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05/08/2026

04/08/2026

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29/07/2026

Indonesia’s National Narcotics Agency (BNN) says it has uncovered an alleged international drug trafficking network involving Russian nationals operating in Bali.
During an official press conference, Indonesian authorities announced they had dismantled what they believe was a network producing, distributing and selling narcotics, primarily within the Russian community.
During a raid on an illegal drug laboratory in Gianyar, authorities seized almost 7.9 kilograms of mephedrone and arrested a Russian national. In a separate operation, three Russian nationals were arrested over the alleged attempted smuggling of 3 kilograms of hashish to Thailand on a Thai Airways flight.
BNN says it is now working with Russian law enforcement agencies to identify and dismantle the wider international network. Indonesian authorities have reaffirmed that tackling drug trafficking remains a national priority as part of the country’s Golden Indonesia 2045 vision.

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25/07/2026

Interesting Fact…
If you look closely at temples, candi bentar (split temples), kori agung (grand shrines), balai kulkul (temple halls), and other historic buildings in Tabanan, you'll almost always see white plates or bowls embedded in their wall ornaments. At first glance, they may seem like ordinary decorations, but they hold a history that stretches back hundreds of years.

Based on various studies, these plates and bowls are porcelain ceramics imported to Bali through international trade routes during the kingdom era. Porcelain from China, Vietnam, and Europe was a luxury item, afforded only by the nobility and royal families. Due to its high artistic and economic value, these ceramics were then used as ornaments in temples, palaces, shrines, candi bentar (split temples), and other important buildings, as symbols of prosperity, authority, and architectural beauty.

Furthermore, the Tabanan people also pass down stories that some of these ceramics were gifts or souvenirs from Chinese traders and visitors who came to establish trade relations with the Balinese kingdoms. Legend has it that the kings loved the beauty of porcelain, using it not only as tableware but also as decorative ornaments. This style spread and became a characteristic found in many traditional buildings in Tabanan.

While there is no written historical evidence to confirm its veracity, the presence of porcelain tiles in ancient buildings testifies to Bali's close ties to international trade routes for centuries. Even today, several palaces and temples in Tabanan still retain these ornaments as part of their preserved architectural heritage.

Today, plates embedded in walls are more than just decoration. They stand as silent witnesses to the history, trade, and cultural intermingling that shaped Balinese architecture, particularly in Tabanan Regency.
Are there any temples or ancient buildings in your village or hamlet that still feature plate ornaments like these?

25/07/2026

Indonesia has blacklisted two Dutch nationals linked to Entourage Bali as immigration authorities investigate whether their activities complied with the terms of their Indonesian stay permits.

The move follows a public controversy involving the Bali-based digital nomad community, which recently apologized and suspended its activities.

Read the full story:
👉 https://thebalitimes.com/the-island/indonesia-blacklists-two-dutch-nationals-linked-to-entourage-bali/

23/07/2026

Somehow mornings here seem so much more serene then just about anywhere else. ♥️

17/07/2026

How good would this be in Bali 🙏