Bali island shut down for “Day of Silence” World

Bali island shut down for “Day of Silence”

Indonesia’s resort island Bali fell quiet on March 7 for the annual “Day of Silence” festival, halting flights, internet and closing tourist attractions to allow time for meditation and introspection.
Indonesia tightens security ahead of IMF-WB meeting World

Indonesia tightens security ahead of IMF-WB meeting

Police in Bali island of Indonesia have tightened security against infiltration of terrorists to the island, where the next annual meeting of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank (WB) will take place in October this year.
Agung volcano eruption reduces tourists to Bali World

Agung volcano eruption reduces tourists to Bali

The Indonesia Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) has forecast that around 70,000 foreign tourists will delay their visits to Bali island from October to November due to Agung volcano’s eruption.
Indonesia: 12 people killed in landslides World

Indonesia: 12 people killed in landslides

At least 12 people were killed and five were injured after landslides occurred in Bangli district on the holiday island of Bali, centre of Indonesia on February 9-10.