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KM Barcelona Ship Catches Fire in North Sulawesi Waters, Hundreds of Passengers Evacuated

Indonesia ExpatJuly 21, 2025

by Indonesia ExpatJuly 21, 20250

The Motor Ship (Kapal Motor or KM) Gregorius Barcelona 5, carrying around 280 passengers, caught fire in the waters off...

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Ngurah Rai Immigration Opens Immigration Lounge at Discovery Mall Bali

10 Jul 2026 — The new Immigration Lounge at Discovery Mall Bali brings immigration services closer to the public, allowing residents and tourists to access selected services in a more convenient location. The Class I Special Immigration Office with TPI Ngurah Rai has officially opened an Immigration Lounge at Discovery Mall Bali in Kuta....

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Ngurah Rai Immigration Opens Immigration Lounge at Discovery Mall Bali

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Bali Immigration Tightens Rules on Foreign Influencers and Content Creators

08 Jul 2026 — Foreign tourists using visitor visas are prohibited from carrying out promotional or commercial content activities, with immigration authorities increasing patrols and monitoring social media for potential violations. The Directorate General of Immigration is tightening its oversight of foreign nationals in Bali, particularly those working as influencers and content creators on...

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Bali Immigration Tightens Rules on Foreign Influencers and Content Creators

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Immigration Deported 342 Foreign Nationals in Bali During the First Half of 2026

07 Jul 2026 — The Directorate General of Immigration in Bali deported 342 foreign nationals found guilty of violating immigration regulations between January and June 2026. The Head of the Bali Regional Office of the Directorate General of Immigration, Felucia Sengky Ratna, stated that the action was carried out by all immigration work units:...

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Immigration Deported 342 Foreign Nationals in Bali During the First Half of 2026

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One Night Being a Chelsea Fan in Citadines Sudirman Jakarta

07 Jul 2026 — Inside the Chelsea Bridge Suite at Citadines Sudirman Jakarta: A unique stay combining football heritage, modern comfort, and panoramic views of the capital. Chelsea FC, one of the biggest football clubs in England, has officially partnered with Ascott Indonesia as its official hotel partner, launching two themed suite rooms in...

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One Night Being a Chelsea Fan in Citadines Sudirman Jakarta

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Mapping Jakarta Across Five Centuries

08 Jul 2026 — In June, Jakarta celebrated its 499th birthday under the theme “Moving Towards a New Era.” The birthday marks the 22nd of June, 1527, when Fatahillah defeated the Portuguese at Sunda Kelapa and renamed the settlement Jayakarta, meaning “complete victory” or “city of victory.” Nearly five centuries later, beyond Jakarta’s modern...

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