According to the governor of Bali Province, Wayan Koster, there are currently more than 5,000 accommodation units on the island that are rented without a license. Their owners violate local regulation…
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The police sealed the Green Flow Villa complex on Raya Sayan Street in Ubud, where 20 luxury villas appeared illegally on agricultural land, owned by Russian citizen Felix Demin, also known as the own…
Munduk Moding Plantation Nature Resort is a luxury retreat set among coffee plantations and the mountains of northern Bali, where the villas and suites feature natural wood, panoramic windows and four…
Bali appears to be taking a serious approach to regulating one of the islands most lucrative industries short-term tourist rentals. The Bali Villa Rental Management Association (BVRM) has proposed tig…
On Monday, August 18, buildings caught fire at Bingin Beach, which were recently declared illegal and had begun to be dismantled. The remains of villas and cafes on the cliff caught fire. The former B…
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 Bali authorities are launching a large-scale cleanup of illegal accommodation and foreigners with overstayed visas. In the first months of 2025, the Ngurah Rai Immigration Office managed to open 4…
Munduk is a small mountain village in the north of the island, located at around 800 metres above sea level. People come here for peace and quiet, jungle trekking and a unique climate. The area is kno…
Bali is continuing to tackle one of the most sensitive issues of recent years: foreign-owned companies operating in sectors that are formally intended for locals. Indonesia’s Ministry of Investment (B…
Bali Governor Wayan Koster has officially introduced new rules for using the coastline. On 2 March 2026, Regional Regulation No. 3 came into force, banning hotels and villas from restricting access to…









