http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:32:52 +0100 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:32:52 +0100 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/26/luxury-airline-beond-will-now-offer-new-routes-linking-key-european-capitals-to-the-maldiv http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/26/luxury-airline-beond-will-now-offer-new-routes-linking-key-european-capitals-to-the-maldiv Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:00:42 +0100 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. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/11/04/maldives-bans-smoking-for-all-young-people-including-tourists-heres-what-travellers-need-t http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/11/04/maldives-bans-smoking-for-all-young-people-including-tourists-heres-what-travellers-need-t Tue, 04 Nov 2025 15:15:26 +0100 The Maldives already has strict rules around bringing electronic cigarettes into the country. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/08/04/ferrari-seats-beats-headphones-and-beond-inside-the-maldives-all-business-class-airline http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/08/04/ferrari-seats-beats-headphones-and-beond-inside-the-maldives-all-business-class-airline Sun, 04 Aug 2024 10:00:13 +0200 BeOnd is a new, all-premium airline hoping to shake up the luxury travel market. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/03/11/get-a-taste-of-local-life-in-the-maldives-with-these-community-led-tourism-initiatives http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/03/11/get-a-taste-of-local-life-in-the-maldives-with-these-community-led-tourism-initiatives Mon, 11 Mar 2024 08:00:10 +0100 Beyond luxurious resorts, there are plenty of opportunities to connect with locals and help keep tourism cash in Maldivian communities. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/01/11/indian-pms-holiday-snaps-spark-row-that-leads-to-boycott-of-travel-to-the-maldives http://www.euronews.com/travel/2024/01/11/indian-pms-holiday-snaps-spark-row-that-leads-to-boycott-of-travel-to-the-maldives Thu, 11 Jan 2024 09:00:03 +0100 Prime Minister Narendra Modi's holiday photos have caused tensions between the two countries to boil over. http://www.euronews.com/2023/11/21/rising-seas-and-water-shortages-can-fortress-islands-help-the-maldives-survive-the-climate http://www.euronews.com/2023/11/21/rising-seas-and-water-shortages-can-fortress-islands-help-the-maldives-survive-the-climate Tue, 21 Nov 2023 16:00:25 +0100 ‘We are self-sufficient’: The Maldives' president says fortress islands will help to prevent climate migration. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/03/27/the-maldives-of-italy-a-guide-to-paradise-beaches-in-salento http://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/03/27/the-maldives-of-italy-a-guide-to-paradise-beaches-in-salento Mon, 27 Mar 2023 10:00:10 +0200 This region on the heel of Italy combines rich cultural heritage with stunning natural landscapes. http://www.euronews.com/2022/10/13/what-are-nekton-these-tiny-sea-creatures-are-creating-a-one-of-its-kind-ecosystem-in-the-m http://www.euronews.com/2022/10/13/what-are-nekton-these-tiny-sea-creatures-are-creating-a-one-of-its-kind-ecosystem-in-the-m Thu, 13 Oct 2022 15:17:45 +0200 Scientists on a 34-day mission in the Maldives have discovered a new oasis of life deep in the Indian ocean. http://www.euronews.com/2022/07/05/dolphin-poo-plays-significant-role-in-helping-coral-reefs-survive-says-new-study http://www.euronews.com/2022/07/05/dolphin-poo-plays-significant-role-in-helping-coral-reefs-survive-says-new-study Tue, 05 Jul 2022 15:47:36 +0200 The species plays a “significant role” in supporting the vulnerable ecosystems in this region and scientists are calling for their protection. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/03/23/these-7-eco-hotels-prove-that-sustainable-travel-can-still-be-luxurious http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/03/23/these-7-eco-hotels-prove-that-sustainable-travel-can-still-be-luxurious Wed, 23 Mar 2022 14:16:38 +0100 Whether you want to stay in the city or travel to a remote desert island, these sustainable hotels have it all. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/01/25/mexico-and-maldives-top-long-haul-routes-in-2022-but-why-not-look-closer-to-home http://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/01/25/mexico-and-maldives-top-long-haul-routes-in-2022-but-why-not-look-closer-to-home Tue, 25 Jan 2022 19:42:19 +0100 Flights to Cancun are soaring according to Skyscanner. But if biodiversity and beaches are your top priorities, Europe has plenty. http://www.euronews.com/2022/01/18/the-tourism-paradox-is-the-maldives-facing-an-existential-crisis http://www.euronews.com/2022/01/18/the-tourism-paradox-is-the-maldives-facing-an-existential-crisis Tue, 18 Jan 2022 15:08:49 +0100 Failure to act could mean a 'death sentence' for island nations like this one http://www.euronews.com/2021/12/22/meet-the-flying-sea-turtle-who-travelled-8-000-kilometres-to-scotland http://www.euronews.com/2021/12/22/meet-the-flying-sea-turtle-who-travelled-8-000-kilometres-to-scotland