Bali Police hunt down man posing with ‘AK-47’ in viral photo, weapon turns out to be airsoft gun but guy arrested anyway as raid uncovers stockpile of knives

Apr. 24, 2026 by

Police found the Balinese man posing with in these viral photos had quite the blade collection. Police hunted down a Balinese man after photos of him posing with what looked

Harley-Davidson showroom in Bali goes up in flames, estimated damages at least IDR200 million

Apr. 24, 2026 by

A fire broke out at the Harley-Davidson showroom in Jimbaran, Bali on Monday, causing at least IDR200 million (US$14,812) in damages. While thankfully no one was injured, two ‘hogs’ reportedly

Wedding of the Apes

Apr. 24, 2026 by

Indonesian Celebrity Luna Maya and Bali Zoo Criticized for Failing to Protect Interest of Endangered Orangutan (10/5/2017) Indonesian actress and singing celebrity Luna Maya is receiving a maelstrom of criticism

Drones deployed by National Disaster Mitigation Agency to monitor activity at Bali’s Mount Agung volcano

Apr. 24, 2026 by

Mount Agung on Oct. 11, 2017. Photo via PVMBG The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) has deployed three drones this week to monitor the conditions of Bali’s rumbling and smoking

Unfounded Panic Causing Some Holiday Cancellations

Apr. 24, 2026 by

Tourism Minister Says Cancellations to Bali Running at 20-30% Due to Concern Over Mount Agung (10/4/2017) After insisting just a week before that airline, hotels and attractions in Bali were

28 spas operating illegally in Kuta shut down until they get proper permits in order

Apr. 24, 2026 by

Keeping the lights low. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Wednesday marked a very un-happy ending for 28 spas that were made to shut down temporarily for illegally operating in Bali’s tourist hub

Australian charged for drugs in Bali after escape bid: Police

Apr. 24, 2026 by

An Australian who was nabbed with drugs in his luggage in Bali and briefly escaped custody by climbing through a toilet air vent has been charged with narcotics possession, a

Bali airport roundabout to be closed for underpass construction mid-October, don’t park cars in street on alternative routes: Police

Apr. 24, 2026 by

A rendering of the underpass to be completed at the Ngurah Rai roundabout. Photo via Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing Traffic-stopping construction should begin on the underpass to

Information You Can Trust

Apr. 24, 2026 by

Ministry of Tourism Establishes Hospitality Task Force to Keep Public Fully Informed on Mount Agung (10/5/2017) A Bali Tourism Hospitality Task Force has been formed to fill the role of

Help Only to Those in Need

Mar. 31, 2026 by

Bali Governor Urges Those from ‘Safe Villages’ Staying in Evacuee Camps to Rent a Hotel Room (10/2/2017) RadarBali.com reports that there are indications that Bali’s Governor Made Mangku Pastika’s patience