Bali News
Breaking news, local developments, and community stories from across the island.
New Zealand National Held in Bali as Police Request Delays Deportation for Four Months Without Legal Clarity
A request from local police has left Andrew Joseph McLean in immigration detention for four months without being charged, raising...
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BMKG Warns of 4-Meter Waves in Bali, Lombok Straits from Jan 21-24
The BMKG forecasts waves up to 4 meters in the Bali Strait and southern Lombok Strait from January 21-24, posing...
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Interpol Fugitive Cosmin Zuleam Hid in Bali, Married Locally Before Capture
Costinel-Cosmin Zuleam, a suspect in a brutal Romanian murder, blended into local life on the island through a religious marriage...
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How a Romanian Fugitive’s Flight Ended on the Shores of Bali
The capture of a murder suspect in a tourist villa underscores Indonesia’s evolving role in global law enforcement and the...
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Behind Bali’s Paradise Image: Why Homelessness Remains a Growing Challenge in Denpasar
DENPASAR, Bali — Beyond Bali’s carefully curated image of beaches, temples, and hospitality lies a quieter urban challenge, one faced...
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Through Thick Clouds in Northern Bali, a Presidential Envoy’s Flight Highlights the Risks of Tropical Travel
DENPASAR, Bali — What began as a routine aerial visit to northern Bali turned briefly tense when a helicopter carrying...
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Why a New Mangrove Road in Sidakarya Is Meant for Worship, Not Industry
DENPASAR, Bali — A newly completed access road winding through the mangrove area of Sidakarya, South Denpasar, has drawn public...
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Explained: The Long-Running Land Certificate Dispute That Drew Bali’s Top Land Official Into a Criminal Case
DENPASAR, BALI - The decision to name Bali’s top land administration official as a criminal suspect has sent ripples far...
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A Wealth of Expression: Research Suggfaces May Unconsciously Reveal Socioeconomic Status
A psychological study indicates that neutral facial expressions can signal economic background with surprising accuracy, raising questions about subconscious bias...
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Missing ATR Aircraft Feared Crashed in South Sulawesi Mountains; Search Intensifies
Authorities suspect the Indonesia Air Transport plane with 11 people on board has gone down in rugged terrain after losing...
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