Diver in Maldives dies in attempt to recover bodies of four Italians IN FULL The Independent UK · May 16
Diver in the Maldives dies in ‘difficult’ bid to recover bodies of four Italians A Maldivian military has diver died in the search for the bodies of four Italians in an underwater cave The Independent UK · May 16
Maldives scuba tragedy: Diver dies in search of five Italian tourists who drowned in underwater cave The toll of the Maldives scuba tragedy increased after the authorities informed that a Maldivian diver who was searching for the bodies of the five Italian tourists killed earlier this week in the underwater lake also died. Sergeant Major Mohamed Mahudhee became sick during the third day of recovery operations… The Times of India · May 16
Maldives diver dies in operation to recover bodies of Italians from cave Mohamed Mahudhee suffered decompression sickness after searching for scuba divers in Vaavu Atoll and died in hospital The Guardian - UK · May 16
Search resumes for missing Italian divers in Maldives cave after one body recovered A second attempt at searching for four Italian divers deep inside an underwater cave in the Maldives has begun The Independent UK · May 16
Rescuer dies as authorities search for bodies of missing Italian divers Five Italians died in the Maldives while reportedly "attempting to explore caves at a depth of 50 metres," the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said earlier this week. Euronews · May 16
Husband of Maldives diving victim said she was ‘among the best divers on earth’ IN FULL The Independent UK · May 16
Husband of Maldives diving victim claims ‘something must have happened’ as sole survivor escaped death through moment of luck Monica Montefalcone’s husband said she was ‘among the best divers on earth’ The Independent UK · May 15
Five Italians die in Maldives cave diving tragedy Rescue teams in the Maldives continued recovery operations after the country’s deadliest diving accident killed five Italian divers. Euronews · May 15
Authorities search waters in the Maldives for 4 Italians killed in a cave dive after 1 body found Maldivian authorities are conducting a high-risk search for four Italian divers who died in a scuba accident in a deep underwater cave The Independent UK · May 15
5 Italian Tourists Die During Cave Dive in Maldives: 'Worst Diving Accident' in Nation's History Five Italian nationals, including a marine biology professor, died in a diving accident in the Maldives' Vaavu Atoll, marking the deadliest such incident in the archipelago's history. International Business Times UK · May 15
Five Italians die while exploring underwater caves in the Maldives Distress alert raised around early afternoon on Thursday after divers failed to resurface The Independent UK · May 15
The ultimate travel guide to the Maldives: where to stay, what to eat and how to get around From the best resorts to stay at, to authentic souvenirs to take home, here’s everything you need to know about holidays in the Maldives The Guardian - UK · May 13
The Independent UK · Apr 21 This surprisingly affordable Sri Lanka wellness retreat helped me completely de-stress You could spend thousands of pounds detoxing in a European clinic, or you could head to Sri Lanka for a more gentle, deeply authentic and surprisingly great value wellness break, says Fiona McIntosh
Euronews · Apr 17 These are the most luxurious new hotels around the world, according to Travel + Leisure This year’s ‘It List’ includes a €11,000 a night hotel in the Maldives, a six-suite tented camp in South Africa and a luxury ecolodge overlooking India’s second highest peak.
Evening Standard · Apr 14 Maldives... I owe you an apology - there's so much more to you A trip to unsung corners of one of the world’s most visited destinations proved we haven’t really scratched the surface, says Dominique Hines
The Guardian - UK · Apr 3 Labour challenges Farage over cost of private jet trip to Maldives Anna Turley questions revised £25,000 figure for failed attempt to reach Chagos Islands on jet linked to billionaire
The Independent UK · Mar 28 Maldives tells the UK it ‘will not recognise’ Chagos Islands deal The intervention could serve as a further blow to Keir Starmer’s already beleaguered deal
Evening Standard · Mar 26 Ozen, the Maldives: The difference a good glass of wine makes How else do you improve upon heaven, wonders David Ellis
Euronews · Mar 26 Luxury airline beOnd will now offer new routes linking key European capitals to the Maldives beOnd aims to differentiate itself from the numerous foreign airlines operating in the Maldives by targeting the luxury leisure market with premium, business class-only flights.
The Independent UK · Mar 24 Business class-only airline finally announces first departure after three years Plane Talk: Could this be the long-haul premium jet that finally corners the British market?
Bored Panda · Mar 18 The Best Of ‘The Ocean Photographer Of The Year’ Awards In 51 Stunning Photos The ocean covers most of our planet, yet it remains one of the least understood places on Earth. That sense of wonder is exactly what makes the Ocean Photographer of the Year Awards so compelling. Organized by Oceanographic Magazine, the competition celebrates the beauty, mystery, and sheer scale of the…
Evening Standard · Mar 17 A week of Ayurvedic healing at the Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru This Maldives resort has become one of the country’s top wellness destinations. Mary Lussiana checks in
The Guardian - UK · Mar 8 Private jet used for Nigel Farage Chagos stunt linked to Reform mega-donor Exclusive: Plane that flew Reform leader to Maldives appears to be linked to billionaire Christopher Harborne