Alduria

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Alduria to expand Port-de-Prosperité ports; Aldurian State Corporation is commissioned

The Compagnie d'État Aldurienne (Aldurian State Corporation) has once again been commissioned by the Aldurian Government to renovate and develop the port city of Port-de-Prosperité. This has come after considerable controversy over the latest diplomatic news regarding Aldurian ports, and with the city's ports being in need of upgrades and expansions, alongside Port-de-Prosperité being the gateway to Bayonville, the Veil Administration has looked to upgrade the ports and roads to and from Port-de-Prosperité to Bayonville.

The renovation will see a proper highway created for goods entering Port-de-Prosperité or leaving heading to and from Bayonville. Furthermore Port-de-Prosperité's ports will be expanded upon to accommodate for more traffic from both the CEC and allies of Alduria. With the CEA being commissioned once again, completion of the upgrades can be expected to be accomplished in roughly early to mid 5402.

However rumours have been circulating around that this is all a mere attempt for President Veil to save face in wake of the recent incident where Alduria turned it's back on Hutori and caved to Nationalists. This has seen backlash from many in Alduria who have called for a resignation of the president, with Minister of the Interior, Nicole Baumé reportedly saying that Veil should not have even listened to the demands of the Nationalists. She has argued that while they had good points, they were brash and could've given a better response to the situation. However, her main concern has largely been over whether it was worth it or not to give the nationalists, especially ones like Bruneau a further legitimized platform.

Whatever the case, or intents, efforts are being made to expand the ports of Port-de-Prosperité and bring Prosperity to the city and Bayonville, as well as further provide more support to the nations growing economy.

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The Neo-Communist Dilemma; Should the PCA/AKP tolerate nationalist impulses?

Karlstein Metz once preached, "Worker's of the World, unite!", fiercely opposing nationalism in all forms, viewing it as incompatible with communism. All socialist nations have had to ask themselves how to handle the dilemma of nationalism. Some have embraced nationalism, looking for self-determination, or go beyond towards something akin to Ordosocialism. Others have rejected nationalism entirely, preaching an international brotherhood of the proletariat.

Neo-Communism, the official ideology of the République Populaire d'Aldurie (People's Republic of Alduria) and the Parti Communiste d'Aldurie (Communist Party of Alduria) has faced the challenge of nationalism and tried to tolerate but not promote nationalism, in an effort to continue normalizing Alduria. This however, has lead to unforeseen consequences that has erupted only lately with the Hutori Ports Incident. Now, the Veil Administration faces the same question Bullion faced when founding Neo-Communism, however this time, the administration must find a permanent solution to the question of nationalism.

News sources all across Alduria have taken sides on the Nationalist debate, with more nationalist leaning sources arguing that nationalism needs to be tolerated to ensure that Alduria can continue normalization. Detractors however, have argued that nationalism goes directly against the ideals to Bullion and had he been alive still, he would've denounced nationalism in its full form. Detractors have also asked the question of when nationalism goes from Alduria First to Aldurians First.

Anti and Imiri have called for opposing nationalism, with one Anti citizen saying the following.

I have not met a single Anti who has pushed Anti Nationalism or pushed for an Anti state. You wanna know why? Because we know what nationalism leads to and does. You wanna see the last "socialists" who embraced nationalism? Those Ordosocialist [Explicit] who threatened anyone who didn't confirm to their beliefs. Am i saying nationalists here are ordosocialists? No. But they may as well damn be.

With Anti and Imiri party members spearheading opposition to nationalism, an official Party Congress is set to be held in the near future.

Now we here at Le Radical (The Radical) firmly believe in what Bullion believes. And that is opposing nationalism. He may have tolerated it but we believe the PCA/AKP must move away from tolerating nationalism.

The Veil Administration, and the rest of the PCA/AKP is looking to determine what to do with regards to nationalism. Drop nationalism and expel nationalists from the party, and denounce nationalism or embrace it. The Party Congress is set to convene within a few months, where nationalism will be determined.


Le Radical (The Radical) is a left-wing source based in Alduria dedicated to telling news in Alduria, for the Proletariat and by the Proletariat.

