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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.
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LIVE: REFERENDUM IN BOMBALLEY CONCLUDES IN FAVOUR OF INDEPENDENCE, GOVERNMENT GIVES EMERGENCY PRESS BRIEFING IN DOWNING STREET
Hampton City, Feb 23 2021 | Recently, the United Liberals of Copala City had published an article that the Bomballey Council had voted for Independence. Due to this, Downing Street is giving a statement.
"Good day Ladies and Gentlemen, it is sad to hear the recent events unfolding in the country. Citizens of the Union of Syndicates are trying to take over the country through terrorism and establishing a territory by unilateral process in Copala City. With this I'd like to note that the recent referendum is not legitimate and will not be recognized by the government. The Autonomous Status of Copala City had been suspended recently to ensure the security of the area. Hence, I hereby order all police and military personnel to arrest those who had started and/or participated in this referendum. They shall be stripped of their Visas and Citizenships, and they shall be deported back to the Union of Syndicates. I also authorize our police and military personnel to shoot any possible threats and violent oppositions to these policies. I'd like to remind that the threats I meant are those that include the use of heavy force such as guns and powerful weapons. With that, I assure that the people will remain safe in the country despite the recent events. Thank you and Have a Good Day!"
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BREAKING NEWS: TANKS START TO MOVE INTO COPALA CITY, SOLDIERS ALSO START TO ENTER TO MAINTAIN ORDER
Copala City, Feb 23 2021 | Following the recent order from Prime Minister Bridges, troops and military equipment have started to move into Copala City. The Air Force's F.16 Aircraft had begun patrolling the skies as of this report. Later, we will see how the operation will go.
Copala City, Feb 23 2021 | The Royal Navy had arrived with its Patrol Boats and Corvettes to patrol the area coast around the operational area to prevent any way of entry and exit that would not help in the operation. These ships deployed were said to have been fully armed prior to arrival.
Bomballey, Feb 23 2021 | Protestors formed a Human Chain here in Bomballey to attempt blocking the Armed Forces from entering the area. With this, soldiers have started to arrest the first rebels and transport them to an Air Base for deportation.
Bomballey, Feb 23 2021 | Soldiers have now begun wearing gas masks due to possible chemical weapon attacks. Journalists in the area have also been advised to wear masks. The Government meanwhile is now conducting an emergency meeting on what shall be done to stop the violence.
This is a developing story, please stay tuned for more updates regarding this matter.
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BREAKING NEWS: COUNCILOR VAN ALLEN TAKEN TO HOSPITAL AFTER COUNCIL SESSION ATTACK
Europolis, Mar 2 2021 | While the European Council was conducting a close door session after Coun. van Allen's motion passed, the Union of Syndicates appointed Councilor Bauer as interim representative to the European Council. During the session, reports say that Coun. Bauer attacked each of the other Councilors in the chamber with drugs, urine, and a knife. Councilor van Allen shocked by the situation had been taken to the nearby Europolis Council Urgent Care Center after complaining about difficulty in breathing. Speaker Michel had urgently called security and closed the session for a moment to allow the treatment of those injured. Downing Street is expected to deliver a statement regarding this matter.
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MARINE MARCHAND AND OTHER VIOLENT INDEPENDENTISTS ARRESTED, ROYAL ARMED FORCE LEAVES PEACE-KEEPING JOB TO POLICE
Copala City, Mar 7 2021 | Recently, protests and rebellion in Bomballey had ended surprisingly. With this, Downing Street issued an immediate order to arrest those who started the violence. Meanwhile, those who were to be deported to the Union of Syndicates are now being returned back to Bomballey after being interrogated for a few minutes. There were those who refused to be interrogated and fought the police leading to some more arrests. The National Security Council had enough of all that happened as the Deputy Prime Minister, Larry David, addressed the public in front of Downing Street this morning. He said that the terrorists in the Union of Syndicates had refused to release the Reitzmic citizens and soldiers in their custody and that the National Security Council had decided to take action with the help of other nations. DPM David also added that the Cabinet condemns the gross-negligence from the Union of Syndicates government that resulted in so many casualties and injuries and it is expected that tight embargoes will be applied to them.
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PARLIAMENT LOSENS BUSINESS RESTRICTIONS TO OPEN UP COUNTRY'S ECONOMY TO MORE FOREIGN INVESTORS
Hampton City, Mar 23 2021 | An amendment in Parliament to open up the economy had now garnered Royal Assent. Some key restrictions such as a requirement of local ownership and foreign employment limits have been loosened to allow 100% foreign ownership as long as the owner had not left the country for a year and allowing more foreign employment on selected sectors. The bill received huge support from the Labour Party and Trade Union Party while a strong opposition from the NUP and Conservative Party came but did not succeed. The amendment now allows for foreigners living in the country for more than a year to start their own business without restrictions. However, the amendment did not change the required score for the IELTS exam that must be achieved to be qualified to start a business in the country and also apply for a business visa.
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PARLIAMENT VOTES IN FAVOUR TO PULL OUT OF THE TREATY OF BUCKINGHAM
Hampton City, Mar 23 2021 | Despite the protests in Copala City, a Parliamentary Motion to repeal the Treaty of Buckingham had now garnered Royal Assent after swiftly moving through the House of Lords. The motion had meant that Copala City will no longer be administered autonomously. However, the motion added that the EMU will still be an accepted currency in the country and would be circulated throughout New Moreland. In a tweet, HM King George said that he regrets the decision but he had to sign the document for the people's representatives had already spoken. It is expected that Downing Street would release a statement regarding provisions on how a return of power would occur. Despite this, the Government assured that there would be no displacement of persons and that Nicolezian refugees will stay in their temporary home. The border of Copala City however remains open for free travel in and out of the area but Nicolezian refugees must present their passport at exit areas to ensure that they may not get lost in the country when the time they return back to their homeland comes. The Nicolezian Government is still to make a statement regarding this matter, but it is said that the Nicolezian Government-in exile is guaranteed to still be able to operate in the area along with the Temporarily Displaced Diplomatic Missions of other European Nations to Icholasen.
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BOMBALLEY CONSPIRATORS DECLARED GUILTY AND SENT TO PRISON
Hampton City, Mar 23 2021 | After weeks of trial, Marine Marchand and the Bomballey Conspirators were sentenced to lifetime imprisonment after being found guilty of state larceny after trying to conduct a separatist movement in Bomballey. The conspirators were now sent to a maximum security detention compound where they will also be detained together with former PM Mark Johnson.
