Europe

Revival Sports Continues High-Performance Push with European Tour

Revival Sports' High Performance Team of six athletes departed for Malaysia on June 1 for a two-week training camp, followed by four BWF-sanctioned tournaments in Thailand and Europe: TOYOTA Phuket International Challenge (June 9-14), Czech International Future Series (June 18-21), Yonex Italy Open (June 24-28), and FZ Forza Future Series Nouvelle-Aquitaine (July 2-5). Athletes include Nibal Ahmed, Hussein Zayan Shaheed Zaki, Hassan Zayan Mohamed, Mohamed Khalaf Imraan, Fathimath Nabaaha Abdul Razzaq (Naba), and Aminath Nabeeha Abdul Razzaq (Naby), accompanied by coach Nashfan Mohamed. The tour aims to gain international exposure and prepare for the Indian Ocean Island Games 2027.

European Delegation Concludes Visit to Maldives to Strengthen South Asia Ties

A high-level European delegation concluded a two-day visit to Malé on Tuesday (12 August 2025) aimed at strengthening political, economic and climate cooperation. The visit, organized by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF), included German Bundestag members Sandra Weeser and Dr Marcus Faber, and other civil society figures. The delegation met with the chairperson of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), the Mayor of Malé, and Deputy Speaker Ahmed Nazim, and toured the People's Majlis. They also met the Maldives-German Friendship Group to discuss democratic reforms, legislative transparency, climate change adaptation, and political collaboration. The FNF highlighted the Maldives' strategic role in maritime security and Indo-Pacific stability. The visit was part of a South Asia study tour covering India, Bangladesh and Bhutan, and covered economic cooperation, skilled-labour migration, and expanding Maldives-Germany relations.

MIFCO To Bring In 3,000MT Reefer Ship, Export Catch Direct To European Market

The Maldives Industrial Fisheries Corporation (MIFCO) will bring in a 3,000 metric tonne reefer ship to coincide with the fishing season, arriving this month. The vessel will dock at Kooddoo and fish will be loaded for the European market, with buyers quality-checking at the port. MIFCO General Manager Muaz Ali said this will solve capacity issues and prevent insurance losses. MIFCO is also arranging foreign quality checks in Maldives. President Mohamed Muizzu's campaign pledge to make MIFCO profitable led to its separation from STO. The first shipment is almost ready for export.

Minister Zameer Seeks Reduced Tariffs on Maldivian Fish in European Markets

Post-Brexit Vet Shortage Sparks Concerns Over Meat Imports to the UK

Concerns arise over a shortage of veterinarians in Europe due to new post-Brexit regulations. The British Meat Processors Association warns that the scarcity may delay meat imports to the UK. The UK government will launch the first stage of its border target operating model on Wednesday, requiring all meat and dairy exports to be certified by a European vet with a seven-page document. A 2020 survey found nearly four in five EU countries already facing vet shortages. The European Livestock and Meat Trades Union is negotiating with the UK government. About 1.5 million tonnes of meat and poultry are imported annually from the EU.

Swiss Women Take Climate Battle to European Court of Human Rights

A group of 2,400 senior Swiss women, KlimaSeniorinnen, have taken the Swiss government to the European Court of Human Rights, alleging insufficient climate action violates human rights. The group, aged 64 and older, hiked in the Göschener Alps to symbolise their fight. Members like Pia Hollenstein (73, retired nurse, former Green party member) highlight the link between rising temperatures from fossil fuels and heat-related deaths among older women. They also point to glacier melting's impact on Switzerland. The hike occurred despite record high zero-degree line and heat warnings.