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Indonesia’s new president was sworn in | News in brief
The country’s former defense minister won the March presidential election with the support of outgoing president Joko Widodo. Indonesia has a new president Prabowo Subianto has taken office on Sunday…
Prabowo Subianto proclaimed as Indonesia’s leader
share-arrowShare unsaveSave expand-left full screen Indonesia’s former defense minister Prabowo Subianto has officially secured the presidency already in the country’s first round of elections held on February 14. Photo: Achmad…
Indonesia’s sex ban is feared to drive away tourists – Bali vacationers have no problem, experts tell EPN
MANILA The Indonesian parliament approved a new criminal law on Tuesday, which has raised concerns around the world. The law prohibits, among other things, cohabitation and sex outside of marriage.…
Indonesia’s new criminal law prohibits cohabitation and extramarital sex
Human rights organizations have criticized the new law. Yrjö Kokkonen, Laura Kangas The Indonesian parliament has approved the country’s long-prepared criminal law. The new law emphasizes the country’s Islamic tradition…
Eruption in Indonesia’s largest volcano
Indonesia’s largest volcano Semeru has erupted and ash clouds and lava are pouring out. Exactly one year after the last devastating outbreak, the authorities are now sounding the alarm about…