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Village residents in Bali’s Gianyar regency attempt to block bulldozers from clearing their lands
The residents of Selasih village in Bali’s Gianyar regency on Saturday attempted to block heavy equipment from clearing their farmlands. Photos from the altercation showed some women taking their tops off as a form of protest, as they reportedly faced hundreds of police officers who were overseeing the process.
Indonesian artisanal chocolate brand Krakakoa opens second store in Ubud
Indonesian artisanal chocolate brand Krakakoa, which was founded in 2013, is expanding its portfolio with a new shop in Ubud. Following its store debut in Seminyak last year, now the company hopes to introduce its range of cocoa products to visitors in one of Bali’s latest tourist hotspots.
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Bali residents expected to manage and sort own household waste with new regulation
Bali Governor I Wayan Koster has issued a new gubernatorial regulation aimed at managing waste in Bali, which mandates residents and companies on the island responsible for managing their own waste.
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2 French nationals briefly detained after stealing vodka from Ubud supermarket
Police briefly detained two Frenchmen on Wednesday, after the pair was caught trying to steal vodka bottles from a supermarket in Ubud.
“Yes, there was an attempt to steal two bottles of liquor,” Ubud Police Chief, I Nyoman Nuriana, confirmed yesterday.
Read more: 2 French nationals briefly detained after stealing vodka from Ubud supermarket
Rostarr Exhibition | Mural Fest | Beach Clean Up | Cool Things To Do in Bali This Weekend (Nov 22-24)
Da Maria Bali, the Osteria-style restaurant in Seminyak, is set to bring good wine, tasty snacks and a conversation about the former with Australian winemaker Taras Ochota of Ochota Barrels as a special guest.
‘Take positive photos, please’: vice governor asks for support to keep positive image of Bali after island placed on ‘No’ travel list
The spotlight on Bali this week is perhaps not for the best of reasons, yet it is also difficult to argue that it’s not necessary. After Bali was included in a 2020 ‘No’ List by US-based travel publication Fodor’s, the provincial island’s vice governor has now issued a statement asking for visiting tourists to upload photos and videos highlighting Bali in a “positive” light.
