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Maldives cave diving tragedy: Search continues for missing Italian divers

Search and recovery operations remained underway in the Maldives’ Vaavu Atoll after five Italian divers went missing during a deep cave dive near Alimathaa Island.

19 May 2026

Europe News

Finnish divers recover bodies of two Italians from cave in Maldives

Maldives government spokesman Ahmed Shaam had earlier said that the three Finnish divers would retrieve the bodies, which were lying at a depth of around 60 metres.

19 May 2026

Europe News

Rescuer dies in 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.

16 May 2026

Maldives

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.

15 May 2026

Travel News

Business class-only airline expands routes to Paris and London

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.

26 March 2026

Travel News

Maldives brings in smoking ban for young people - including tourists

The Maldives already has strict rules around bringing electronic cigarettes into the country.

4 November 2025

Travel News

Fly to the Maldives with this ‘value for money’ business class airline

BeOnd is a new, all-premium airline hoping to shake up the luxury travel market.

4 August 2024

Destinations

Why you should consider visiting a ‘local island’ in the Maldives

Beyond luxurious resorts, there are plenty of opportunities to connect with locals and help keep tourism cash in Maldivian communities.

11 March 2024

Travel News

Why are Indian tourists boycotting the Maldives?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's holiday photos have caused tensions between the two countries to boil over.

11 January 2024

Earth News

Can sea walls and land reclamation save the Maldives from relocation?

‘We are self-sufficient’: The Maldives' president says fortress islands will help to prevent climate migration.

21 November 2023

Destinations

Where is the 'Maldives of Italy'?

This region on the heel of Italy combines rich cultural heritage with stunning natural landscapes.

27 March 2023

Nature

Scientists discover new ecosystem 500m below the Maldives’ surface

Scientists on a 34-day mission in the Maldives have discovered a new oasis of life deep in the Indian ocean.

13 October 2022

Nature

Dolphin poo is saving coral reefs, says groundbreaking new study

The species plays a “significant role” in supporting the vulnerable ecosystems in this region and scientists are calling for their protection.

5 July 2022

Destinations

Dreaming of the Maldives? These are the 7 best eco-hotels in 2022

Whether you want to stay in the city or travel to a remote desert island, these sustainable hotels have it all.

23 March 2022

Destinations

Long-haul bookings are bouncing back, but why not look closer to home?

Flights to Cancun are soaring according to Skyscanner. But if biodiversity and beaches are your top priorities, Europe has plenty.

25 January 2022

Climate

The tourism paradox: Is the Maldives facing an existential crisis?

Failure to act could mean a 'death sentence' for island nations like this one

18 January 2022