Bali Update
The essential pulse of the island. Timely news and critical updates that every resident and long-term visitor needs to know.
U.S. National Wanted for Murder Apprehended at Bali Airport
Immigration authorities, acting on an Interpol notice, detained Anthony Jamar Prioleau upon his arrival from Taipei, marking the second high-profile...
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New Zealand National Held in Bali as Police Request Delays Deportation for Four Months Without Legal Clarity
A request from local police has left Andrew Joseph McLean in immigration detention for four months without being charged, raising...
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Sudden Gusts in Kuta Send Tree Branch Crashing onto Busy Road, Damaging Vehicles
A large tree branch snapped and fell on Jalan Raya Kuta during strong winds, striking two motorcycles and a car...
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BMKG Warns of 4-Meter Waves in Bali, Lombok Straits from Jan 21-24
The BMKG forecasts waves up to 4 meters in the Bali Strait and southern Lombok Strait from January 21-24, posing...
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Strong Winds Wreak Havoc in Bali, Toppling Trees and Street Infrastructure
A bout of severe weather caused significant damage in Karangasem Regency and disrupted traffic on a major Denpasar highway, underscoring...
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Interpol Fugitive Cosmin Zuleam Hid in Bali, Married Locally Before Capture
Costinel-Cosmin Zuleam, a suspect in a brutal Romanian murder, blended into local life on the island through a religious marriage...
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How a Romanian Fugitive’s Flight Ended on the Shores of Bali
The capture of a murder suspect in a tourist villa underscores Indonesia’s evolving role in global law enforcement and the...
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Behind Bali’s Paradise Image: Why Homelessness Remains a Growing Challenge in Denpasar
DENPASAR, Bali — Beyond Bali’s carefully curated image of beaches, temples, and hospitality lies a quieter urban challenge, one faced...
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Through Thick Clouds in Northern Bali, a Presidential Envoy’s Flight Highlights the Risks of Tropical Travel
DENPASAR, Bali — What began as a routine aerial visit to northern Bali turned briefly tense when a helicopter carrying...
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Boat Ban Extended: Labuan Bajo’s Komodo Park Closed to Tourist Vessels Until Jan 27
Indonesian maritime authorities have prolonged the closure for all tourist vessels in Labuan Bajo until January 27, marking over a...
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