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Juanda International Airport in Surabaya Welcomes New Blue Sky Premier Lounge for Business and Leisure Travellers

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Home » ASIA » Juanda International Airport in Surabaya Welcomes New Blue Sky Premier Lounge for Business and Leisure Travellers Published on March 15, 2026 Image generated with Ai Surabaya, Indonesia’s Juanda International Airport has opened the new Blue Sky Premier International Lounge in Terminal 2 (International), offering travellers a premium airport experience ahead of … Read more

East Java Cultural Calendar Invites Bali Tourists To Explore New Vacation Destinations 

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Share The Article Bali is an incredible destination. This tiny province offers everything you could ask for in a travel destination…and then some. Indonesia, as a nation, is home to a wealth of travel opportunities, and leaders are looking to connect Bali tourists with the neighbouring province of East Java. Here at The Bali Sun, … Read more

Microplastic Rain Hits East Java; Govt Urged to Act

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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The phenomenon of microplastic-contaminated rainfall has been a hot topic of discussion since late 2025. Researchers found microplastic content in rainwater across several regions in East Java, posing dangers if consumed. The East Java Provincial Government has responded to these findings. One group of researchers identifying microplastics in rainwater is the Gen Z Reject … Read more

11 Trains Temporarily Halted After Earthquake in Pacitan, East Java

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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Eleven trains passing through PT KAI (Persero) Daerah Operasi 7 Madiun were temporarily halted on Tuesday morning, January 27, 2026, following an earthquake in Pacitan, East Java. The move was part of standard safety procedures to ensure track and bridge integrity. “To ensure passenger safety, all trains stop after an earthquake so … Read more

Mount Semeru Emits Hot Clouds for Two Days, Alert Level Remains High

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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Indonesia’s Geological Agency has maintained Mount Semeru’s volcanic activity at Level III (Alert) as of Friday, January 16, 2026, signaling continued high activity at the East Java volcano in Lumajang. The alert comes amid repeated pyroclastic flows from the peak. Acting Head of the Geological Agency, Lana Saria, reported that pyroclastic flows … Read more

Order for church to leave worship site overturned in Indonesia

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Pastor Herri Soesanto objects to manhandling at sealing of church in Jombang, East Java Province, Indonesia. Screenshot of YouTube video In a rare move in Indonesia, an administrative court earlier this year overturned a local government order for a church to vacate its worship site, sources said. The Jombang Regency Government in East Java is appealing … Read more

Prabowo Buys 1.6-Ton Cow for Eid al-Adha at Rp90 Million from Local Farmer

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TEMPO.CO, Bangkalan – Prabowo Subianto, the 8th President of the Republic of Indonesia, purchased a sacrificial cow from Jamil Achmadi, a resident of Dusun Tlempok, Katol Timur Village, Kokop District, Bangkalan Regency, East Java. The Simmental Cross cow weighs 1.6 tons and was bought for Rp90 million to be used as a sacrificial animal for Eid … Read more

Mount Semeru Erupts 11 Times in a Day, Ash Column Reaches 1.2 Kilometers

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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Mount Semeru in East Java has recorded 11 eruptions throughout the day, up until Sunday afternoon, May 25, 2025. The volcanic ash column from the eruptions was observed to reach up to 1,200 meters above the summit. Ghufron Alwi, an officer at the Semeru Volcano Observation Post (PGA), reported that the 1.2-kilometer-high eruption … Read more

Bali bans small plastic bottles to tackle waste crisis and microplastics: ‘urgent matter’

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A sweeping new ban on small plastic water bottles in Bali has triggered backlash from Indonesia’s beverage and plastics industries, even as environmental advocates hail it as a bold step toward tackling the island’s growing waste crisis and microplastic contamination. Governor I Wayan Koster, who launched the Bali Clean Waste Movement last month, has framed … Read more

Adi Sutarwijono: Obeyed PDIP’s Decision

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Archyde Adi Sutarwijono Accepts Removal as Surabaya PDIP Chief Published: 2025-05-03 15:39:38 Jakarta – Adi Sutarwijono, widely known as Awi, has addressed his recent removal from the position of Chairman of the DPC PDI Perjuangan (PDIP) in Surabaya. Awi stated that he “legowo,” accepting the party’s decision. “I accept the decision of the DPP PDI … Read more