Bali News
Breaking news, local developments, and community stories from across the island.
Stranded by the Tide: Two Russian Tourists Rescued from Bali Cliff After Nightlong Operation
The couple spent hours trapped on a narrow ledge at Padang-Padang Beach as rescuers waited for the tide to turn....
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Bali’s Villa Problem: 1,600 Illegal Properties, No Closures, and a Government That Says ‘We Will Help’
Indonesia’s tourism ministry has ruled out shutting down unlicensed villas. Instead, it will guide owners through the permit process. For...
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Thailand Leads, Vietnam Surges, Indonesia Falls Behind: What Southeast Asia’s Tourism Numbers Reveal
BALI, Indonesia — Southeast Asia has reestablished itself as one of the world's most competitive tourism regions. The numbers for...
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Three Teenagers Climbed Mount Batukaru After Graduation. Hours Later, They Were Lost In Bali’s Jungle
TABANAN, Bali — The plan was simple. Climb one of Bali's highest mountains. Reach the summit. Celebrate graduation. Then go...
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Austrian Tourists’ Bodies Still in Labuan Bajo Hospital as Police Investigate Rope Bridge Collapse
The couple fell 20 meters when a suspension bridge at Cunca Wulang Waterfall gave way. Authorities are now examining retribution...
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A Father Saw A Video On Social Media. Hours Later, He Was Waiting On Bali’s Coast For His Missing Son.
TABANAN, Bali — When I Kade Agus Mahendra first saw the video circulating online, he did not immediately think it...
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As Pressure Builds On The Rupiah, Some Analysts Warn The Dollar Could Approach Rp 18,200
BADUNG, Bali — For foreign tourists arriving in Bali with dollars, euros, or Australian dollars, Indonesia is becoming cheaper. For...
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As The Rupiah Weakens, Indonesia Is Seeing More Tourists From Malaysia and China
NUSA DUA, Bali — A weaker currency is usually treated as bad news. For Indonesia's tourism industry, the story may...
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Bali’s 15-Meter Rule Helped Define The Island. Now A Proposal To Triple It Is Triggering A Cultural Fight.
For decades, Bali's skyline has remained unusually low. Temples dominate horizons instead of towers. Palm trees often rise above rooftops....
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After A Komodo Boat Disaster Killed Her Family, The Widow Of A Valencia Coach Says Questions Remain
When an Indonesian court delivered prison sentences for the crew members involved in the sinking of the KM Putri Sakinah,...
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Popular News
Flights to Bali Are Getting More Expensive. Here’s How to Reach the Island by Train, Bus, and Ferry Instead.
Australia’s Winter Is Cooling Bali. The Chilly Nights Could Last Until August.
A Viral Video Suggested Extortion by a Bali Taxi Driver. Police Say That’s Not What Happened
Egyptian Tourist Robbed While Riding Through Bali at 2:30 AM, Rp30 Million iPhone Stolen From Motorcycle
Another Protected Sea Turtle Washes Ashore Dead in Bali. Nobody Knows Why.
