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This page highlights news and updates from Buleleng Regency in northern Bali. Coverage includes weather and sea conditions, public safety information, local incidents, tourism developments, and community affairs relevant to residents and travelers.
Jan. 8, 2026
Following its strong reception last year, the Buleleng International Rhythms Festival (BIRF) is scheduled to return in 2026, with the event set to take place from March 10 to 15. Buleleng Regency will once again host the international arts and cultural festival.
Jan. 5, 2026
State-owned port operator PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Pelindo) is stepping up cruise ship services at Celukan Bawang Port, with a projected 50 percent increase in cruise traffic in 2026 compared with the previous year.
Dec. 22, 2025
Celukan Bawang Port in North Bali has strengthened its passenger services ahead of the Christmas and New Year (Nataru) 2025/2026 holiday period, with port operator Pelindo confirming full operational readiness to support smooth maritime travel.
Dec. 17, 2025
The luxury cruise ship MV Azamara Pursuit arrived at Celukan Bawang Port, North Bali, on Wednesday morning (December 17, 2025), marking another significant cruise visit to Buleleng Regency this month.
Dec. 9, 2025
A collaborative conservation initiative has been carried out at Tamblingan Lake in Munduk Village, Banjar District, with 130 new conifer seedlings planted along the lakeside.
Dec. 8, 2025
A short video showing a sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) surfacing in the waters off North Bali went viral on Monday, 8 December 2025. The ten-second clip captures the large marine mammal rising to the surface, lifting its tail, and diving back into the sea.
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