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July 19, 2026

How & Tips

Can You Get Sunburned on a Cloudy Day? Doctors Say Yes, and Bali’s Overcast Days Are No Exception

July 20, 2026

How & Tips

Why Bali Feels Hotter Than the Thermometer Says

July 20, 2026

Health & Wellness

How to Calm Your Racing Mind: A Science-Backed Guide for Bali’s Expats and Travelers

July 21, 2026

A screenshot from a video by a British woman sharing her thoughts on the trash situation at Bukit Pergasingan, Sembalun, East Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), Wednesday (July 29, 2026). (Photo: IG @Lucy_lari_lari)

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British Expat’s Tearful Video Over Trash-Covered Lombok Hiking Trail Goes Viral, Sparks Debate on Waste Management

A British woman who has called Indonesia home for decades broke down in tears over a viral video, not out of grief or hardship, but at the sight of plastic waste scattered across one of Lombok's most scenic hiking destinations, a moment of raw frustration that...

Bali WhatsApp Garage Sale Group Sparks Online Debate After Indonesian Members Are Removed

British National Faces 10 Years in Prison Over 1.4 Kilogram Cocaine Smuggling Case in Bali

Motorbike Stolen From Busy Canggu Street, Caught on CCTV

Family Withdraws Peace Agreement, Demands Justice as Police Exhume Body of Bali Chicken Theft Mob Victim

A Father’s Last Act Before He Disappeared: He Paid His Daughter’s School Fees, Then Vanished for Three Days

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Relationships

China Bans AI Companions as It Confronts a Population Crisis and a Generation Falling in Love With Chatbots

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Business & Investment

15 Legit Ways Digital Nomads, Expats, and Travelers in Bali Are Earning Extra Income in August 2026

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Lifestyle & Trends

These 3 Zodiac Signs Could Get a Lucky Break on July 29, According to Astrology

Photo: Grass and hikers' tents at the Pelawangan Sembalun campsite on Mount Rinjani, East Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), are covered in ice, Monday (July 27, 2026). (Doc. TNGR)

National (Indonesia)

Frost Returns to Mount Rinjani’s Camping Grounds as Officials Warn Trekkers to Prepare for Extreme Cold

CLEANUP – Officials and local residents cleaning up dead fish in Lake Batur during a sulfur upwelling event in 2025.

Weather & Natural Events

Lake Batur’s Water Is Recovering From Sulfur Eruption, But the Smell of 37 Tons of Dead Fish Still Lingers

Heavy rain falls over a roadway during severe weather as BMKG issues a heavy rain and strong wind warning across East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), Indonesia.

Weather & Natural Events

Weather Agency Warns of Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Across East Nusa Tenggara Through July 27

Bali’s Real Scandal Isn’t a Rejected Runner. It’s Everything Nobody Checked Before That Screenshot Went Viral.

Photo: A running community for expatriates in Canggu, Bali, that has gone viral. (Screenshot from Instagram @entourage.bali)

Editorial

For a few days this week, Indonesia seemed to unite around a single image: a screenshot showing a 23-year-old Indonesian woman turned away from a WhatsApp group because she wasn't a foreigner. The outrage was swift, understandable, and largely justified....

British Expat’s Tearful Video Over Trash-Covered Lombok Hiking Trail Goes Viral, Sparks Debate on Waste Management

A British woman who has called Indonesia home for decades broke down in tears over a viral video, not out...

China Bans AI Companions as It Confronts a Population Crisis and a Generation Falling in Love With Chatbots

by Hey Bali Newsroom

China has moved to restrict a booming trend that officials increasingly view as a threat to the nation's demographic future:...

One of the tourists who drowned in the waters off Kelor Island, Labuan Bajo, West Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), on Wednesday (July 15, 2026).

Labuan Bajo Tour Operator and Boat Owner Agree to Compensate Family of Chinese Honeymoon Couple After Fatal Snorkeling Tragedy

by Hey Bali Newsroom

The tour operator and boat owner involved in the fatal snorkeling accident that claimed the lives of two Chinese honeymooners...

