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LOTS OF PROJECTS ON THE VERGE OF COMPLETION
Hampton City, Nov 28 2020 | The first ever Euroday will be celebrated tomorrow and it is all about the first anniversary of the country's integration to the EU. There may be an expected pro-EU and anti-EU protest, but let's set that aside. Here are some projects that have been done within the first year of our country's integration.
1. Caspian Islands
Since the project began in October, 3 islands had already been completed and more are expected to be done by the next few years. A few structures are being constructed including the airports and sea ports which would serve as the primary gateways to the magnificent project.2. Copala City International Airport
Since the project began in August, lots of progress had already been seen including the completion of the first runway and the control tower. Last week, temporary terminals have been established to accommodate regional flights to other parts of Reitzmag. The project's completion is expected by March next year.3. House of Commons Chamber renovation project
This year, the House of Commons had finally returned to their original home in a modernized chamber withe traditional design and state of the art technology such as flat screen televisions, better audio systems, and more.4. Spacenet Satellite Constellation
Since the project began in the mid-2020s, the KRSA has announced that the project is nearing completion and is expected to be available to everyone in the country by the end of the year and may be available to other countries by January or February next year. The technology makes use of a satellite constellation with lasers to transmit information and establish a wide range super fast internet connection. This is the first of its kind and would most likely replace 5G cell towers in the country by mid-2021.5. Solar Farms
The project that began on February this year had already been completed with more than 7000 acres of land now being used as a solar farm. Installation was quickly done with the help of private companies around the country and across Europe.6. Copala City Urban Residential Area
The housing project for refugees and displaced people in Copala City is nearing completion with more than a thousand families already in their new homes and starting their new lives. The quick construction was done with the help of private companies in Reitzmag and Europe as well as government aid from other countries such as Inquista. -
LIVE: FIRST EVER EURODAY CELEBRATION LAUNCHED
JJ: The day has come after weeks of preparation for the first and grandest Euroday. The country celebrates its 1st anniversary of integrating to the EU. A very large exhibit is set up here in Hampton City's main parks. There are concerts held in Royal Albert Hall and in all parts of the country. Later, we will see the military parade and some float parade and then finally a grand fireworks display in the evening. The exhibits here will remain open for a week. More than a million people are gathered here at my place to celebrate. However, we can see on that other side of the road are anti-EU protesters trying to disrupt the celebration. The police told us a while ago that they have agreed that the protestors will only remain within a certain part and would not interrupt with the celebration or try to start a fight. So we'll be right back later for more updates here from Hampton City.
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FIRST EURODAY REGARDED SUCCESSFUL BY THE GOVERNMENT AND THE MONARCHY
Hampton City, Dec 1 2020 | As a new month comes and Christmas comes nearer, Euroday had been a recognized success by the government and the monarchy. The military parade that featured the country's powerful Armed Force and its modern equipment that poses a great match with the technology of other powerful countries. The week-long celebration is still ongoing and more surprises are still to come during the entire Euroweek. One of the surprises shown yesterday was His Majesty the King flying a plane once again in Hampton City International Airport. Despite the celebration, there were still protests and it has been consider that last sunday's million people march from Hampton City to Victoria City was the biggest anti-EU protest ever made with approximately over 2 million people participating. The protests had shown the biggest anger that the anti-EU groups had with effigies of Commissioner Juncker, Commissioner Merkel, Councilor Firoux, and Councilor van Allen burnt in the middle of a highway. Another feature in the protest was a wax figure of Commissioner Juncker riding a remote controlled life-size helicopter blown up in mid-air by home made guided rockets made by the protestors. On the western part of the country, a few more anti-EU protestors also made a demonstration with Commissioner Juncker's wax figures and effigies destroyed in different ways. Those included his effigy and/or wax figure riding a jet, van, boat, and a tank float to imitate Commissioner Juncker's campaign trail. Meanwhile on the south of the country, pro-EU protestors are divided with a few pro-Juncker and a lot of anti-Juncker protestors on a small war game. The results were clear, anti-Juncker faction protestors won in the battle outnumbering the small pro-Juncker people. At the end, the king and the government made an address on a grand stage at the park here in Hampton City just near Parliament. The evening last Sunday ended in a spectacular grand fireworks display and some performances showing the country's struggles and all that happened during the first year as a member-state of the EU. Atty. Winston was also seen in public for the first time since the assassination attempt in Eastern Haane in which he addressed the public about the crisis happening and why Europe is starting to fall and tear apart.
