Maldives News


Halal tourism, free zone and MDP leadership
News in brief from Friday and Saturday, June 27 and 28.
29 Jun 2025, 08:36


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 2025, 13:22


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 2025, 16:32


Maldives-Sri Lanka free zone, missing cats and MDP anniversary
News in brief from Thursday, June 26.
27 Jun 2025, 08:55


Mayor suspension, soldier death and decreed debt
News in brief from Wednesday, June 25.
26 Jun 2025, 10:13


Moving goalposts, broken promises: the housing scheme that ate itself
The rules were rewritten for retroactive disqualification.
25 Jun 2025, 16:04


Tobacco-free islands, MMA board and unfair compensation
News in brief from Tuesday, June 24.
25 Jun 2025, 08:32


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 2025, 16:00


Nasheed homecoming, K-Park scam and medicine smuggling
News in brief from Monday, June 23.
24 Jun 2025, 08:59


"They took my passport, then they came for my body": a migrant worker's story
A Filipino worker's fight for justice.
23 Jun 2025, 16:08


Solih thunder, schooling years and surplus pilots
News in brief from Sunday, June 22.
23 Jun 2025, 09:03


Maldives crypto dream becomes nightmare as GMCE pyramid scheme collapses
The crash leaves thousands of investors facing millions in losses.
22 Jun 2025, 19:31


Yoga Day, MDP rally and Liverpool legend
News in brief from Friday and Saturday, June 20 and 21.
22 Jun 2025, 08:05


Episode 2: Press freedom in the Maldives
Alifu Haa offers deeper context, extra clips, and behind-the-scenes insights from our features.
21 Jun 2025, 07:55


Crypto scam, MDP rally and Rasmalé payout
News in brief from Thursday, June 19.
20 Jun 2025, 10:20


From defiance to capitulation: Democrats return to MDP mothership
Lofty ideals gave way to political expediency.
19 Jun 2025, 16:00


MDP welcome, Daud sacking and Qasim condemnation
News in brief from Wednesday, June 18.
19 Jun 2025, 08:59


Commission rules out foul play in Yumn Rasheed fall
But the findings exposed police negligence and political interference.
18 Jun 2025, 09:13


Democrats fold, yoga charges and commission report
News in brief from Tuesday, June 17.
18 Jun 2025, 08:51


Maldives dollar crisis deepens amid rising oil prices and debt pressures
The 28 percent black market premium has sparked fears of inflation.
17 Jun 2025, 17:16

