Bali Update
The essential pulse of the island. Timely news and critical updates that every resident and long-term visitor needs to know.
Drug Parcel from Malaysia Leads to Arrest of Chinese National in Bali
DENPASAR, Bali — Indonesian authorities have arrested a Chinese national in Bali after he allegedly received a package containing illegal...
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Interpol Fugitive Arrested in Bali and Deported: What It Signals for Security on the Island
BADUNG, Bali — Indonesian immigration authorities have deported a British national identified as SL, 45, who was listed on an...
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Tornado-Like Winds Damage Homes in Bali’s Tabanan Regency
TABANAN, Bali — A sudden, short-lived windstorm swept through a village in Bali’s Tabanan regency on Tuesday afternoon, damaging at...
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Bali Declared “Safe” by Governor After South Korea Travel Warning — But Concerns Over Tourist Crime Persist
DENPASAR, Bali — Bali’s governor has dismissed concerns following a travel warning issued by South Korea, insisting the island remains...
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El Nino 2026 Could Bring a Drier Bali: BMKG Warns of Increased Drought Risk in Buleleng and Nusa Penida
DENPASAR, Bali — Parts of Bali may face a noticeably drier dry season this year, as Indonesia’s meteorological agency warns...
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Bali’s Organic Waste Ban Backfires: Trash Burning Rises, Rivers Fill With 7 Tons of Daily Waste
DENPASAR, Bali — A policy designed to modernize Bali’s waste management system is producing unintended consequences on the ground. Since...
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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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Belarusian National Arrested in Bali with 483g of Cannabis and 33g of Cocaine in International Drug Bust
DENPASAR, Bali — Indonesian authorities have arrested a Belarusian national in Bali as part of a broader anti-narcotics operation, uncovering...
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Governor Koster Proposes Another Law to Control Foreign Tourists in Bali. But Will It Fix Anything?
Bali has a problem with foreign tourists. Or at least, its governor says so. On Monday, April 6, 2026, Governor...
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Popular News
Flights to Bali Are Getting More Expensive. Here’s How to Reach the Island by Train, Bus, and Ferry Instead.
Australia’s Winter Is Cooling Bali. The Chilly Nights Could Last Until August.
A Viral Video Suggested Extortion by a Bali Taxi Driver. Police Say That’s Not What Happened
Egyptian Tourist Robbed While Riding Through Bali at 2:30 AM, Rp30 Million iPhone Stolen From Motorcycle
Another Protected Sea Turtle Washes Ashore Dead in Bali. Nobody Knows Why.
