Tag: Bali Update

July 29, 2026

For those who enjoy following astrology, July 29 could be one of the more optimistic days on the cosmic calendar. ...

Handover of the suspect in the alleged assault and rape case involving a child from a care home in Buleleng Regency, Bali, Tuesday (July 28, 2026). (Buleleng District Prosecutor's Office.)

Bali Orphanage Abuse Suspect Detained as Child Sexual Abuse Case Moves Toward Trial

July 29, 2026

A man accused of physically abusing and sexually assaulting children at a Bali orphanage has been formally detained after prosecutors ...

Photo: Police question residents of Banjar Dinas Juwuk Legi, Batunya Village, Baturiti District, Tabanan, following an incident where a chicken thief was beaten to death by a mob. (Courtesy)

Police Investigating Both Sides of Fatal Chicken Theft Case, Deny Viral Claims That Suspects Have Been Arrested

July 26, 2026

Police say they are conducting a thorough, two-track investigation into last week's fatal mob attack in Tabanan, examining both the ...

A screenshot of a running event that went viral on social media following allegations of discrimination against Indonesian citizens.

Bali Running Club Scandal Reignites National Debate Over Long-Term Foreign Residents

July 26, 2026

The fallout from the Entourage Bali running club controversy has expanded well beyond one community's apology, prompting a member of ...

Photo: The Bali Silent Disco running event, which was allegedly discriminatory against locals. (Instagram entourage.bali)

Entourage Bali Running Club Faces Discrimination Backlash Over Indonesian Members

July 25, 2026

A running community in Canggu, North Kuta, largely made up of foreign nationals, is facing accusations of discriminating against Indonesian ...

A Century After Mount Batur Changed Bali Forever, a Village Is Inviting the World to Remember

BANGLI, Bali — Most visitors know Mount Batur as one of Bali's most photographed sunrise hikes. Few realize that exactly ...

Illustrative photo of a murder case in Bali.

When a Text Message Becomes a Motive: What a Bali Murder Case Reveals About the Real-World Cost of Words Online

A single phrase, repeated in private messages over months, is now at the center of a murder case in Bali ...

Illustrative photo of the International Financial Center in Bali (AI-generated)

Indonesia Weighs Bali as Site for New International Financial Center, With Land Near the Airport Among Top Contenders

Indonesia's government is actively scouting locations across Bali for what could become the country's first International Financial Center, a move ...

CLEANUP – Officials and local residents cleaning up dead fish in Lake Batur during a sulfur upwelling event in 2025.

Sulfur Eruption at Bali’s Lake Batur Triggers Mass Fish Death, but Officials Say It’s a Natural Seasonal Event

One of Bali's most iconic volcanic lakes is once again experiencing a dramatic natural phenomenon that has killed at least ...

2 foreign female tourists are sitting on a rented motorbike in Bali

Riding a Scooter in Bali? Here’s What Sun, Heat, and Pollution Are Actually Doing to Your Skin