A new land dispute involving a foreigner is unfolding in Bali. British citizen Nicholas John Hyam has filed a complaint with the island’s regional police against a local resident with the initials RSS…
A Certificate of Good Conduct, also known as SKCK (Surat Keterangan Catatan Kepolisian), is an official document issued by the Indonesian National Police. It certifies that you have no criminal record…
After nearly four years behind bars in Kerobokan prison, Denis Pedant, the infamous troll of the Russian-speaking community in Bali, has finally regained his freedom.
In this exclusive interview, Pedant shares insights into his journey from riding the waves to incarceration; his experiences surviving in prison; and his thoughts on karma, Eastern European-style.
At first glance, Bali, often perceived as a paradise surrounded by breathtaking nature, appears to visitors or those who have only heard about it as a magical world. But what if we look at the everyda…
A 55-year-old Australian citizen has been detained in Bali after trying to leave Ngurah Rai Airport on a private jet. The man used fake documents and at one point hid in the jet’s toilet.
A significant event took place in the Darmawangsa Hall in Bali — Italian Graziano Mura, who has lived in Indonesia for 18 years and operated a restaurant business here, was sitting the exam to become…
On the second of January 2026, the new Criminal Code (KUHP) came into effect in Indonesia, updating the approach to crimes against morality. This concerns the notorious article 411. It provides for pu…
Bali has seen a sharp rise in the number of tourists from the Middle East. According to Bali’s statistics agency, 4,640 people from the region visited the island in April 2026, while in May the figure…
Who’s more charismatic than Bali’s motorbike taxi drivers? It’s no surprise that videos featuring them often rack up the most views. Many people try to use that to grow their social media, but sometim…
