Today
Apr. 10, 2026
A panel of judges at the Denpasar District Court has rejected a defense objection filed by a foreign couple charged in a hydroponic cannabis case, allowing the trial to proceed to the evidentiary stage.
Mar. 10, 2026
A Dutch–Russian couple facing trial in Bali for alleged hydroponic cannabis cultivation returned to court on Tuesday (March 10) at the Denpasar District Court, where one of the defendants formally challenged the prosecution’s charges.
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.
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.
Feb. 17, 2026
Tommy Schaefer, an American national convicted in the high-profile 2014 “suitcase murder” case in Bali, was officially released from Kerobokan Class IIA Prison at 12:00 WITA on Tuesday (February 17), after completing his 18-year sentence.
Feb. 13, 2026
A Brazilian national arrested at the International Arrivals Terminal of I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport for alleged drug smuggling has been sentenced to 18 years in prison, exceeding the prosecutor’s earlier demand.
Feb. 12, 2026
A 35-year-old Nigerian national has been demanded a two-year prison sentence by prosecutors after undergoing a series of evidentiary hearings at the Denpasar District Court.
Feb. 5, 2026
Two foreign nationals from the United Kingdom stood trial at the Denpasar District Court on Thursday (February 5, 2026) in a major narcotics case involving cocaine smuggling into Bali.
Jan. 30, 2026
The Denpasar District Court has imposed a 20-year prison sentence on a Ukrainian national convicted of smuggling nearly two kilograms of cocaine through Bali’s main international airport, significantly exceeding the original 12-year sentence sought by prosecutors.
Jan. 20, 2026
The Denpasar District Court has given Kateryna Vakarova, a 21-year-old Ukrainian national, the opportunity to submit a plea in her ongoing drug smuggling trial linked to I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport.
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.