Maldives

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Over 500,000 tonnes of waste generated annually

The Maldives generates over 500,000 tonnes of waste annually, with tourists producing nearly three times more trash per day than local residents. The government identifies waste as the nation's top environmental threat and plans to establish management facilities across seven regions to address the crisis and high transportation costs.

2 months ago

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Data shows increase in prices of fish, food and transport

New data shows a rise in food and transport costs in the Maldives, with food prices up 5.86% and transport up 9.35%. Meat and fish saw significant hikes, while air travel surged due to rising fuel costs. Conversely, prices for clothing, communication, and education saw slight declines.

2 months ago

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Over 500,000 tonnes of waste generated annually

Data shows increase in prices of fish, food and transport

Lowest number of tourist arrivals in June this year

Measles cases climb to 72

Double murder suspect arrested in Sri Lanka

Muizzu sends greetings on 250th Independence Day of the U.S.

Maldives pledges USD 50,000 to UNRWA to support Palestine

Nasheed warns climate crisis pushing nations toward default

Concern over UK officials' trips to Maldives

Japan donates facial recognition system for use in airport

Govt Follows WHO on Cigarette Tax - What Do ex-WHO Officials say

MDP establishes Bodu Badhalu office

Measles cases rise to 15, four new cases last week

Manta ray tourism generates USD 311 million annually

NGOs declare ecocide in Maldives

Fitch upgrades Maldives to ‘CCC-’ after sukuk payment

Air India and Bangkok Airways suspend Maldives flights

Maldives measles cases climb to 11

Rebranding as “National Intelligence Service” - A Wrong Move

Maldives joins India's first multilateral military exercise