Bali Update

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

Photo of I Made Daging and ATR/BPN Staff Performing the Tirtayatra Ritual (Hey Bali/Latto) Ancient Rituals

When Bureaucracy Pauses: How a Bali Land Office Grounds Itself in Silence

January 28, 2026

Ancient Rituals, Modern Governance: Building Institutional Resilience in Bali DENPASAR, Bali — Behind the concrete walls of a government complex here,...

Photo: Russian citizen Titov Roman (41) was found dead at a villa in the Bentuyung Sakti neighborhood, Ubud Village, Gianyar, Tuesday (January 27, 2026). (Doc. Ubud Police)

Bali News

Ubud Villa Death: Russian Expat Found Amidst Yoga Hub, No Foul Play Suspected

by Hey Bali Newsroom

January 27, 2026

The discovery of a deceased foreign resident in Bali's spiritual and cultural center prompts a procedural investigation, as authorities await...

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National (Indonesia)

Serious Allegations Emerge Against New Zealand Hotel Owner in Lombok as Legal Aid Prepares Police Report

by Hey Bali Newsroom

January 27, 2026

Legal Aid Prepares Case with Video Evidence; Victims Allege Coercion and Coerced Acts Over Three-Year Period LOMBOK, Indonesia — A New...

Illustration of a Driving License Photo in Indonesia (Hey Bali / Latto)

How & Tips

The 2026 Roadmap to Driving Legally in Indonesia: A Guide to License Fees and Digital Renewal

by Hey Bali Newsroom

January 27, 2026

For the global residents and long-term visitors of Bali, securing a local driver's license is a crucial rite of passage....

Illustration of a photo of a car parked in a parking lot

Bali News

New Parking Fees Take Effect in Badung: Key Info for Bali Motorists & Visitors

by Hey Bali Newsroom

January 27, 2026

The regency encompassing Bali's busiest southern zones adjusts public parking rates and management, a move aimed at improving services and...

Bali News

A Rare Visitor in Distress: Bali’s Coastal Community Rallies to Save Stranded Whale

by Hey Bali Newsroom

January 27, 2026

The stranding of a dwarf sperm whale on Tembles Beach highlights the fragility of marine life and the coordinated local...

Illustration of a successful entrepreneur in China

Editorial

Resilience and Resourcefulness: What Bali’s Community Can Learn from Chinese-Indonesian Business Culture

by Giostanovlatto

January 27, 2026

A look at the philosophical and historical roots of a distinctive entrepreneurial spirit, offering timeless lessons for business minds in...

Historical

An Indonesian Birthright: The Untold Story of China’s First Lady, Oei Hui-lan

by Hey Bali Newsroom

January 27, 2026

A historical deep dive reveals how a childhood of legendary luxury in Semarang propelled Oei Hui-lan onto the world stage...

National (Indonesia)

Ile Lewotolok Volcano Erupts 38 Times in Six Hours, Spewing Molten Lava and Ash

by Hey Bali Newsroom

January 27, 2026

Heightened Alert as Authorities Enforce Exclusion Zone and Issue Health Advisory for Downwind Areas LEMBATA REGENCY, Indonesia — Mount Ile Lewotolok,...