Conrad Maldives Rangali: A blissful escape at a reimagined island idyll Accessible luxury and unrivalled marine life make this resort a must-visit, says Lizzie Pook Evening Standard · Apr 20, 2022
Oleg Deripaska’s superyacht sails on as sanctions bite Clio, a $65-million superyacht tied to Oleg Deripaska, the Russian aluminum billionaire whose connections to Vladimir Putin have put him on sanctions lists, is on the move again after being anchored off the Maldives. Tribune News Service · Apr 17, 2022
Where is hot in April? Best holiday destinations including Italy, Thailand and Bali Where is hot to holiday this April? From Italy to Thailand, we've discovered the best destinations for some spring time sunshine Manchester Evening News · Apr 14, 2022
ITV Coronation Street fans praise 'legend' Andy Whyment for drunk topless karaoke video on holiday in Maldives The actor who plays Kirk, one of the soap's most iconic characters, says he's 'living his best life' Manchester Evening News · Apr 14, 2022
SHR to invest B7.3bn to triple revenue by 2024 SET-listed S Hotels & Resorts (SHR) will invest 7.3 billion baht to triple its revenue by 2024, starting with a target of 8.5 billion baht this year, driven by hotel operations in the UK and the Maldives. Bangkok Post · Apr 7, 2022
Maldives shelters sanctioned Russian billionaires' yachts A day after coal and fertilizer billionaire Andrey Melnichenko was placed on the European Union's sanctions list on March 9, his superyacht Motor Yacht A stopped broadcasting its location while in Maldives' waters, maritime data shows. Reuters · Apr 7, 2022
Couples whose honeymoon went wrong could bag a free Maldives holiday Couples whose honeymoons didn't go to plan could get a chance to do it all over again - only this time on a free holiday to the Maldives without mishaps Daily Mirror · Mar 28, 2022
India-Maldives partnership a ‘real force of stability’ for Indian Ocean region: Jaishankar Jaishankar made the remarks while inaugurating the National College for Policing and Law Enforcement (NCPLE) in the Maldives’ Addu city The Hindu · Mar 27, 2022
Jaishankar calls on Maldivian President Solih; discusses special partnership between the two countries Mr. Jaishankar said he was privileged to join President Solih in the inauguration of the National College of Police and Law Enforcement (NCPLE), which underlines India’s strong support for law enforcement. The Hindu · Mar 27, 2022
EAM Jaishankar in Maldives, to ink pacts and boost ties MALE: External affairs minister S Jaishankar arrived here on Saturday as part of his five-day two-nation visit to the Maldives and Sri Lanka to explore the possibilities of further expansion of bilateral engagements with the two key maritime neighbours of India. The Times of India · Mar 26, 2022
Jaishankar on tour of Maldives, Sri Lanka for bilateral talks The External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will arrive in Male first on March 26 for crucial talks, following India’s recent $2.4 billion assistance to Sri Lanka The Hindu · Mar 26, 2022
Maldives’ former president plots comeback with ‘India Out’ campaign A former Maldives president jailed on corruption charges has returned to politics with a campaign against Indian influence in the country, worrying New Delhi, which is battling China for supremacy in its own back yard. Reuters · Mar 25, 2022
Young couple cancelled Maldives holiday, sold car and ditched takeaways to buy home Bobbie-Grace and boyfriend Rory, both 23, made some big sacrifices in order to buy their first home in Deeside, Flintshire, such as cutting back on nights out, selling Rory's car and cancelling their dream holiday to the Maldives Daily Mirror · Mar 23, 2022
Billie Faiers' mum Suzie recalls awkward encounter with Noel Gallagher in the Maldives Suzie Wells, 53, reminisced on how she got an unexpected knock from the "polite" Oasis rocker, 54, who had mistaken their villa for his Daily Mirror · Mar 22, 2022
The Times of India · Mar 21, 2022 Maldives does away with pre-departure RT-PCR test for fully jabbed international arrivals NEW DELHI: Maldives, that emerged as a big destination for Indians during the pandemic, will no longer require a negative RT-PCR test result from fully vaccinated international arrivals.
The Times of India · Mar 19, 2022 Suresh Raina felicitated with the 'Sports Icon' award at Maldives Sports Awards NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Suresh Raina was felicitated with the prestigious 'Sports Icon' award at the Maldives Sports Awards 2022 by the Government of Maldives.
The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2022 Seychelles follows Maldives in easing travel rules for vaccinated Indian Ocean nation asks for a booster after six months
Dynamite News · Mar 15, 2022 Maldives President Solih thanks India for 'generous' COVID, financial aid in last 2 years Highlighting the positive role played by India in the last two years, Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih in his national address has especially thanked the Indian Government's role in helping his country cope with the COVID-19 pandemic, including gifting vaccines.
ABC News · Mar 14, 2022 Stunning deepwater rose-veiled fairy wrasse confirmed as new species The rose-veiled fairy wrasse lives on reefs as far as 150 metres below the surface of the Indian Ocean and was first recorded in the 1990s — but scientists have only just discovered it is a new species
The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2022 Maldives drops pre-travel test for vaccinated travellers The winter sun favourite hopes to return to 80 per cent of its usual tourist numbers this year
Wales Online · Mar 8, 2022 Latest travel rule changes for UK visitors to Greece, The Maldives and more Travel company study claims Britons are still confused about regulations despite most destinations easing Covid restrictions
ABC News · Mar 7, 2022 While sanctions rain down, Russian billionaires are sending their luxury yachts to hide out in the Maldives By seizing the prized possessions of Russian oligarchs, the US and its allies hope to put pressure on the men who help keep President Vladimir Putin in power. And no possession appears to be more prized than their superyachts.
ABC News · Mar 4, 2022 Russian oligarchs' ships seized amid sanctions over Ukraine invasion With Western nations seizing the assets of Russian oligarchs following the invasion of Ukraine, at least five superyachts owned by Russian billionaires appear to have found a temporary haven in the Maldives.
The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2022 Russian oligarch yacht seizures - what has been confiscated and what might be next? Ultra-wealthy Putin allies rush to protect assets as authorities close in
Reuters · Mar 3, 2022 Yacht seized as U.S. ramps up oligarch sanctions so Putin 'feels the squeeze' French authorities seized four cargo vessels and one luxury yacht linked to oligarchs as the United States and other governments ramped up sanctions on Russia's super-rich on Thursday over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.