At one of Denpasar’s gas stations, workers were caught pouring cheaper, government-subsidized Pertalite fuel into tanks designated for the more expensive Pertamax.
A Denpasar police representative stated that four employees of the gas station are currently being questioned. The fraud was uncovered after local residents reported suspicious activity.
On Friday, January 24, a 53-year-old German businessman, a well-known developer in Bali and the founder of the PARQ residential and entertainment complex, Andre Frey, was taken into custody in Ubud. H…
Nusa Penida is experiencing a transport crisis. Each morning and evening, roads around Banjar Nyuh harbor are blocked by cars, buses, and scooters. Most tourists arrive and leave at the same hours, an…
Authorities in Bali have stopped the construction of the large-scale project Magnum Resort Berawa. The reason is the lack of mandatory permits.
Magnum Resort is being promoted as a premium resort with the world’s longest rooftop pool (190 meters), apartments with jacuzzis on balconies, restaurants, a spa, a fitness center, and a co-working sp…
Should the large-scale demolitions of tourist facilities built in violation continue? This is one of the most pressing topics being debated by Balinese politicians, officials, and business representat…
A French yoga and freediving coach was deported from Bali for working without a permit. The 43-year-old athlete had to leave the island after local immigration authorities took notice of his social me…
Every year after Nyepi, we count the number of those who violated the strict rules of the Day of Silence. Usually, they are tourists. But this time, things turned out differently. So far, there have b…
Monitoring foreigners in Bali will become easier. Authorities are launching a centralized system, compiling passport data, visas, and addresses of all visitors to the island. If a tourist changes resi…
Fans of fast riding and bike stunts will have to slow down — or prepare for deportation. Bali authorities have announced a new wave of action against irresponsible tourists violating traffic regulatio…
Nestled in the heart of Bali, Mount Agung captivates with its ancient charm. Once reserved for sacred Hindu rituals, it now became a hotspot for tourists.
Yet, amid the surge in tourism, the Governor of Bali has proposed to ban tourist activities on Mount Agung.
