59 tourists have been deported from Bali in the first half of the year with Russians leading the list. The Bali office of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights released the list on Monday revealing the number of citizens from each country that have been deported.  Head of Bali Public Relations, I Putu Surya …

Bali immigration officials have officially deported two yoga teachers who were detained on July 24th for illegally selling yoga classes for profit without a proper work visa.  40-year-old Albina Mukhamadullina and Rodion Antonkin both boarded Turkish airlines on Saturday to return them back to Russia. Both tested negative for Covid-19 by rapid test before departing.  …

Bali has been rated as one of the top tourist destinations in the world by Tripadvisor’s ‘Travelers Choice Awards”. Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Award for the World’s Best Destination has ranked bali #4 out of a list of 25 top destinations. In a statement on Saturday, Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Wishnutama Kusubandio, welcomed news …

Police reported that 6 tourists have been secured in July after they ran out of money due to the Covid-19 pandemic and have been living on the streets of Bali.  The homeless tourists have been unable to purchase tickets home after staying in Bali much longer than originally intended due to border closures.  “There were …

Bali will welcome back domestic tourists in its second phase of reopening beginning this Friday July 31st.  Bali Governor Wayan Koster released a circular letter on the entry requirement for tourists. “The basis of this requirement is the aspect of health and tourism quality for visitors amid the pandemic,” said Gede Pramana, the province’s head …

Western Australia health officials are preparing for thousands of Australians to return home after visa changes in Bali forced many to leave. On July 12th, the Indonesian government announced that emergency visas would expire for thousands of Australian travelers who sheltered in Bali during the coronavirus lockdown. 10 days later, the government announced changes that …

Two foreign citizens were arrested in Ubud by Bali Immigration officers for illegally working and earning an income on the island.  40-year-old Rodion Antonkin and his 31-year old friend, Albana Mukhamadullina are facing deportation after holding Yoga classes for personal financial gain.  They are now being detained temporarily at the Denpasar Immigration Detention House while …

Authorities in Bali have arrested an American fugitive Marcus Beam who is accused of investment fraud in the United States,  involving hundreds of thousands of dollars, police said Friday. (Image: Firdia Lisnawati, AP) Bali police chief Petrus Reinhard Golose said the suspect, Marcus Beam, had been making and selling sex videos in Bali to support …

Tabanan District in Bali Province is planning to boost its ecotourism sector by developing a tourist village based on the Green Development Integrated Farming Tourism concept, the district’s head, Ni Putu Eka Wiryastuti, stated. “This is aimed at preserving the environment to enhance green development based on agriculture as the essence of Tabanan District,” Wiryastuti …

 A total of 10 drug suspects have been arrested by Buleleng police including two former police officers. The suspects were arrested in a sweeping drug operation at different locations from June to mid-July. I Nyoman Suarsana aka Jon, 55 and I Ketut Agus Hendrayasa alias Gus, 37. Both were arrested in Sukasada Village. Head of …

Canggu is known for being one of the best destinations in the world for digital nomads and backpackers, but it has also attracted more crime. Now it appears that the Bali government is stepping up to help with much needed infrastructure.  Over the last two years as Canggu grew in popularity, violent  snatchings have become …

Sara Connor has arrived home in Australia after serving almost four years in a Bali prison over the death of a local police officer. Connor landed at Byron airport last night wearing a face mask and boarded a bus under police guard.The Byron Bay local was given an early release from her five year sentence last …