Secretary of Indonesia's National Counterterrorism Agency (BNPT) Bangbang Surono (third from right) and Australian Ambassador for Counter-terrorism Gemma Higgins (third from left) attend a bilateral meeting in Jakarta on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. ANTARA/HO-BNPT RI Indonesia's National Counterterrorism Agency (BNPT) sought stronger cooperation with Australia in combating online radicalization and...

By Captain Lawrence Host of Bali's Daily weather report. On my morning Bali Weather Forecast, brought to you by Bali Travel and Real Estate News, I’ve spent the last several weeks discussing a phenomenon that is, quite frankly, unsettling. Something weird is happening with our weather—something I haven’t seen once in my 29 years of living and working on this island. I always teach...

Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki's volcanic ash is forcing widespread bali flights disrupted across Asia's busiest routes in April 2026, affecting thousands despite the airport remaining open. Bali Flights Disrupted as Volcanic Ash Grounds International Routes Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki's ash clouds are forcing widespread flight cancellations to Bali despite I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport...

Better never stops in Bali’s tourism sector. With more than half of the province’s GDP generated from tourism both political and business leaders on the island are always striving to improve. The Bali Government have confirmed that it is working on a plan to introduce new policy that will help improve tourists experience of the island.  This week the Bali Regional People’s...

Starlux Airlines announces new Taipei-Denpasar-Bali route starting Oct. 1, with 5X-weekly Airbus A321neo flights. This expands their Southeast Asia network to 13+ destinations. Starlux Airlines Establishes Critical Taipei-Bali Gateway TAIPEI — In a significant move to strengthen bilateral air connectivity, Starlux Airlines will inaugurate a new five-times-weekly service...

Bali is low-key becoming a sports tourism destination…who’d have thought it! From gyms to yoga, MMA to running, Bali is a hive of activity when it comes to sporty folks, both local residents and tourists alike. This month, the island is set to host a fun run for 20,000 eager participants in a very exciting destination indeed. The run will be hosted in celebration of the ‘Road To 100 Years...

Das Kernproblem Gier. Frust. Der Zähler läuft, das Konto flackert – und plötzlich ist das Spiel nicht mehr ein Hobby, sondern ein Risiko. Viele Spieler überschreiten die eigene Komfortzone, weil das Adrenalin sie über den Totschlag zieht. Hier entsteht das eigentliche Dilemma: Zu viel Einsatz, zu wenig Kontrolle. Warum Limits unverzichtbar sind Ein Limit ist kein Makel, sondern ein Schutzschild. Es...

Bali’s water taxi initiative has been on the cards for some time, but the major development project looks like it’s about to really get moving. With Bali’s issues with traffic congestion getting increasingly worse, leaders in the province have been seeking novel solutions to help keep both local residents and tourists moving with ease. One solution has received near-unanimous support: make use of...

Don’t just visit Bali, experience it! This weekly “Bali Travel & Real Estate News” summary is your key to unlocking a richer, more informed journey. Tune in each week and discover how to make the most of your time in paradise. This Weeks Bali News Garuda Indonesia Sets Bali as Hub for Eastern, International Routes Indonesia’s flag carrier Garuda Indonesia is...

Sanur is Bali’s original vacation resort and has proven to stand the test of time. Sanur has changed and evolved over the decades and is now settling into its new era as Indonesia’s leading medical tourism destination. It is not only medical tourists who have Sanur on their dream destination list, but also a whole new demographic of younger and wellness-oriented travellers.  It...