North Maluku’s Mount Dukono Erupted with 4,000-Meter Ash Plume
On 3rd January 2024, Mount Dukono in North Maluku underwent an eruption, propelling volcanic ash up to 4,000 meters from its summit. The event occurred at 6:52 am local time, as the Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG) reported. Located in North Halmahera Regency, Mount Dukono is an active volcano. To ensure safety, […]
Tanah Lot Temple First Renovation in Over 30 Years Scheduled for 2025
In 2025, the Bali government will officially commence restoration work at Tanah Lot Temple, addressing over 30 years of damage from seawater. I Putu Toni Wirawan, the Secretary of the Tanah Lot Tourism Destination, explained that the restoration will proceed gradually, considering the tidal conditions to ensure optimal working conditions for the project workers. As […]
Jakarta’s Thousand Islands to Draw 5,670 Visitors During New Year’s Eve 2024
In 2024 New Year’s Eve celebrations at the Thousand Islands in Jakarta witnessed a rapid surge in visits. Over just one night, 5,670 tourists explored multiple destinations, commencing from Pari Island, Untung Jawa Island, Harapan Island, Kelapa Island, Tidung Island, and Pramuka Island. Adding the extended holiday period from Christmas 2023 to New Year 2024, […]
Romania and Bulgaria Officially Part of Schengen Free Zone in March 2024
According to a statement by Romanian Minister Marcel Ciolacu on 27th December 2023, Romania and Bulgaria will officially join the Schengen free zone in March 2024. This political agreement has been warmly welcomed by citizens of both countries, given that it took more than a decade for them to gain entry into the Schengen area. […]
529,109 Tourists Visit Jakarta’s National Monument on New Year’s Eve 2024
529,109 domestic and foreign tourists celebrated New Year’s Eve at the National Monument in Central Jakarta, where they witnessed a vibrant fireworks display and an impressive video mapping show. The DKI Jakarta government organized the Jakarta Carnival (Jakarnaval), themed “Indonesian Legend Intellectual Property,” featuring a series of dynamic events. The Jakarta National Monument area sparkled […]
Fire Burns Down Indosat Office in Semarang, Causes Internet Signal Loss in Central Java and Yogyakarta
Breaking news opened the New Year celebration on 1st January 2024, revealing a fire that struck the transmitter building of the Indosat office in Banyumanik, Semarang. Indosat Ooredoo is one of the country’s largest internet providers and is utilized by over 90 million people in Indonesia. A video uploaded by @UR970901 via Twitter shows that […]
Whoosh Bullet Train Rockets Past 1 Million Passengers in 2 Months
Since commencing operations on 17th October 2023, the Whoosh bullet train has successfully catered to 1,028,216 passengers until 25th December 2023. Dwiyana Slamet Riyadi, the Main Director of PT KCIC (Indonesia-China Fast Train), emphasized that this remarkable achievement highlights the significant interest among Indonesians in modern, highly time-efficient public transportation. A survey conducted by KCIC […]
Jakarta to Transition to Paid COVID-19 Vaccination in 2024
Starting 1st January 2024, the DKI Jakarta Health Service will introduce a paid COVID-19 vaccine scheme. Ani Ruspitawati, Head of the DKI Jakarta Health Service, mentioned that the free vaccine deadline ends on 31st December 2023. As of 29th December 2023, no official information is available about the Ministry of Health’s pricing for the COVID-19 […]
Jakarta New Year’s Eve 2024: LRT, MRT, KRL, TransJakarta Public Transport Schedule
Jakarta’s New Year’s Eve celebrations will span various areas, accompanied by the DKI Jakarta government’s implementation of a ‘car-free night’ policy. Public transport in Jakarta during New Year’s Eve will extend its operating hours until the early morning, with a maximum of 2 AM local time. As per a press release by the DKI Jakarta […]
Bali Update: Over 50,000 Vehicles Enter Bali for Year-End Holiday 2023-2024
As the year-end holiday approaches, Bali remains a top choice for vacationers due to its numerous tourist spots. From December 19th to 25th, 2023, Gilimanuk Port recorded 52,548 vehicles carrying a total of 215,561 passengers. “The count of vehicles entering Bali via Gilimanuk Harbor from December 19th to 24th, during Christmas 2023/2024, stands at 43,934 […]