Maldives News

Third stabbing in Hulhumalé

The victim was stabbed five times.

Hulhumalé stabbing victim ‘doing well’

No arrests have been made over the attack.

Details emerge of EU sanctions on Maldives

Countries can work with ‘third states’ to maximise the impact of sanctions.

Numbers of children born with Thalassaemia ‘not decreasing’

There are over 600 children in the Maldives with the disorder, a doctor said.

Dengue, flu, viral fever cases drop in June

Cases of dengue, flu, viral fever and influenza spiked in the Maldives earlier this year.

Saudi Arabia gifts 50 tons of (late) dates to Maldives

Saudi dates have become an unlikely source of intrigue in the Maldives.

EU approves targeted sanctions on Maldives government officials

Maldives government officials could face travel bans and asset freezes.

EU to sanction Maldives

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

Running mate joins Ibu on campaign trail

Faisal Naseem was picked by the JP for the opposition coalition’s joint ticket.

China donates sea ambulance

Ex-minister repays MVR300k phone bills

More than US$20,000 was spent on Aslam’s mobile phone bills between June 2009 and August 2011.

Faisal Naseem is Maldives opposition’s presidential running mate

There was a secret ballot during a Jumhooree Party meeting.

Maldives electoral body delays presidential candidate applications

The final candidate list will be announced August 18.

More than 5,000 forms submitted for Hiyaa flats

Around 40 percent of the Maldives population lives in the capital.

Almost MVR1 mn spent illegally by gender ministry

The audit flagged eight points, including unlawful spending.

Airtime regulation opens for comment in Maldives

TV stations could lose their licence if they break the rules.

More than MVR100 million given illegally to MRDC

The money was not included in the state budget.

EU warned Maldives of sanctions this month, says president

The European Union has previously spoken of ‘targeted measures’ against the Maldives.

Maldives tax revenues jump 41% in June

The rise comes from a June deadline to settle taxes.

Maldives human rights body probes inmate death

Hamzath Ahmed Fathuhy died after suffering a stroke last week.