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HOT PMQs, PM BRIDGES ADMITS VIDEO IS TRUE
Hampton City, Dec 2 2020 | Euroweek is still ongoing, but Parliament doesn't stop working despite the celebration. The Final PMQs are getting hotter and hotter before Parliament recesses on December 20. This day's PMQs is one of those controversial ones. In the middle of the debates, this discussion had risen:
Mr. Nigel Farage: Mr. Speaker, there was a video that Anti-EU protestors showed on their last protest before Euroday. Was the video and the statement of the Prime Minister true and legitimate?
The Prime Minister: Mr. Speaker, the video was true and I admit that my statements there are legitimate.
The Leader of the Opposition: Mr. Speaker, I'd like to ask the Prime Minister to confirm that he is indeed admitting that Commissioner Juncker has nothing to do with the Spanish-Reitzmic Peace Agreements.
The Prime Minister: Mr. Speaker I admit with my full honesty.Another hot discussion came when the bill to amend the Treaty of Buckingham requiring the country to assign a Governor-General to oversee the administration of the Administrative Territory of Copala City had passed through the second reading vote. The proponents said that this move was to protect the country's interests and sovereignty over Copala City and the other leased territories.
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AUTONOMOUS ADMINISTRATION BILL PASSES THROUGH HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, QUICKLY MOVES THROUGH LORDS AND GETS ROYAL ASSENT
Hampton City, Dec 4 2020 | The Autonomous Administration Bill has received a near unanimous vote in the House of Representatives. After which the bill quickly moved through the House of Lords and has been signed by HM The King this morning. Tomorrow, it is expected for the King to announce the Governor-General for Copala City and New Saint Regina. Next week, the Governor-General will be presented by the Prime Minister to the First Minister and Mayor of Copala City. The Governor-General's duty is to serve as the acting Head of State on behalf of the monarch to oversee the developments in the autonomous communities to ensure that the country's sovereignty is still in effect. In a poll of 1000 people that have been done yesterday before the law passed, more than 50% supports Sir Allen Forbes to be the Governor-General. There were some who said they support other people like Atty. Winston, Sir Malcolm Schwitz, and Lady Andrea Galvarn. It is known in the country's history that the last Governor-General assigned by the king was Sir Joseph Meadows who became Governor-General of the Louisiana Islands during the process of the country giving up its colonies and the end of the First Reitzmic Empire. The Prime Minister has not yet addressed the installment of a Governor-General, however he outlined the plans for Copala City in a press briefing in the lobby of Downing Street today. In the press briefing, he also was asked about the video circulating in which he narrated how he wanted to have peace with the Spanish.
In other news, Coun. van Allen was spotted yesterday in Euroday at Hampton City Park going through every booth and congratulating everyone who participated. Tomorrow, Euroweek will have its closing ceremony where the King will lock Hampton City Park to formally close the booths. The lock will not stay in the park however and the ceremony will remain symbolic only.
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NEW GOVERNOR-GENERAL ALREADY CHOSEN?
Hampton City, Dec 4 2020 | There are rumours coming from the Royal Household that His Majesty the King had already chosen a Governor-General beforehand and will just need to announce it. We are however, still waiting for an official announcement on whoever it is or whether this rumour is true. Prime Minister Bridges on the other hand is getting ready for the first Spanish-Reitzmic Peace Acquisition Summit in which he confirmed that the Foreign Affairs Ministry in Whitehall had been contacted by the Foreign Ministry of Spain on a request for a plausible date for a summit to end the misunderstandings between the two powers. Meanwhile, sand dredging operations in the Caspian continue as Royal Navy ensures security of legal fishers in the area. There were some reports of illegal fishing around the area and there were rumours of harassment from the Royal Navy, however this was debunked by the Royal Navy Chief Admiral and said that there was no use of force on illegal fishermen and that peaceful communication are the only way they address the problem.
