In December 2025, a conflict erupted in the rice fields of Jatiluwih. The Bali authorities sealed off 13 restaurants and shops for violating land use regulations. The possibility of demolishing the bu…
A road conflict, during which a truck driver beat a young man with a wheel wrench and later faced mob justice, escalated into street protests.
Hundreds of Balinese gathered today near the Kuta Selatan police station, where two residents from the Jimbaran area had been taken. Protesters actively posted videos on social media.
Mass protests have erupted in Indonesia against parliamentary benefits and the policies of President Prabowo Subianto.
The decision to grant MPs a housing allowance of 50 million rupiah per month (about 3,000 US dollars), nearly ten times the minimum wage in Jakarta, was the trigger. Amid the austerity program announc…
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 sight of Balinese religious guards, gathered from all over the island in the capital of Bali, could intimidate anyone. 13,000 men in traditional uniforms raised their hands in determination, deman…
Bali’s tourist transport drivers have united and taken decisive action. They are demanding that the provincial government fulfill six key demands within six months. A protest under the slogan “Tourism…
In Sanur, locals have protested against plans to build a floating LNG terminal in the waters of the Sidakarya village, South Denpasar.
Authorities justify the project as a move towards energy sustainability: Bali should be less reliant on coal and oil. However, locals believe the benefits are not worth the risk to the ocean and touri
Just before the quietest day of the year in Bali comes the loudest one. The Pengrupukan Parade, held on the eve of Nyepi, offers locals not only a way to honor religious tradition, but also a chance t…
The controversy surrounding the closure of PARQ Ubud, also known as the “Russian Village,” continues to unfold. Bali Police Chief, General Inspector Daniel Adityajaya, has announced the launch of an o…
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…
