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Jan. 7, 2026
Gianyar Police have officially launched a foreign language training program for their personnel in 2026, starting with English language courses aimed at improving communication with international visitors.
Jan. 6, 2026
Police in Karangasem have arrested two suspected street snatch thieves believed to have operated across multiple regencies in Bali and frequently targeted foreign tourists. The arrests end a manhunt that lasted more than two months.
Jan. 4, 2026
Police in Blahbatuh have intensified preventive patrols across tourist areas to ensure public safety and visitor comfort, particularly amid increased tourism activity in Gianyar.
Jan. 3, 2026
Kuta Police have reiterated warnings to foreign tourists about the risk of phone snatching incidents, particularly those involving visitors who use smartphones for navigation while riding motorcycles in busy tourist areas.
Dec. 30, 2025
The Badung Transportation Agency has confirmed it will maintain heightened security and traffic management measures in the Kuta area during New Year’s Eve, as the destination is expected to attract large crowds of domestic and international visitors.
Dec. 29, 2025
The Badung Police have intensified traffic management and public safety measures across northern Badung, focusing on congestion-prone areas during the year-end holiday period through early January 2026.
Dec. 27, 2025
Traffic conditions along the main routes leading to I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Tuban, Badung, remained smooth and under control on Saturday (December 27), despite intermittent rainfall and increased holiday movement ahead of New Year 2026.
Dec. 27, 2025
Sangeh Monkey Forest, also known as Alas Pala, has reopened to visitors during the Christmas and New Year holiday period, with management emphasizing enhanced safety measures, including insurance coverage for tourists.
Dec. 25, 2025
Bali Governor Wayan Koster has firmly dismissed circulating social media claims suggesting a decline in foreign tourist arrivals, calling the narrative misleading and inconsistent with official data.
Dec. 23, 2025
The Badung Police, in coordination with the Mengwi Police Sector, have implemented an integrated security operation to ensure public safety during the Christmas and New Year holiday period.
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.