Bali Governor Wayan Koster has officially introduced new rules for using the coastline. On 2 March 2026, Regional Regulation No. 3 came into force, banning hotels and villas from restricting access to…
Bali provincial police publicly destroyed a large batch of seized drugs. The total value is estimated at around IDR 23.4 billion. Everything was ground up in a blender and then burned.
As tensions in the Middle East continue to rise and fears grow that a regional conflict could escalate into something much larger, analysts and major Indonesian outlets such as Kompas and Suara have b…
At Bali Airport, 35 international flights have already been cancelled due to the closure of airspace in the Middle East: 20 departures and 15 arrivals.
The cancellations are linked to airspace closures in several countries amid the US–Israel and Iran conflict. Airlines estimate that 5,905 passengers were unable to depart from Bali.
In March, Bali faces a serious test of religious tolerance. This year, one of the main Hindu holidays, Nyepi (the Day of Silence), coincides with the Muslim celebration of Eid al-Fitr. This is an impo…
On the Day of Silence Nyepi, on 19 March 2026, home internet via Wi‑Fi in Bali is expected to work as usual. At the same time, the authorities plan to switch off mobile internet (mobile data) and IPTV…
Today, 3 March 2026, the night sky over the island will turn a deep crimson. Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) is promising a rare astronomical show — a total lunar ecl…
Bali Police are investigating the alleged kidnapping of 28-year-old Ukrainian national Ihor Komarov. One foreign national with the initials CH has been detained in West Nusa Tenggara. Police describe…
At Ngurah Rai Airport in Denpasar, the closure of airspace in several Middle Eastern countries has led to the cancellation and rescheduling of some international departures via Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Do…
In the coming months, there will be more tourist police officers at Bali’s most popular spots. For over a year now, officers from this unit have been helping visitors on site, explaining the rules and…
Bali Governor Wayan Koster commented on demographic data from the provincial administration. Bali’s population growth in 2025 totalled 0.66% compared with the previous year.
Koster linked the low growth to risks to preserving the Balinese cultural model. He said that if the number of indigenous residents who regularly hold and support traditional ceremonies declines, the…
On Nusa Penida, the island next to Bali, an underwater cave has been discovered that could shed light on the region’s early settlement history.
Studies suggest that the Song Toyapakeh cave once lay above sea level, and that in different periods ancient people and various animals could live there comfortably. After the Ice Age, sea levels rose…
Denpasar Mayor I Gusti Ngurah Jaya Negara has officially designated Sanur as a low-emission zone to reduce exhaust fumes and noise. City officials say the rollout will be phased: first, changes to tra…
A video filmed in the village of Lamalera, in East Nusa Tenggara province, is gaining popularity on Indonesian social media. Some have already dubbed it “Avatar, Indonesian-style”.
Filming a regular music video at Lake Buyan turned into a scandal for a local blogger. Only once he arrived did he find out that flying a drone or using a professional camera in Bali’s protected areas…
