Dutch National Found Dead in Sanur Hotel Room
Mar. 4, 2026
A 90-year-old Dutch national was found deceased in his hotel room in the Sanur area of Denpasar, Bali, on Tuesday morning (March 3, 2026).
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Five Middle East Wide-Body Aircraft Remain Parked at Ngurah Rai Airport for Four Days
Mar. 4, 2026
Five wide-body aircraft from Middle Eastern carriers have remained parked at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport since Saturday (February 28, 2026), with the aircraft still on the apron as of Tuesday (March 3, 2026).
Nuanu Creative City to Host Gastronomy Leaders Forum on Bali’s F&B Industry
Mar. 3, 2026
Nuanu Creative City is set to host Nuanu Future Talks: Gastronomy Leaders on March 4, 2026, bringing together leading restaurant owners, chefs, and hospitality professionals in Bali for a one-day industry forum.
Three Iraqi Nationals Deported from Bali After Attempting Entry with Fake Belgian Passports
Mar. 3, 2026
Indonesian immigration authorities at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport prevented three Iraqi nationals from entering Bali after they attempted to use falsified Belgian passports.
Bali Police Receive DNA Sample in Bid to Link Ketewel Body Parts to Ukrainian Kidnapping Case
Mar. 3, 2026
Bali Police are intensifying efforts to determine whether the discovery of dismembered human body parts in Ketewel, Gianyar, is connected to the alleged kidnapping of a Ukrainian national identified by the initials IK in Jimbaran, South Kuta.
Fast Boat Carrying 117 Passengers Leaks Off Amed Coast, All Evacuated Safely
Mar. 3, 2026
A fast boat operating on the Gili Trawangan – Padangbai route experienced a hull leak while passing through waters off Amed, Abang District, Karangasem, on Monday (March 2, 2026). All passengers were successfully evacuated without injury.
Four Suspects in Ukrainian Kidnapping Case Flee Abroad, Bali Police Await DNA Results in Separate Mutilation Probe
Mar. 3, 2026
Bali Police confirmed that four of the six foreign nationals named as suspects in the kidnapping of a Ukrainian citizen have fled abroad, while two others are believed to still be in Indonesia. The victim, identified by the initials IK (28), remains missing.
Foreign Tourist Arrivals to Bali Fall 12.3 Percent in January 2026, BPS Reports
Mar. 2, 2026
Foreign tourist arrivals to Bali declined in January 2026, according to the Bali Statistics Agency (BPS), marking a slowdown compared to both the previous month and the same period last year.
15 International Flights Canceled at Bali Airport as Middle East Airspace Closures Continue
Mar. 2, 2026
Dozens of passengers gathered at airline offices and help desks inside I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport as uncertainty continues over international flights affected by Middle East airspace closures.
Bali Police Deny Claims of Foreign Intelligence Involvement in Ukrainian Kidnapping Case
Mar. 2, 2026
Bali Police have clarified viral claims circulating on social media suggesting that foreign intelligence agencies are involved in the investigation of the kidnapping of Ukrainian national Igor Komarov.