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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.
Dec. 7, 2025
Bali is considering a ban on accommodations listed through Airbnb Inc., marking the province’s latest effort to regulate a tourism sector that continues to surge to record levels. The proposal follows growing concerns that unregistered villas and guesthouses are eroding local tax revenue despite a sharp rise in foreign arrivals.
Dec. 7, 2025
Indonesia has launched a new milestone in its healthcare transformation with the groundbreaking of the country’s first international fertility center in the Sanur Special Economic Zone (SEZ), Bali.
Dec. 5, 2025
A tourist transportation van carrying a group of Chinese tourists overturned near the exit gate of the Bali Mandara Toll Road in Denpasar on Friday morning, 5 December 2025. The incident resulted in multiple injuries and triggered an immediate response from police and medical teams.
Dec. 3, 2025
Benoa Port closed out 2025 with two significant maiden calls, underscoring its growing status as a key cruise destination in the Asia-Pacific region. The first visit took place on 24 November 2025 with the arrival of Discovery Princess, followed by the Genting Dream on Tuesday, 2 December.
Dec. 2, 2025
A 20-year-old Ukrainian woman, Kateryna Vakarova, stood trial at the Denpasar District Court on Tuesday, 2 December, after authorities accused her of attempting to smuggle two kilograms of narcotics into Bali via I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport.
Dec. 2, 2025
Bali officials have confirmed that tourism activities will continue during the Christmas and New Year period, even as the island is categorized as a high-risk area for extreme rainfall.
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.
May. 3, 2026
G-SHOCK Opens New Casio Island Experience in Bali with Interactive Exhibition Until May 10
May. 3, 2026
Denpasar Backs Balinale 2026 to Attract High-Value Tourists and Strengthen Creative Tourism
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