Bali’s rescue teams responded to two separate mountain emergencies over the weekend. One incident ended in tragedy, while in the other, two young women were safely brought down the mountain after beco…
Starting July 22, the Denpasar city government will begin a major redevelopment of the city’s historic center. The project will cover Gajah Mada and Hasanuddin streets, as well as the area surrounding…
Badung Police have arrested a 49-year-old Turkish national following a traffic accident that left seven people injured, including a four-month-old baby.
The man was driving a rented Daihatsu Rocky from Seminyak toward Canggu. While traveling along Jalan Mertasari in Kerobokan, he struck a scooter while attempting to overtake it, crossed into the oppos…
A special commission of Bali’s parliament has called for operations and construction to be suspended at four developments on the cliffs of Pecatu (Uluwatu): Rockfish Uluwatu, Stone Villa Uluwatu, Drea…
The time difference means every World Cup match has kicked off in the middle of the night for fans in Bali. But a tournament that comes around only once every four years is worth staying awake for.
TransNusa has expanded its route network from Ngurah Rai Airport. The first flight to Waingapu in eastern Sumba took place on 15 July, followed on 16 July by the first flight to Matahora Airport on Wa…
The Singaraja Immigration Office has deported three foreign nationals who were working in Bali on permits intended solely for short-term visits.
A 48-year-old Indian man and a 44-year-old Singaporean woman organised a yoga retreat and held classes at a villa in Buleleng. Another offender, a 34-year-old Chinese man, was installing industrial eq…
Urban Fun Run Bali participants should not yet expect the race to take place at the advertised venue. ITDC, the company that manages The Nusa Dua resort area, said the organisers had not applied to us…
On Tuesday, residents of Jembrana spent several hours trying to return a huge humpback whale to the ocean, but a strong low tide made it impossible to save the animal.
The busiest part of Bali’s kite season is beginning. From mid-July to the end of August, at least eight festivals and competitions are scheduled on the island. Most will take place on Mertasari and Pa…
Badung Police are discussing tougher measures with the immigration authorities for foreigners who break traffic rules. In some cases, this could lead to deportation.
The police have already invited immigration representatives to discuss joint action. A foreigner stopped for riding without a helmet or for another offence may be handed over to the immigration author…
China Eastern Airlines has resumed direct flights between Beijing and Bali. The first MU889 flight from Daxing Airport arrived in Denpasar on the evening of 11 July. The Airbus A330 brought 287 passen…
A Bali parliamentary commission has inspected Bali Beach Glamping in Tabanan. The deputies suspect that part of the complex was built too close to the shore and that the road to a local temple has bec…
Bali is closing off part of its small business sector to foreigners. The restrictions apply to 56 types of low- and medium-low-risk activities, including motorbike, car and lorry rentals.
Over three days, this route reveals the most fascinating sides of Flores: trekking through the jungle to the mountain village of Wae Rebo, the archaeological mysteries of Liang Bua, the unusual Lingko…
