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Gov’t discusses with EU for on arrival Schengen Visa for Maldivians

October 27, 2022, 21:35

Malé, Maldives - Government of Maldives has put forward a request to European Union to allow on arrival Schengen Visa for Maldivians. Local media reports that Foreign Ministry had put… Continued

2 more former AG’s voice up against Gov’t change in Chagos stance

October 27, 2022, 13:17

Malé, Maldives - Former Attorney Generals, Fatimath Dhiyana Saeed and Aishath Azima Shakoor have voiced up against the sudden change in the current governments position in the Chagos dispute. The… Continued

Agreement on Chagos matter reached with UK in 1992: President Solih

October 27, 2022, 09:05

Malé, Maldives - President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih stated on Wednesday that the Chagos dispute had been going on for far too long and an agreement on the matter had been… Continued

Turkish Vizyon Villa to bring first model houses to Addu this week

October 26, 2022, 16:32

Addu City, Maldives - Mayor of Addu City, Ali Nizar has revealed that Turkish company, Vizyon Villa will be brining its first model residential housing to Addu City this week.… Continued

Nasheed is most autocratic Speaker to date: MP Rozaina

October 26, 2022, 09:12

Malé, Maldives - MP for Addu Meedhoo constituency, Rozaina Adam has accused Speaker of Parliament and former President, Mohamed Nasheed of being the most autocratic Speaker to date. Speaking at… Continued

Man in police custody dies, autopsy to be done

October 25, 2022, 20:59

Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives - A man brought into Police custody earlier today has passed away. Following the 43 year old local's death, Police said that a man arrested by… Continued

Chagos Dispute: No Indian influence behind Maldives’ stance change – Govt.

October 25, 2022, 13:42

Malé, Maldives - The Maldivian government has defended the change of stance on the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on the legal consequences of the separation of… Continued

MMC suspends Shafiu over sexual harassment allegations

October 25, 2022, 10:54

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Media Council (MMC) has suspended the council's member Mohamed Shafiu over allegations of sexually harassing a local journalist. The decision was made during an emergency meeting… Continued

Chagos stand changed by Indian influence: Former AG Dr. Munavvar

October 24, 2022, 19:12

Malé, Maldives - Former Attorney General Dr. Mohamed Munavvar has stated that the Maldives stand on the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on the legal consequences of… Continued

Chagos is part of Maldives, cannot let it be taken by Mauritius: Speaker Nasheed

October 24, 2022, 11:54

Malé, Maldives - Speaker of Parliament and Former President, Mohamed Nasheed has told that Chagos Islands is a part of Maldives. Speaking on the matter during the emergency motion filed… Continued