National (Indonesia)
Major developments from across Indonesia with direct significance or impact on Bali.
Two Tourist Boats Strike Coral Reefs in Komodo National Park on the Same Day
LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia — Two tourist boats struck coral reefs in separate incidents inside and around Komodo National Park on...
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16 Uzbek Nationals Found Stranded on Remote Indonesian Island as Authorities Probe Possible Smuggling Network
KUPANG, Indonesia — Indonesian immigration authorities are investigating a highly unusual case involving 16 Uzbek nationals who were found stranded...
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Mount Lewotobi Erupts Again in Eastern Indonesia, Travelers Advised to Avoid Exclusion Zone
FLORES, Indonesia — Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, one of Indonesia's most active volcanoes, erupted again on Saturday morning, sending an ash...
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Tourist Speedboat Runs Aground Near Labuan Bajo, Captain Injured as Six Passengers Escape Unhur
LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia — A tourist speedboat carrying six domestic visitors crashed into a coral reef off the coast of...
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Indonesia Wants Better Tourists, Not Just More Tourists
As visa revenue climbs despite fewer visas being issued, Indonesia says its immigration strategy is shifting from chasing visitor numbers...
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Bali Begins Construction on $185 Million Waste-to-Energy Plant in Bid to Tackle Island’s Growing Trash Crisis
The long-awaited project aims to transform thousands of tonnes of waste into electricity as Bali seeks to protect both its...
Read moreDetailsMount Lewotobi Laki-Laki Erupts Again, Sending Ash 1.4 Kilometers Into the Sky
EAST FLORES - Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted again on Sunday morning, sending a thick column of volcanic ash 1.4...
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Bali Is Warming Too: Indonesia’s Last Tropical Glacier Could Disappear Within Months, BMKG Warns
BALI - As Bali grapples with rising temperatures and shifting weather patterns, scientists say another climate milestone is unfolding thousands...
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Labuan Bajo Tightens Rules for Tourist Boats as Authorities Crack Down on Tax Compliance
LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia – Authorities in Indonesia's famous Komodo gateway are tightening oversight of tourist boats, with vessels that fail...
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Travel Agency Owner Accused of Defrauding Foreign Tourists Released After Full Refund in Indonesia’s Komodo Gateway
LABUAN BAJO, Indonesia — The owner of a travel agency accused of defrauding a group of foreign tourists visiting Indonesia's...
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