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Indigenous Movie Night | Rumah Sanur Night Market | Zouk Invasion | Cool Things To Do in Bali This Weekend (Jan 31-Feb 2)
This Friday, Paradiso Ubud is hosting their first monthly indigenous film night in 2020 with a special screening of “Standing On Sacred Ground: Profit and Loss,” a documentary on indigenous communities around the world as they resist threats to their sacred sites.
Bali to focus tourism promotion outside Chinese market as fears over economic impact mount amid coronavirus outbreak
For the past couple of years, Chinese holidaymakers have topped the number of foreign travelers visiting the Island of the Gods. Amid fears following the deadly outbreak of a novel coronavirus from the Chinese city of Wuhan, officials in Bali are now bracing for the impact on the tourism industry.
Police name four people as suspects after alleged mob assault of a man in Kuta led to his death
A 25-year-old man, accused of stealing a motorbike helmet in Kuta, was allegedly beaten violently by an angry crowd last week. The incident led to his death and prompted authorities to launch an investigation, and four people have so far been declared as suspects.
MotoGP by the Beach: Indonesia on track to host race in Lombok in 2021 with 40 percent construction progress
Indonesia aims to further boost the country’s tourism as host of the world-class MotoGP motorcycle racing event in 2021 in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), with construction of the street circuit reportedly making good progress so far.
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Water on Lake Batur turns green, stirring concerns from local fish farmers
Following reports of the water in Lake Batur turning green since earlier this week, officials said that the change in color is a natural occurrence, but suggested that local residents should be careful and refrain from using the water.
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Police searching for 2 Indonesians after Saudi princess reportedly lost US$37.5 million to property scammers in Bali
Indonesia’s National Police (Polri) are investigating a case of fraud and embezzlement following a report from Princess Lolowah bint Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Saud of Saudi Arabia, who allegedly fell victim to property scammers in Bali.
