The Island

August 18, 2026

Foreign Tourists Join Indonesia’s Independence Day Fun in Bali

BADUNG, Bali — Foreign tourists joined the celebrations for Indonesia’s 81st Independence Day at Legian Beach in Badung, Bali, on – Read More...
August 17, 2026

British Tourist Experiences Indonesia’s Independence Day in Bali

DENPASAR, Bali — Wearing a red shirt among crowds gathered in Denpasar, British tourist Keiran, 31, joined Indonesians in marking – Read More...
August 17, 2026

Red-and-White Flags Raised Underwater to Mark Indonesia’s Independence Day

KLUNGKUNG, Bali — Red-and-white Indonesian flags were raised beneath the waters of Nusa Lembongan and along the cliffs of Kelingking – Read More...
August 13, 2026

Police Probe Two Foreigners Allegedly Leaving Canggu Salon Without Paying

BADUNG, Bali — Police are investigating two foreign nationals who allegedly left a massage salon in Canggu without paying for – Read More...
August 13, 2026

Kazakh Woman Detained With 1.079 Kg of Suspected Hashish at Bali Airport

BADUNG, Bali — A 25-year-old woman from Kazakhstan was detained after allegedly carrying 1.079 kilograms of suspected hashish in her – Read More...
August 12, 2026

Bali Immigration Inspects 66 Foreign Nationals Over Violations

DENPASAR, Bali — Bali Immigration has inspected 66 foreign nationals from 27 countries during a week-long Dharma Dewata patrol targeting – Read More...
August 12, 2026

Chinese Tourist Reports Alleged Sexual Harassment in Lovina

BULELENG, Bali — A Chinese tourist has reported an alleged sexual harassment incident in Lovina, Buleleng, after a video showing – Read More...
August 10, 2026

Bali Boy Dies After Suspected Rabies Symptoms

BULELENG, Bali — A seven-year-old boy has died in northern Bali after developing symptoms consistent with rabies, around two months – Read More...
August 8, 2026

Swiss Tourist Breaks Leg After Falling Into Drain in Seminyak

BADUNG, Bali — A Swiss tourist suffered a broken leg after falling into a roadside drain in Bali’s popular Seminyak – Read More...
August 8, 2026

Bali to Require Solar Panels in Five Tourism Zones

DENPASAR, Bali – Hotels, restaurants, villas, office buildings and homes in five of Bali’s key tourism areas are set to – Read More...