Bali News
Breaking news, local developments, and community stories from across the island.
Chinese Tourist Recovers After Collapsing Near Summit of Padar Island in Komodo National Park
LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia – A Chinese tourist collapsed near the summit of Padar Island on Sunday, prompting rescue personnel to...
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E. Coli Detected Near Gili Trawangan as Tourism Pressure Pushes Waters Toward ‘Red Zone’
NUSA DUA, Indonesia – Waters surrounding one of Indonesia’s most famous island destinations are approaching what officials describe as “red...
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Russian Tourist and Boat Captain Swim to Safety After Vessel Sinks Near Labuan Bajo
LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia – By the time rescue teams reached the sinking boat off Pulau Seraya on Saturday evening, there...
Read moreDetailsCargo Vessel Sinks Near Labuan Bajo. Rescuers Arrive and Find Nobody Onboard.
LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia – Search and rescue teams arriving at the site of a sunken cargo vessel near Labuan Bajo...
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Two Russian Nationals Arrested in Bali After Authorities Track 7.8 Kilograms of Hashish Across Indonesia
BANGLI, Bali – Indonesian authorities say they spent days watching a suitcase travel across airports, highways, ferry terminals, and provincial...
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A Viral Video Suggested Extortion by a Bali Taxi Driver. Police Say That’s Not What Happened
BADUNG, Bali – A viral social media video appeared to show a Bali taxi driver demanding extra money from a...
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Flights to Bali Are Getting More Expensive. Here’s How to Reach the Island by Train, Bus, and Ferry Instead.
BALI, Indonesia – For many travelers planning a holiday in Bali this July, the first shock may arrive long before...
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Australia’s Winter Is Cooling Bali. The Chilly Nights Could Last Until August.
DENPASAR, Bali – If Bali has felt unusually cool lately, you're not imagining it. Across the island, residents, expats, and...
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Egyptian Tourist Robbed While Riding Through Bali at 2:30 AM, Rp30 Million iPhone Stolen From Motorcycle
BADUNG, Bali – The journey back to Ubud should have taken less than an hour. Instead, it ended with a...
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Another Protected Sea Turtle Washes Ashore Dead in Bali. Nobody Knows Why.
JEMBRANA, Bali – The turtle had already been dead for some time. When residents spotted it on Yehembang Beach in...
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