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Archipelago 4 months ago
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Bali plans to ban private beaches as locals struggle to access shorelines
“Access to the beach for Segara Kerthi or Pakelem ceremonies is becoming increasingly limited. Some hotel and villa operators are blocking public access, prohibiting locals from performing religious activities, or carrying out inappropriate activities on the shoreline during important ceremonies,” Governor Koster said.
Archipelago 4 months ago
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Five Chinese tourists die in Bali car accident
A Toyota HiAce van carrying a group of 13 visitors from China plunged into a ravine in Buleleng, a northern coastal regency known for its winding roads, killing five and injuring eight, with the local driver escaping with only scratches, police have confirmed.
Archipelago 4 months ago
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Observers warn Bali administration of discriminatory driver requirements
Tourism drivers in Bali must have Bali ID cards, use vehicles with the Bali license plate ‘DK’ and attach the "Kreta Bali Smita" label to their vehicle. Observers warn the Bali administration these driver requirements may be discriminatory.
Entertainment 4 months ago
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New compilation celebrates the music of Francophile Igor Tamerlan
A new compilation expected in early 2026 is set to be the first retrospective on the late musician, who might have been a fish out of water in the local scene due to his pioneering style, both musically and technically.
Archipelago 5 months ago
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Popular Russian influencer says he was kidnapped, robbed by compatriots in Bali
According to Sergei’s statement to the police, he was taken to a house in the Jimbaran area of South Kuta, where he was allegedly beaten and tased by his abductors. The assailants then forced him to hand over his mobile phone and transfer approximately US$4,600 worth of cryptocurrency to their accounts.
Regulations 5 months ago
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Doubts over Bali’s readiness to become a financial hub
The government has set its sights on turning Bali into a global financial hub as it seeks to move forward with the family office plan thought up by the previous presidential administration, but there are doubts as to whether the resort island is cut out for such a role.
Society 5 months ago
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Bali’s Udayana University probes bullying allegation following student’s death
In the aftermath of his death, screenshots of group chats surfaced online showing students at the university making cruel and dehumanizing remarks about Timothy’s passing, with one comparing his body to a gorilla and joking about the difficulty of moving it, while another wrote, “I’m trying so hard not to laugh.”
