![Swiss Tourist Sentenced to Prison for Disrespecting Bali’s Day of Silence on Social Media[]A Swiss tourist has been sentenced to imprisonment for violations during Bali’s sacred Nyepi holiday.Luzian Andrin Zgraggen, 26, a construction worker from Switzerland, was found guilty of breaking Indonesian law by posting a provocative video to his Instagram story about the Day of Silence, known locally as Nyepi, on March 19.During this 24-hour period, locals and tourists alike are required to remain in their homes or hotels, keep lights dim and minimize noise, and are urged to perform quiet meditation.According to court documents, Mr. Zgraggen arrived in Bali on Feb. 10 for vacation. Before the Day of Silence in March, hotel staff had explained the relevant restrictions.Prosecutors said Mr. Zgraggen became frustrated that he could not freely leave the hotel to find food and “displayed his anger” on social media, according to an online copy of his indictment. One video showed Mr. Zgraggen walking in the dark with a caption that said it was “pretty peaceful outside,” followed by an expletive about the rules around the religious holiday.After receiving thousands of negative comments, Mr. Zgraggen took down the posts. But the videos were screen-recorded and widely reposted to other popular accounts, drawing criticism from Balinese residents who found his actions disrespectful. After the posts went viral, Mr. Zgraggen re-uploaded the video with the caption “they want smoke,” slang for a fight or argument, according to the indictment. That post, too, received widespread criticism.Then, prosecutors said, Mr. Zgraggen reached out to a senator in the Indonesian Regional Representative Council to apologize.When he arrived at the senator’s residence, he was arrested by the Bali police’s cybercrime unit and charged with disseminating hate speech based on religion through electronic information, the police said in a news release. Mr. Zgraggen’s trial began in June, and on Aug. 20 he was sentenced to a year in detention.The office for the chief district court judge in Denpasar, Bali’s capital, and the public affairs division of the Indonesian National Police did not respond to requests for comment.While tourists can face consequences for venturing outside during Nyepi, violations are often resolved without prosecution.Also on March 19, another tourist was detained by officers while walking with luggage along a road in Bali, the police said in a news release. The traveler said he had been forced to walk from his villa after his stay ended, as no vehicles were operating. Police and local security officers known as pecalang, who enforce local customs, helped the man find temporary accommodation.](https://i0.wp.com/static01.nyt.com/images/2026/08/21/multimedia/21trav-bali-silence-02-tlkb/21trav-bali-silence-02-tlkb-facebookJumbo.jpg?w=1024&resize=1024,1024&ssl=1 "Swiss Tourist Sentenced to Prison for Disrespecting Bali’s Day of Silence on Social Media[]A Swiss tourist has been sentenced to imprisonment for violations during Bali’s sacred Nyepi holiday.Luzian Andrin Zgraggen, 26, a construction worker from Switzerland, was found guilty of breaking Indonesian law by posting a provocative video to his Instagram story about the Day of Silence, known locally as Nyepi, on March 19.During this 24-hour period, locals and tourists alike are required to remain in their homes or hotels, keep lights dim and minimize noise, and are urged to perform quiet meditation.According to court documents, Mr. Zgraggen arrived in Bali on Feb. 10 for vacation. Before the Day of Silence in March, hotel staff had explained the relevant restrictions.Prosecutors said Mr. Zgraggen became frustrated that he could not freely leave the hotel to find food and “displayed his anger” on social media, according to an online copy of his indictment. One video showed Mr. Zgraggen walking in the dark with a caption that said it was “pretty peaceful outside,” followed by an expletive about the rules around the religious holiday.After receiving thousands of negative comments, Mr. Zgraggen took down the posts. But the videos were screen-recorded and widely reposted to other popular accounts, drawing criticism from Balinese residents who found his actions disrespectful. After the posts went viral, Mr. Zgraggen re-uploaded the video with the caption “they want smoke,” slang for a fight or argument, according to the indictment. That post, too, received widespread criticism.Then, prosecutors said, Mr. Zgraggen reached out to a senator in the Indonesian Regional Representative Council to apologize.When he arrived at the senator’s residence, he was arrested by the Bali police’s cybercrime unit and charged with disseminating hate speech based on religion through electronic information, the police said in a news release. Mr. Zgraggen’s trial began in June, and on Aug. 20 he was sentenced to a year in detention.The office for the chief district court judge in Denpasar, Bali’s capital, and the public affairs division of the Indonesian National Police did not respond to requests for comment.While tourists can face consequences for venturing outside during Nyepi, violations are often resolved without prosecution.Also on March 19, another tourist was detained by officers while walking with luggage along a road in Bali, the police said in a news release. The traveler said he had been forced to walk from his villa after his stay ended, as no vehicles were operating. Police and local security officers known as pecalang, who enforce local customs, helped the man find temporary accommodation.")
Portugal earned a well-deserved spot in the 2027 Men’s T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier by defeating Spain by 57 runs in the Sub‑Regional Qualifier C final at Finland’s National Cricket Field of Kerava on August 21. After posting 160/6 and then bowling Spain out for 103, Portugal wrapped a commanding victory and concluded a highly competitive tie.
Spain’s captain Christian Munoz‑Mills elected to field after winning the toss, but his bowlers found little control over Portugal’s batsmen throughout the innings. The result crowned Portugal’s unbeaten run, as the team recorded all four group‑stage victories before clinching the title.
Spain also progressed undefeated through their group match, setting up a final against another side in excellent form. The tournament was hosted by Finland from August 14 to August 21, with Portugal emerging as the standout team throughout the week.
How did Portugal amass 160/6 in partnership?
Leading the attack, Christopher De Freitas scored 39 runs from the top order, establishing a firm platform. Dhavalkumar Norotam added 23, while captain Moises Henriques—who formerly represented Australia in international cricket—contributed 18 in the middle order. Accelerator Craig Cachopa rallied the innings, hitting 25 off 21 balls, and Carlos Nunes sparked with 15 off just nine deliveries. Round‑outperformer Jeremy Martins closed comfortably with an unbeaten 18 to complete the 160/6 tally.
Spain’s most effective bowlers were Lorne Burns and Yasir Ali, recording figures of 2/29 and 2/24 respectively. Nevertheless, the loss of momentum in the death overs allowed Portugal’s lower order to dominate, guiding their team to their substantial margin of victory.
What role did Portugal’s bowlers play in restricting Spain to 103?
Portugal’s bowling unit set a disciplined tone from the start. Sebastian de Oliviera applied early pressure, followed by Siraj Ullah Khadem’s 2/19 spell. The partnership improved significantly when Edward Fleming claimed 3/13 from the Spanish middle order. All‑rounder Jeremy Martins sealed the restriction by dismissing Lorne Burns with the ball and preventing Portugal’s opposition from mounting any threat toward the target.
Victory in Sub‑Regional Qualifier C guarantees Portugal a placing among three remaining qualifiers—a slot shared with Jersey and Denmark. Jersey secured Sub‑Regional Qualifier A in Cyprus, while Denmark triumphed in Sub‑Regional Qualifier B on home soil. Scotland receives a direct entry to the Europe Qualifier, a decision made in light of exceptional circumstances related to their 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup duties. Italy and the Netherlands progress directly to the Global Qualifier.
