Denpasar closes Gajah Mada roads, diverts traffic via Pattimura
Temporary closures in central Denpasar began on Sept. 11, with traffic from Udayana toward Gajah Mada diverted via Pattimura as the city continues a r…
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Palestinian UNHCR Refugee Detained in Bali Over Alleged Tour Promotion
Indonesian immigration authorities in Bali have formally detained a 35-year-old Palestinian UNHCR-recognized refugee, alleging he promoted tour packag…
Golkar Flags Fiscal ‘Alarm’ in Bangli’s 2026 Revised Budget Debate
The Golkar faction in Bangli’s DPRD has issued 11 critical notes on the regency’s draft revised 2026 budget, warning of continued reliance on central…
Six Governments Keep Bali Under Cautionary, Not Do-Not-Travel, Advisories
A comparison of six major government advisories as of 10 September 2026 shows Indonesia, including Bali, on cautionary tiers rather than do-not-travel…
Two hikers found safe after overnight search on Mount Agung
Two young hikers who went missing while descending Mount Agung on 8 September 2026 were found alive in a ravine the following day, after a multi-agenc…
Indonesia Deports Australian Man From Bali, Imposes 10-Year Re-Entry Ban
Indonesian immigration authorities said they deported a 28-year-old Australian identified as BA to Brisbane and imposed a 10-year re-entry ban after a…
Phase III Traffic Switch Triggers Gridlock on Key Ubud Streets
Gianyar’s transport department began Phase III of a new one-way traffic scheme in Ubud on 8 September 2026.
Denpasar to Divert Traffic for Puri Agung Gelogor Ceremonies, 7–11 September
Denpasar’s Transport Agency will apply diversions, intermittent closures and special parking arrangements around Puri Agung Gelogor from 7–11 Septembe…
Bali marks Tumpek Uye with free community rabies vaccinations
Bali authorities marked the Tumpek Uye religious observance on Saturday, 5 September 2026, with free rabies vaccinations for dogs, cats and monkeys at…
Gilimanuk Ferry Queues Reach 12 Kilometres During Berth Upgrade
Queues at Bali’s Gilimanuk port stretched to about 12 kilometres as ASDP upgraded the MB II berth and work continued on the Ketapang–Gilimanuk ferry l…
Bali Driving: Three Licence Checks Before You Ride
Visitors in Bali need the right licence for the right vehicle. For short stays, the standard advice is a home-country licence plus an IDP; longer-stay…
Bali dog rabies vaccination reaches 57.40%, officials say
Bali vaccinated 327,757 dogs by Sept. 2, 2026, reaching 57.40% of the estimated population. Officials said vaccine supplies are sufficient through yea…
Polish Tourist Found Dead After Three-Day Search in Jembrana
The body of Polish national Marcin Dawid Ryzycki was recovered at Air Kuning Beach after a three-day search following his disappearance at Tembles Bea…
Garuda Indonesia switches to piece-based checked baggage from 1 September
Garuda Indonesia has changed its checked-baggage rules from a weight-based system to a piece-based allowance for tickets issued from 1 September 2026,…
Diamond Beach Stays Open as Swing and Flying Fox Are Suspended
Diamond Beach on Nusa Penida stayed open while a swing and flying-fox attraction were suspended after inspectors found missing permits and safety pape…
