The Island

October 8, 2026

Long Fuel Queues Hit Denpasar and South Kuta as Some Stations Run Dry

DENPASAR, Bali — Long queues have formed at fuel stations across Denpasar and southern Badung, including the Kuta area, as... Read More →
October 8, 2026

German Tourist Dies After Being Swept Away at Tabanan Beach

TABANAN, Bali — A 59-year-old German tourist died after being swept away by strong currents while swimming at Petangahan Beach... Read More →
October 8, 2026

Bali Bombing Memorial Fountain Runs Dry Days Before 24th Anniversary

LEGIAN, Bali — The fountain at Bali’s Ground Zero Memorial in Legian has stopped operating just days before the 24th... Read More →
October 7, 2026

South Korean Tourist Missing After Snorkelling in Gili Trawangan

GILI TRAWANGAN, Indonesia — A 31-year-old South Korean tourist is missing after becoming separated from her group while snorkelling off... Read More →
October 7, 2026

Belarusian National Goes on Trial in Bali Over Marijuana and Cocaine

DENPASAR, Bali — A 30-year-old Belarusian national has gone on trial at Denpasar District Court over allegations involving 483.5 grams... Read More →
October 6, 2026

Tourist Tries to Scare Away Spider With Fire, Villa Burns Down in North Kuta

TIBUBENENG, Bali — A villa in North Kuta was destroyed by fire after a foreign tourist allegedly tried to scare... Read More →
October 5, 2026
Illustration of a bar brawl involving several people.

Here’s What Happened When Australian Tourists Brawled at a Bar in Seminyak

SEMINYAK, Bali — A late-night altercation involving Australian tourists at a bar in Seminyak escalated after security staff intervened, with... Read More →
October 5, 2026

Portuguese Tourist Says Group Blocked Car, Demanded Rp20 Million in Bali

DENPASAR, Bali — A 23-year-old Portuguese national has told police that a group of people blocked his car, threw stones... Read More →
October 5, 2026

Austrian Diver Found Alive Off Flores, Three Still Missing

SIKKA, Indonesia — An Austrian diver was found alive by local fishermen on Sunday afternoon after going missing during a... Read More →
October 3, 2026

Australians Lead as Bali Welcomes 4.7 Million Foreign Tourists

DENPASAR, Bali — Bali welcomed around 4.7 million foreign tourists between January and August 2026, with Australians making up the... Read More →