Bali Update
The essential pulse of the island. Timely news and critical updates that every resident and long-term visitor needs to know.
Bali Police Destroy Illicit Drugs in Unconventional Ceremony, Blending Narcotics with Dish Soap
DENPASAR, Bali — In a scene contrasting the island's serene reputation, the Bali Police Directorate of Narcotics Crime held a...
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The Finns Beach Club Battle: A Litmus Test for Bali’s Sustainable Tourism Promises
DENPASAR, Bali — In the beachfront district of Berawa, a proposal to expand Finns Beach Club—one of Bali's most prominent beachfront entertainment...
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Foreign Tourist Robbed in Seminyak, Swift Police Action Leads to Arrests
SEMINYAK, Bali — A late-night robbery on one of Seminyak’s busiest streets ended not with an escape, but with a...
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A Journalist’s Tears in Aceh Flood Zone Reveal the Hidden Cost of a Prolonged Disaster
ACEH TAMIANG, Indonesia — In a raw and unscripted moment that has resonated across social media, CNN Indonesia field producer Irine...
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A Viral Video, a Flood Risk: How a Government Misstep Exposed Bali’s Waste Problem
BALI - At a moment when Bali is struggling to confront a deepening waste crisis, a 17-second viral video has...
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After Storm Disruptions, Bali Airport Flights Return to Normal Operations
DENPASAR, Bali — After a brief but disruptive episode of extreme weather, flight operations at Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport...
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Bali’s Iconic Temples Will Cost More to Enter in 2026, as Tanah Lot and Ulun Danu Beratan Raise Ticket Prices
TABANAN, Bali — For decades, Tanah Lot and Ulun Danu Beratan have stood as visual shorthand for Bali itself: temples...
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Chivalry Takes a Break: Viral Video Shows Bali Tourist Bolting as Monitor Lizard Crashes Beach Day
BALI — A quiet beach day in Bali, the kind tourists travel thousands of miles for, was briefly interrupted by...
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Extreme Weather Batters Bali 18 December 2025: Ubud Road Collapses, Trees Topple, and Port Closes
DENPASAR, Bali — The island of Bali faced a severe infrastructure and environmental stress test on Thursday, December 18, 2025, as...
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Sacred Grounds Violated: Foreign Tourists Camp Overnight at Nusa Penida Temple, Prompting Outcry and Policy Review
NUSA PENIDA, Bali — A viral video from Nusa Penida has reignited an old tension in Bali: where does visitor freedom...
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Popular News
The ‘Dirty’ Truth: How Bali’s Trash Crisis Is Now a Diplomatic Embarrassment
After Presidential Rebuke, Bali Mobilizes Students to Tackle Beach Waste Crisis
Bali Moves to Curb Visual Pollution After Presidential Warning on Cleanliness
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The Prince Andrew Files: A Global Lesson in Reputation for Places Like Bali
