From March 2026, Bali will have more direct flights to Vietnam and Australia. Indonesia AirAsia is simultaneously launching two routes from Denpasar: to Da Nang in Vietnam and to Melbourne in Australi
The Bali authorities have seriously complicated life for chain stores. The parliament has passed a resolution that strictly limits not only new stores but also introduces additional rules for those al…
The Balinese authorities are inspecting The Edge Hotel (Uluwatu).
According to the parliamentary commission, part of its 'iconic' facilities were built and are operated without the necessary permits. The hotel has been given until January 20, 2026, to rectify the si…
Thermal screening has been reinstated at Bali Airport. Thermal scanners have been set up at entry and transit points to measure passengers' temperatures. The measure has been in effect since January 5…
Meeting people in person seems to be getting harder. Everyone is busy, working even during vacations, glued to their phones — and spontaneous conversations are becoming less common. Even in Bali, wher…
On January 7, 2026, the ceremony for starting the construction of sections 9 and 10 of the Singaraja-Mengwitani shortcut will take place in Bali. This is the next segment of the route designed to make…
The company PT ITDC Nusantara Utilitas is the first in Indonesia to receive permission from the Indonesian Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries to use seawater for non-energy purposes. It will p…
The Bali authorities are preparing a regional law on "quality tourism" and want to check the financial stability of foreign travelers.
It’s not about a fixed amount in the account. They will look at the bank statement for the last three months and compare the funds with how long the person plans to stay in Bali and what activities th…
The Bali branch of BMKG (Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency) summarized the seismic activity for 2025. A total of 547 earthquakes were recorded on the island, 10 of which wer…
On the second of January 2026, the new Criminal Code (KUHP) came into effect in Indonesia, updating the approach to crimes against morality. This concerns the notorious article 411. It provides for pu…
Recently, social media and chat groups have been buzzing with a rumor: Gerard Butler is filming a movie in Ubud. The actor has been spotted several times in the city center, casually walking, interact…
A major scandal is unfolding in Munggu. The popular Padel club Jungle Padel Seseh, which opened shortly before the New Year, has fallen victim to bureaucratic chaos between Indonesia’s central governm…
Atlas Beach Club, located in Canggu and known as one of the largest beach clubs in the world, has opened a new space—Atlas Beach House. It is situated in the same area where Atlas Beach Club, Atlas Su…
The cultural park Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) in Ungasan has cancelled fireworks on the night of January 1, 2026.
The decision not to hold fireworks was made as a 'sign of empathy and solidarity' with the people of Indonesia affected by natural disasters. The GWK Bali Countdown 2026 event will proceed, but withou…
The Bali authorities are preparing traffic arrangements for New Year’s Eve in South Badung, including Kuta and Legian. Due to closures and detours, the traffic police recommend using parking facilitie…
