Bali Update

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

The Ngurah Rai Immigration Office in Bali deported Romanian Interpol fugitive Zuleam Costinel Cosmin (center white) at Ngurah Rai Airport, Badung Regency, Bali, Wednesday (January 21, 2026).

International Fugitive Captured in Bali and Deported to Face Murder Charges

January 22, 2026

A 33-year-old Romanian man, wanted for a brutal home invasion robbery and murder in his home country, was arrested in...

The atmosphere at the International Arrivals Terminal of I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport, Badung Regency, Bali Province /Doc. Ngurah Rai Airport Public Relations (Ngurah Rai Airport Public Relations Document)

Policy & Visa

Bali’s Immigration Forensic Lab Detects 10 Forged Passports in a Year, Issues Travel Advisory

by Hey Bali Newsroom

January 22, 2026

The specialized unit at Ngurah Rai Airport examined 73 suspect documents in 2025, identifying fakes from several nations and reminding...

Officers searched for a mother and her toddler who were reported missing after being swept away by the current in Kuwum Village, Marga District, Tabanan Regency, Bali, on Wednesday (January 21, 2026).

Weather & Natural Events

Search Continues for Mother After Toddler Found Following Deadly Bali Flash Flood

by Hey Bali Newsroom

January 22, 2026

Rescue teams recover the body of a 16-month-old girl days after a sudden inundation swept her and her mother from...

Photo: Prabowo Subianto and Keir Starmer. (via REUTERS/JUSTIN TALLIS)

Global Impacts

Prabowo Courts British Investment: A Tripartite Push for Fintech, Fisheries, and Education

by Hey Bali Newsroom

January 22, 2026

Following talks with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Indonesia’s President outlines strategic partnerships in digital finance, maritime development, and higher...

Photo of Max Widi S.H. when meeting with his client Andrew Joseph McLean at the Immigration Detention Center, January 20, 2026 (Doc: Hey Bali)

Expert Opinion

Andrew McLean’s Limbo: When Indonesia’s Law Forgets to Decide

by Giostanovlatto

January 22, 2026

By GiostanovlattoIn consultation with Prof. Dr. Werdhi Sutisari, SH., M.H., PhDDean of the Faculty of Philosophy, Asean University International BALI,...

Weather & Natural Events

Weather Agency Issues High Alert for Heavy Rain and Winds Across Java, Bali, and Eastern Islands

by Hey Bali Newsroom

January 22, 2026

The national meteorological authority warns of intense, potentially damaging rainfall and strong winds for a wide swath of Indonesia, urging...

Photo: The Bali Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) responds to a collapsed house at the site of strong winds that struck early in the morning, Wednesday (January 21, 2026). (doc. BPBD Bali)

Weather & Natural Events

Severe Storm System Unleashes Widespread Damage Across Bali, Leaving One Injured and Two Missing

by Hey Bali Newsroom

January 22, 2026

High winds and heavy rain have triggered a cascade of natural disasters—from landslides and floods to fallen trees—impacting nearly every...

Waiters in Bali - Bali's Minimum Wage Set to Rise 7.04% for 2026

Lifestyle & Trends

Career Paths Without a Degree: Ten Jobs Offering High Pay and Stability

by Hey Bali Newsroom

January 22, 2026

A new analysis highlights well-compensated roles in skilled trades and specialized services, providing an alternative to conventional four-year college routes....