On other news, the Royal Navy unleashes its investment on 3 new Nuclear Powered Submarines, Stealth Destroyer and Cruiser, and an Amphibious Assault Carrier that can carry helicopters, amphibious landing craft, and etc. The investment is done to enhance the country's naval defense system. The investment also includes fitting a new laser gun to all Royal Navy ships to further enhance the capabilities of the Royal Navy.
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KRSA LAUNCHES ASTRONAUTS FROM SPAIN AND INQUISTA ALONGSIDE LOCAL CREW TO CSS
National Space Center, Dec 4 2020 | Lift off! The rocket's booster ignited and propelled the astronauts to the Cansey Space Station. In an agreement, Astronaut Joe Mahma from Inquista and Julian Monteverde from Spain had signed a contract to conduct research in the CSS upon terms from the KRSA and the government. Julian is an astronaut from the Instituto Nacional de Técnica Aeroespacial of Spain and Joe is from the Holy Inquistan Space Administration from which the KRSA had offered a slot in the Unity Program which allows foreign astronauts to conduct research and work on the Cansey Space Station over a specific period of time. Joe and Julian will be the first foreign astronauts to conduct research on the CSS, the first foreign astronauts to enter the CSS are from Vayinaod and Fremet on the post-UNSR crisis inspection of the CSS before two additional crew were sent. In other news, the KRSA had given an update that Spacenet will be ready before Christmas and that schedules for future missions are ready. The Probe had already shown a big jump on progress since its introduction and more testing had been conducted. The KRSA also said that they are to start sending people to space through the Commercial Crew Program by next year.
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BREAKING: HM THE KING ANNOUNCES GOVERNOR-GENERAL APPOINTMENT
Hampton City, Dec 5 2020 | Finally, the first Governor-General of Copala City and New Saint Regina had been appointed and announced by the king. In the statement, His Majesty the King said that he did this ahead before he heads to Sandringham Residence for the holidays. The Governor-General Sir Allen Forbes is an 80 year old retired General of the Royal Navy and was knighted on January 15, 2003 by HM King William VIII under the Royal Victorian Order. He had been given a cross-bench seat in the House of Lords but had left it unoccupied since 2015. Now, he is on his final duty as the new Governor-General of Copala City and New Saint Regina.
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GOVERNMENT HOLDS DOWN SUBMARINE PROJECT TO MAKE WAY FOR 5 NEW VIP PLANES TO REPLACE VESPINA
Hampton City, Dec 20 2020 | The Government has said in an announcement this morning that it had paused a project to purchase 3 new nuclear submarines to make way for the maintenance funding of 5 new VIP Jets and more fighter aircraft. The 3 Airbus A330 and 2 RAe Flamingo VIP Jets were formerly in service from various Airline companies and is currently being reconfigured for service in the RAF as the Royal Air Service and the Government Air Service. Many had criticized this move asking for what will happen to Vespina and its very expensive paintjob. The Government had responded to this saying that Vespina will retain this paintjob and will act as a decoy against any attack so that the monarch's location in the air will not be easily known. 3 of the aircraft are for international use, 1 for the Royal Family, another for the Government, and the last one as a decoy. The 2 other VIP jets though are for regional use and do not have any decoy and will only be operated within Reitzmic Airspace. All of the jets will be painted in the same livery that Vespina was originally painted. The new jets are expected to be in service by January in time for the Government to use on more diplomatic activities outside the country after the holiday recess.
