Bali Update
The essential pulse of the island. Timely news and critical updates that every resident and long-term visitor needs to know.
In North Korea, a Hairstyle May Carry a Price: Reports of a Ban Linked to Kim Jong-un’s Daughter Raise Questions
What is the cost of copying a hairstyle in North Korea? According to recent reports, it could mean forced haircuts—and...
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Bali’s Suwung Landfill Turns Away Trucks on Day Three of Organic Waste Ban: Drivers Confused, Officials Exhausted
DENPASAR – Three days into Bali's bold experiment to shut its main landfill to organic waste, the scene outside Suwung...
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Belgian Tourist Deported from Bali After Viral Cliff-Jumping Stunt on a Rental Motorcycle
HEY BALI - Bali has seen its share of foolish tourist stunts. But jumping off a cliff on a rented...
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Kupang to Timor-Leste by Land: Complete Border Crossing Guide to Dili (Routes, Visa, Costs, and What to Expect)
KUPANG, HEYBALI - For most travelers, Bali is where the journey ends. For a smaller, more curious group, it is...
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7 Best 24-Hour Coffee Shops in Denpasar (WiFi, Late-Night Work & Budget-Friendly Picks)
DENPASAR, HEY BALI - Denpasar doesn’t sleep—and neither do its coffee shops. Away from Bali’s beach clubs and brunch culture,...
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Fake Mexican Passports, Overstayed Visas: Two Indian Nationals Deported from Bali After Prison Terms
BADUNG, HEY BALI - Bali has long marketed itself as a place of second chances—a tropical haven where travelers reinvent...
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Bali Nightclub Raids: National Police Strike Two Venues in Major Drug Bust, Local Forces Questioned
BALI - Just past midnight, as Denpasar's nightlife hummed its familiar rhythm—tourists laughing, expats unwinding, music spilling onto quiet streets—the...
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Labuan Bajo Streets Close for Good Friday’s Silentium Magnum: What Travelers Need to Know
LABUAN BAJO, HEY BALI - For most visitors, Labuan Bajo is a gateway—a bustling port town where adventure begins. The...
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Bali’s Tidal Flood Warning: Coastal Areas on Alert as Full Moon Drives Rising Seas (April 2–10, 2026)
Denpasar, Hey Bali - Bali is an island shaped by the sea—its culture, its cuisine, and its daily rhythms rise...
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Bali’s Waste Crisis Boils Over at Suwung: Truck Drivers Clash With Officials as New Ban Triggers Chaos
DENPASAR, Bali — The tension had been building for days. On Thursday morning, it broke. At Bali’s main landfill in...
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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.
