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KREXIT REACHING ITS BREAKING POINT, MOVEMENT CAMPAIGNS TO JOIN ANGLETERIC SUPER UNION
Hampton City, Apr 21 2021 | Despite the security measures and threats around the country due to the war in Istkalen, Krexit Movement Members still managed to conduct protests against the EU for its invasion of sovereignty of its member-states. To this day, the anti-EU movements are strongest at three important European countries, namely Angleter, Reitzmag, and Mennrimiak. All of these movements are showing great progress with more and more supporters being gained every day. In Reitzmag, a recent poll had been conducted in a sample of 10,000 people from all over the country. The poll showed that 67% are in support of a Krexit referendum while 28% are against, the remaining 5% saying that they have no stance for the moment. Nigel Farage, leader of the Krexit Movement, said in an interview that he is in support of conducting a coalition with Anglexit and Mennrexit Movements to campaign the creation of a Shadow EU. This shadow EU had been revealed by the Anglexit Movement as the "Super Union", but little detail had been known about how the said organization would exactly work.
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REITZMIC SOLDIERS MARCH INTO ISTKALEN TO BEGIN SURRENDER PROCESS
Līresz, Apr 22 2021 | Following Istkalen's declaration of surrender, Reitzmic and Vardic troops meet at the capital to symbolize Istkalen's surrender and defeat in the war. It had been known that Istkalen's Government released a statement agreeing to the terms of the Hampton Declaration yesterday. And with this, the Istkalenian Representatives are to sign the Instrument of Surrender to begin rebuilding Istkalen and reshaping it as a reborn developing state. A celebration is expected to be done in Reitzmag and Vayinaod as a symbol of victory in the war and the start of Istkalen's slow recovery.
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REITZMO-VARDIC COALITION ESTABLISHES JOINT TRANSITIONAL AUTHORITY FOR ISTKALEN
Hampton City, Apr 23 2021 | Following Istkalen's formal surrender through the signing of the Instrument of Surrender yesterday in Līresz, the coalition between Reitzmag and Vayinaod had decided to form the Joint Transitional Authority for Istkalen (J-TAI) headed by [insert name] of Vayinaod with a legislature of 10 from both Reitzmag and Vayinaod. The manifesto formed today says that J-TAI is independent of the Government of the Kingdom of Reitzmag and the Government of the Archrepublic of Vayinaod but will remain to cooperate with the said countries' governments for the implementation of the group's decisions. According to Governor [insert name], J-TAI will also consult the people of Istkalen after an election for their representatives to the organization. The organization said that it would be the acting governing body of Istkalen as a protectorate until it is satisfied enough with the improvements it would make in accordance with its manifesto. The organization also stated the EU may be invited to send suggestions, comments, and opinions on the steps to be made during the transition.
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BREAKING NEWS: FIRST KREXIT REFERENDUM BILL SUBMITTED TO PARLIAMENT
Hampton City, Apr 28 2021 | Krexit movements around the country grow and heat up during the past few days while monitoring the activity in the EU. This is most likely the reason for the submission of the first Krexit Referendum Bill in the House Representatives. Conservative MP for Paulstrow, Jasper Wolfram, who also is a strong member of the Krexit Movement, submitted the bill today and is now on the committee level. Krexit Movement members celebrated in the streets and is said to be planning a public watch party of the debates in the House of Representatives regarding the bill. According to MP Nigel Farage, the bill may have a slim chance of going through, however he hopes that more of his colleagues in the House of Representatives would join him in fighting for Krexit. Downing Street still has no comment on the matter as of this moment.
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COPALA CITY AIRPORT TO BE FINISHED AND OPENED FOR DOMESTIC FLIGHTS
Copala City, Apr 30 2021 | Despite the recent situations, Copala City Airport is scheduled for a grand opening by the next month. However, due to some facilities still being constructed, the airport is said to be opened only for domestic flights before being opened for international flights when all facilities have been included. It's been a year since the construction began, and the work was fast due to the massive workforce and the help from other countries. Some airlines such as British Airways and EasyJet have already signed agreements with the Reitzmic Government on their slots. It is expected that the entire airport would be completed by 2022 and would be a Grade-B Reitzmic Standard International Airport. Expansions plans have also already been laid out to make the airport a Grade-A RS International Airport with nearly the same capacity as Hampton City International Airport.
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NUP SENDS BILL TO REQUIRE MANDATORY MILITARY SERVICE
Hampton City, May 13 2021 | An NUP MP had submitted a bill to the House of Commons which would require a mandatory military service of 5 years to all men aged 20 and above with some exceptions. This is said to help boost the country's military power and to strengthen the national defense system. However, the bill currently at the committee level, received wide criticism from the Lib Dem and DFP saying that this bill would not help in the country's national development in other areas apart from defense and security.
