram: the evolution of Maldivian fashion from the 1970s
Fashion isn't frivolous. It's a living archive of who we are.
28 Jun, 1:22 PM


Episode 5: Exposing the data breach with YouTuber, @WhoIsFishie
Fishie exposes how personal data is being leaked by apps and agencies across the Maldives.
27 Jun, 4:32 PM


Maldives-Sri Lanka free zone, missing cats and MDP anniversary
News in brief from Thursday, June 26.
27 Jun, 8:55 AM


Mayor suspension, soldier death and decreed debt
News in brief from Wednesday, June 25.
26 Jun, 10:13 AM


Moving goalposts, broken promises: the housing scheme that ate itself
The rules were rewritten for retroactive disqualification.
25 Jun, 4:04 PM


Tobacco-free islands, MMA board and unfair compensation
News in brief from Tuesday, June 24.
25 Jun, 8:32 AM


Maldives breathes sigh of relief as Iran-Israel ceasefire averts economic catastrophe
An oil price spiral could have devastated the tourism-dependent economy.
24 Jun, 4:00 PM


Nasheed homecoming, K-Park scam and medicine smuggling
News in brief from Monday, June 23.
24 Jun, 8:59 AM


"They took my passport, then they came for my body": a migrant worker's story
A Filipino worker's fight for justice.
23 Jun, 4:08 PM


Solih thunder, schooling years and surplus pilots
News in brief from Sunday, June 22.
23 Jun, 9:03 AM


Maldives crypto dream becomes nightmare as GMCE pyramid scheme collapses
The crash leaves thousands of investors facing millions in losses.
22 Jun, 7:31 PM


Yoga Day, MDP rally and Liverpool legend
News in brief from Friday and Saturday, June 20 and 21.
22 Jun, 8:05 AM


Episode 2: Press freedom in the Maldives
Alifu Haa offers deeper context, extra clips, and behind-the-scenes insights from our features.
21 Jun, 7:55 AM


Crypto scam, MDP rally and Rasmalé payout
News in brief from Thursday, June 19.
20 Jun, 10:20 AM


From defiance to capitulation: Democrats return to MDP mothership
Lofty ideals gave way to political expediency.
19 Jun, 4:00 PM


MDP welcome, Daud sacking and Qasim condemnation
News in brief from Wednesday, June 18.
19 Jun, 8:59 AM


Commission rules out foul play in Yumn Rasheed fall
But the findings exposed police negligence and political interference.
18 Jun, 9:13 AM


Democrats fold, yoga charges and commission report
News in brief from Tuesday, June 17.
18 Jun, 8:51 AM


Maldives dollar crisis deepens amid rising oil prices and debt pressures
The 28 percent black market premium has sparked fears of inflation.
17 Jun, 5:16 PM

