From June 1 to 7, 2025, the 18th Balinale International Film Festival will be held at the Icon Mall in Sanur, Bali. Organizers expect between 6,000 and 8,000 visitors — more than last year when the fe…
Bali police reported the arrest of 24-year-old Kazakh citizen Yuri Kh. at the airport’s international terminal. During a baggage check, officers became suspicious of a green suitcase belonging to a pa…
During the night of 24 February, Bali saw heavy rain and gusty winds. According to the regional emergency management agency’s report for the period from 18:00 on 23 February to 06:00 on 24 February, d…
Bali has held a certification assessment for rafting guides who work on the Ayung River in the Ubud area. The assessment was organised on 16–17 May by Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism and LSP Pramindo…
Most people who decide to hike in the mountains of Bali usually choose one of two well-trodden routes: catching sunrise on Mount Batur alongside hundreds of tourists, or climbing Mount Agung for the b…
In Denpasar, five people were fined for dumping rubbish in unauthorised places. Four were fined 100,000 rupiah for leaving waste by the roadside. Another was fined 300,000 rupiah for illegal dumping.
In Ubud, authorities have stepped up enforcement against roadside parking.
Drivers who leave their cars on the carriageway are now not only given warning stickers but also issued electronic fines via the ETLE system. The first such operation took place on 28 April on Jalan R…
International level marathons are often held in Bali — usually, they select scenic routes through the jungles. This time, the focus shifted to the beaches: the international run, Kuta Run 2026, will b…
Search teams on Bali are looking for 84-year-old I Made Didia, who went missing while descending Mount Batukaru in Tabanan. The man, from Jegu village in the Penebel area, set off for Batukaru on Satu…
Waste management in Bali is becoming increasingly challenging. The situation is made worse by the halt to transporting organic waste to the Suwung landfill in Denpasar from 1 April 2026.