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REPUBLICAN PROTESTORS CONDUCT DEMONSTRATION IN STRATHE CITY
Strathe City, May 17 2021 | A large protest in Strathe City had been started by students and activists who were identified as members of the Reitzmic Republican Movement that aims to overthrow the monarchy and establish a republic instead. During the protest, effigies of the Royal Family and Royalist politicians were burnt while the "Battle Hymn of the Republic" was being played. The Reitzmic Republican Movement as established in 1998 had been quite inactive since the coronation of King George I in 2015. Despite their active political participation before 2015, the movement remained to have few members at around 1,300-2,000.
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KREXIT BILL AND CONSCRIPTION BILL PASSES THROUGH COMMITTEE LEVEL
Hampton City, May 18 2021 | The House of Representatives' Committees have passed two bills recently and will be debated at the main chamber. The conscription bill had been modified to require 20-25 year old males to perform compulsory military service of at least 3 years with 1 year of training and 1 year of reserve service prior to the main military service. The revised version also gives certain exemptions such as those who are physically and/or mentally incapable, athletes that won at least 2 medals in national and/or international competitions, those serving in the technology industry, those serving in the medical sector, those serving in the education sector, those serving in the national police, those serving in the entertainment and media industry (singers, actors, directors, etc.), those serving in the government, those serving in the parliament, those invoke their right to Conscientious objection, and some more. The bill had gained support from the public with its new form, however there is still strong opposition from the Lib Dems regarding the idea. The Conservatives, who had voiced support for the bill, argued that such policy would help in combating crime across the country and would also boost the country's national defense.
Meanwhile, the Krexit Bill now on its first reading remained to receive huge support from the eurosceptic movements with great opposition from the Lib Dems and most of the Labour Party. The bill, which aims to begin a referendum on the country's departure from the European Union, does not outline joining the proposed Super Union. However, most of the bill's supporters also support the country joining the alternative Super Union and expects Angleter and Mennrimiak to also join.
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CONSCRIPTION BILL THROWN AT THE LORDS, KREXIT BILL FAILS
Hampton City, May 27 2021 | The House of Representatives had finally voted on the two key bills in business during this day's session. The Conscription Bill passed without the need for a division and is now thrown at the House of Lords, meanwhile the Krexit Bill had failed even with the division conducted. The Conscription Bill at its current form is agreed to by many people due to the exceptions and detailed rules for different kinds of people such as LGBTQ members, those working on certain sectors and industries, and many more. The minimum length of service is also said to be most acceptable after a recent survey conducted by the Central Broadcasting Corporation.
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MAJORITY OF REITZMICS SUPPORTS ASIANIZATION, KOREAN BILL PASSES THROUGH COMMITTEE LEVEL
Hampton City, May 27 2021 | Following a recent poll with more than a thousand respondents, 64% of respondents had voiced support for the ASIANIZATION of Reitzmag while 31% said they are against it, the remaining 5% said they remain neutral. This comes with the new trend in which more Asians have been moving into the country with a steady growth since the 1980s, most of which are Koreans and Chinese. In addition to the trend, a new bill in the House of Representatives that aims to further Asianize the country had passed through Committee level and is now being debated at the main session. The bill's contents include the recognition of Korean as a National Language, the requirement to adapt a Korean name for all people, and the teaching of Korean as part of the national curriculum, and many more. Apart from Korean, a Chinese Bill is now being debated at the Committee Level and is expected to pass through by the end of the week. The asianization bills are expected to pass easily, primarily due to the majority of MPs and Lords being of Asian descent.
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CONSCRIPTION ACT RECEIVES ASSENT, KOREAN ACT THROWN AT LORDS QUICKLY WHILE CHINESE ACT ASCENDS TO MAIN SESSION
Hampton City, May 29 2021 | After weeks of debates in Parliament, the Conscription Bill had now received Royal Assent after passing through the Lords. The bill in its current form is said to be acceptable enough due to the very detailed list of exemptions, as well as conditions and requirements for the service. The bill is expected to begin being enacted from June 30 this year. Meanwhile, the Korean Bill that had received massive support from the Representatives had been thrown to the Lords during the day's session. At its present form, the bill had been amended to not require the adoption of a Korean name. The Chinese Bill on the other hand had ascended to the Main Session and passed through Committee Level.
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KOREAN ACT RECEIVES ASSENT WITH EXPECTED FLAG REDESIGN, CHINESE ACT THROWN AT LORDS
Hampton City, June 1 2021 | Following debates at the House of Lords, the Korean Act now received Royal Assent. The new act is expected to take effect starting June 15. Following this, many expect that the flag be changed for the first time in more than 200 years. The flag change is expected to take place before June 10, with the flag to be revealed in a celebration and probably even in Eurovoice. The Chinese Bill on the other hand is now thrown at the Lords after passing in the House of Representatives.
