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Until November 1, a section of Jalan Kunti II will be closed every night from 22:00 to 06:00.

The road surface is being raised so that the street floods less, and culverts are being laid underneath it. The street links West Denpasar with Seminyak, and during the day traffic moves along it as u…

One of the largest infrastructure projects of recent years has begun in Bali.

In Jembrana Regency, the upgrade of the Pengambengan National Fishing Port has officially been launched. The project, worth 1.27 trillion rupiah, is funded by the Islamic Development Bank and is sched…

A video is gaining traction on social media in which an injured foreigner shows deep cuts on his neck and a bandaged finger.

The footage, with his candid account of how an ordinary scooter ride almost ended in tragedy, set off a storm of comments.

From 1 October 2026, Indonesia's largest marketplaces — Tokopedia, Shopee, Lazada and Blibli — plan to switch to new tax arrangements for sellers.

Hundreds of listings for hotels and villas have appeared on popular online platforms across Bali, from Badung and Gianyar to Tabanan and Karangasem.

Asking prices reach tens of billions of rupiah. The Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) has examined what is behind the wave of sales and explained why it could be a serious warning sig…

Immigration officers detained three foreigners at a nightclub in Canggu who, according to authorities, had been working there illegally as DJs.

A Nigerian woman who had overstayed her visa by 402 days was detained along with them.

A venue for engagement parties, small weddings and other private events is being prepared in Nusa Dua.

The Water Blow spot on Peninsula Island is already familiar to many tourists for its powerful waves, which smash against the rocks and throw jets of seawater into the air. The plan is to open the even…

Ferries are an essential part of travelling around Indonesia, especially if you want to explore the islands beyond Bali.

From Bali, you can easily reach Nusa Penida, the Gili Islands, Lombok and Java, either as part of an organised trip or independently. For shorter island trips, services such as MyBaliTrips can take ca…

Ahead of the New Year holidays, getting off Bali traditionally turns into a complicated logistical quest.

Every December, thousands of island residents travel to Java for a holiday or to visit relatives, and as a result traffic backs up for kilometers at the port of Gilimanuk.