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Bali to block new hotels and restaurants after deadly flooding raises questions about mass tourism

Bali governor says new instructions issued to stop hotels and restaurants being built on productive land, especially rice fields

The Guardian - AU

Indonesian court sentences Ukrainian man to life term for producing illegal drugs in Bali

Roman Nazarenko became a suspect after police raided a villa in Bali in May 2024 and found a lab in the basement to grow marijuana and produce a precursor of ecstasy.

Euronews

Ukrainian man given life sentence for running Bali drugs lab

The man was arrested in Thailand and extradited to Indonesia after seven months on the run

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Bali battles worst floods in more than a decade

At least 17 dead as torrential downpours trigger landslides, while heavy rain lashes India, Pakistan and Australia

The Guardian - UK

COMO Shambhala Estate, Bali, Indonesia: Is this the world’s most restorative hotel?

Yes, paradise still exists in Bali. Hayley Spencer has a transformative stay at the COMO group’s celebrity-loved wellness destination in Ubud

Evening Standard

Rescuers search for missing people as deadly Indonesia floods recede

A weeklong state of emergency has been declared for floods that have left at least 21 people dead.

Al Jazeera

At least 19 killed in flash floods in Indonesia, most on island of Bali

President Prabowo Subianto orders acceleration of search operations and handling of aftermath of deadly flooding.

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Indonesian rescuers search for missing people as floods recede

Rescuers are searching in rivers and the rubble of devastated villages for survivors of devastating flash floods that struck two provinces in Indonesia a day earlier

The Independent UK

Flash floods and landslides leave dozens dead or missing in Indonesia

Indonesian rescue teams on Wednesday recovered at least 12 bodies after flash floods and landslides struck Bali and East Nusa Tenggara, leaving towns submerged and six people still missing.

Euronews

Flash floods in Indonesia leave at least 11 dead and 13 missing

Indonesian rescuers have recovered the bodies of at least 11 people while authorities say 13 people are missing after flash floods struck two provinces of the island nation

The Independent UK

At least six killed in major floods on Indonesian holiday island

Continuous heavy rains brought down two buildings in Bali's capital

The Independent UK

Two British men arrested for ‘trying to smuggle a kilogram of cocaine’ into Bali

Indonesian prosecutors said the men had both met in Spain a week before their arrest

The Independent UK

Genius Group Strikes $14 Million Deal To Build Bitcoin-Powered Education City In Bali

Genius Group Limited (NYSE:GNS), an AI- and Bitcoin-focused education company, signed a $14 million share purchase and joint venture agreement with Nuanu Creative City to create Genius City in Bali.

Benzinga

Save up to 15% on Club Med ski and winter sun holidays – for a limited time only

Whether you prefer winter sun or snowy slopes, Club Med has some impressive deals on getaways to Val Thorens, Maldives, Bali and more

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Bali issues urgent passport guidance for all foreign visitors

Tourists told to have their passports on them at all times as an immigration task force carries out spot checks

The Independent UK

Woman arrested for smuggling cocaine and ecstasy into Bali using sex toy and underwear

Woman accused of smuggling $72,000-worth of cocaine and ecstasy pills

AAP

Young, conspiracy-drawn teens are potential terrorists

The legal definition of what is considered terrorism is being examined by an independent watchdog nearly 25 years after September 11 and the Bali bombings.

The Independent UK

Amber heat warnings issued across England with temperatures set to soar

Areas of the UK are expected to be hotter than Bali in the coming days.

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The Independent UK

The emerging industry tackling overtourism around the world

As more and more tourists chase the perfect picture, maybe it makes sense to give them a place designed exactly for that

The Independent UK

Chinese tourists killed in Bali boat accident

Boat sinks after being hit by large wave off Bali

The Independent UK

Trial opens in Bali for US man charged with receiving illegal ADHD pills

A man charged with importing drugs to Indonesia faces up to 15 years in prison under the country’s tough drug laws in a trial that has started on the tourist island of Bali

The Conversation

How selfie parks limit tourism damage to the world’s most ‘Instagrammable’ destinations

It’s no secret that social media has changed travel. Holidaymakers increasingly seek to imitate images posted by influencers and their peers on platforms like Instagram and TikTok. In our increasingly digital world, travellers now chase the perfect shot like treasure hunters. That can mean navigating crowds, long lines and sometimes…

The Guardian - AU

‘Don’t erase the soul of Bingin’: Bali locals dismayed as 48 businesses destroyed in local crackdown

Demolition of 48 cliffside establishments at Bingin beach marks flashpoint in the struggle between mass tourism and desire to retain Indonesian island’s ‘magic’

The Independent UK

There is a Bali beyond influencer’s Instagram reels – and it’s far more beautiful

The filtered version of Bali seen on social media had left Annabel Grossman with no desire to visit, but after travelling to the mountain villages to stay with a local family she discovers a very different side to the island – one that most tourists never get to experience

Evening Standard

British 'drug mule' trio spared death sentence due to 'polite behaviour'

The trio was stopped in Bali in February for allegedly smuggling almost a kilogram of cocaine

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