Maldivian news in one place: Sun, Avas and Miadhu in Dhivehi, the Maldives Independent and Edition.mv in English, PSM public media and Raajje TV.
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the main news outlets in the Maldives?
- Mihaaru's stable (including Sun and Avas) leads in Dhivehi, with the Maldives Independent and Edition.mv in English.
- What is the Maldives' national broadcaster?
- PSM (Public Service Media) runs national television and radio.
- In what languages is Maldivian news published?
- News publishes in Dhivehi, the national language, and English.
The Maldives has one of the world's most unique newspaper industries, serving 540,000 people across 1,200 coral islands in the Indian Ocean — a nation of extraordinary natural beauty that is one of the world's most sought-after tourist destinations and simultaneously one of the most climate-vulnerable countries on Earth, with an average altitude of just 1.5 metres above sea level. The Maldives publishes in Dhivehi — a unique language written in the Thaana script, related to Sinhalese — making it one of the world's most distinctive media landscapes.
Sun Online is the Maldives' most visited Dhivehi portal. Maldives Independent is the leading English outlet. PSM is the national public broadcaster, with Raajje TV as the leading independent. BBC Dhivehi provides independent international coverage. The Maldives Stock Exchange provides official market data. The official FAM covers the national football team.
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