Authorities in Bali have detained a Russian national identified by the initials OS in connection with an attempted smuggling of 202 wild animals without valid documentation, according to the Ministry of Forestry. OS was secured on Sunday, February 8, at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport. The arrest followed an
A 53-year-old woman from Denmark was found dead at a residence in Banjar Dinas Banyualit, Kalibukbuk Village, Buleleng District, Bali, on Tuesday afternoon, February 10, 2026. Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death. Head of Public Relations for Buleleng Police, Iptu Yohana Rosalin Diaz, identified the
The Bali Regional Police have uncovered a cocaine smuggling case involving a foreign national from Turkey, following an arrest at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport. The case was revealed during a press conference held in Denpasar by Bali Police Chief Inspector General Daniel Adityajaya on Saturday. Arrest at Ngurah
Bali has long been known for its natural beauty, rich culture, and deep agricultural roots. In recent years, it has also become home to a new generation of premium coffee companies that are reshaping how Indonesian coffee is prepared, presented, and supplied to the global market. Among them, Bali Origins
The Bali Regional Police have dismantled an online gambling network operated by 35 Indian nationals who were found running the operation from two villas in Badung Regency. The case was uncovered by the Bali Police Directorate of Cyber Crime following an intensive cyber patrol and investigation. “The officers initially secured
The Bali Regional Police officially inaugurated the Bali Tourism Police Station on Jalan Raya Kuta, Badung, as part of efforts to strengthen security and public services in key tourism areas. The inauguration was led by Bali Police Chief Inspector General Daniel Adityajaya and marks a strategic initiative to support Bali’s
Indonesian prosecutors have demanded an 11-year prison sentence for a British citizen accused of smuggling cocaine into Bali. The defendant, identified as Kial Garth Robinson, is on trial in Denpasar for violating Indonesia’s narcotics law after authorities discovered more than 1.3 kilograms of cocaine in his possession at Ngurah Rai
Indonesian immigration authorities have deported a Chinese national identified by the initials WY, 27, from Bali to Guangzhou, China, after confirming that the individual was listed as a wanted person by authorities in China’s Guangdong Province. The deportation was carried out on Monday, February 2, 2026, with WY departing from
When Bali’s rainy season arrives, the island’s rhythm changes. Beach plans are replaced with slower mornings, longer meals, and indoor spaces that feel warm and inviting. Tucked away in the heart of Canggu, klay bar has quietly become one of those go-to spots. It’s a place where visitors can relax,
A Swiss national was robbed of a gold necklace worth more than Rp91 million in a street snatching incident in Ubud, Gianyar Regency, Bali. Police have confirmed that one of the alleged perpetrators has been arrested, while investigations are ongoing to locate a second suspect. “The loss is approximately Rp
An American tourist died while taking part in a trekking activity in the West Bali National Park area, Buleleng Regency, Bali Province, on Friday, January 30, 2026. The incident occurred at around 10:10 Wita in the Teluk Terima area, Banjar Dinas Teluk Terima, Sumberklampok Village, Gerokgak District. The victim was
A foreign national is suspected of being a victim of an alleged money changer fraud in Ubud, Gianyar Regency, Bali, after discovering a significant discrepancy during a currency exchange transaction. The incident, which reportedly took place on Jalan Raya Nyuh Kuning, gained public attention after a video of the confrontation
Bali has long been known for its natural beauty, rich culture, and deep agricultural roots. In recent years, it has also become home to a
When Bali’s rainy season arrives, the island’s rhythm changes. Beach plans are replaced with slower mornings, longer meals, and indoor spaces that feel warm and
In Bali’s ever-growing tourism scene, five-star resorts have long dominated beachfronts and booking platforms. But a different kind of stay is quietly gaining ground—private villas,
On a coastline famed for sunsets and spirituality, a newcomer to the global cultural scene has made an elegant entrance. The SAKA Museum, nestled within
A quiet but determined movement is underway in Bali, where a non-profit organization has made it its mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome the island’s
The steep ridges and cool mists of Bali’s Kintamani highlands have birthed more than breathtaking views—they’ve given rise to a native dog breed now recognized