15 Legit Ways Digital Nomads, Expats, and Travelers in Bali Are Earning Extra Income in August 2026

From freelance projects and stock photography to affiliate marketing and AI-powered microtasks, these are some of the best money-making apps...

These 3 Zodiac Signs Could Get a Lucky Break on July 29, According to Astrology

by Hey Bali Newsroom

For those who enjoy following astrology, July 29 could be one of the more optimistic days on the cosmic calendar....

Bali Weather

Frost Returns to Mount Rinjani’s Camping Grounds as Officials Warn Trekkers to Prepare for Extreme Cold

Lake Batur’s Water Is Recovering From Sulfur Eruption, But the Smell of 37 Tons of Dead Fish Still Lingers

Weather Agency Warns of Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Across East Nusa Tenggara Through July 27

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British Expat’s Tearful Video Over Trash-Covered Lombok Hiking Trail Goes Viral, Sparks Debate on Waste Management

A British woman who has called Indonesia home for decades broke down in tears...

Labuan Bajo Tour Operator and Boat Owner Agree to Compensate Family of Chinese Honeymoon Couple After Fatal Snorkeling Tragedy

Photo: The Law Enforcement Unit of the West Manggarai Police Water and Air Police (Satpolairud) questioning witnesses regarding the deaths of two Chinese tourists who drowned in Labuan Bajo. (Doc. West Manggarai Police)

“No Compromise When It Comes to Human Life”: Police Chief Vows Accountability as 14 Witnesses Questioned in Fatal Labuan Bajo Snorkeling Case

Photo: Recovery of the body of a victim who died after falling into a ravine while hiking Mount Rinjani, Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), Tuesday (July 28, 2026). Photo credit: SAR Mataram.

17-Year-Old Dies After 100-Meter Fall During Spiritual Pilgrimage Up Mount Rinjani

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China Bans AI Companions as It Confronts a Population Crisis and a Generation Falling in Love With Chatbots

A screenshot of a running event that went viral on social media following allegations of discrimination against Indonesian citizens.

Bali Governor Contradicts Immigration Chief, Says No Discrimination Occurred at Canggu Running Event

Close-up of tooth-in-eye surgery to implant an artificial cornea and restore vision after corneal blindness.

WOW

Doctors Restored a Man’s Sight by Implanting His Own Tooth in His Eye, in a First-of-Its-Kind Procedure for Canada

July 27, 2026

A live 65-centimeter (cm) eel was lodged inside a Bangladeshi man's intestine. (Photo: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports)

WOW

A Bangladeshi Fisherman’s Stomach Pain Turned Out to Be a Live 65-Centimeter Eel Inside His Intestines

July 27, 2026

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15 Legit Ways Digital Nomads, Expats, and Travelers in Bali Are Earning Extra Income in August 2026

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July 24, 2026

Bali Locks Foreign Investors Out of 18 Business Sectors, From Hotels to Cafes to Motorbike Rentals

July 23, 2026

Indonesia Weighs Bali as Site for New International Financial Center, With Land Near the Airport Among Top Contenders

July 23, 2026

Policy & Visa - News In The Bali

The Denpasar Immigration Detention Center deported an Italian national, identified by the initials JF, following his involvement in an assault on a local resident and for overstaying his visa in Bali. (Photo: Denpasar Immigration Detention Center)

Italian Man Deported From Bali After Assault Conviction and Three-Year Visa Overstay

July 25, 2026

Can You Extend Your Indonesia Visa on Arrival Without Ever Setting Foot in an Immigration Office? The Short Answer: Not Anymore.

