The meetings ruling Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) officials held in Geneva, Switzerland with international agencies were very fruitful, says deputy leader of PPM parliamentary group, Ali Arif. Speaking in an exclusive interview to “Sun” from Geneva, this Saturday, Arif said the PPM delegation, during its meetings discussed human rights in Maldives, the allegations by […]
Members of the Yameen faction of the Progressive Party of the Maldives (PPM) have beefed up public relations activities in light of the resolution passed by European Union Parliament. The members of the Party, currently in Europe, met the UN Human Rights chief and explained the current situation in the Maldives. The MPs had also […]
European Union (EU) Parliament on Thursday deliberated on the Maldives, especially with regards to human rights issues under the administration of incumbent President Abdullah Yameen. The Parliament deliberated on measures, focusing on travel bans. In the debate on Thursday, many of the MEPs had criticized the Government, noting that human rights had deteriorated. The MEPs […]
The Government of Maldives has categorically rejected the resolution on the Maldives adopted by the European Parliament passed on Thursday. The statement released by Foreign Ministry said the highly motivated by one-sided political rhetoric. ‘The resolution is highly motivated by one-sided political rhetoric and contains inaccuracies, contradictions, misrepresentations and baseless allegations. The resolution is further […]
Foreign tourists arrive in a resort in the Kurumba island in Maldives, February,12, 2012 (AP File Photo) Despite its famed luxury resorts, the government of Maldives has a troubled take on the rule of law. Maldivians don’t see their country the same way tourists do. “Its geographically beautiful – tourists love it. But it’s a […]
Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue popularly known as Teo Nguema is the most extravagant Vice President in Africa. And his father is the most brutal dictator of modern-day Africa. Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo has been the president of Equatorial Guinea for the last 38 years. The 75-year-old president has ruled the tiny oil-rich Central African state […]
Popular TV actress Roshni Chopra aka Pia from ‘Kasamh Se’ is seen chilling in a pool and she looks sexy in a dark blue swim in a Maldives. She is holidaying in Maldives with her families. Apparently, Roshni and husband Siddharth enjoying and celebrating the birthday in Maldives. On Sunday, She shared a picture of […]
Big B with his Pink-themed birthday cake last year (Image: Viral Bhayani) For Amitabh Bachchan, birthday celebrations are just a waste of time. While family and fans are going gaga about his 75th birthday on October 11, Big B is in no mood for celebrations. There were reports that Bachchan Sr would be flying off […]
The Maldives attracted 121,310 tourists this August, up 8 percent compared to the same month last year, with the demand being driven mainly by European travellers, according to the Maldives Ministry of Tourism. The largest regional market was the Asia and the Pacific, which grew 3.9 percent year-on-year (YoY) with 59,900 tourists visiting the Maldives. […]