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REITZMIC FISHERMEN REPOR HARASSMENT FROM INIMICIAN MILITARY VESSELS WITH VIDEO EVIDENCE, ASKING GOVERNMENT TO ACT SWIFTLY
Hampton City, Dec 23 2020 | Fishermen and their union representatives had started a protest in front of Parliament seeking for the government to hear their cries. Multiple reports of harassment from Inimician Military Vessels had been given evidence and reached the attention of Parliament. MPs had since been called back from Christmas Break and started debating on an emergency bill to sanction Inimicus and deploy all military assets under high alert in case of an attack. The Prime Minister also commented while on vacation that this hostility of the Inimicians are very concerning and unforgivable. He had asked the fishermen to remain calm as the Reitzmic Coast Guard had been ordered to escort them during their operations to prevent more incidents like the ones caught on videos.
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GOVERNMENT TO CONDUCT INVESTIGATION WHETHER FISHERMEN'S CLAIMS ARE TRUE
Hampton City, Dec 24 2020 | Despite being Christmas Eve, the Government had decided to conduct an investigation on what happened and whether the Inimicians were really blockading Reitzmic Fishermen from going to their previous fishing areas. The Emperor of Inimicus through a twitter post accused the fishermen of illegal fishing but the government has not commented on this yet. They however had cleared that they will not do anything until the investigation has concluded. For the meantime, the government ordered surveillance vessels to scour the areas where Reitzmic fishermen usually go while the Reitzmic Coast Guard remain vigilant in escorting the fishermen to their respective areas to prevent any unexpected happenings. Parliament had also been prorogued for the holidays as the emergency bill remained on hold and will be debated further next year.
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BREAKING NEWS: GOVERNMENT CONFIRMS EVACUATION OF REITZMIC NATIONALS AND DELIVERY OF AID TO EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS IN SPAIN
Hampton CIty, Jan 27 2021 | Yesterday, an announcement was made that the Government is ready to provide aid to victims of the earthquake and will also evacuate Reitzmic Nationals from the area. Today, the Government had confirmed that the Royal Air Force had arrived in Armilla Air Base in Granada with Transport Planes and Helicopters filled with servicemen and foreign aid. The announcement also said that private companies and airlines such as British Airways and EasyJet had participated in the operation on evacuating Reitzmic Nationals from Granada back to the country. Meanwhile, Spanish nationals in Reitzmag who had families possibly affected by the disaster had flocked to the Foreign Ministry Office in Whitehall to register for a free ride back to Spain. More updates to come on the situation later.
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ROYAL AIR FORCE BOASTS NEW CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY AIRCRAFT NOW ENTERING SERVICE THIS YEAR
Brewnest City, Jan 29 2021 | While our Armed Forces are conducting operations in Spain, Mennrimiak, Leagio, and all over the world, the Royal Air Force boasts its new Valkyrie Stealth Air Superiority Fighter Jet which had started to enter service last week. The new fighter jets had been showcased in an inaugural ceremony last week where several squadrons of the aircraft flew over Hampton City and Brewnest City with all its might. The show of force was then accompanied by a parade of the country's best missile technology that would enter service by mid-2021.
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CBC POLLS: WINSTON GETS THE MAJORITY, PC RACE MAY HAVE NO VOTE RESULT, FC RACE STILL NECK AND NECK
Hampton City, Jan 31 2021 | As the January 2021 European Elections come with the European Council Elections nearing, the race is going tough for the candidates on certain areas. For the Premiership race, there's Wilfred Cocx from Inimicus, Peter Leeson from United Duchies, and François Le Berre from the Union of Syndicates. For the Internal Affairs Commission, we have Sir Edmund Winston from Reitzmag and Münevver Birdane from Alkharya. And finally for the Foreign Affairs Commission, we have Ronald Reagan from Leagio and Jon Mitchell am Lind from the Duxburian Union.
