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April 9, 2026

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The atmosphere at the International Arrivals Terminal of I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport, Badung Regency, Bali Province /Doc. Ngurah Rai Airport Public Relations (Ngurah Rai Airport Public Relations Document)

Policy & Visa

“How Much is in Your Bank?” Bali’s New Question for Tourists

HEYBALI.NEWS — In a bold move aimed at fundamentally reshaping its tourism industry, the Bali provincial government will soon implement...

Families of victims of the Pinisi ship sinking depart for the scene of the accident in the Padar Island Strait, Komodo National Park, West Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara, Thursday (January 1, 2026).

NTT Police to Name Suspects “As Soon As Possible” in Fatal Komodo Boat Sinking

KUPANG, Indonesia — Police in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) have announced they will soon name suspects in the sinking of...

East Nusa Tenggara Regional Police Chief Inspector General Rudi Darmoko leads the search for victims of the sinking of the tourist boat KM Putri Sakinah in the Padar Strait, Komodo District, West Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT).

Police Question 17 Witnesses in Investigation of Komodo Tourist Boat Sinking

LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia — East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Regional Police have identified 17 individuals to be questioned as witnesses in...

The search for victims of the Putri Sakinah ship on the eighth day in the waters off Labuan Bajo, West Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara, Friday (January 2, 2025).

Day Eight in Komodo: Thermal Drones and Sonar Deployed in Search for Missing Spanish Coach and Sons

LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia — The multinational search for a Spanish football coach and his two children entered its eighth day...

Forgotten Stove Blamed for Devastating Fire That Gutted Three Kuta Shophouses

KUTA, Bali — A simple but catastrophic oversight—a stove left unattended—is believed to have sparked a major fire that completely...

Photo of the Putri Sakinah Ship at Labuan Bajo

Police Launch Investigation Into Komodo Tourist Boat Sinking, Probe Vessel’s Seaworthiness

LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia — Authorities have formally opened a criminal investigation into the sinking of the KM Putri Sakinah, a...

The Valencia coach's wife and family watched as the joint search and rescue team moved to the search location at Labuan Bajo Marina Harbor on Friday morning.

A Bow of Respect and Hope: Valencia Coach’s Wife Sees Off Search Teams on Day 8

LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia — As the sun rose over Marina Labuan Bajo on Friday, a somber vigil marked the eighth...

National (Indonesia)

After Valencia Coach Disappears at Sea, Indonesian Authorities Issue Wide Maritime Alert

LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia — Indonesian maritime authorities have expanded their search efforts for a sunken tourist vessel in the waters...

Tourist Fast Boat Operations in Labuan Bajo

National (Indonesia)

Tourist Boat Operations in Labuan Bajo Remain Suspended Despite Clear Skies

LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia — The turquoise waters off Labuan Bajo have looked deceptively calm in recent days. Sunshine has returned,...

Photo: A Russian woman with the initials VG was found hanged at her residence on Jalan Muding Indah, Kerobokan Kaja Village, North Kuta District, Badung, Thursday (January 1, 2026).

Bali News

UPDATE: Russian Expat Found Dead in Kerobokan Identified as 50-Year-Old Woman, Police Cite Signs of Depression