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Art & Culture 6 years ago

Solo Batik Carnival 2019 shines spotlight on Southeast Asian culture

Dozens of people donning traditional outfits from Southeast Asian countries filled the streets of Surakarta in Central Java during the Solo Batik Carnival 2019 on Saturday.

National 6 years ago

Video of hit-and-run incident in Surakarta goes viral

The accident happened at the Manahan Overpass in Surakarta on Monday morning between a motorcycle and a car. After the collision, the car sped up leaving the severely wounded motorcycle rider on the side of the road.

Business 7 years ago

Central Java toll road rest area to be a shopping destination

Toll road operator Astra Infra plans to improve rest areas and expand lanes as part of its post-development strategy.

Art & Culture 7 years ago

American 'kroncong' troupe mesmerizes Surakarta audience

The troupe's repertoire highlighted dominant violin tunes, with their style of kroncong (Indonesian folk music) exuding a thick country flair.

News 7 years ago

Adi Soemarmo International Airport increases security following Surabaya bombings

Security at Adi Soemarmo International Airport in Surakarta, Central Java, has been increased following the Surabaya bombings on Sunday and Monday morning.

National 7 years ago

Merapi eruption: Surakarta airport normal, Yogyakarta closed for 28 minutes

Following the phreatic eruption of Mount Merapi at 7:32 a.m. on Friday, aviation authorities have yet to close Adi Soemarmo Airport in Surakarta, Central Java, although Yogyakarta’s Adisutjipto Airport was closed for 28 minutes until 11:10 a.m.

Art & Culture 8 years ago

Solo Batik Carnival 2018 shines light on batik diversity

This year, the Solo Batik Carnival (SBC) focuses on unifying each region’s batik, from Sabang to Merauke.

Destinations 8 years ago

Eight places to visit in Surakarta

If you’re planning to visit Surakarta, make sure to check out these eight unique sights.

Entertainment 8 years ago

Robert Plant nears 70 as voice of spiritual warmth

Robert Plant was Led Zeppelin's "Golden God" whose voice could tear through audiences, but on his latest album he proves anew he is more subtle and spiritual than a screecher.

National 8 years ago

594 houses in Surakarta to be demolished for airport-railway project

The airport-railway project that will connect Solo Balapan Station and Adi Sumarmo International Airport both in Surakarta, Central Java, will require the demolition of least 594 houses along the track, Surakarta Mayor FX Hadi “Rudy” Rudyatmo said on Monday.

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