Jogja City

Two Catholic universities have been cooperating with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies to build 17,000 temporary homes for victims of the May 27 earthquake.
The temporary structures will be built in 22 villages in the provinces of Yogyakarta and Central Java, both affected by the quake. Yogyakarta City is southeast of […]

A 67-year-old Indonesian woman died of bird flu after being treated at a hospital for more than a week, marking the country’s 54th death from the virus, an official at the health ministry said on Monday.
“The virus in her was highly pathogenic, very vicious. She is the 54th casualty out of 71 cases,” said Runizar […]

Some 35 kilometers at northwest side of Yogyakarta, on a hill at the northern side of Kulon Progo Regency, a small fine-asphalt road leads to Kiskendo cave. Those who visit the cave with a bus must leave the vehicle at Niten village, close to Giri Mulyo sub-district office, about 8 kilometers from the cave.
On the […]

Indonesia’s president appealed to foreign investors Wednesday to pump US$22 billion (euro17.3 billion) per year into the country’s dilapidated roads, power plants and ports, saying the vast capital injection is needed to tackle widespread poverty and unemployment.
Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono made the remarks at the opening of the three-day Indonesian Infrastructure Conference 2006, attended by 1,060 […]

Located in the heart of Yogyakarta, Sheraton Mustika Hotel, Yogyakarta is the broad tower rising up the sky, renowned as one of the best 5 star Hotels with the affordable price at average of 90 dollars.
As Sheraton Mustika Hotel is situated in Yogyakarta’s airport area so it’s very convenient to travel along your trip without […]

For the less adventurous traveler, many restaurants serve Western and Chinese foods at Malioboro Street. The “Malioboro Mall” has the usual fast food places. It also has some reasonable cafes inside and the top floor has a food bazaar area. At the south side of Malioboro Street, there is a traditional market, namely Beringharjo market. […]

With Ramadhan fast approaching, Muslims across the country are busily preparing themselves for the event.
In Yogyakarta, the purification rites held before the holy month are known as nyadran, ruwahan or merti dusun.
In Jolosutro village in Bantul’s Piyungan district, hundreds of villagers recently participated in the Kupatan Kring Jolosutro ceremony to show their gratitude to God.
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Macapat is traditional art presenting a javanese poetry sung by single or group in turn. Macapat is regularly performed at Jarahnitra.Jl.Brigjend Katamso 23,every Wednesday at 19.30 22.00

Kolak is rather heavy and is usually eaten after the mid-day nap. It’s not something you’d eat after a big dinner, but you might like it after a light meal.
Kolak isn’t a dessert - Indonesians don’t eat desserts as Westerners know them. Sweet stuff is snack food. In Indonesia there’s no big distinction between […]

Deputy Chairman of People’s Consultative Council A.M Fatwa is urging that a team that is to be formed to investigate Munir’s case report its investigation within a month after the Supreme Court released Pollycarpus Budihari Priyanto from charges of murdering Munir.
“The Chief of Indonesian Police should report on the team’s investigation to the law commission […]