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This page provides curated news and updates from Badung Regency, Bali, covering tourism areas such as Kuta, Seminyak, and Nusa Dua. Topics include travel advisories, public safety, local regulations, events, and developments affecting visitors and local communities.
Jan. 3, 2026
Benoa Port is set to receive 61 international cruise ship calls throughout 2026, with an estimated 55,000 to 65,000 passengers expected to arrive in Bali, according to port authorities.
Jan. 2, 2026
Passengers arriving at and departing from I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport received a warm welcome as Bali marked the start of 2026 on Thursday, January 1.
Jan. 2, 2026
A 50-year-old Russian national, identified by the initials VG, was found dead at a residence on Jalan Muding Indah, Kerobokan Kaja, on Thursday morning, January 1, 2026.
Jan. 1, 2026
The national ban on fireworks during New Year’s Eve 2026 celebrations has contributed to a noticeable reduction in post-celebration waste along several beaches in Badung Regency, local environmental authorities said.
Jan. 1, 2026
Bali welcomed its first international cruise ship arrival of 2026 as MV Ovation of the Seas docked at Benoa Port on Thursday morning, January 1, 2026, at 06:00 WITA.
Jan. 1, 2026
A fire broke out at the Villa Desa Harmonis complex on Jalan Labuan Sait, Desa Pecatu, South Kuta, Badung Regency, in the early hours of Thursday, January 1, 2026, shortly after New Year celebrations.
Dec. 31, 2025
The Bali Provincial Government, together with the Bali Provincial Legislative Council’s Special Committee on Spatial Planning, Agrarian Affairs, and Land Issues (Pansus TRAP), has ordered an immediate halt to reclamation activities at Sawangan Beach, following an on-site inspection on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
Dec. 31, 2025
A controversial housing development in Desa Adat Kampial was ordered to temporarily stop operations after Bali lawmakers found multiple alleged violations of spatial planning, environmental, and mining regulations during an inspection on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
Dec. 31, 2025
A special committee of the Bali Provincial Legislative Council (DPRD Bali) has ordered the temporary closure of a padel sports facility operating in Desa Munggu, Badung Regency, following findings that the business was built on protected agricultural land.
Dec. 30, 2025
Local authorities in Badung Regency are investigating the closure of a 50-meter section of an active irrigation channel in Subak Piling, Desa Munggu, following public concerns that the concrete structure could disrupt water supply to surrounding rice fields.
Ogoh-ogoh are giant effigies paraded through villages across Bali on the night before Nyepi. This tradition, held during Pengerupukan, symbolizes the purification of negative forces and has become one of the island’s most visually striking cultural events.
The Bali Provincial Government has released the official Calendar of Events 2026, outlining cultural festivals, sports events, exhibitions, and public activities scheduled throughout the year.
Nyepi is Bali’s annual Day of Silence, observed as the Saka New Year by Balinese Hindus. Marked by a complete pause in public activity across the island, Nyepi reflects deep cultural values of reflection, balance, and harmony with nature.
Kuta Beach is one of Bali’s most well-known coastal destinations, offering easy access, a long shoreline, and a key role in the island’s tourism history.
Indonesia requires foreign visitors to meet specific passport validity rules before entry. This guide explains the minimum validity requirements, common mistakes, and what travelers should check before visiting Indonesia.
Kelingking Beach is one of Bali’s most recognizable natural landmarks, known for its dramatic cliff formation and sweeping ocean views. This guide explains where it is, how to get there, what to expect on site, and important safety tips for visitors.