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A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.

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A teacher in class

Is a debate for textbook tablets, necessary?

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The original Dhivehi article was published on Avas.mv website on 31st December 2017. The following is a loose translation: It is just 2 weeks for schools to open and new academic year to begin. To get ready for the new school year, repairs and maintenance and new painting work will be close to a finish. […]

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Terrorists are very likely to carry out attack in Maldives: UK Foreign Office

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The Maldives is among the countries where terrorists are ‘very likely’ to carry out a terrorist attack this holiday season, says the British Foreign Office. The British media has warned Brits to be vigilant while visiting the countries to which the Foreign and Commonwealth Office has issued travel advisories. Popular destinations currently labelled as being […]

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How to plan your honeymoon in Maldives

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The Maldives is an immensely popular tourist destination. The romantic setting of the islands with the pristine beaches and clear skies invites many couples to have their wedding or spend their honeymoon here. If you decide to spend the honeymoon in the Maldives archipelago, here are a few tips to better plan it. Honeymoon|Via-pixabay,Sasint,cc0 Research […]

How to spend your birthday in Maldives

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Everybody loves their birthday. That’s one day that’s all about you and if that’s not worth celebrating, don’t know what is. Travelling somewhere away from home can be one of the best ways to celebrate your birthday. The paradise islands of Maldives are ideal for you to sit back, relax and let nature soothe your […]

How to travel to Maldives

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The Maldives attracts thousands of tourists every year and it is not hard to understand why. However, as with every other location in the world, there are things you should know before you go in order to avoid obstacles and unforeseen circumstances. If you are looking to travel to the island paradise, read on for […]

Modi snubs Nasheed, no appointment granted

Modi snubs Nasheed, no appointment granted

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The original Dhivehi article was published on Rumaalu2.com website on 18th December 2017. The following is a loose translation: After obtaining court approval to get medical treatment for his spine, former President Mohamed Nasheed, who is in hiding ever since, fled from the UK to India, to seek their assistance to bring turmoil to President […]

Nasheed Maumoon Vaguthu

Both Maumoon and Nasheed inebriated, while India talked about invading Maldives with weapons on TV

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The original Dhivehi article was published on Rumaalu2.com website on 20th December 2017. The following is a loose translation: When local online news ‘Vaguthu’, covered a report on several threats India was making towards Maldives government, former President Maumoon and Nasheed burst out in anger. In their language ‘Vaguthu’ was not a suitable news source. […]

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Meeting cancelled as no one to take Selfies with Nasheed

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The original Dhivehi article was published on Rumaalu2.com website on 22nd December 2017. The following is a loose translation: The MDP meeting that was scheduled to be held in Sri Lanka, was cancelled as no one showed up to take a selfie with Kenereege Mohamed Nasheed. Although the meeting was cancelled as no one came […]