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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.
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EUROPE SHOCKED AS INCOMING ROYAL WEDDING SURPRISES THE REGION
Hampton City, Mar 24 2021 | Recently, the Kingdom of Reitzmag seceded from the Treaty of Buckingham that removed the Autonomous Government in Copala City. Protests from both sides have been held both in Copala City and all around the country with some also in other countries. However, the massive flock of people from around Europe had been shocked as an unexpected announcement came from the Royal Household. Icholasen is having a prince-consort and his name is William, cousin of HM King George I. The young prince was said to have proposed to Anastasia secretly, and it was decided that they get married. The coming royal wedding would be the first since the Queen Victoria Royal Wedding in Montenbourg last year. Analysts and experts say that this shocking news can possibly turn the tides and save Copalan Autonomy.
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PARLIAMENT CREATES COMMITTEE ON COPALAN AUTONOMY TO BEGIN DRAFTING CHARTER OF DEVOLUTION FOLLOWING ROYAL WEDDING
Hampton City, Apr 15 2021 | Both the opposition and the Government had come to an agreement to support the creation of a committee that would draft a charter of devolution for Copala City. This move came following the passing of the Copalan Autonomy Review Act, more famously known as the Prince William Act, and receiving immediate Royal Assent. BBC had asked Downing Street on how the new law would work, they responded saying that the Maxwells Government had already been void by this act and therefore would be replaced in a new and more legitimate election. It is expected that Parliament will work hard on the review of Copalan Autonomy to stop independentist movements from happening again.
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MARCH 14 MARKED AS REMEMBRANCE DAY BY NEW ACT
Hampton City, Apr 15 2021 | A new act had gathered Royal Assent that establishes March 14 as a national holiday and day of mourning. The new act pays tribute to the Reitzmic Soldiers that fought in the Communist Insurrection and Invasion where thousands have died in both the Communist and Government side. The act also marks the first sunday after the remembrance day as remembrance sunday where everyone is required to wear black to pay respects to the dead soldiers. Along with the act, Downing Street stated that a monument would be constructed near Whitehall Palace as a symbol of mourning for the soldiers who risked their lives against a communist regime.
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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.
