Politics
Nasheed welcomed back by jubilant supporters
The opposition leader returned after nearly three years in exile.
01 Nov 2018, 09:00
National airline owed MVR5m for ruling party campaign
The Elections Commission was asked to deduct from state funds allocated to PPM.
31 Oct 2018, 09:00
Parliament informed of president’s failure to declare assets
The audit office has allowed Yameen to submit overdue financial records, the outgoing president’s spokesman said.
31 Oct 2018, 09:00
Supreme Court ends saga of 12 unseated lawmakers
The opposition has gained a clear majority with the reinstatement of 12 ex-PPM MPs.
30 Oct 2018, 09:00
Maldives top court clears way for Nasheed’s return
The court halted enforcement of Nasheed’s jail sentence pending a review of his terrorism conviction.
30 Oct 2018, 09:00
Maldives court reinstates four lawmakers
A total of 12 MPs were deemed to have lost their seats for defecting.
29 Oct 2018, 09:00
Ibu to take office on Nov 17
Presidents have traditionally been sworn in on Republic Day.
29 Oct 2018, 09:00
China would respect will of Maldives people over debt, says Gayoom
China has financed Maldives projects with loans in excess of a billion dollars.
29 Oct 2018, 09:00
Maldives parliament resumes sittings
Opposition lawmakers ended their boycott of parliament.
28 Oct 2018, 09:00
Court rules in favour of evicted Kulhudhuffushi residents
The magistrate court was ordered to review compensation claims for two houses torn down for an airport.
27 Oct 2018, 09:00
Rilwan’s family fears Adeeb could flee before fresh investigation
Several opposition figures have called for Adeeb to be allowed to seek medical treatment overseas.
27 Oct 2018, 09:00
Gasim Ibrahim endorsed as next speaker
PPM MP Abdul Raheem Abdulla has also thrown his name into the hat.
25 Oct 2018, 09:00
High Court overturns identity fraud conviction of MP Faris
Faris was jailed for using the flag and logo of the Progressive Party of Maldives.
25 Oct 2018, 09:00
Majlis to resume with vote on presidential term
The opposition wants the president-elect to take the oath of office on November 11.
25 Oct 2018, 09:00
Lawmakers seek repeal of anti-defamation and anti-defection laws
A bill to repeal the anti-defection law was proposed by PPM deputy leader Riyaz Rasheed.
25 Oct 2018, 09:00
Majority backs parliament resolution to free Nasheed
Thirteen lawmakers from the ruling Progressive Party of Maldives signed the resolution.
24 Oct 2018, 09:00
Cross-party support for bid to oust speaker
The 51 MPs who signed the no-confidence motion include 15 from the ruling coalition.
24 Oct 2018, 09:00
Adhaalath Party leader seeks review of terror conviction
The president-elect’s spokeswoman has also urged the Supreme Court to release opposition leaders.
23 Oct 2018, 09:00
Lawmaker suspended for criticising Supreme Court
JP MP Ali Hussain was disciplined over remarks made on VTV.
23 Oct 2018, 09:00
PPM stands by vote rigging claims
The ruling party is seeking a police probe of its allegations.
22 Oct 2018, 09:00
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