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Breaking news, local developments, and community stories from across the island.
After 36 Years, Discovery Kartika Plaza Wants to Remind Bali That Kuta Still Matters
KUTA, Bali — In Bali, tourism rarely stands still. For decades, travelers have chased the island's next great destination. Kuta...
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Viral Video Shows Foreign Tourist Allegedly Assaulting Locals in Bali, Police Yet to Confirm Identity
DENPASAR, Bali — A viral video circulating across social media has sparked concern among Bali residents and the island's international...
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Belgian Tourist Dies Suddenly at Nusa Penida Villa After Breakfast With Husband
NUSA PENIDA, Bali — A 57-year-old Belgian tourist died suddenly at a villa in Nusa Penida on Tuesday morning, just...
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Australians Could Soon Visit Bali Visa-Free Again. Here’s What It Would Mean for Travelers and the Island.
DENPASAR, Bali — Few international travel relationships are as enduring as the one between Australia and Bali. For decades, Australians...
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Bali’s Airport Traffic Crisis Is No Longer Just an Inconvenience. It’s Becoming a Tourism Problem.
BADUNG, Bali — For millions of visitors arriving in Bali each year, the first experience of the Island of the...
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A Hot Frying Pan. A Bottle of Alcohol. Three Businesses Burned in Sanur.
SANUR, Bali — What began as a routine task in a bar kitchen on a quiet Sunday afternoon ended with...
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You’re Paying Rp16,250 for Pertamax. Experts Say the Real Price Is Closer to Rp21,000.
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Every day, millions of Indonesians pull into Pertamina gas stations and pay Rp16,250 for a liter of...
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New Zealand Tourist’s iPhone Snatched in Seconds in Bali. Viral Video Sparks Fresh Safety Concerns in Kuta
KUTA, Bali — It took less than five seconds. A 26-year-old tourist from New Zealand was checking Google Maps while...
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Indonesia Tightens Digital Nomad Visa Rules in 2026. Working on a Tourist Visa Could Get You Deported.
BADUNG, Bali — Bali remains one of the world's most attractive destinations for remote workers. But in 2026, Indonesia is...
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He Climbed Down a Bali Cliff to Save a Dog. Hours Later, Rescuers Had to Save Him.
PANDAWA BEACH, Bali — What began as an act of compassion ended with a nighttime rescue operation on one of...
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