The tourism-dependent island nation's borders were closed to tourists in March as a precautionary measure against the COVID-19 pandemic
Aeroflot increases frequency of flights operated between Maldives, Moscow
The frequency of Aeroflot flights operated between Russian capital, Moscow and the Maldives has been increased
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Maldives' opposition appoints ex-president Waheed as special advisor
The opposition coalition of Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) and People's National Congress (PNC) appointed former Maldives President Mohamed Waheed as special advisor on Monday
Maldives Opposition protests against police services bill
The opposing Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) and People’s National Congress (PNC) protested against the Police Services Bill that has been proposed to the Parliament
Education ministry instructs to use plain masks in schools
The Maldives education ministry has announced that schools’ employees and students should use plain cloth masks without any designs during school hours
Police investigate Viber-based prostitution ring
Maldives Police Service, on Monday, confirmed an investigation was launched into a group offering illegal prostitution services in Maldives through Viber
10 airlines request slots at VIA for border reopening
Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) revealed that a total of 10 airlines were seeking slots at Velana International Airport (VIA) in time for Maldives' reopening of borders, slated to take place in July
Do not leave the house unless absolutely necessary, warn authorities
The Maldives' National Emergency Operation Centre's Technical Advisory Group (TAG) has urged the public not to leave their homes unless absolutely necessary
FlyMe to lay off over 200 staff
Local airline FlyMe, operated by Villa Air on Saturday, decided to lay off over 200 of its staff
Time to start the journey towards a normal life, says NEOC
The Maldives' National Emergency Operations Centre’s (NEOC) epidemiologist Dr Ibrahim Afzal has stated that it is time to learn to live with the COVID-19 pandemic and adapt to the new normal
Over 300 people charged over lockdown violations: Police
Maldives Police Service on Friday, revealed that charges against 312 individuals were filed at the Prosecutor General's Office over violations of ongoing lockdown measures enacted amid the COVID-19 outbreak in the country
President Solih extends partial reopening of government till June 30
Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, on Thursday, extended the partial reopening of government institutions from June 21 to 30
Maldives parliament to continue sittings despite staff testing positive for COVID-19
Maldives' People’s Majlis has announced that the parliament meetings will continue despite an administrative staff working in the office has tested positive for COVID-19
MNU commences research to determine virus spread
Maldives National University (MNU) commenced research on determining the spread of COVID-19 within the community with the recent easing of lockdown measures
Tourist arrivals expected to fall to 900,000 this year
The Maldives government has estimated that 908,000 tourists will visit the Maldives this year
Male' schools to reopen for grade 9 and above
The Maldvies education ministry has stated that Male' schools will be opened for grade 9 and above on July 1
