New York Gamelan Group on Tour in Bali 02 – 09 July 2026

A Journey of Balinese Dance and Music by Gamelan Dharma Swara ​Thanks to Rosalina Norita for this contribution ​Gamelan Dharma Swara (GDS) is a 31-member ensemble comprising musicians, dancers, and composers who showcase Balinese performing arts infused with an American perspective. Committed to preserving tradition while fostering innovation through new and commissioned pieces, GDS’s repertoire

Disabled Dutchman Gets 3 Years in Prison for Growing Marijuana in Bali

Beritabali has reported that a 30-year-old wheelchair-bound Dutch national, Nirul Rashim Abdoelrazak, has been sentenced to 3 years’ imprisonment for cultivating a hydroponic garden of marijuana in his rented accommodation in the Village of Ubung Kaja, North Denpasar, Bali. ​As reported on 04 June 2025 by Bali Discovery in the coverage titled Disabled Dutch Marijuana

Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday in Bali – 04 July 2026     

Friends and admirers of any nationality, along with US citizens visiting or living in Bali, are encouraged to join a nonpartisan 4th of July gathering for camaraderie at Rosalita Cantina, the American-managed Tex-Mex Restaurant in Seminyak Square. Rosalita’s Cantina – Jl. Kayu Aya 100, Seminyak Square ​Open from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm, Rosalita’s Cantina

More Details on Record Bust of Russian Drug Network Members in Bali

Further details are surfacing surrounding the arrest of three Russian nationals who were arrested in Bangli, central Bali, on Friday, 05 June 2026, following a hair-raising police pursuit in which shots were fired by police in order to subdue the fleeing criminals. ​Police seized a large stash of hashish weighing 7.8 kilograms during the arrest

Indonesia Targets 19.1 Million Foreign Tourists Arrivals in 2027

The Republic of Indonesia is targeting 19.1 foreign tourist arrivals for 2027, according to Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana. ​Speaking on Wednesday, 17 June 2026, Minister Wardhana, quoted by the Xinhua Chinese News Agency, said: “We are committed to optimizing all available resources so that tourism can make a greater contribution to the economy, job

Mercy Does Not Fail on Deaf Ears in Bangli, Bali

BeritaBali and Kompas report that the police apprehension of a pickpocket in Bali’s Bangli Regency ended surprisingly mercifully. ​On 19 June 2026, a rapid Response Team of the Bangli Police Precinct arrested a man caught pickpocketing an American tourist at the Kehen Temple tourist attraction. ​Somewhat surprisingly, although the culprit was arrested by police, the

Emirates Airlines Adds Second A380 Service to Bali

Emirates introduced Super Jumbo A380 flights connecting Dubai, UAE, and Bali on 01 June 2023. The Airline has now announced its intention to add a second daily A380 service to meet demand during the peak travel season ​Emirates says the seasonal expansion aims to drive more inbound traffic to Bali during one of the year’s

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