Mysterious Light Spotted in Bali’s Night Sky
On the evening of 11 April, residents of Bali spotted a bright glowing object in the sky. The video quickly spread on social media and sparked all sorts of theories — from rockets and military tests t…
Bali Launches New Fines for Littering and Hotel Breaches
In Denpasar, five people were fined for dumping rubbish in unauthorised places. Four were fined 100,000 rupiah for leaving waste by the roadside. Another was fined 300,000 rupiah for illegal dumping.
Methanol Poisoning in Bali
Beach clubs, restaurants and bars—of course, holidays in Bali often involve alcohol. Here you can try cocktails, local drinks, and well-known global brands of spirits.
Unfortunately, the problem of counterfeit alcohol remains in its worst form: methanol poisoning. The mass incidents that used to make the news have almost disappeared, but that doesn’t mean the proble…
Fatal Boat Collision Near Nusa Lembongan
A 34-year-old tourist from Norway has died near Nusa Lembongan. He was hit by a snorkelling boat while spearfishing with a harpoon in the Tanjung Pakaang area.
The man was in the water with a group. At that moment, a snorkelling boat passed through the same area. After the impact, he sank below the surface. One of the boat’s passengers helped bring him back…
Huge International Outlet Project Coming to Bali
On Serangan Island in Denpasar, Sira Village Grand Outlet Bali—Bali’s first major international-standard outlet—is almost complete. The project is 92% finished and is due to open on 31 July.
The Hidden Problem With Managing Teams in Indonesia
Many entrepreneurs arrive in Indonesia feeling they’ve found the perfect team: staff are polite, calm, don’t argue, and rarely get into conflict. At first, it seems like working together will be easy.
Bali Police Arrest Foreigner Over Hotel Attack
In northern Bali, police arrested British citizen Aaron Mishel. He is suspected of stabbing an employee of the Menjangan Dynasty Resort in the village of Pejarakan, Buleleng.
A Month of Culture: Bali Arts Festival Starts June 13
Bali is preparing for the 48th Bali Arts Festival — Pesta Kesenian Bali. It will take place in Denpasar from 13 June to 11 July 2026 and will bring together around 20,000 artists from Bali, other regi…
Massive Whale Washes Up Dead in Bali
On 5 May, hundreds of residents from nearby villages gathered at Anyar Sari Beach in Jembrana. For several hours, they watched a huge sperm whale that was unable to return to the ocean. It had swum to…
Foreigner Suspected of Stealing Temple Donations in Bali
At Goa Gajah Temple near Ubud, authorities are looking for a man suspected of stealing money from a donation box. The incident was caught on CCTV, and the video later spread on social media. The foota…
