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March 23, 2026

Swiss Tourist Faces Charges in Bali After Insulting Nyepi on Instagram

Denpasar, Bali — The sanctity of Nyepi, Bali’s Day of Silence, has once again been disrupted by the actions of – Read More...
March 17, 2026

Nyepi in Bali: What Happens When the Island Completely Shuts Down

DENPASAR, Bali — Nyepi in Bali is not a typical holiday—it is a 24-hour shutdown where an entire island comes – Read More...
March 16, 2026

Bali Police Launch ‘Cakrawasi’ System to Monitor Foreigners

DENPASAR, Bali – The Bali Regional Police have introduced a digital platform called Cakrawasi (Cakra Pengawasan Orang Asing) to strengthen – Read More...
March 12, 2026
Staff assist passengers after Middle East flight cancellations at Bali’s Ngurah Rai

Bali Immigration Waives Overstay Fines for Stranded Tourists

DENPASAR, Bali – Bali immigration authorities have waived overstay fines for dozens of foreign nationals stranded on the island due – Read More...
March 11, 2026

Two Australians Get 16 Years for Bali Murder

DENPASAR, Bali – Two Australian men were sentenced to 16 years in prison by a Bali court on Monday for – Read More...
March 10, 2026

Bali Nyepi 2026: Island to Shut Down for 24 Hours on March 19

DENPASAR, Bali — Indonesia’s resort island of Bali will observe Nyepi 2026, the Hindu Day of Silence, with a 24-hour – Read More...
March 9, 2026

DNA Test Confirms Mutilated Remains Found in Bali Belong to Missing Ukrainian

DENPASAR, Bali – Indonesian police have confirmed through DNA testing that mutilated human remains discovered along Bali’s eastern coast belong – Read More...
March 9, 2026

BNN Uncovers Largest Mephedrone Lab in Bali Villa, Two Russians Arrested

GIANYAR, Bali – Indonesia’s National Narcotics Agency (BNN) has dismantled a clandestine laboratory producing the synthetic drug mephedrone at a – Read More...
March 4, 2026

Thousands of Tourists Risk Overstaying in Bali After Middle East Flight Cancellations

DENPASAR, Bali – Thousands of passengers in Bali scheduled to fly to Doha, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi have faced flight – Read More...
March 2, 2026

Police Issue DPO for Six Foreign Nationals in Ukrainian Kidnapping Case

DENPASAR, Bali — Bali Regional Police have officially named six foreign nationals as suspects in the kidnapping of 28-year-old Ukrainian – Read More...