For the Premiership Race, we can see that No Vote remains consistent to be the possible result of the elections in Reitzmag. Our political analysts in the CBC say that this is due to many pre-election factors that affect the race a lot. Cocx started his campaign with Reitzmag being called as a rogue state which had greatly influenced all of the respondents to not vote for Cocx and have him get 0% of votes. Peter Leeson on the other hand had a good start, however many respondents think that he is too conservative thus attaching him to possibly be a pro-UD Government candidate which had been blamed by the Reitzmic people for the Caspian crisis and trying to invade the country's sovereignty. However, it is noted that he has a great chance of winning if he proves to the people that he isn't supportive of the government's actions that is hurting the country's economy and invading the country's sovereignty. Le Berre on the other hand had the best start among the 3 candidates where his leftist pro-Labour ideas had been influenced by the fact that the Labour Party is the current ruling government.
Moving on to the IAC Race, Sir Edmund Winston remains to be the most likely to win the race in Reitzmag. His reformed platforms seemed to have greatly influenced the way voters became loyal to him and how many voters had also turned to him. Birdane on the other hand recieved only few supporting respondents due to the way she attacked Sir Edmund Winston. CBC Political analysts suggest that Sir Winston will most likely receive more than 80% of voting constituencies this year.
Finally on the FC Race, Ronald Reagan seemed to not have a good start due to the lack of popularity he has. He however had consistently increasing supporters throughout his campaign. His anti-communist charisma had possibly influenced the people's choices. Jon Mitchell on the other hand had the better hand, the people had known the Duxburians' expertise in foreign relations. However, the respondents have been more supportive of the Leagioan candidate due to the closer relations that the Leagioans had rather than the Duxburians. The country's biggest political parties are divided among the candidates which is why the race for Foreign Affairs Commissioner in Reitzmag is the tightest neck and neck election in the country's history. Although, CBC Political Analysts suggest that Mr. Reagan will have the advantage due to his close relations with the Reitzmic people. -
CBC POLLS: PRO-WINSTON VOTES REMAIN TO CLIMB, PC REMAINS TO SHOW A NO VOTE RESULT WITH TURBULENT COMPETITION, FC RACE LOCKS AT 47-47
Hampton City, Feb 2 2021 | It's been 2 days since we have released the last poll results but there have been quite a few changes in the way the elections may go this January.
The Premiership race shows the same result as before, it seems that the candidates have a very low chance of winning the race in Reitzmag. The respondents although says that Le Berre is the most likely to win given that his liberal policies are likeable by the people. Leeson on the other hand may still win, although his chances are lower given that the Reitzmic people have not seen any mention of him condemning the insulting words of Cocx or showing opposition to the UD government's actions that hurt the country's economy. Mr. Cocx on the other hand remains to have no supporters due to what people think as arrogant, insulting, and aggressive behaviour.
For the Internal Affairs, Sir Edmund Winston remains to garner the most votes with 71% of the respondents saying he is the best choice for the IAC Race. Birdane on the other hand shows a fluctuating number of respondents saying she's a better choice due to the repeated mention of Sir Edmund as a "person not fit to be Commissioner" in her campaigns. This remains to be boosted by her opening speech during the debates. Her lack of mention of referendums for leaving the European Union in its member-states had also influenced the fluctuation in her votes.
For the Foreign Affairs Race, a suspense battle starts where both Mr. Ronald Reagan and Mr. Jon Mitchell are tied at 47-47 with 6% of respondents saying they would support a no-vote. Although it is still a tough and tight race for the FAC, our CBC Political Analysts say that Mr. Reagan is more likely to win due to his anti-communist charisma and the way Reitzmic people see Leagioans as friends is a big factor too. However, the analysts also say that Mr. Mitchell may still win if he gets endorsement. Mr. Mitchell as of now is only getting endorsement from his defender colleague, Gen. Peter Renwalt. Although, there have been rumours that the DUP, TUP, and NUP are to come together and endorse Mr. Mitchell which will likely boost his votes by a lot and encouraging the no-vote supporters to vote for Mr. Mitchell. -
BREAKING NEWS: GOVERNMENT THREATENS TO PULL OUT OF BUCKINGHAM TREATY IF A COPALA CITY INDEPENDENCE HAPPENS
Hampton City, Feb 9 2021 | The European Commission Elections are underway, however, the government is alarmed at the candidates' stances on Copalan Independence and has threatened to pull out of the treaty that leased the area for refugee settlement and urban development. This morning, a press conference was held at 10 Downing Street about this matter, the CBC News Team had managed to get the attention of the Foreign Minister for an interview after the press conference.
