In March, Bali faces a serious test of religious tolerance. This year, one of the main Hindu holidays, Nyepi (the Day of Silence), coincides with the Muslim celebration of Eid al-Fitr. This is an impo…
After the dramatic incident with the tourist vessel Putri Sakinah, which sank off the coast of Komodo on December 26, Indonesian authorities are once again concerned about maritime safety.
Indonesia opens its doors for long-term residence to those connected to the country while simultaneously closing the path to full citizenship.
The new immigration policy shows that the government distinctly separates the concepts of "living in the country" and "becoming its citizen".
Renting and driving a bike yourself is one of the most popular ways to get around the island.
However, every year hundreds of tourists end up in hospitals after accidents and falls on the roads. The police have launched an information campaign urging rental service owners to be more selective…
The Bali government is developing a set of regional regulations aimed at combating the use of proxies by foreigners when purchasing land. This is a response to an issue that authorities say has reache…
Indonesia continues to update its banking regulations, and one of the country’s major banks, PermataBank, has officially announced new changes affecting savings and current account holders.
The updated code of conduct for the Island of the Gods will be ready by the end of the year, at which time it will be distributed to all foreign visitors at Ngurah Rai Airport.
Bali is preparing for the Patuh Agung 2026 traffic operation. It will run from 8 to 21 June across the province.
Preparations were held on 4 June in Denpasar. Bali Police said that this year the focus will be on electronic recording of traffic violations using ETLE systems. Fixed cameras and mobile devices…
The “put the bag outside the gate and forget about it” era is officially over. From 1 April 2026, Suwung landfill stopped accepting organic waste altogether. The dump will be fully closed by 1 August…
The familiar Bali arrangement — “you create content, I’ll give you a free villa” — is now being treated as a potential violation of Indonesia’s visa regulations.
