In a shocking turn of events, it has been revealed that an Australian tourist, who was taken to the hospital with severe injuries after a suspected violent attack, had actually experienced a motorcycle crash as a result of drunk driving. Friends of Lachlan’ Lachie’ Hunt had set up a fundraiser to help cover his rising …
An investigation remains underway into the fast boat that sunk off the coast of Bali. The incident, regarded as one of the worst fast-boat disasters in recent history, happened on Tuesday, 3rd January, amidst warnings from the Center for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics in Denpasar not to travel by sea unless absolutely necessary. Now, police …
Police in Nusa Penida have announced that swimming on world-famous Kelingking Beach will be prohibited for the foreseeable future. They have also announced a swimming ban on two more of the island’s famous natural landmarks; Diamond Beach and Angel Billabong Beach. This is due to rising safety concerns about the picturesque coastal destination after a …
Officials in Bali are tightening security operations along Kuta Beach in light of a recent attack on tourists. The incident occurred on Monday 16th January, and after an investigation, police can now reveal details of the attack to the public. A task force has been deployed to monitor beach activity, deter criminals, and reassure the …
**At the original time of publishing, sources indicated the man indicated below was a Turkish citizen. This information has been confirmed to be false, and the man in question is, in reality, a UK citizen** Civil service officers in Bali have detained a man after he was causing distress to residents. The name, known by …
Individuals and business owners in Bali who rent out vehicles to foreign tourists have been warned to be more strict about leasing their cars and bikes. The warning comes from Bali Police, who have been a rise in traffic collisions and other violations involving foreigners, the majority of whom have been renting their vehicle from …
Police officials in Bali are calling on tourists to be extra careful while driving in Bali, especially on accident-prone roads. The Head of Public Relations for Bali Regional Police, Chief Stefan Satake Bayu Setianto, has told reporters that where possible, tourists should hire a local driver who knows the roads, especially if the tourist themselves …
A Russian tourist in Bali’s cultural capital of Ubud has died after crashing a moped into a ravine. The 24-year-old woman had been a passenger on the moped while she and her companion were driving from central Ubud towards Parq Ubud, a newly opened social club, on Saturday, 14th January. Her companion, also from Russia, …
Police have confirmed the death of a 33-year-old Ukrainian tourist in Bali. The man, known by his initials DR, is believed to have passed away in the earlier hours of Tuesday 10th, January after driving off the Canggu Shortcut into a drainage canal. Drivers found his body around 8 am, and police and the emergency …
Drivers in Bali have condemned a tourist who was recorded dancing on her moped while driving. The video emerged online on the 9th of January and quickly received backlash from fellow road users who called out the irresponsible driving on Bali roads. In the video, the woman can be seen wearing shorts and a crop …
Police have reported that a young Balinese man has been killed in a traffic collision with a tourist in northern Bali. The collision happened on Wednesday 4th January, at around 6 pm. The police have confirmed that the teenager, a 16-year-old with the initials GRDP, died on the scene. The Dutch tourist has been taken …
Just days after reopening its doors, the Sky Garden Bali nightclub and lounge in Kuta has been temporarily closed down again by officials. Pending a review of business licenses and permits on Tuesday, the 27th, and Wednesday, the 28th of December, the venue’s future hangs in the balance. Despite the investigation from the Bali Civil …