Maldives News
Coconuts vs dates: why palm trees sparked a debate about Maldivian identity
Airport greenery became a question of cultural authenticity.
15 Jul 2025, 14:24
Thousand accidents, snorkelling death and unresolved murder
News in brief from Monday, July 14.
15 Jul 2025, 09:31
100,000 citizens, zero democracy: HDC's corporate stranglehold on Hulhumalé
A presidential pledge to hand over control remains unfulfilled.
14 Jul 2025, 14:13
Maalhos murder, fatal accident and Modi visit
News in brief from Sunday, July 13.
14 Jul 2025, 09:33
"In the trenches": Maldives running out of time to harness young workforce
The window to reap the "demographic dividend" is closing.
13 Jul 2025, 13:42
Dinghy discovery, tourist death and disability registry
News in brief from Friday and Saturday, July 11 and 12.
13 Jul 2025, 09:17
Gold ribbons and sacred shadows: standing before the Ka'ba in Malé
Baachy's exhibition makes visitors feel the scale of Islam's holiest site.
12 Jul 2025, 13:39
Episode 6: Can Maldivian football be fixed?
With football at a standstill, FAM is now under a FIFA-appointed committee.
11 Jul 2025, 16:53
Cemetery removal, Ensis fire and sea accidents
News in brief from Thursday, July 10.
11 Jul 2025, 09:48
"Who lost a plot?": a nine-minute showdown with the housing minister
A heated exchange ensued when Dr Muththalib called to complain about a tweet.
10 Jul 2025, 13:14
Sukuk rebound, housing U-turn and smart meters
News in brief from Wednesday, July 9.
10 Jul 2025, 09:07
Replacing coconuts with dates: the erosion of Maldivian identity
The Maldives is abandoning its tropical heritage, argues historian Naajih Didi.
09 Jul 2025, 13:14
Border insecurity, Maafaru airport and national service
News in brief from Tuesday, July 8.
09 Jul 2025, 09:30
"We knew it was a scam": why thousands joined the GMCE pyramid scheme anyway
US$ 11 million moved through 10 digital wallets.
08 Jul 2025, 12:38
Referendum law, Gulhifalhu agreements and Rasmalé loans
News in brief from Monday, July 7.
08 Jul 2025, 09:25
Good morning diplomacy: the Chinese ambassador charming Maldivians one post at a time
A conversation with Ambassador Kong Xianhua.
07 Jul 2025, 15:54
Farumuli resort, bullying confessions and council buildings
News in brief from Sunday, July 6.
07 Jul 2025, 08:44
Let the people decide: referendums as democracy's last defence
The MDP chairman proposes constitutional reforms.
06 Jul 2025, 15:27
A German couple’s tribute to island life
Ananea Madivaru’s first gallery exhibition features Hermann and Margret Liemann’s portraits of island life – rare glimpses of the Maldives before the tourism boom.
04 Jul 2025, 15:55
Protest charges, terminal lease and kidnapping cases
News in brief from Thursday, July 3.
04 Jul 2025, 11:53
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