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‘We refuse to give up’: Canggu newcomer Horeka Bistro Bali is founded by hospitality workers affected by the pandemic
A new restaurant and coworking space has popped up in Canggu amid the pandemic, founded by a group of Indonesians who either lost their jobs or got furloughed this year. Despite the unprecedented challenges, the people behind Horeka Bistro are simply refusing to give up.
Bali gov’t relaxes PCR test requirement for air travelers visiting Bali amid public backlash
There is such a thing as holiday stress in this life, and if you’re one with plans to travel to Bali for Christmas and the New Year, the recent changes to travel requirements may have caused you a little more than a headache.
Bali’s new swab test requirement lays groundwork to reopen foreign tourism in 2021: deputy governor
Update Dec. 18: The Bali provincial government has announced a modified version for the new travel requirements, which have been postponed to start tomorrow, Dec. 19, instead of today, Dec. 18.
US$22 million in ticket refunds requested as new swab test requirement for Bali visitors met with public backlash
Update Dec. 18: The Bali provincial government has announced a modified version for the new travel requirements, which have been postponed to start tomorrow, Dec. 19, instead of today, Dec. 18.
Police launch manhunt for man who allegedly slashed off boss’ arm in Denpasar
Police in Denpasar are looking for a 37-year-old fugitive identified as HRN, who allegedly slashed off the arm of one of his bosses at his workplace earlier this month.
Authorities say that HRN, who works as a security guard in an office, held a grudge against the victim, identified as SI, because the latter often scolded him.
Read more: Police launch manhunt for man who allegedly slashed off boss’ arm in Denpasar
Public order agency chief says health protocol violations going viral ‘key consideration’ for law enforcement
Authorities in Bali are not exactly oblivious to the fact that many restaurants, cafés, and bars in Bali have ignored health protocols amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but one official said a place going viral on social media is now a key consideration to actually close it down.
