Today
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.
Mar. 11, 2026
Bali police have stepped up monitoring of foreign nationals on the island following several serious criminal incidents involving foreigners, including a recent kidnapping and mutilation case involving a Ukrainian national.
Mar. 6, 2026
DNA testing has confirmed that human remains discovered in Ketewel, Gianyar, belong to a Ukrainian national who had previously been reported as a kidnapping victim in Bali.
Mar. 3, 2026
Bali Police are intensifying efforts to determine whether the discovery of dismembered human body parts in Ketewel, Gianyar, is connected to the alleged kidnapping of a Ukrainian national identified by the initials IK in Jimbaran, South Kuta.
Mar. 3, 2026
Bali Police confirmed that four of the six foreign nationals named as suspects in the kidnapping of a Ukrainian citizen have fled abroad, while two others are believed to still be in Indonesia. The victim, identified by the initials IK (28), remains missing.
Mar. 2, 2026
Bali Police have clarified viral claims circulating on social media suggesting that foreign intelligence agencies are involved in the investigation of the kidnapping of Ukrainian national Igor Komarov.
Feb. 28, 2026
Three environmental community groups have formally reported an alleged environmental crime following the death of hundreds of mangrove trees in the Benoa area near the Bali Mandara Toll Road.
Feb. 27, 2026
Bali Police have intensified their investigation into the alleged kidnapping of a 28-year-old Ukrainian national identified by initials IK, uncovering blood traces at a villa in Tabanan and inside a rented vehicle believed to have been used by the suspects.
Feb. 27, 2026
A joint team from Bali Police and Gianyar Police is investigating the discovery of human body parts at the Wos River estuary in Ketewel Village, Sukawati District, amid efforts to determine the victim’s identity.
Feb. 27, 2026
Police are continuing their investigation after several human body parts, suspected to be from a mutilation case, were discovered in Ketewel, Gianyar Regency.
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.