July 24, 2026

Bali Deploys 104 Immigration Officers in Crackdown as 342 Foreigners Caught in Visa Violation Sweep

July 17, 2026

Three Foreign Nationals Deported From Bali After Authorities Say They Worked on Tourist Visas

July 15, 2026

Health & Wellness - Hey Bali News

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Indonesia Bets on Bali and Jakarta to Become Global Wellness Tourism Hubs

July 28, 2026

Ruck Walking: The Simple Twist That’s Turning Bali’s Favorite Exercise Into a Full-Body Workout

July 22, 2026

How to Calm Your Racing Mind: A Science-Backed Guide for Bali’s Expats and Travelers

July 21, 2026

Can Walking Really Help You Lose Weight? The Science Explained

July 18, 2026

Sustainability - News In Bali

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Could the Ocean Around Bali Power the Island? Nusa Penida Strait Emerges as a Renewable Energy Candidate

July 1, 2026

In Bali’s Historic North, a Street Sign Revolution Turns Plastic Waste into Civic Pride

June 26, 2026

Bali Police Rescue 21 Endangered Sea Turtles as Wildlife Smuggling Network Comes Under Investigation

June 19, 2026

Bali Fishermen Save 182 Endangered Turtle Eggs from Predators on Northern Coast

June 19, 2026

Hobbies & Activitie - Hey Bali News

Hiking vs Trekking comparison showing a Mount Batur sunrise hike in Bali and a multi-day mountain trek, explaining the difference between hiking and trekking for travelers.

Hiking vs. Trekking: What’s the Real Difference, and Which One Is That Mount Batur Sunrise Climb Everyone’s Talking About?

July 24, 2026

Thousands of Kites, Some Over 25 Meters Long, Take Over Sanur’s Skies for Bali’s Rare Angon Festival

July 23, 2026

Riding a Scooter in Bali? Here’s What Sun, Heat, and Pollution Are Actually Doing to Your Skin

July 22, 2026

Bali Sunset Captions: 60+ Original Instagram Captions for Your Best Golden Hour Photos

July 19, 2026

Fashion & Style - Bali In The News

Erling Haaland's collection of Hermès Birkin bags includes the Hermès Togo Leather Birkin 50. Photo: Instagram/@erling

Erling Haaland’s Hermès Birkin Collection Is Worth More Than $900,000, and Fans Can’t Stop Talking About It

July 5, 2026

In North Korea, a Hairstyle May Carry a Price: Reports of a Ban Linked to Kim Jong-un’s Daughter Raise Questions

April 3, 2026

How to Remove Ink Stains from Jeans—A Simple Method That Actually Works (Even in Bali’s Humid Climate)

March 27, 2026

Navigate 2026 with Grace: The Rat Zodiac Lucky Colors 2026 Guide for Bali’s Global Community

December 7, 2025

Editorial

Bali’s Real Scandal Isn’t a Rejected Runner. It’s Everything Nobody Checked Before That Screenshot Went Viral.

by GiostanovlattoJuly 26, 2026

Editorial

A Fake Name, a Fake Neighborhood, and Six Months: What a Bali Child Abuse Case Reveals About a Global Crisis Hiding in Plain Sight

by GiostanovlattoJuly 23, 2026

Bali Tourism

Slow Tourism in Bali: Why More Travelers Are Skipping the Checklist and Staying Put

by GiostanovlattoJuly 22, 2026

How & Tips - Hey Bali News

15 Legit Ways Digital Nomads, Expats, and Travelers in Bali Are Earning Extra Income in August 2026

Forgot Your Suitcase Lock Combination? Here’s How to Reset It Without Breaking the Lock

Why Does Your Phone Overheat When Charging, and Why Does It Get Even Worse in Bali?

Why Doesn’t Perfume Last in Bali? Here’s the Science (And How to Make It Last Longer)

Bali Law - News In Bali

Bali Fast Boat Captain Faces 3.5-Year Prison Sentence Over Sanur Ferry Disaster That Killed Three

Bali Orphanage Abuse Suspect Detained as Child Sexual Abuse Case Moves Toward Trial

Man Caught Passing Nearly 100 Counterfeit Bills at Bali Market, Caught on Viral Video

Foreign Woman Caught on CCTV Allegedly Stealing $160 Worth of Clothing From Ubud Boutique