Motorbike Parking Fees in South Bali Doubled
Ubiquitous motorbike parking attendants are an integral part of Bali and Indonesia. Pay at the beach, pay at Indomaret, pay right here, because you must. Some find them annoying, others think they’re…
Infrastructure Upgrades Planned in Nusa Dua Resort Area
The state-owned resort developer ITDC announced the start of renovations for The Nusa Dua in Bali. The first phase will take about 210 working days and will kick off the work plan for 2026–2028. ITDC…
Police Increase Road Patrols in Bali’s Tourist Areas Until Feb 15
The Badung district police have launched the road operation 'Keselamatan Agung 2026'. It will run for 14 days — from February 2 to 15, 2026 — and will include tourist areas.
Bali Airport Boosts Health Screening as Nipah Risk Rises
At Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali, health and quarantine measures have been intensified following reports of new Nipah virus cases abroad. Arrival areas are being monitored “strictly and met…
Weakened Dwarf Whale Rescued from Jembrana Beach
A pygmy sperm whale first appeared on the shores of Temples Beach on the evening of January 26. It was alive but severely weakened, located at the water’s edge and barely moving. Local residents who f…
Komodo: A Route Through the Archipelago’s Most Spectacular Islands
Pink beaches, the extraordinary views from Padar Island, snorkeling with manta rays, flying foxes at sunset, and the mesmerizing nature of the archipelago — this is why people go to Komodo.
Body of 41-Year-Old Foreigner Found in Ubud Accommodation
In the tourist area of Ubud, a 41-year-old Russian citizen with the initials T.R. was found dead in the Ubudon guesthouse on January 27th. Staff were concerned because the light in his room had been o…
Emirates Removes A380 from Dubai–Bali Daily Service
Emirates stopped operating the daily Dubai-Denpasar (Bali) route with the double-decker Airbus A380. Instead, the line is now served by a Boeing 777. The replacement was confirmed at Ngurah Rai Airpor…
How to Buy Bali Real Estate in 2026 Without VAT
The Indonesian government has approved a new tax incentive for homebuyers. The program reintroduces the PPN DTP scheme, under which the government covers the value-added tax (VAT) on behalf of the buy…
Deported from Bali for Crossing Restricted Construction Zone
The Ngurah Rai Immigration Office deported a South Korean citizen (initials CHK, 56 years old) after a conflict with the municipal police in Badung Regency.
The man removed the official restriction tape used by city inspectors to mark sites where work is prohibited. There was an order to suspend activities at the site, which was under the control of the i…
