A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Russian reality TV star and ex-Playboy model Kseniya Sobchak, 37, caused fury with the Instagram video filmed at the £1,749-a-night resort in the Maldives A TV star believed to be Vladimir Putin‘s goddaughter has been slammed for calling waiters at a luxury holiday resort ‘black slaves’. Kseniya Sobchak, 37, posted a clip to Instagram showing her filming some […]
World’s first food atlas has been launched at www.tasteatlas.com. The idea of the atlas is to promote “eat local” culture, as well as to inform travellers and food lovers about local ingredients and traditional dishes from all around the world. The atlas contains almost 10,000 dishes, drinks, ingredients and food products. TasteAtlas contains 2 dishes and […]
We just can’t get enough of Kareena Kapoor, who is vacationing in the Maldives with Saif Ali Khan and son Taimur We just can’t get enough of Kareena Kapoor, who is vacationing in Maldives with family. Kareena, husband Saif Ali Khan and son Taimur’s pictures from the holiday are all over the Internet and here […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Vfp.mv website on 19th July 2018. The following is a loose translation: This year’s presidential election is to be held on the 23rd September 2018. And many are keen to see its related arrangements. While many had assumed that voters rights will be widely respected, many were left […]
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The original Dhivehi article was published on Avas.mv website on 2nd May 2018 The following is a loose translation: Political unrest is the biggest challenge Maldives tourism always faces. That is the reason why tourism gets affected whenever the country falls into unrest. The other challenge is the main airport not being able to cater […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Avas.mv website on 8th April 2018. The following is a loose translation: During the most exciting times of presidential elections in 2013, PPM’s candidate Abdulla Yameen’s campaign office was established at Nasandhura Palace Hotel, in a vacated room. And for the activities of campaign coordinators and volunteers, a […]
Sharing unique expertise and educating someone creates a legacy. Everyone has a transferable commodity that is“KNOWLEDGE”. With these sentiments, Bestbuy Maldives together with Maldives Exhibition and Conference Services in conjunction with Hotel Asia 2018 is set to host the 6th Masterclass and Barista workshop on 19th April 2018. This will be conducted & guided by […]
The original Dhivehi article was published on Vaguthu.mv website on 18th March 2018. The following is a loose translation: By definition one becomes a Maldivian if they have a Maldivian mother or a father. If they speak the language. For us Maldivians, it is not new to see a foreigner speak fluent Dhivehi (Maldivian language). […]