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President Solih dismisses Speaker Nasheed’s prediction of not running for 2023 elections

May 14, 2022, 16:45

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Saturday stated that he has not made a decision about the 2023 presidential elections after Speaker Mohamed Nasheed stated that it is… Continued

Russia’s flag carrier Aeroflot resumes flights to Maldives

May 14, 2022, 15:34

Malé, Maldives - Russia’s flag carrier Aeroflot resumed direct flights to Velana International Airport (VIA) on Saturday. Aeroflot commenced scheduled daily flights to the Maldives with its first flight touching… Continued

All voting stations active for MDP internal elections

May 14, 2022, 15:26

Malé, Maldives - Ruling party MDP has commenced its internal elections today with all elections stations active according to the party officials. The landmark elections come at a time when… Continued

Maldives observes three-day mourning following the passing of UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed

May 14, 2022, 15:11

Malé, Maldives - The Maldives is observing a three-day mourning with the national flag flown at half-mast from May 14-16, 2022 following the passing of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin… Continued

Turtle eggs laid at Sinamalé bridge hatched and released successfully

May 12, 2022, 16:37

Malé, Maldives - Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Technology stated that the turtle eggs removed from the nest at Sinamalé bridge were hatched and released successfully on Thursday. 76… Continued

Preschool sexual abuse case closed with no charges

May 12, 2022, 16:21

Malé, Maldives - The Education Ministry has closed the case of sexual abuse of a 4-year-old at a Malé school due to insufficient evidence. In a statement released today, the… Continued

Faxy’s Hijama Therapy shuts down 6 years after operating without license

May 12, 2022, 16:05

Malé, Maldives - Popular cupping or hijama clinic, Faxy's Hijama Therapy, closed its doors today due to licensing issues. In a social media post, owner of Faxy's Hijama Therapy, Fazeela… Continued

Police investigate vandalism of ex-President Yameen’s private residence

May 12, 2022, 15:40

Malé, Maldives - Police on Thursday began investigations after unknown individuals graffitied the walls of former President Yameen Abdul Gayoom's private residence and the opposition PPM headquarters. Earlier today the… Continued

MVR 7 million collected as Zakat al-Fitr this year

May 12, 2022, 15:15

Malé, Maldives - Ministry of Islamic Affairs on Thursday stated that MVR 7,433,908 have been collected as Zakat al-Fitr this year. While Islamic Ministry collected cash payments online and through… Continued

Police search for suspected paedophile missing after Criminal Court release

May 11, 2022, 14:57

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Police Service on Wednesday began a search for a suspect arrested for child sex abuse. Police are attempting to find Mohamed Bishar Ismail (41), G. Thaburuge,… Continued