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REITZMAG ADAPTS OFFICIAL KOREAN NAMES
Hampton City, June 1 2021 | For the first time, the country's name is given an official translation in another language apart from English and German. The announcement was made following the enactment of the Korean Act, however the country name's official translation in other languages are also said to be released soon. In the announcement, the name 데영왕국 (Daeyeong Wangguk) is adapted as the official translation of "The Kingdom of Reitzmag" while 영국 (Yeong-guk) is the official translation of "Reitzmag". The names come from 영 (yeong), which refers to english and anglo-saxons whom which the country came from. A Chinese Name is also being considered while the Chinese Bill is in debate at the House of Lords. Apart from Korean, a Spanish and French official translation had also been announced. For Spanish, Reino de Rigusta is the official translation of "The Kingdom of Reitzmag" with Rigusta for "Reitzmag". While for French, Royaume d'Angles is the official translation of "Kingdom of Reitzmag" with Anglemande for "Reitzmag". With the adoption of a new name, the government also ordered that passports to be made starting June 10 will have a new cover and data page design.
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ALL REITZMIC CITIES NOW OFFER FREE INTERNET, RURAL FREE INTERNET SYSTEM TO BE FINISHED BY END OF 3RD QUARTER
Hampton City, June 3 2021 | After a launch ceremony this morning, all Reitzmic cities, including Copala City, now offer free 5G internet access to residents, workers, businesses, visitors, and tourists. The system had been done with the help of Spacenet which launched its last set of satellites last February. The Tech Upgrade Project is expected to finish by the end of the 3rd Quarter of this year with the completion of the installation of free 5G internet to rural areas. Apart from free internet being installed in Reitzmag, other countries with agreements to install free 5G internet access have their own projects underway. While progress on Spacenet's services are happening, the government announced its interests in privatizing the Spacenet without affecting the free public internet connection installed in different parts of Europe.
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CHINESE BILL GETS ASSENT WHILE PARLIAMENT DISCUSSES FEDERALIZATION
Hampton City, June 10 2021 | The Chinese Bill had recently received Royal Assent after getting through the House of Lords. Meanwhile, the members of the House of Representatives began debating on a possible charter change to make a federal form of government. MPs from the Conservative Party suggest that the new form of government be a Federal Parliamentary and Constitutional Monarchy. The suggestion had received support from many of the other MPs. According to a political analyst, this change of government form is most likely to pass and gain support from the public and become the starting point of Reitzmag having a fully codified constitution which had long been based of the Magna Carta.
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THOUSANDS BEGIN TO ENLIST FOR CONSCRIPTION BEFORE JUNE 30
Brewnest City, June 14 2021 | As the conscription bill passes, the Armed Forces had set up enlistment booths at their camps for early registrations. Thousands of millennials required to serve had flocked to register early on to serve in the Armed Forces. According to a poll for the enlistees today, more than 40% had enlisted for the Army while about 30% enlisted for the Air Force, the rest enlisted for the Navy. Some members of the LGBTQ+ community had also appeared to enlist and was happily accepted. It is estimated that more than 2.5 million additional military personnel are to serve under the conscription program with an expected 1 million willing to serve continually after their required service.
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Hampton City, June 15 2021 | Downing Street released an official statement this morning to announce that new branding and identity guidelines would be released within the month following the orientalization laws. The decision was made with great support from the Royal Family and the general public. Korean and chinese names and titles for government officials and offices are expected to be part of the updated guidelines. So far, the government had outlined that part of the update is a change in passport covers printed starting today. Government documents are also expected to be printed and/or released in the new branding guidelines.
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Victoria City, June 26 2021 | After being defeated in the recent European Elections, Commission Candidate Joe Biden launched the "European Union Reform Organization" or "EURO". According to its manifesto, the new organization is aimed at pushing for reforms in the EU and welcomes anyone from across the political spectrum and the union to join. In an interview this morning, Mr. Biden said that the move was aimed to help bring a voice to the unheard. Many of the organization's visions had been inspired by the policies of Mr. Biden during his campaign such as making the EU a treaty-based organization, reforming the ECoJ to allow for one member per country, reform the European Commission, repeal laws that cross the line of sovereignty and much more. The organization as of now has recorded more than 4 thousand registrations, most of which are members of the Krexit Party. Political analysts say that this move will likely create a new faction under the country's eurosceptic parties. -
Hampton City, June 30 2021 | Plastic Surgery Industry reports a record-high daily revenue of more than 20 million pounds today as the industry experiences a big boom. Consumer analysts suggest that this is due to an increasing trend in Reitzmics for being beauty-conscious. The country's well-known strict beauty standards have also been given much more attention with the rise of Korean-Reitzmic Pop Idols such as the groups BTS and Blackpink. Analysts also say that the industry is expected to influence the country's economy as more cosmetic surgeons and doctors open their clinics in the country and across Europe. -
Brewnest City, June 30 2021 | The KRSA's SpaceX Program celebrated joyfully after the P-10 Prototype became the first Probe Mars Rocket Prototype that successfully landed during a test. The test included a 10km flight with a belly-flop maneuver and a smooth landing. Due to this, KRSA said in a statement that the program is taking another big step by conducting its first orbital flight test within the year. Construction of new launch pads made specially for the Probe Rocket is underway at 2 facilities, one in the National Space Center at Brewnest and the other in Surrey Space Center at Gullicken.