Bali Update

The essential pulse of the island. Timely news and critical updates that every resident and long-term visitor needs to know.

The Denpasar Immigration Detention Center deported an Italian national, identified by the initials JF, following his involvement in an assault on a local resident and for overstaying his visa in Bali. (Photo: Denpasar Immigration Detention Center)

Italian Man Deported From Bali After Assault Conviction and Three-Year Visa Overstay

July 25, 2026

Immigration officials say the Italian national could be barred from returning to Indonesia for up to 10 years after serving...

Photo: The Bali Silent Disco running event, which was allegedly discriminatory against locals. (Instagram entourage.bali)

Bali News

Dutch Organizers of Controversial Bali Running Event Leave Indonesia as Immigration Tightens Investigation

by Hey Bali Newsroom

July 25, 2026

Authorities say the two men have been blacklisted from returning, while police and immigration expand their investigation into the event...

A screenshot of a running event that went viral on social media following allegations of discrimination against Indonesian citizens.

Bali Tourism

Two Dutch Nationals Blacklisted From Indonesia After Organizing Bali Running Event Accused of Discriminating Against Indonesians

by Giostanovlatto

July 25, 2026

Indonesia's immigration authorities have blacklisted two Dutch nationals identified as organizers of a Canggu running event that sparked national outrage...

Photo: A foreign national went viral for urinating in front of a resident's home in Uluwatu, Pecatu, South Kuta, Badung.

Bali Tourism

Drunk Tourist Filmed Urinating Outside Bali Home, Renewing Debate Over Visitor Behavior

by Hey Bali Newsroom

July 25, 2026

The incident in Uluwatu has reignited conversations about respect for local communities as Bali continues to welcome millions of international...

One of the tourists who drowned in the waters off Kelor Island, Labuan Bajo, West Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), on Wednesday (July 15, 2026).

National (Indonesia)

Ten Days On, a Grieving Family Waits in Labuan Bajo as Chinese Honeymooners’ Bodies Remain Undelivered

by Hey Bali Newsroom

July 25, 2026

The family of a Chinese honeymoon couple who drowned while snorkeling in Labuan Bajo has now spent two days in...

Photo: A running community for expatriates in Canggu, Bali, that has gone viral. (Screenshot from Instagram @entourage.bali)

Bali News

Entourage Bali Apologizes, Suspends Events After Discrimination Backlash

by Giostanovlatto

July 25, 2026

The digital nomad community says a technical error caused some Indonesian applicants to be mistakenly rejected, but questions remain over...

Bali News

Entourage Bali Running Club Faces Discrimination Backlash Over Indonesian Members

by Giostanovlatto

July 25, 2026

A running community in Canggu, North Kuta, largely made up of foreign nationals, is facing accusations of discriminating against Indonesian...

A view of the landscape at Merese Hill, Central Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), on Sunday (August 4, 2019). Merese Hill is a popular tourist destination in Central Lombok for watching the sunset.

National (Indonesia)

Just Next Door to Bali, Lombok Faces Rising Drought Risk as Authorities Warn of More Extreme Weather

by Hey Bali Newsroom

July 25, 2026

The warning comes as neighboring Lombok, one of Indonesia's fastest-growing tourist destinations, prepares for a prolonged dry season. While millions...