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PCA/AKP Party Congress held; Nationalism rejected

The Party Congress of the Parti Communiste d'Aldurie (Communist Party of Alduria) has officially been held and concluded, and there officials within the party debated the tolerance of Nationalism and whether it was acceptable for a socialist society to embrace or tolerate Nationalism. This has come after prominent nationalists in the Assemblée Nationale des Travailleurs( National Assembly of Workers) had managed to exert pressure on the Veil Administration and cause the Hutorian Ports Incident.

After the event, many began to debate whether Alduria should tolerate Nationalist tendencies in the nation on the basis of whether it is acceptable for socialism. Today, the last debate has come to an end as the PCA/AKP has formally rejected Nationalism, with nationalists in the party being expelled. Whilst some remain in the National Assembly, the Veil Administration, in it's last hurrah will begin a campaign to combat Nationalism, bringing about a massive propaganda campaign against nationalist beliefs.

While President Veil will not run for the 5402 elections, she has chosen to continue her last effort in combatting Nationalism in Alduria. Whether it will have success or not is yet to be seen but, as it stands, various newspapers have begun bashing Nationalism and what sources defend it are being shunned for going against socialism and embracing reactionary ideals.

Abeau Pinchon has been voted by the PCA/AKP to run for President, and is expected to maintain a moderate course in government.

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Port-de-Prosperité receives expanded ports; Increased access to goods is expected

News has come in that the Compagnie d'État Aldurienne (Aldurian State Corporation) has finished it's work in upgrading the ports in Port-de-Prosperité, alongside routes to and from Bayonville. This has come after a few delays in May but ultimately the deadline, having been left for generally Summer of 5402 has been accomplished.

The results are expected to allow Port-de-Prosperité to handle more goods from the CEC and other nations, and alongside that, with proper routes to the nations capital, connecting to the E-1 Highway and the L-3 Highway, is expected to support the nations growing economy as more regions of the country receive an increased access to goods and an increased ability to export goods.

The expanded port sizes will not only bring economic growth to the nation, but will also be able to accommodate military allies of Alduria, who will be able to receive more adequate support in refueling and such.

Besides being expected to help the nations economy, it is also expected to greatly help Port-de-Prosperité's economy and raise growth there. With the city being the forefront of receiving goods from the CEC and other nations, Port-de-Prosperité will benefit the most from it, alongside the southern portion of the country benefiting from it. While the North has been continuously neglected, the Pinchon Administration has promised to make efforts to invest into the more rural north and develop it to be equal to it's southern counterparts.

Regardless of the neglected north, for the time being the focus has been left on the South, and it is expected to benefit immensely, most particularly La Valleé, from the expanded ports.

Le Radical (The Radical) is a left-wing source based in Alduria dedicated to telling news in Alduria, for the Proletariat and by the Proletariat.

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Rural Communities in Arcogne to receive investments; "Rural Healthcare a priority" says Pinchon



The region of Arcogne has long faced the challenges of rural inequality, and this has become more highlighted with the neglect of investments into the Northern portion of Alduria. The Pinchon Administration has looked to rectify this, and as of this morning, efforts are actively being made to construct new hospitals in the region, particularly focusing on rural or underdeveloped communities that often lack proper modern equipment or even hospitals themselves.

Developed cities such as the regional capital, Beuaclair have received investments into modern equipment for hospitals to ensure adequate services and quality. The ultimate goal is to raise quality of life within Arcogne and ensure no Aldurian suffers from lack of care or lack of quality care.

This has signaled a shift in the Pinchon Administration from being a moderate don't rock the boat kind of administration to a full welfare dedicated administration, with Pinchon promising to enact welfare and other healthcare reforms within his term. The first result is investing into healthcare modernizations in Arcogne. Pinchon has also made it clear that Nouvelle-Orange will not be neglected, but has stated that to make the most efficient usage possible of resources, only one region will be focused on at a time.

Will my administration neglect Nouvelle-Orange? Certainly not, no. We are focusing entirely on Arcogne right now simply because it is better to pour more resources into a single region then stretch those resources across two regions. I promise we will not neglect the citizens of Nouvelle-Orange. My administration will not rest until we combat rural poverty and rural inequality in every shape and form. And I understand Nouvelle-Orange faces alot of challenges, especially being so underdeveloped. But will this dissuade my administration from doing anything? Absolutely not.

