The cultural park Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) in Ungasan has cancelled fireworks on the night of January 1, 2026.
The decision not to hold fireworks was made as a 'sign of empathy and solidarity' with the people of Indonesia affected by natural disasters. The GWK Bali Countdown 2026 event will proceed, but withou…
The Kuta community has banned the sale of firecrackers and fireworks to maintain order and comfort during the celebration of the New Year 2026. This is despite the fact that many tourists and locals w…
The head of Indonesia’s National Narcotics Agency (BNN), Suyudi Ario Seto, has proposed banning e-cigarettes and vape liquids. He wants to include this in the bill on narcotics and psychotropic substa…
The Garuda Wisnu Kencana Park (GWK) in Ungasan announced the GWK Bali Countdown 2026 program. On the night of December 31 to January 1, they plan to fire 12,000 fireworks bursts in about five minutes.
After Bali banned the Suwung landfill from accepting organic waste from 1 April 2026, the authorities faced an unexpected consequence: residents began burning rubbish en masse in their own yards.
The Suwung TPA landfill in Bali has started accepting organic waste again, but with restrictions. Local authorities have agreed with Indonesia’s Ministry of Environment on a temporary arrangement: bot…
The island of Menjangan in northern Bali is set to be protected from large-scale development and an influx of tourists. The authorities are discussing a new status for the area with a dual purpose—eco…
Bali police deployed 2,076 officers on the streets at the same time. That number of officers is comparable to the population of an entire village.
Police officers are preparing the ground ahead of the year’s main operation, “Ketupat Agung” (Operasi Ketupat Agung). This year, Bali is seeing a rare coincidence: the Day of Silence Nyepi (Nyepi) fal…
At one of Bali’s most famous surf spots — Medewi on the island’s west coast — strict restrictions have been introduced for beginner surfers. The local community group, Medewi Board Riders, has officia…
If, tomorrow around midnight, your Balinese neighbours start shouting or even setting off fireworks, don’t be alarmed. Most likely, it will mean that the Indonesian national team have won the AFF Futs…
