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Maldives News Network | 6 months, 4 weeks ago | positive

Visit Maldives Launches ‘I AM Maldives’ Roadshow to Target Emerging European Markets

Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) and NHGAM launched the 'I AM Maldives' Roadshow 2025 in Warsaw (17 Nov), Bucharest (19 Nov), and Prague (21 Nov) to target emerging European markets. The roadshow featured 26 exhibitors including resorts, guesthouses, and travel agencies. It aims to strengthen partnerships and drive growth from Central and Eastern Europe. As of 30 September 2025, arrivals from the region reached 86,860, surpassing last year's figure. VMC's goal is 2.3 million tourist arrivals in 2025.

Maldives Republic | 2 years, 4 months ago | concerned

Ransomware Attack Hits Over Hundred Romanian Healthcare Facilities

A ransomware attack targeted over a hundred healthcare facilities in Romania, disrupting medical services and forcing some to use paper methods. Children's hospitals and emergency facilities were impacted, with some taken offline. The attackers demanded 3.5 Bitcoin (over £130,000) to decrypt files. Recent backups mitigated the impact. The National Cyber Security Directorate (DNSC) reported 25 hospitals directly affected and 79 others temporarily offline. The type of malware was identified, but the attacker remains unknown. The Ministry of Health confirmed the incident targeted a medical information system overnight on Monday.