Many speculations have come about as to what exactly Pinchon has planned in regards to combatting rural inequality, with some speculating a comprehensive welfare reform bill to come about in the near future. However, as it stands, Pinchon has focused on rural poverty first. Whether he can combat it or not, remains to be seen.

Whatever the case, Arcogne is expected to receive the governments focus now with investments into healthcare, and it is expected that the regions quality of life will slowly start to rise.


Le Radical (The Radical) is a left-wing source based in Alduria dedicated to telling news in Alduria, for the Proletariat and by the Proletariat.

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Arcogne rural education to receive support; Farmers in Nouvelle-Orange to receive government support

In the efforts of combating poverty in the underdeveloped North, the Pinchon Administration has focused on rural healthcare in Arcogne. While the efforts have been successful, if slow, it has set a guideline that many in Arcogne can be lifted out of poverty.

To continue efforts in combating poverty in Arcogne, the Aldurian Government has begun efforts to introduce the "Projet de Relance Pédagogique d'Arcogne" (Arcogne Educational Revival Project), with the goal of getting rural citizens in Arcogne into educational districts and raise literacy rates amongst rural communities. The PRPA will see efforts made to get Arcogne citizens into schooling, support said schools and encourage rural citizens to enter schooling.

For citizens of Nouvelle-Orange, good news has come for farmers as the government will begin directly supporting struggling farms, with the Pinchon Administration begining efforts to fight poverty in Nouvelle-Orange. The Assemblée Nationale des Travailleurs( National Assembly of Workers) is also expected to vote on a bill in the near future that will see direct support to struggling citizens of Arcogne and Nouvelle-Orange, a form of advanced Universal Minimum Income, which while comparable to the national UMI, will see more ALD$ (Aldurian Dollar) put into struggling families and communities to prevent poverty from at the very least rising. The exact details remain unknown as the bill has yet to be properly unveiled.

Whatever the case, the investments into Arcogne education will do well in combating rural poverty in Arcogne. Farmers of Nouvelle-Orange being given direct support will go a long way from preventing unemployment in Nouvelle-Orange rising. With the beginning of support to combating poverty that is rampant in Nouvelle-Orange, being the most underdeveloped region in the nation, the Pinchon Administration can begin the fight that is the war on poverty in Nouvelle-Orange.


Le Radical (The Radical) is a left-wing source based in Alduria dedicated to telling news in Alduria, for the Proletariat and by the Proletariat.

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The Aldurian War on Poverty rages on; Arcogne slowly recovers as Nouvelle-Orange remains a "difficult situation"

As Arcogne begins a slow recovery and the bleeding in Nouvelle-Orange has ceased, the Aldurian War on Poverty has seen mixed results. Arcogne has seen a slow recovery as poverty levels slowly drop, with quality of life increasing slowly but surely. While poverty remains at a moderately high rate in Arcogne, the rate is slowly going down. While it could be better, any negative growth of poverty is a positive in the long run.

Due to the efforts of the Projet de Relance Pédagogique d'Arcogne (Arcogne Educational Revival Project), literacy rates have increased in Arcogne, and has contributed to combating poverty in Arcogne. With classrooms in Arcogne being filled, the PRPA has received support from various interest groups across Alduria. Despite this, the Pinchon Administration has stated that "despite the success of the PRPA, efforts to end poverty will not end in Arcogne." As such, various proposals have been proposed by Arcogne politicians, such as a mega infrastructure project, such as a highway through Arcogne to Bendérie.

In Nouvelle-Orange, the news is less optimistic as while efforts to stop poverty have been enacted, and the bleeding has stopped, poverty remains high in Nouvelle-Orange. Despite this, the Pinchon Administration is determined to continue Fighting poverty, and has looked to various solutions. Increasing the economic output and expanding access to jobs has been seen as a viable method, alongside a plan similar to the PRPA. Despite the passage of increasing the Minimum Basic Income in Arcogne and mostly Nouvelle-Orange, efforts will need to be conducted by the Pinchon Administration to change the tide of the war.

