National (Indonesia)
Major developments from across Indonesia with direct significance or impact on Bali.
Two Austrian Tourists Die After Falling Through Suspension Bridge at Labuan Bajo Waterfall
Two Austrian tourists died Sunday after falling through a suspension bridge at a popular waterfall site near Labuan Bajo, raising...
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Rough Seas Trigger Six-Kilometer Ferry Queue at Bali’s Gilimanuk Crossing
As first reported by Kompas, rough weather across the Bali Strait triggered major ferry delays this week, creating traffic queues...
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Three Years Without Clean Water. On Gili Meno, Residents Finally Took Their Protest Into the Sea.
For three years, the residents of Gili Meno have watched their island slowly run dry. On Thursday, May 21, 2026,...
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The Rupiah Has Fallen to Rp 17,784 Per Dollar. In Bali, Expats Are Starting to Feel It in Their Kitchens.
The Indonesian rupiah has fallen to Rp 17,784 against the US dollar. For economists and financial analysts, the number signals...
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Bali Tourism Run 2026 to Showcase Sustainable Sport Tourism in Jatiluwih
BALI — As global tourism destinations grapple with overcrowding, environmental strain and changing traveler expectations, Bali is turning to a...
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Garuda Indonesia Plans Ticket Price Increase of Up to 13% Following Government Policy
JAKARTA — Indonesia’s national carrier, Garuda Indonesia, is preparing to raise domestic ticket prices after the government approved a fare...
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Mystery Object Near Bali Sparks Bomb Fears—Police Say It Was a Scientific Device, Not a Weapon
GILI TRAWANGAN, Indonesia — A large, torpedo-shaped object drifting off the coast of Gili Trawangan triggered a familiar reaction in...
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Labuan Bajo Travel Scam Leaves 3 German Tourists Stranded for Hours — What Travelers Need to Know Before Booking a Komodo Trip
LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia — Three German tourists were left stranded for five hours at Labuan Bajo’s main harbor after a...
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Komodo Trafficking Case: Indonesia Police Arrest Suspects After Rare Dragon Stolen and Sold to Surabaya, Bound for Thailand
EAST NUSA TENGGARA, Indonesia — Indonesian police have arrested two men accused of stealing a Komodo dragon from its natural...
Read moreDetailsStranded in Labuan Bajo: German Tourists Left Waiting for Komodo Trip Raise Questions About Travel Reliability in Indonesia
LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia — It began as a routine island-hopping trip. By midday, it had turned into hours of uncertainty...
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