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…
Bali Immigration Raids Net 62 Foreign Nationals
Bali’s immigration authorities detained 62 foreigners during Operation “Dharma Dewata Patrol”. Checks were carried out from 15 April to 4 May in the areas covered by the Ngurah Rai, Denpasar and Singa…
Environmental Agency Closes Plot Near Mangroves in Bali
In Jimbaran, a private plot near a mangrove area has been closed following a complaint about waste burning on site. The issue came to light through a social media post, prompting local authorities to…
Bali Governor Pushes Jakarta to Fast-Track Key Projects
Bali is asking Jakarta to help build roads, interchanges, ports and water supply systems.
Governor Wayan Koster said that in 2025 the island brought Indonesia around 176 trillion rupiah in tourism revenue, but can no longer cope with the growing pressure on its own.
Chinese Tourists Pick Bali as #1 Destination
Bali received an award at the 19th China Travel Awards in Shanghai. The island was recognised as one of the top tourism regions by China’s Travel+Leisure.
Indonesia also made the list of leading destinations, alongside Australia, the Maldives, South Africa, Thailand and Turkey.
Jatiluwih Terraces to Host Bali’s Sustainable Run
Bali is preparing the Jatiluwih Fun Run 2026 — a run through the Jatiluwih rice terraces in Tabanan. It is planned for 20 June 2026.
The route will pass through one of the island’s most famous locations. The Jatiluwih rice terraces are a UNESCO World Heritage site and have long been one of the symbols of “green” Bali.
No More Free Parking Violations: Ubud Goes Digital
In Ubud, authorities have stepped up enforcement against roadside parking.
Drivers who leave their cars on the carriageway are now not only given warning stickers but also issued electronic fines via the ETLE system. The first such operation took place on 28 April on Jalan R…
Kuta Gets a New Mall: Living World Construction Begins
Construction of a new Living World shopping centre has started in Kuta. The exact opening date, the building’s floor area and the list of tenants have not been disclosed yet.
Bali’s Most Unusual Burial Tradition, Found in Kintamani
In the village of Bayung Gede in Kintamani, there’s a place that’s barely mentioned in tourist guides. Random travellers rarely end up here. Now and then, it’s visited only by those who already know B…
Living with Dead: Sulawesi's Most Unusual Tradition
Losing loved ones is always a tragedy. However, different peoples cope with grief in their own ways. On the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, there has long been a tradition that shocks outsiders, yet he…
Turtle Nesting Season Starts in South Bali
Turtle nesting season has begun on the beaches of southern Bali. The Sea Turtle Rescue Centre in Kuta reported that between February and April they have already moved 24 nests to an incubator. They we…
Motorbike Tax in Bali: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide
If you’ve purchased a motorbike from a local owner in Bali, at some point you’ll need to renew the annual road tax. Riding with expired tax can lead to issues with traffic police, even though in pract…