Whatever the case, nothing groundbreaking can be reported but at the very least, Arcogne is set on track to a potential recovery, regardless of how slow it may be. As for Nouvelle-Orange, it is an uphill battle in the War on Poverty.

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In other news:

Governour of Nouvelle-Orange under fire for comments about nobility and titles

Chaos in Ikradon and Davostan worry MoFA

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Le Radical (The Radical) is a left-wing source based in Alduria dedicated to telling news in Alduria, for the Proletariat and by the Proletariat.

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[i] Alduria to legalize the Lourenne Franc (LFR) as legal tender; Reinforcements from Lourenne on the War on Poverty; Pinchon to begin construction of N-7 Highway./i]

As Alduria wages war against poverty, it is an uphill battle, but like any war, it eventually attracts the attention of someone, and it has gotten the interest of Lourenne, which has looked at the ongoing efforts in the War on Poverty and has looked to support the efforts to fight poverty.

The Royal Development Bank, forming not long ago and based in Lourenne, now having operations in Bayonville (and subsequently Alduria), has focused on supporting development in Nouvelle-Orange, focusing on three major fields, that being: Education, Agriculture and Public Works.

The first field, Education goes hand in hand with the Pinchon Administrations goals of curbing illiteracy in Nouvelle-Orange and Arcogne. Furthermore, increased funding will allow new schools with modern equipment to be established in Nouvelle-Orange, which will allow and encourage citizens to pursue education in Nouvelle-Orange. The ultimate end goal besides humanitarian reasons is allowing a more education population in Nouvelle-Orange to support more advanced efforts to building the regional economy.

And that brings us to the second field, Agriculture. With Agriculture being what defined Alduria, it was of little surprise to many that this was supported by the RDB. In regards to Arcogne and Nouvelle-Orange, the efforts to support agriculture there have been rather subpar, with the only major efforts being made by the Veil Administration in supporting corn growth in Nouvelle-Orange. The Pinchon Administration will have to use this support and focus on developing the Agricultural economy of Nouvelle-Orange.

The final field, Public Works. Aldurians are no strangers to public works projects, after all, it was under the Bullion Administration that public work projects got the nation on the road to recovery. It was already rumoured that the Pinchon Administration would begin a project, that being mega infrastructure in Nouvelle-Orange to employ citizens there, and raise economic and infrastructure levels.

So what's the catch? Well my cynical friend, there is no catch! Lourenne has done this out of sheer goodwill, and hopes. In an effort to make future exchanges easier, and to bolster relations, the Assemblée Nationale des Travailleurs(National Assembly of Workers) is currently voting on an Act that would make the Lourenne Franc (LFR) legal currency that is able to be used in Alduria, alongside the Aldurian Dollar (ALD). The Act is expected to pass in September and it's expected to help the nation economically, as well as further cement already high relations with Lourenne.

So what will the Pinchon Administration do? Well, with the new support from Lourenne, the War on Poverty looks to be a tad easier for the administration and it has wasted no time going on the offensive, with the administration already contracting the Compagnie d'État Aldurienne (Aldurian State Corporation) in working on a highway, from Pelloutier, the regional capital of Nouvelle-Orange to Argennes, the regional capital of Bendérie, already being connected to Semailles, the nations biggiest and most populated city, and Bayonville, connecting Nouvelle-Orange to the rest of the country.

The highway is expected to be complete in 5411, and will support efforts for the region to develop, allowing goods to quickly enter Nouvelle-Orange with little issue. As such, being a public project, the CEA has already employed thousands of unemployed Citizens in Nouvelle-Orange, and has utilized them in working on the highway, dubbed the N-7 Highway.

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In other news:
Luthori sends humanitarian aid to Ikradon as the nation descends into chaos

Badaran Conflict draws international eyes

Mayor of Bayonville tries to renew all statues and remove green from them

Le Radical (The Radical) is a left-wing source based in Alduria dedicated to telling news in Alduria, for the Proletariat and by the Proletariat.

