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World Associated Press Climate change makes South Asia’s monsoon season more prone to floods, landslides and heavy rains
Yahoo News
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BENGALURU, India (AP) — Each year from June to September, a series of heavy rains known as monsoons sweep through the Indian subcontinent, providing relief from heat, irrigating the country’s farms and replenishing its rivers. However, as global...
Jaan Roose rewrites rules with parasail slackline walk in Maldives
Hotelier Maldives
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July 9, 2025
Record-setting athlete Jaan Roose of Estonia has completed his most difficult project to date – an astonishing slackline walk between two moving objects. The feat, which saw him make a challenging descent between a parasail and the boat towing it...
Summer 2025 travel trends: What European travelers want from destinations like Maldives
Hotelier Maldives
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July 9, 2025
Despite ongoing economic turbulence and climate concerns, European travelers are holding onto their summer holidays with renewed determination. Allianz Partners’ 2025 European Summer Vacation Confidence Index reveals that 75% of Europeans still...
India, Maldives signed 13 MoUs worth MVR 100 million
The Press Maldives
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July 9, 2025
High Commissioner of India to Maldives G. Balasubramanian, left, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Maldives Abdulla Khaleel, centre India and the Maldives have signed 13 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) to implement community-focused...
“Ooredoo Maldives is Ready to Support Investors with Power and Connectivity Needed" Says Khalid Al-Hamadi
The islandchief
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Khalid Al-Hamadi, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Ooredoo Maldives, took part in the “From Foundation to Future: Exploring Investment Partnerships” panel at the Maldives–Singapore Business Forum 2025 in Singapore. Hosted by the...
Australia's climate visa: A model for sinking islands?
Deutsche Welle
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July 9, 2025
In the tiny South Pacific nation of just over 10,000 people, one in three citizens has already entered the ballot for a world-first climate visa which would allow them to permanently migrate to Australia. Tuvalu is classified as being extremely...
ADFD inaugurates Maafaru International Airport in Maldives
Travel & Tourism News Middle East
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Travel, Tourism & Hospitality July 2025 377 Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), as part of strategic partnership with the Republic of Maldives, has inaugurated the implementation of Maafaru International Airport, a project funded with an...
Nova Maldives Review: An intimate island offering a restorative escape, breathtaking scenery, and unmatched calm
Woman & Home
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July 9, 2025
If you're looking to hit pause and reset, then a Nova Maldives all-inclusive resort is the place to do it. Having been told that I'll need a "serious number of books", or risk feeling restless, I was apprehensive about the enforced downtime. As...
Sustainable July at Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru & Dhawa Ihuru: honouring marine life, heritage & community
Hotelier Maldives
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July 7, 2025
Single-use plastics continue to pose a significant threat to marine ecosystems, with over 11 million metric tonnes entering the oceans each year. Since the Banyan Group began its efforts to eliminate single-use plastics in 2018, Banyan Tree...
Maldives launches greenhouses on 12 islands to boost climate-resilient farming
Maldives Voice
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Maldives has established greenhouses across 12 islands in the northern atolls as part of its broader push to promote climate-resilient agriculture. This effort is being carried out under the Maldives Agribusiness Programme (MAP), a joint...
Abu Dhabi Fund For Development Inaugurates Maafaru International Airport Implementation In The Maldives
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN- Mid-East Info) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates –July 2025: Abu Dhabi Fund for Development ADFD continues to strengthen its global reputation as a leading development institution by financing strategic projects that create lasting and...
Green Light for ‘Maldives of Greece’: Luxury Eco-Resort Gets Regional Backing
To Vima
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July 8, 2025
A major milestone has been reached in Grivalia Hospitality’s ambitious investment in the Petalioi island complex in south-eat Evia—dubbed the “Maldives of Greece”—as the Regional Council of Central Greece recently expressed its strong support for...
I ditched UK for ‘Europe’s Maldives’ with fab beaches & £1 beer…childcare’s FREE & bills cost less than KFC Family Feast
The Scottish Sun
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July 8, 2025
IT’S known as the “Maldives of Europe” thanks to its stunning white sand beaches and crystal clear turquoise waters. Add to that an insanely cheap cost of living that's a jaw-dropping 61 per cent lower than the UK, and it was a no-brainer for...
Indulge In These Enticing Land-Based Activities In The Maldives
Forbes
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Long stretches of sandy beach at Siyam World to stroll or horseback ride. Siyam World With its pristine white sandy beaches, scenic overwater villas and the surrounding cerulean-hued waters of the Indian Ocean, the Maldives attracts visitors from...
Dessert master Reynold Poernomo invites guests to Dare to Taste at W Maldives
Travel Daily Media
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July 8, 2025
W Maldives turns up the flavour dial to 11 next month through a high-profile culinary collaboration that is equal parts bold, artful, and wildly indulgent. Masterchef Australia alum Reynold Poernomo comes to the Maldivian resort for Dare to Taste,...
A Beach Villa Evolution Arrives at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa
Hospitality Net
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July 8, 2025
Twice as much outdoor space, a redesigned layout, an extended pool, and a fresh airy palette: the new Beach Villas with Pool at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa are a night-to-day improvement on their former Beach Bungalow incarnations....
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development inaugurates Maafaru International Airport Implementation in Maldives
Oklahoma City Sun
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ABU DHABI, 8th July, 2025 (WAM) -- Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), as part of its strategic partnership with the Republic of Maldives, today inaugurated the implementation of Maafaru International Airport, a project funded with an...
Beach dubbed 'Maldives of Scotland' by travel blogging couple
Glasgow Live
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July 8, 2025
Don't allow a tight budget to put you off fantasising about the Maldives. Whilst on a rambling expedition, a pair stumbled upon what has been christened the 'Maldives of Scotland'. This hidden gem boasts a breathtaking shoreline with pristine...
Coco Bodu Hithi: romantic Maldivian sanctuary for couples
Hotelier Maldives
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July 8, 2025
Nestled in the heart of the Malé Atoll, the Maldivian-owned resort Coco Bodu Hithi warmly welcomes couples to embrace romance and tranquillity this summer in one of the world’s most idyllic island getaways. Far removed from the bustle of city...
Couple find 'Maldives of Scotland' beach after taking detour on hiking holiday
The Mirror
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July 8, 2025
Don't let a tight budget put you off dreaming of the Maldives. A couple has accidentally stumbled upon what's been coined the 'Maldives of Scotland' during a hiking holiday. This hidden gem offers an enchanting beach with white sands and...