Swiss Tourist Named Suspect Over Offensive Nyepi Post in Bali
Mar. 22, 2026
Bali Police have named a Swiss national, identified as LAZ, as a suspect following an offensive social media post targeting Nyepi, Bali’s Day of Silence.
Denpasar
This page provides curated news and public updates from Denpasar City, the administrative capital of Bali. Coverage includes government announcements, public safety notices, urban developments, traffic updates, and events relevant to residents, expatriates, and visitors.
High Waves Up to 4 Meters Forecast in Bali Waters, Maritime Users Urged to Stay Alert
Mar. 21, 2026
Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BBMKG) Region III Denpasar has issued an early warning for high waves reaching up to four meters in southern Lombok Strait waters from March 22 to March 25, 2026.
Bali’s Unique Omed-Omedan Festival Returns After Nyepi in Denpasar
Mar. 21, 2026
The traditional Omed-Omedan festival, a unique cultural event held annually in Sesetan, Denpasar, returned on Friday (March 20, 2026), beginning after 13:00 WITA, one day after the island-wide Nyepi observance.
Dutch Cruise Ship MS Volendam Arrives in Bali as Benoa Port Reopens After Nyepi
Mar. 20, 2026
A Dutch-flagged cruise ship, MS Volendam, docked at Benoa Port in Denpasar on Friday (March 20, 2026), marking the resumption of international cruise activity shortly after the port reopened following Nyepi Day.
Bali’s Benoa Port Resumes Operations After 24-Hour Nyepi Shutdown
Mar. 20, 2026
Operations at Benoa Port in Denpasar have returned to normal following a full-day suspension during Nyepi, Bali’s annual Day of Silence, observed on March 19–20, 2026.
Love Story Behind Bali’s Le Mayeur Museum Draws Visitors Back After Reopening
Mar. 19, 2026
Located along Sanur Beach, the Le Mayeur Museum stands as a cultural landmark shaped by the life story of Belgian painter Adrien Jean Le Mayeur de Merpres and his wife, Balinese dancer Ni Nyoman Pollok.
Indonesia Risks Losing 5,500 Daily Tourists Amid Middle East Conflict, Government Moves to Mitigate Impact
Mar. 18, 2026
Indonesia could lose an estimated 5,500 international visitors per day due to the ongoing Middle East conflict, with potential foreign exchange losses reaching IDR 184.8 billion daily if mitigation measures are not implemented promptly.
Bali to Host CHANDI Summit 2026 as Governor Calls for Strong Local Cultural Involvement
Mar. 17, 2026
Indonesia’s Ministry of Culture is preparing to hold the Culture, Heritage, Art, Narrative, Diplomacy and Innovation (CHANDI) Summit again in Bali, with the international cultural forum scheduled to take place in August 2026 in Nusa Dua, Badung Regency.
Bali Governor Plans Stronger Foreign Tourist Levy Collection With Immigration Involvement
Mar. 16, 2026
Bali Governor Wayan Koster said the Indonesian Attorney General’s Office has recommended strengthening the collection system for Bali’s foreign tourist levy, including possible involvement from immigration authorities to improve compliance.
Bali Police Say Cakrawasi System Helped Trace Nigerian Suspect in Kidnapping Case
Mar. 15, 2026
Bali Police say their foreign visitor monitoring system, known as Cakrawasi (Cakra Pengawasan Orang Asing), has played a role in assisting investigations involving foreign nationals, including a recent kidnapping case linked to a Nigerian suspect.