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As devastating flooding is recorded throughout Southeast Asia, leaders have confirmed that Bali remains safe for tourists. Widespread flooding has been recorded across Indonesia, with thousands of people displaced, hundreds killed, and dozens still reported missing.  Indonesia is recording some of the worst flooding the country has seen in over 25 years. Devastating flash flooding, …

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Safety is the most important aspect of a vacation anywhere in the world. If we don’t feel safe, we can’t kick back and relax, which is the whole point of a holiday, right? Here at The Bali Sun, we take safety very seriously, and new updates from Bali Police highlight that tourism leaders are working …

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It is super important that tourists traveling to Bali in the coming weeks keep up to date with the latest news. With seismic activity increasing nationwide and monsoon season floods sweeping multiple provinces, including Bali, it is vital that tourists understand what is happening on the ground.  It has been a week of heavy rains, …

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A major shake-up is on the cards in the criminal justice system in Bali. The island’s most notorious prison, famous around the world for locking up some of Bali’s most prolific criminals, including Australian nationals, could be about to be moved away from the top tourism resort areas. Bali’s Kerobokan Prison is one of the …

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The demolition work at Uluwatu’s Bingin Beach has been one of the biggest news stories of 2025. Here at The Bali Sun, we have been monitoring the situation closely, and major new updates have just been confirmed by local leaders. Bingin Beach is one of Bali’s most beloved coastal areas. The beachfront has been a favourite of …

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It’s official, the Nusa Penida Glass Elevator Project has been scrapped. Here at The Bali Sun, we have a breakdown of everything you need to know about this landmark decision and how it could affect tourists’ experience of Bali’s most iconic viewpoint in the coming months.  Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster has officially demanded that the …

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We at the Bali Sun have learned that Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster has officially called for the controversial Kelingking Glass Elevator Project to be demolished after major building violations were recorded in the last month. The highly contentious 182m Glass Elevator Project has received billions of rupiah of investment, and construction has already caused irreversible …

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Indonesia has just issued a landmark new policy that will create life-changing benefits for foreigners who have deep ties to the country, including provinces like Bali. It is not possible for Indonesian nationals to hold dual citizenship, which is why so many people with mixed ancestry opt for their citizenship with the strongest passport, leaving …

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Bali Police have confirmed the launch of a new road safety campaign, Operation Zebra Agung 2025. The operation will take place around the province and is targeted at both local and international drivers in a bid to make Bali’s transportation network a safer place for all. The campaign will run for two weeks across all …

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Traffic jams in Bali are no joke. If you know, you know! As the island continues to grapple with increased pressure on infrastructure and with new road networks years away from being operational, local leaders are working to help implement fresh solutions to keep everyone moving.  One of the worst regions of Bali for traffic …

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Rainy season has officially arrived in Bali; the rains have been pouring for weeks, and now the next most inevitable phenomenon has arrived: the tides of plastic waste. Typically, the tides of plastic trash and ocean debris first arrive in December, but this year the waves are already bringing the trash to shore.  The worst …

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Leaders in charge of some of Bali’s most popular tourist beaches have acknowledged that significant improvements are needed. The situation at Kuta Beach has been described by some as ‘increasingly dire’, and leaders are keen to ensure that sustainable solutions can be implemented as quickly as possible. The Regent of Badung, Adi Arnawa, has spoken …

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