Russian Woman Found Dead in Bali Leaves Will Blaming Russian President Vladimir Putin
A Russian woman was found dead in Bali, at a residence in Kerobokan Kaja, North Kuta, Badung Regency, on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at around 10:00 a.m. Police later confirmed that the victim died by suicide. The victim, identified by her initials VT, aged 50, was found hanging in front of the garage of her […]
Indonesia Extends Search for Two Missing Children After Fernando Martin Carreras’ Body Found
A joint Search and Rescue (SAR) team has found a body in the waters of Komodo National Park, Labuan Bajo, West Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT). Authorities have confirmed that the body belongs to Fernando Martin Carreras, a coach with Valencia CF’s women’s B team. The confirmation was delivered by the NTT Regional Police on […]
Cafe del Mar Bali Presents a Spectacular New Year’s Eve 2025 Celebration
Featuring Global Headliner Dash Berlin Bali, 24 November 2025 — Café del Mar Bali successfully delivered one of the most anticipated New Year’s Eve celebrations in Canggu. On 31 December 2025, the iconic beachfront venue welcomed Dash Berlin as the main headliner for its NYE 2025 celebration, bringing world-class EDM energy to one of Bali’s […]
Bali Set to Check Foreign Tourists’ Bank Accounts and Travel Plans From This Year
The Bali Provincial Government plans to introduce a new policy in 2026 that will tighten screening requirements for foreign tourists entering the island. The policy will assess visitors’ financial capacity and planned activities during their stay. Bali Governor Wayan Koster said the measure aims to improve tourism governance and ensure that foreign visitors contribute positively […]
Wolf Moon to Appear on 3 January: Will It Be Visible Across Indonesia?
Just days after New Year fireworks faded from the sky, another celestial event is set to take centre stage. On 3 January 2026, people will be able to see the Wolf Moon, the first full moon of the year. The Wolf Moon occurs when the Moon sits opposite the Sun, allowing its full face to […]
Jakarta Collects IDR 3.6 Billion in Donations for Sumatra During New Year’s Eve Events
The Jakarta Provincial Government collected IDR 3.6 billion in public donations for disaster victims in Sumatra during the New Year’s Eve 2026 celebrations. The funds were raised through a series of events held across the capital. Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung said the donations were recorded as of 1:30 a.m. Western Indonesian Time (WIB) on Thursday, […]
Search Extended for Missing Valencia Coach and Sons in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia
The National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) has extended the search operation for the Spanish coach of Valencia CF’s women’s football team, Fernando Martin Carreras, and his two sons, who remain missing after a tourist boat sank in Komodo National Park, Labuan Bajo, West Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara. The extension follows an evaluation conducted by […]
Police Investigate Fire That Destroyed 10 Villas in Bali on New Year’s Day
A fire destroyed 10 villas in Bali, at the Villa Desa Harmonis complex on Jalan Tegal Sari, Labuan Sait, Pecatu, South Kuta, Badung, in the early hours of New Year’s Day. The incident occurred at approximately 12:30 a.m. on Thursday (1 January 2026). The Bali Police said the fire was allegedly caused by sparks from […]
Jakarta Planetarium Returns to the Public After 13 Years, Offers Free Access for Students
The Jakarta Planetarium and Observatory has officially reopened to the public after being closed for more than a decade. Located within the Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM) complex in Cikini, Central Jakarta, the facility resumed operations following a comprehensive revitalisation. The planetarium ceased operations in 2012. After a 13-year hiatus, it reopened on Tuesday (December 23), […]
Bali in 2025: Recap of Popular News That Happened on The Island
Before we realised it, 2025 had drawn to a close, leaving Bali marked by a year of major events that shaped public discourse, policy, and daily life on the island. From January to December, at least 13 popular news unfolded, capturing both local and international attention and leaving lasting impressions on residents, travellers, and authorities […]