Maldives News
Hulhudhoo and Meedhoo celebrate "independence" in legal limbo
The city council still runs 80 percent of operations.
29 Oct 2025, 18:47
Source disclosure, robbery suspects and presidential record
News in brief from Tuesday, October 28.
29 Oct 2025, 09:01
"No one is going to empower us": how the Maldives' only four-term councilwoman claimed real power
Fishermen call her for help. Female councilors seek her advice.
28 Oct 2025, 15:22
Airport robbery, Yameen trial and JSC shuffle
News in brief from Monday, October 27.
28 Oct 2025, 09:00
The pension fund workaround: the Maldives money printing controversy
QE or creative accounting? The MVR 2.4 billion transaction explained.
27 Oct 2025, 15:37
Bridge design, waqf building and case documents
News in brief from Sunday, October 26.
27 Oct 2025, 08:34
Halt the gulper shark fishery: an open letter to President Muizzu
Lifting the ban risks irreversible harm, scientists warn.
26 Oct 2025, 11:27
Referendum day, Infantino visit and cybercrime convention
News in brief from Friday and Saturday, October 24 and 25.
26 Oct 2025, 08:47
Addu splits: Feydhoo votes to stay as Hulhudhoo and Meedhoo break away
Fewer than half of eligible voters turned out in Saturday's referendum.
25 Oct 2025, 20:15
Episode 13: Breaking up Addu – what's at stake in the referendum
Ahead of tomorrow’s referendum, Addu leaders are divided over whether the atoll should remain a city or return to individual island councils.
24 Oct 2025, 15:45
Road redevelopment, judge suspension and mother mistake
News in brief from Thursday, October 23.
24 Oct 2025, 10:21
Light bulbs and bureaucracy: three Addu islands vote on breaking away
Saturday's vote pits administrative freedom against unified strength.
23 Oct 2025, 20:35
Protest resignation, terror charges and Majlis clash
News in brief from Wednesday, October 22.
23 Oct 2025, 09:09
When is democracy undemocratic? Addu's referendum and the autonomy dilemma
Does local autonomy trump collective will?
22 Oct 2025, 17:29
MACL resort, SEZ township and HDC dues
News in brief from Tuesday, October 21.
22 Oct 2025, 09:00
Home is where you can't vote: The problem of "permanent address"
Their home is Malé. Their ballot box is elsewhere.
21 Oct 2025, 16:34
Financing scheme, Laamu airports and media commission
News in brief from Monday, October 20.
21 Oct 2025, 08:59
Rebellion or revolution? Why Maldives' anti-party movement faces co-option
Opinion: The playbook for hijacking your discontent.
20 Oct 2025, 17:17
Money printing, protest detainees and poll date
News in brief from Sunday, October 19.
20 Oct 2025, 07:17
Adeeb Files Part 2: the parliament that money bought
MPs caught requesting cash, jobs, and favours.
19 Oct 2025, 18:25
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