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Breaking news, local developments, and community stories from across the island.

Denpasar City's Public Order Agency (Satpol PP) arrested 18 beggars, vagrants, buskers, and clowns at several locations on Thursday (January 15, 2026). (Photo: Denpasar Satpol PP Doc.)

Behind Bali’s Paradise Image: Why Homelessness Remains a Growing Challenge in Denpasar

January 20, 2026

DENPASAR, Bali — Beyond Bali’s carefully curated image of beaches, temples, and hospitality lies a quieter urban challenge, one faced...

A photo of the helicopter carrying Raffi Ahmad, President Prabowo's special envoy. The helicopter is seen circling due to bad weather (IST)

Bali Update

Through Thick Clouds in Northern Bali, a Presidential Envoy’s Flight Highlights the Risks of Tropical Travel

by Giostanovlatto

January 20, 2026

DENPASAR, Bali — What began as a routine aerial visit to northern Bali turned briefly tense when a helicopter carrying...

Illustration of a prayer path along the coast of Sidakarya, South Denpasar, designed alongside a mangrove area and river channel. (Created by AI)

Bali News

Why a New Mangrove Road in Sidakarya Is Meant for Worship, Not Industry

by Hey Bali Newsroom

January 20, 2026

DENPASAR, Bali — A newly completed access road winding through the mangrove area of Sidakarya, South Denpasar, has drawn public...

Bali News

Explained: The Long-Running Land Certificate Dispute That Drew Bali’s Top Land Official Into a Criminal Case

by Giostanovlatto

January 19, 2026

DENPASAR, BALI - The decision to name Bali’s top land administration official as a criminal suspect has sent ripples far...

Lifestyle & Trends

A Wealth of Expression: Research Suggfaces May Unconsciously Reveal Socioeconomic Status

by Hey Bali Newsroom

January 18, 2026

A psychological study indicates that neutral facial expressions can signal economic background with surprising accuracy, raising questions about subconscious bias...

Indonesia Air Transport ATR 42-500 aircraft loses contact, suspected to have crashed

National (Indonesia)

Missing ATR Aircraft Feared Crashed in South Sulawesi Mountains; Search Intensifies

by Hey Bali Newsroom

January 17, 2026

Authorities suspect the Indonesia Air Transport plane with 11 people on board has gone down in rugged terrain after losing...

ARREST: A joint team from the Indonesian National Police's International Relations Division (Divhubinter) arrested Zuleam Costinel Cosmin, 33, in Bali.

Bali Update

International Manhunt Ends in Bali: Romanian Murder Suspect Captured in Kerobokan

by Hey Bali Newsroom

January 17, 2026

Zuleam Costinel Cosmin, a fugitive on an Interpol Red Notice for a violent 2023 homicide, was apprehended in North Kuta...

An ATR aircraft belonging to Indonesia Air (DOC INDONESIA AIR)

National (Indonesia)

Investigation Details of Missing ATR Flight: Chronology from Indonesian Transport Ministry

by Hey Bali Newsroom

January 17, 2026

Official report reveals aircraft was off its designated approach path, with air traffic control attempting corrective instructions before all contact...