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Alduria to accept refugees from Ikradon; Alduria condemns genocide in Ikradon



As the world keeps it's eyes glued to Ikradon and nations open up humanitarian missions, Alduria has looked to do it's part by opening it's doors to refugees fleeing quite literal genocide in Ikradon.

With refugees making the journey from the Ikradon Coast to Alduria, any refugees who have managed to make the long journey have been accepted by the government, regardless of qualifications. Semailles and Port-de-Prosperité have opened their doors to accepting Ikradon Refugees.

The Ministère des Affaires Étrangères (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) has also launched a statement, condemning the genocide in Ikradon, and particularly the Esinsundu Brotherhood, with President Pinchon reportedly denouncing the Brotherhood and dubbing them "esoteric fascists".

The move to accept refugees has largely been accepted by the Parti Communiste d'Aldurie (Communist Party of Alduria), and despite the anger of nationalist aligned independents, refugees have been entering Alduria. While you'd be right to expect worry over if Alduria can handle refugees, the Pinchon Administration has already looked to take advantage of refugees entering the country, with the Compagnie d'État Aldurienne (Aldurian State Corporation) already receiving new labourers and have been quick to be given a job by the CEA, helping the development efforts of the N-7 Highway.

While the long journey does discourage many Refugees from trying to enter Alduria compared to staying in Artania and seeking refugees status in other neighbouring countries, the refugees who have made the journey have been able to receive support from the Aldurian Government in both finding a job, and adapting to Alduria. While officially there is no efforts being made for integration, there has been a societal expectation for the refugees to learn Canrillaise and adapt to Alduria. To that end, the education system has remained open for the refugees to receive adequate support in integration to Aldurian Society.

Whatever the case, Alduria opening it's doors to refugees has both it's pros and cons, and while we at the Radical endorse the President for this decision, we must make sure to balance our own interests in Alduria before we risk the War on Poverty escalating to other regions. Regardless, the last few years of the Pinchon Administration will leave a mark on Alduria.
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In other news:

First SIUL conference held in Rutledge, Baltusia. PCA/AKP attends.

International humanitarian missions to Ikradon expected to increase.

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Le Radical (The Radical) is a left-wing source based in Alduria dedicated to telling news in Alduria, for the Proletariat and by the Proletariat.

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Alduria issues travel advisory to Baltusia; MoFA condemns Baltusian Government for "militarized responses"; Aldurian Embassy opens doors to protesters

The Ministère des Affaires Étrangères (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) has recently announced a full travel advisory for any citizens of Alduria planning to head to Baltusia, citing the ongoing protests, in particular the governments response to the protests as reason to advise caution.

This has come after the Human Rights Committee in Baltusia was dissolved last month, and an increasingly hostile response from the government in regards to various protests across the country for the dissolution of civil liberties.

The Aldurian Embassy in Johnston has opened it's doors for any Aldurians currently in Baltusia, with the sole goal of getting Aldurians out of Baltusia. Controversially however, the Aldurian Embassy has also opened it's doors to protesters in Johnston, protecting any protesters entering the Embassy. The Aldurian Embassy in Johnston has issued the following statement.

To any Aldurians in Baltusia, it is with great importance that you immediately leave the country due to the rapidly deteriorating civil liberty situation. The Aldurian Embassy in Johnston is open for any and all Aldurians. Furthermore, any Baltusians facing persecution from the government are encouraged to enter the Aldurian Embassy in Johnston. Shelter is offered for any protesters.

The move is undoubtedly expected to receive a negative response from the Baltusians Government but the MoFA has reaffirmed the decision to open Embassy Doors to protesters, with the goal of protecting said protesters from persecution. Whether protesters take the offer to enter the Embassy or not is yet to be seen but it is expected that many will move to enter the embassy and receive safety and protection there.

The MoFA has also condemned the government for it's borderline militaristic responses to the protests, with the MoFA citing concerns over civil liberties and human rights. The MoFA has urged for restraint from the government and find negotiations with the protests to end the deteriorating situation in a timely and humane manner.
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In other news:

Luthori issues travel advisory to Baltusia

Is The Radical running out of posts? Experts say no!

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Le Radical (The Radical) is a left-wing source based in Alduria dedicated to telling news in Alduria, for the Proletariat and by the Proletariat.