Bali jails Swiss tourist for insulting sacred Day of Silence
The 26-year-old was jailed for a year after he sparked anger with an expletive-laden post about the sacred holiday.
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Notable Quotes
"I deeply regret what I did, I apologise to the Balinese people."
— Luzian Andrin Zgraggen , Other
Locations
All Coverage
The 26-year-old was jailed for a year after he sparked anger with an expletive-laden post about the sacred holiday.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
NZ religious sect leader jailed over death of Chinese follower
The body of 70-year-old Shulai Wang was found near a marina in Auckland in 2024.
August 25, 2026 at 03:07 AMBritish man charged in Singapore two years after alleged theft at airport
The 26-year-old faces up to seven years in jail for allegedly stealing a denim jacket from an airport shop in 2024.
August 25, 2026 at 09:01 AMMan who attacked nun on CCTV in Jerusalem acquitted on grounds of mental health
A Jerusalem court said the Jewish attacker was having a psychotic episode when he assaulted the nun, in an incident which caused outrage.
August 27, 2026 at 11:23 AMChinese artist jailed over satirical Mao sculptures, say rights groups
The case against Gao Zhen, who was prosecuted under a law banning "slander of heroes", has been seen as an assault on artistic freedom.
August 26, 2026 at 02:50 AMEuropean rights court orders Turkey to free imprisoned businessman
Philanthropist and activist Osman Kavala has spent almost a decade in jail over charges rights groups say are politically motivated.
August 25, 2026 at 03:58 PMTwo killed in 'domestic violence incident' at school near Berlin
Police have arrested a 19-year-old male suspect after an incident in which two people were killed near the German capital.
August 27, 2026 at 05:07 PM