As widely reported in the international media, including the Sydney Morning Herald, US prosecutors are updating surviving family members of Bali’s horrific 2002 Bali bombing regarding the ongoing legal proceeding against Encep “Hambali” Nurjaman, who investigators claim led the terrorists who killed 202 people and injured another 209 when two Bali nightspots were bombed on […]
NusaBali reports that Bank Indonesia has pledged to use its full range of financial instruments and policies to stabilize the Rupiah against the strengthening US Dollar, following changes in monetary policy by the US Federal Reserve (The Fed). Bank Indonesia will also coordinate with the Central Government to control inflation. The Executive Director of Communications
Subak is Bali’s ancient water management system. Its hierarchy of rules and relationships dates back to at least the 11th century and has maintained water flow, regulated planting patterns, and become an integral part of Balinese life. Kompas.com recently published an informative article on Bali’s ancient “subak irrigation system.” The official website of Buleleng Regency
BeritaBali reports that KEKAL Bali, FRONTIER Bali, and WALHI Bali have joined forces to publicly protest in Central Denpasar on Monday, 06 July 2026, and demand a moratorium on tourism development to address pressures on the environment, community living spaces, clean water availability, and the quality of democracy on the Island of the Gods. Those
KOMPAS and NusaBali report that a Russian, identified only by the initials AI (41), has told Bali Police that he was kidnapped on Thursday, 02 July 2026, in South Kuta and held captive for 30 hours until he surrendered deposits held in his crypto asset accounts. A spokesman for the Bali Police, Chief Senior
BaliPost reports that among foreigners stopped by police for traffic violations, most are guilty of failing to wear helmets as required by Indonesian law. In order to enforce traffic laws and reduce incidents of serious injuries, Badung Regency traffic officers and immigration officials warn that among the penalties facing foreign traffic violators is deportation. The
BeritaBali reports that local honesty and prompt police action in Bali returned Rp. 30 million in cash, left in a minimarket in Banyubiru Village in Jembrana Regency, to its owner intact on Monday, 06 July 2026. The story of human honesty began when a shopper named Sudarti finished shopping at the Banyubiru Alfamart on her
BeritaBali reports that ten Bali residents, representing several community organizations, have filed a class-action citizens’ lawsuit to stem climate change-related damage in Bali. They accuse the government, including President Prabowo and Governor Koster, and seek a moratorium on business permits for new fossil fuel infrastructure projects. The suit also asks the Minister of Energy and
RadarBali reports that the Kapal Express Bahari – a fast ferry passenger service connecting Denpasar and Banyuwangi in East Java has ceased operation since January of 2026. The cessation of the ship’s operation was confirmed by the Head of the Transportation Agency (Dishub) for Denpasar, Ketut Sriawan, on Sunday, 05 July 2026. Acknowledging the ship
RadarBali reports that during the first six months of 2026, the Bali immigration office deported 342 foreign nationals determined to have violated established laws and regulations. The largest group of deportees was composed of people who misused or overstayed their visas. The deportations constitute the combined work output of immigration offices at the Bali Airport