There are still animals in Bali whose discovery can shock even the locals. Last evening, residents of Denpasar found a live crocodile in a drainage ditch on Tukad Badung Street. Specialists were calle…
All beaches in Bali are public, and no one has the right to make them private. Bali Governor Wayan Koster has decided to clearly define the boundaries and reminded hotel and villa owners that buying o…
Ahead of the big Balinese holiday (from November 18 to 20 the island celebrates Galungan), the local police launched Operation “Zebra.” There are more inspectors at busy intersections, with nearly 1,7…
All expats in Bali know: the cheapest and fastest way to get to a metropolis with skyscrapers (and do a visa run at the same time) is to buy tickets to the capital of Malaysia.
In Tabanan and Jembrana, there is an invasion of highly venomous king cobras. In the past 11 days, three adult females have been found, each incubating dozens of eggs. A total of 120 eggs have been se…
For the New Year holidays, Bali Airport is strengthening preparations: expanding check-in and waiting areas, adding self-check-in counters, trolleys, and new seating.
Against the backdrop of the increasing flow of passengers, the police have sent patrols to the Ngurah Rai terminals. Officers are on duty in arrival and departure halls, monitoring entrances, exits, w…
Bali is preparing for a historic record: in 2026, 73 cruise liners will dock at Benoa. This is thanks to the modernization of the Bali Maritime Tourism Hub (BMTH), which will not only secure the Islan…
The city of Denpasar received the national award Anugerah Cita Negeri 2025 from the Kompas TV channel — in the category of 'Peace and Inclusivity'. Officially, it was for its tolerance and cultural di…
Bali is now twice as securely protected from tsunamis, earthquakes, and other disasters.
A backup center for managing the national disaster early warning network has been launched in Denpasar. The main center is being built in Jakarta, with Bali serving as a safety net—if one goes down, t…
In September 2025, a new Timezone opened in Denpasar, one of the largest family entertainment centers in Bali. The 1,291-square-meter space was launched in the Trans Studio Mall Bali. It features over…
The ferry on the Java-Bali line faced troubles again. The vessel was heading to the port of Gilimanuk, but strong currents, a storm, and heavy rain thwarted its plans.
KMP Cemerlang 55 departed from the Javanese port of Banyuwangi with 53 passengers and cargo: 14 motorcycles, one three-wheeled truck, and eight cars. Around 2:30 PM, the ferry lost control and was car…
Balinese officials and teachers have shown that they can work not just behind office desks.
Picking up shovels, hoes, and mattocks, they planted more than 3,500 trees in a day along one of the major rivers in the Jembrana district — Biluk Poh.
Bali residents complain about a shortage of Pertamax fuel at several gas stations.
The issue has affected Denpasar, Badung, and especially the southern regions of the island, where some stations have completely stopped selling Pertamax, continuing to offer only subsidized Pertalite.
The “Nusa Penida 2025” festival concluded on Nusa Penida. For four days, the island was alive with music, dance, and the sea. The festival brought together a parade of Balinese culture, a local artisa…
Bank Indonesia is launching the Indonesia Tourist Travel Pack — a simple 'all-in-one' kit for those arriving in Bali. Buy it right at the airport — and you’re ready for a cashless life. It includes a…
