Barbara Szymanowska

For Barbara Szymanowska, Polish Diplomacy Means Human Connection, Meaningful Dialogue, and a Good Cup of Coffee

Felix MartuaJuly 8, 2026

by Felix MartuaJuly 8, 20260

Indonesia Expat had a chance to get to know Barbara Szymanowska, who has been serving as the Ambassador of Poland...

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Hotels in Bundaran HI to Be Connected Underground, Jakarta Governor Confirms

29 Jun 2026 — Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung revealed that the hotel complex around Bundaran HI (Hotel Indonesia Roundabout), including the Grand Hyatt, Pullman, Mandarin Oriental and Hotel Indonesia Kempinski, will be connected via an underground passage integrated with the mass rapid transit (MRT) system. Anung said the underground connection would eliminate the need...

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Hotels in Bundaran HI to Be Connected Underground, Jakarta Governor Confirms

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Nadiem Makarim Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Alleged Corruption

01 Jul 2026 — A panel of judges sentenced former Indonesian Minister of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, Nadiem Makarim, to 10 years in prison, with the judges stating that Makarim’s actions in the alleged Chromebook procurement corruption case were premeditated. Makarim’s sentencing hearing was held at the Central Jakarta District Court on Tuesday,...

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Nadiem Makarim Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Alleged Corruption

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Gili Trawangan Ranked Among World’s Top Hidden Islands

30 Jun 2026 — One of the world’s leading travel media brands, Travel + Leisure, has released its list of the top 30 hidden islands in the world, with Gili Trawangan, located in West Nusa Tenggara, securing second place on the list. Amid growing interest among travellers seeking tranquillity and authentic holiday experiences, Indonesia’s...

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Gili Trawangan Ranked Among World’s Top Hidden Islands

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Gran Meliá Jakarta Celebrates 30 Years with MURI Record Achievement Through a 30-Meters Beef Rendang Wellington

05 Jul 2026 — A Culinary Tribute Combining Indonesian Heritage, Global Gastronomy, and Social Impact Gran Meliá Jakarta proudly celebrated its 30th Anniversary with a remarkable culinary milestone, successfully earning a Museum Rekor Dunia Indonesia (MURI) recognition through the creation of a spectacular 30-Meters Beef Rendang Wellington. Held at the Lobby Lounge of Gran...

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Gran Meliá Jakarta Celebrates 30 Years with MURI Record Achievement Through a 30-Meters Beef Rendang Wellington

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Motel Mexicola's Biggest Outing Yet Is Bringing Baja to Bali This July

30 Jun 2026 — They say all good things come in threes. And if the Mexicola Group’s next move is any indication, that may well be true. This July, the unstoppable crew behind the endlessly adored and eternally frenetic (in the best possible way) Motel Mexicola will open their third – and largest –...

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Motel Mexicola's Biggest Outing Yet Is Bringing Baja to Bali This July

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