"It is our sovereignty that the European Union is breaching by trying to manipulate our policies and influence the foreign relations of our country. I'd like to remind these candidates that they have no authority to force the country to do something it doesn't want. Copala City and New Saint Regina were only leased to give a somehow devolved administration for the Nicolezian Government to work on while in exile." said the Foreign Minister.
On the question if Krexit is deemed a solution to this problem, here is the Foreign Minister's response:
"Krexit is the biggest problem that the government is facing today, and this issue is just one of those issues that keep fueling the anti-EU movements across the country. That is why I'm calling to the people behind the European Union to be with us in this campaign against Krexit. Stop your authoritarian attitudes that makes the situation worse. We in the government need your help if you want us to remain in the Union. However, it shows that the possibilities of Krexit have risen dramatically due to your recent stances that made the people feel oppressed. And I want to warn you that in case nothing happens, we have no choice but to give up and to say Krexit will be the only choice we have."The European Council Elections are still to come but experts say that the deteriorating approval rating of the European Union among the people would highly influence the outcome of the elections.
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NORTHERN CASPIAN ICE FORMS AS SNOW STARTS TO POUR DOWN THE COUNTRY
Gullicken City Port, Feb 18 2021 | As winter comes, the cold weather had started to freeze the North Caspian. Snow also had started to fall in the entire country while there are no reports of possible blizzards as of now. Due to the ice formations, ships armed with ice-cutters were deployed to make a pathway for ships to safely transit through the North Caspian. In New Moreland, the yellow sand had been replaced with white caps of snow as snow started to fall at the start of February. Hiking in Mt. Britannia had been banned due to the increased risk from the winter weather. In Copala City and New Saint Regina, residents were provided with winter clothing as children play on the fields covered in snow. Some construction projects have been halted due to the weather and possible blizzards.
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ALLEGED UELIOHEN MATRIARCH FOUND DEAD IN COPALA CITY, POLICE BEGINS INVESTIGATION
Copala City, Feb 18 2021 | A woman was found dead this afternoon at the street in front of an apartment in Copala City. The woman who appeared to have been stabbed, while broken glass segments show that the lady fell from the apartment. Initial investigation says that the woman was stabbed once in her abdomen. The identity of the woman still remains to be investigated, however it is suggested that the woman was the "Ueliohen Matriarch" from the Union of Syndicates. Downing Street had already been informed of the incident as well as the result of the initial investigation. The Government is also expected to release a statement regarding measures due to such an incident.
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BREAKING NEWS: BOMB EXPLODES AT HAMPTON CITY PARK KILLING AND INJURING MANY
Hampton City, Feb 19 2021 | A bomb had exploded at the parking lot in Hampton City Park. The explosion had made a current standing death toll of 6 with 34 people injured. Police and military personnel had been patrolling the area as well as the borders heavily. However, a lot of the patrolling personnel were eating breakfast at the time when the explosion happened. An investigation will be made to study the recent terror attacks. Downing Street is also expected to give a statement on tighter measures and possibly immediate evacuation of foreign nationals from the country.
(This is a developing story, stay tuned for more updates)
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COUNTRY BEGINS DEVELOPMENT OF NEW STEALTH FIGHTER AIRCRAFT
Brewnest City, Feb 19 2021 | Despite the recent terrorism attacks in the country, the Armed Forces had confirmed in a statement a while ago that they are cooperating with different defense companies on the development of a stealth fighter aircraft. According to them, the new fighter aircraft being developed aims to feature stealth capabilities better than the F-22 of the Duxburian Union. "There are already designs prepared, and we are now testing each design through the wind tunnel" said Gen. Rudolf Watson. "The new aircraft is expected to feature sixth generation characteristics" he added. The new fighter jet would be a big leap towards a better defense capability.
