Bali appears to have lost one of its most popular tourist attractions. Following a tragedy at the Monkey Forest that claimed the lives of two foreign visitors, the park in central Ubud has been closed…
In the temple complex of Pura Bukit Sari, within the Sangeh Monkey Forest, a large and old nutmeg tree fell. It crushed the bale gong pavilion where two staff members were inside. One of them died, an…
Three tourists were swept away by powerful waves while swimming at Kelingking Beach on Nusa Penida. One person died, and two others were injured in the incident.
The three foreigners were swimming at Kelingking Beach, which is notoriously difficult to access. To reach this beach, considerable effort is required. If you remember the famous cliff on Nusa Penida…
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…
A tragic event for all lovers of high-quality water has occurred in Karangasem—the Balian water factory has burned down.
If you’ve ever compared different water brands on the island, chances are Balian was among your top choices. But now, after a fire broke out at the drinking water plant, there may be supply disruption…
Torrential rains that hit Bali starting September 8, 2025, caused widespread flooding and caught the attention of media from Australia and Singapore to the USA and UK. The disaster affected Denpasar…
One of the landmarks of Nuanu Creative City, the famous Tri Hita Karana Tower, situated on a cliff edge, raised concerns among local authorities. During an inspection conducted by the Tim Pansus DPRD…
The Bali police are investigating an incident that occurred during a cockfight in Songan Village (Kintamani), where an altercation between two men ended in a stabbing. One of the participants died, an…
A snorkeling boat carrying 11 tourists capsized off the coast of Nusa Penida. The boat, Sea Dragon 2, was operated by a captain named Komang Jun and two crew members.
One of the tourists, 39-year-old Australian Anna Maria, died. Two other Australians, Gabriel Khizhnyakov (29) and Chintamani Warrington (32), sustained burns from contact with the engines. They have a…
A 29-year-old American, Mackenzie David Lamken, died in an accident in Bali on October 28. The crash occurred in the village of Kemenuh, Gianyar. The Yamaha Fazzio bike he was riding collided with a T…
