National (Indonesia)
Major developments from across Indonesia with direct significance or impact on Bali.
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...
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Two Flights Canceled After Lewotobi Eruption. Labuan Bajo Airport Says Operations Remain Normal.
LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia – Flights continued landing and departing from Labuan Bajo on Saturday. But not all of them took...
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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Austrian Tourists Died on a Rotten Bridge. Now Indonesia Is Questioning Its Tourism Chief.
Police have summoned the head of West Manggarai's tourism agency as investigations into the Cunca Wulang tragedy expand to include...
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Mount Rinjani Fire Rages Uncontained as Indonesian Crews Battle Flames With Branches and Willpower
Fifty-five hectares have burned. Strong winds, steep terrain, and a lack of water are crippling efforts to stop the blaze....
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Fire Breaks Out on Mount Rinjani as Indonesian Authorities Struggle to Contain Blaze
The protected savanna area on Lombok island is burning. With limited personnel and nightfall approaching, officials made a difficult decision:...
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Sumba Tourism: Why Travelers Are Trading Scooters for Horses and Traditional Dress
Sumba Tourism offers travelers experiences like Umbu Ngedo Village, where visitors can dress in ancestral cloth, ride local horses, and...
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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...
Read moreDetailsAfter Austrian Tourists Die in Rope Bridge Collapse, Police Launch Safety Inspections Across Labuan Bajo
One site has been closed after officers discovered rotten wooden stairs. Authorities say preventive checks are now a priority. LABUAN...
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