Tourists in Bali are invited to join the Light of Peace community mediation in Nusa Dua on the International Day of Peace, September 21, 2025. The event will be held at the Nusa Dua Convention Centre and is open to all, free of charge. The Light of Peace Mediation is being organised by the Bali …
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Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster has issued urgent statements regarding safety in Bali following nationwide protests. Governor Koster and the tourism industry are clear that the province remains safe for tourists and the situation will take the necessary steps to ensure that remains the case. A statement issued on Tuesday 2nd September from the Office of …
Following a weekend of nationwide protests and demonstrations, leaders in Bali have assured tourists that the province remains a safe and welcoming destination. While embassies and consuls have issued updated advice for tourists, Bali’s busiest resort areas remain largely unaffected by the political activity. Speaking to reporters following the issuance of travel safety updates, the …
Following a weekend of protests across cities in Indonesia, including Bali’s provincial capital Denpasar, embassies, consulates, and consular affairs agencies have been issuing travellers with updated advice for the region. On August 28, 2025, demonstrations took place across Jakarta as public anger grew after a series of new policies and decisions were introduced by the …
Tourists traveling to Bali’s coast in the coming days are being urged to take weather warnings and tidal flooding risks seriously. The warnings have been issued by the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency for Bali (BMKG) and are impacting much of the southern coast. Bali’s Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency issues daily weather and wave …
The demolition work at Bali’s Bingin Beach has been temporarily halted after a major breakout on the demolition site. Work to remove buildings deemed to be encroaching on state-owned land and violating spatial planning laws began on 21st July 2025, with the fire tearing through the area throughout Monday, 18th August. The demolitions at Bingin …
A top luxury hotel resort in Bali experienced a major fire over the weekend. The Ulaman Eco Luxury Resort, located just north of Canggu, has been undertaking major new expansion work, much of which has been destroyed by the fire. The Ulaman Eco Luxury Resort is one of Tabanan Regency’s most impressive 5-star hotels. Built …
Tourists, digital nomads, and expats in Bali are being warned that more demolitions could be on the cards at the island’s top resorts. As demolition work continues in Bali’s Bingin Beach, leaders are weighing up options for building violations identified at Uluwatu’s Balangan Beach and Melasti Beach. As demolition work continues at Bingin Beach on …
Political leaders in Bali are raising concerns that recent crackdowns and intensive investigations into tourism businesses in the south of the island will scare off both tourists and potential investors. A major investigation has led to the demolition of dozens of buildings in Bali’s Bingin Beach, and Balangan Beach looks to be up next. On …
Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster and other provincial leaders have given the go-ahead to fund a new underpass in one of the island’s most congested traffic areas. The new underpass will be built at the McDonald’s Jimbaran Intersection and is set to change the game for both local residents and tourists. The Badung Regency Government, with …
The Bali – Nusa Dua boat crossing has been temporarily closed by officials due to dangerously high waves. The decision to close the route comes just days after a fast boat overturned approaching Sanur Harbor, killing three passengers and injuring dozens more. More than 100 fast boat services have been temporarily canceled due to dangerous …
A fast boat capsized on the shores of Sanur at 3 pm on Tuesday, 5th August. While emergency services rushed to the scene, at least three people were killed in the incident, two more critically injured, and dozens more left in need of hospital treatment. According to reports from the Denpasar Search and Rescue Team, …