Wed, 22 Dec 2021 08:00:31 +0100 This injured sea turtle flew from the sunny Maldives to her new home in the Scottish lochs http://www.euronews.com/travel/2021/07/09/7-popular-city-destinations-that-are-absolutely-worth-the-hype http://www.euronews.com/travel/2021/07/09/7-popular-city-destinations-that-are-absolutely-worth-the-hype Fri, 09 Jul 2021 16:29:02 +0200 We get it. It's cool to go to unusual places where nobody else ventures, but sometimes cities - like these seven - are absolutely worth the fuss. http://www.euronews.com/2021/05/09/china-says-rocket-debris-burned-up-during-reentry http://www.euronews.com/2021/05/09/china-says-rocket-debris-burned-up-during-reentry Sun, 09 May 2021 11:26:18 +0200 The head of NASA accused China of “failing to meet responsible standards” after debris from its rocket landed near the Maldives. http://www.euronews.com/2021/04/06/shark-fishing-for-profit-could-soon-be-legal-in-the-maldives http://www.euronews.com/2021/04/06/shark-fishing-for-profit-could-soon-be-legal-in-the-maldives Tue, 06 Apr 2021 16:48:32 +0200 Is killing more sharks the answer to boost the economy in the Maldives? http://www.euronews.com/travel/2020/11/17/qatar-locals-can-now-travel-to-the-maldives-without-restrictions http://www.euronews.com/travel/2020/11/17/qatar-locals-can-now-travel-to-the-maldives-without-restrictions Tue, 17 Nov 2020 19:47:37 +0100 A unique new 'travel bubble holiday' package has been launched which means Qatar citizens can go to the Maldives without any restrictions. http://www.euronews.com/2019/08/24/my-eco-job-i-run-a-coral-nursery-in-the-maldives http://www.euronews.com/2019/08/24/my-eco-job-i-run-a-coral-nursery-in-the-maldives Sat, 24 Aug 2019 14:00:40 +0200 Coral biologist Megan Clampitt tells us all about her job protecting the Indian ocean’s vital coral reefs. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2018/04/30/the-world-s-first-underwater-residence- http://www.euronews.com/travel/2018/04/30/the-world-s-first-underwater-residence- Mon, 30 Apr 2018 19:47:00 +0200 Conrad Maldives Rangali Island opens the underwater suite by the end of this year. http://www.euronews.com/2018/02/06/maldives-declares-state-of-emergency-as-troops-storm-supreme-court http://www.euronews.com/2018/02/06/maldives-declares-state-of-emergency-as-troops-storm-supreme-court Tue, 06 Feb 2018 08:09:00 +0100 President Abdulla Yameen imposes curfew after refusing court order to free jailed opposition figures http://www.euronews.com/travel/2017/12/30/can-you-spend-your-holidays-in-the-maldives-for-an-affordable-price- http://www.euronews.com/travel/2017/12/30/can-you-spend-your-holidays-in-the-maldives-for-an-affordable-price- Sat, 30 Dec 2017 11:00:00 +0100 Kandima Maldives resort claims to be the first lifestyle resort in the Maldives with an affordable price tag. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2017/12/05/discovering-cheval-blanc-in-the-maldives http://www.euronews.com/travel/2017/12/05/discovering-cheval-blanc-in-the-maldives Tue, 05 Dec 2017 15:12:56 +0100 A guest tells us what it's like to stay at Cheval Blanc Randheli in the Maldives http://www.euronews.com/2015/12/26/victims-of-indian-ocean-tsunami-remembered-11-years-on http://www.euronews.com/2015/12/26/victims-of-indian-ocean-tsunami-remembered-11-years-on Sat, 26 Dec 2015 17:06:26 +0100 It has been eleven years since a massive earthquake under the Indian Ocean off Sumatra triggered tsunamis that killed tens of thousands in Sri Lanka http://www.euronews.com/2015/11/04/maldives-declares-state-of-emergency http://www.euronews.com/2015/11/04/maldives-declares-state-of-emergency Wed, 04 Nov 2015 17:32:35 +0100 Authorities in the Maldives have declared a 30-day state of emergency, citing a threat to national security. It came two days before a demonstration http://www.euronews.com/2015/10/24/maldives-vice-president-arrested-and-charged-with-attempted-murder-of-president http://www.euronews.com/2015/10/24/maldives-vice-president-arrested-and-charged-with-attempted-murder-of-president Sat, 24 Oct 2015 19:13:07 +0200 The vice president of the Maldives has been arrested and charged with attempting to assassinate the president. President Abdulla Yameen escaped http://www.euronews.com/2015/08/10/mh370-malaysia-to-probe-suspected-plane-debris-found-in-maldives http://www.euronews.com/2015/08/10/mh370-malaysia-to-probe-suspected-plane-debris-found-in-maldives Mon, 10 Aug 2015 15:02:02 +0200 Malaysia says it is sending a team to the Maldives to investigate whether debris washed up there could be from missing Flight MH370. But authorities http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2013/07/22/how-well-do-you-know-your-eu-package-travel-rights http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2013/07/22/how-well-do-you-know-your-eu-package-travel-rights Mon, 22 Jul 2013 11:23:39 +0200 How well do you know your EU package travel rights? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2013/07/22/let-s-hope-it-s-a-happy-holiday http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2013/07/22/let-s-hope-it-s-a-happy-holiday Mon, 22 Jul 2013 10:28:14 +0200 Let's hope it's a happy holiday!