Bali to Host Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2026 Season Opener
Feb. 27, 2026
Indonesia has been selected to host the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series for the first time, with Bali set to open the 2026 season from May 20–23.
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British National Sentenced to 11 Years for Smuggling 1.3 Kilograms of Cocaine into Bali
Feb. 27, 2026
The Denpasar District Court has sentenced British national Kial Garth Robinson to 11 years in prison after finding him guilty of smuggling 1.3 kilograms of cocaine into Bali.
Flooding Persists on Jalan Wanasegara in Kuta Despite Ongoing Pumping Efforts
Feb. 26, 2026
Rainwater continued to inundate sections of Jalan Wanasegara in Banjar Segara, Kuta, on Thursday (Feb 26, 2026), particularly along the stretch from the exit of Pantai Jerman to near the Banjar Segara intersection (Patung Baruna).
Swiss Tourist Found Dead in Medewi Villa, Police Await Family Approval for Autopsy
Feb. 26, 2026
Police in Jembrana Regency are continuing their investigation into the death of a 35-year-old Swiss national who was found deceased at a villa in Medewi Village, Pekutatan District, on Sunday night (Feb 22, 2026).
Four International Cruise Ships Call at Celukan Bawang Port in February 2026
Feb. 26, 2026
Four international cruise ships made official calls at Celukan Bawang Port in North Bali throughout February 2026, according to PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Pelindo) Regional 3, Celukan Bawang Branch.
Dutch National Charged with Cultivating Marijuana Plants in Denpasar
Feb. 25, 2026
A Dutch national identified as Rashim Abdoelrazak appeared before the Denpasar District Court on Tuesday (Feb 24, 2026) to face formal charges related to marijuana cultivation in North Denpasar.
Badung Deploys Pumps to Clear Floodwater in Tourism Areas After Heavy Rain
Feb. 25, 2026
The Public Works and Spatial Planning Agency (DPUPR) of Badung Regency continues to handle standing water in several tourism areas after heavy rainfall triggered flooding on Tuesday (Feb 24, 2026).
British National Arrested in Kuta with 1.4 Kilograms of Cocaine
Feb. 25, 2026
A 53-year-old foreign national from Hong Kong holding British citizenship has been arrested in Kuta, Badung, after police seized more than 1.4 kilograms of cocaine.
Partial Human Remains Found Washed Ashore in Ceningan, Nusa Penida
Feb. 25, 2026
Police in Nusa Penida are investigating the discovery of partial human remains that washed ashore on the beach in front of Rumah Marta, Ceningan, Lembongan Village, on Tuesday (Feb 24).
Bali Police Investigate Alleged Kidnapping of Ukrainian Tourist After Viral Ransom Video
Feb. 25, 2026
Bali Police are investigating the reported disappearance of a 28-year-old Ukrainian national identified by the initials IK, following the circulation of a viral video in which he claims to have been kidnapped and demands a ransom of US$10 million.