A group of four teenagers in Bali have decided to play their part in tackling the island’s waste management issues head-on. The young men from Denpasar have created a group they’ve called Pancawara Bali. Together they have set about cleaning up some of the city’s most badly impacted waterways. The teenagers have been hailed as …
Tourists in Bali have submitted a complaint to the local community about the noise disturbances they are experiencing. The noise complaints are about early rising rooster calls that they claim are disturbing the peace day and night. While local officials have confirmed that they will follow up on the complaint, some local reports describe the …
The Center for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics has issued further weather warnings across Bali as heavy rains continue to fall across all regencies. Bali is in the height of the annual monsoon months, though downpours this year feel as though they are coming in faster than in the last few monsoon seasons combined. According to …
The Central Statistics Agency for Bali Province (BPS) has revealed tourist arrival data for January 2023. Speaking on behalf of the agency, the Head of the Bali Province BPS told reporters of the five countries with the highest number of foreign visits to Bali. In total, Bali welcomed 331,912 international arrivals in January 2023. The …
A Russian couple who claim to be the victims of a violent robbery in Bali have taken to social media to raise awareness of their case. While the incident is being handled by police in Bali, Yuri Boitsov and his girlfriend have shared their story online. They have CCTV footage that shows four men, three …
Officials in Bali have announced that they have deported a Russian national who was caught working illegally on the island. The news comes as the provincial government confirms that they are creating a dedicated task force to crack down on tourists attempting to operate businesses and work illegally in Bali. The Russian national, known by …
A French national in Bali has been arrested by police after raiding an Alfamart with a crowbar and stealing IDR 35 million (USD 2,295) in cash. The man, who is known by his initials JRM, was apprehended by South Kuta Police after he raided the Alfamart mini supermarket on Jalan Kurusetra in the resort area …
Mount Agung is the most sacred mountain in Bali and is a popular spot for hiking and camping. Much loved by the adventure community as a challenging yet rewarding destination for outdoor activities, officials are warning hikers not to camp near the summit. Mount Agung is an active volcano, and Bali is at the height …
The rainy season in Bali is still going strong. Persistent heavy rains over the last few days have caused damage to communities across the island. In the busy resort areas of Legian and Seminyak, stagnant water and localized flooding are causing disruptions to road users. Huge material losses have been experienced across Badung Regency, where …
Amidst a rise in the number of foreigners operating illegal business services in Bali, local officials are setting up a special task force to crack down on those working illegally. The announcement comes as dialogue online has been increasing. Prominent figures such as Ni Luh Djelantik and a new social media account called @moscow_cabang_bali seem …
The Indonesian Ministry of Finance has announced that revenue from alcoholic drinks has increased. The growth, although small, is being taken as a positive sign of recovery for the hospitality sector, which is still recovering from the impacts of the pandemic. The news that alcohol sales are increasing in Bali may come as good news …
The Governor of Bali, Wayan Koster, has confirmed that plans are moving forward with the Paramount theme park that was given the go-ahead last year. The new theme park will be built in West Bali and is set to be ‘no less cool than Disneyland’. The project, overseen by Paramount Pictures, the US-based film studio, …