International Oceanman Swim Returns to Bali
After a two-year break, Oceanman — an international open-water swim — is returning to Bali. The event will take place on 19–21 June 2026 at Kedonganan Beach, near Jimbaran. Organisers say around 900 s…
Bingin Beach Set for Revamp After Building Demolitions
Bingin Beach in Pecatu will be upgraded in stages. The Badung authorities plan to start the first stage in June or July 2026. The project is currently being refined at the detailed engineering design…
Three Hantavirus Cases Detected in Jakarta, None in Bali
Three hantavirus cases have been confirmed in Jakarta. Another six people are under medical observation. The city authorities have issued an alert to all medical facilities in the capital, designated…
Bali Upgrades Safety Training for Rafting Guides
Bali has held a certification assessment for rafting guides who work on the Ayung River in the Ubud area. The assessment was organised on 16–17 May by Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism and LSP Pramindo…
Legal Protection in Indonesia’s Courts and Investigations
When a conflict goes beyond a normal dispute and ends up involving the police or the courts, the cost of a mistake becomes much higher. The Indonesian legal system follows its own procedures and inter…
Indonesia Set for Boom in Ultra-Wealthy Residents
Indonesia is rapidly emerging as one of the world’s fastest-growing markets for capital and private wealth. According to a new report by global consultancy Knight Frank, the country is expected to rec…
Bali May Deport Influencers Over Free Collabs
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.
International Photo Festival FOTO Bali Comes to the Island
From 3 June to 12 July, the international photography festival FOTO Bali 2026 will be held at Nuanu Creative City in Tabanan.
This will be the second FOTO Bali festival. The first took place in 2025. This year, the organisers selected 36 artists from 24 countries. In total, almost 700 applications were submitted from more th…
Yamaha Fazzio
The Yamaha Fazzio fits perfectly into life in Bali. It’s a light, compact, and very convenient scooter for an island where most of the time you’re riding between cafés, beaches, the gym, and doing sho…
Major Road Repairs Start Near Toyapakeh Port
On Nusa Penida, work has started on the Sampalan–Toyapakeh road. It is one of the island’s main routes, used by local residents, tourists, and freight vehicles.
The roughly 8-kilometre section links Sampalan with the Toyapakeh port area. It is used to reach tourist spots, hotels, ports, and villages on the western side of the island.
