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Upd. 08/09/26 at 02:06
Canggu Tram Project Takes a Step Forward in Bali

Design work has begun in Bali on a line intended to link Ngurah Rai Airport with Kuta, Legian, Seminyak and Canggu.

On September 1, the Bali provincial government, the Badung regency and Indonesia's state railway company PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) signed an agreement on developing rail transport. Specialist…

Security
Upd. 08/09/26 at 02:11
$13,000 Payout for Tourist Injured at Bali Hotel

In November 2025, a tourist visited a hotel in Bali on a day pass. While she was relaxing on the resort grounds, a tree fell on her. The woman suffered broken ribs, a concussion, and injuries to her h…

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Oliver Descoeudres
07/09/26
07/09/26
You’re right a guide is not mandatory for every mountain in Indonesia. Requirements vary depending on the mountain and route. For Mount Agung, however, climbers are required to use a local guide under the current regulations.
OD
07/09/26
07/09/26

I think your comment "A licensed guide is mandatory for any ascent." adds to some of the confusion around hiking in Indonesia — I don't believe this is correct. There was an official annn…

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Upd. 08/09/26 at 01:54
Gili Trawangan Water Crisis Forces 300 Tourists to Leave

On one of Lombok's most popular islands, tourists have started checking out of their hotels early because of water supply disruptions.

Water stopped reaching Gili Trawangan back on 3 September, and local businesses have had to look for ways to cover at least basic sanitation needs.

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Upd. 07/09/26 at 13:13
Court Rules Criticism of Government Is Not a Crime

Indonesia's Constitutional Court has issued a landmark ruling in case No. 282/PUU-XXIII/2025, completely striking down the Criminal Code articles that carried up to three years in prison for publ…

Court Rules Criticism of Government Is Not a Crime
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Upd. 07/09/26 at 13:14
Bali Records Major Drop in Dengue Cases

In the first seven months of the year, the island recorded almost six times fewer dengue cases than a year earlier.

Even so, the authorities are keeping up preventive work and urging residents not to let their guard down.

Bali Records Major Drop in Dengue Cases
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06/09/26 at 16:41
Anak Krakatau Eruption Cancels Bali–Jakarta Flights

A volcanic eruption at the far end of the island chain is already affecting flights from Bali. Ngurah Rai Airport is cancelling flights to and from Jakarta. Departures have been scrapped by Garuda Ind…

Food
Upd. 06/09/26 at 02:59
Love Mangoes? Here’s How to Pick the Best Ones in Bali

Still can’t tell Bali’s most popular mango varieties apart? Think green always means unripe? Don’t be fooled by the plain, firm skin — inside, you might find anything from soft, honey-sweet flesh to a…

Love Mangoes? Here’s How to Pick the Best Ones in Bali