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Re: Kazulias Nyheter

Postby Maxington » Sun Dec 30, 2018 12:24 pm

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HKBC FirstBaltusian to create 5,000 jobs at new Fremont hub
FirstBaltusian Bank of Commerce expands workforce via new Fremont Banking and Technology Hub
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♕: Damion King, Chairman of HKBC FirstBaltusian Bank of Commerce.
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HKBC FirstBaltusian Bank of Commerce announced its intentions to transform Fremont into a technology hub via the construction of the bank's technology and data centres in the city. FBBC intends on hiring 5,000 people through this venture which had been finalised with the Governor of Ralston, Derek Carter. The Baltusian subsidiary of Kazulian mega-bank, HKBC (Hutorian/Kazulian Banking Corporation), will become the largest employer in Fremont after the Federal Government. Chairman of FBBC Damion King stated that Fremont offered unique opportunity for the banking firm's expansion. At average the bank's jobs in its future "Quartz Centre" could potentially pay up to $200,000 based on job requirements. King said that both HKBC Baltusia and FirstBaltusian are likely to share the facility, thus leading to the assumption that the facility to be constructed by FirstBaltusia with some assistance from HKBC Baltusia is expected to be large, around 1 million square feet (22 acres). The Quartz Centre will house FistBaltusian's data centres which will service for the entire region of Seleya and will similarly host HKBC Baltusia's new headquarters. HKBC Baltusia's move from Johnston D.D comes amid an agreement with Governor Carter to assist in the gentrification of Fremont. Håkon Sandberg, Kazulian-born CFO of FBBC stated that he had requested various grants and tax incentives from both the Mayor of Fremont and Governor Carter.
Håkon Sandberg wrote:I had requested that both the City of Fremont and the State of Ralston would grant us tax incentives to ensure that our landing in Fremont is soft. So far we have not received any word from either the Mayor of Fremont and the Governor Ralston. However, we will continue to press for tax incentives.

Amidst the attempt to gentrify Fremont, the real estate arm of FBBC is set to expand deeper into Fremont's property market. The acquisition of Stuart & Paul by FBBC Real Estate will triple its revenue and add around 200 staff to its operations. The housing market in Fremont had slowed down significantly due to little foreign investment, however FBBC's introduction comes as a turning point for the city. The comes as HKBC Baltusia and FBBC are moving to gentrify and increase property value in the city amidst the company's intention to transform the city into a functional technical hub. Damion King called upon Governor Carter to make provisions allowing for businesses to the established easier in the state. He also called for Carter and the Mayor of Fremont to offer tax incentives to small business enterprises and companies with intentions to base operations in the city. FBBC is rapidly becoming the rising star in Baltusia's financial sector with its Chairman Damion King being ranked by CDS as one of the richest men in Baltusia.

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Re: Kazulias Nyheter

Postby Maxington » Sun Dec 30, 2018 7:38 pm

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MOOTW: Multiple fleets to be focused on forward deployment operations
In major military strategy shift, navy dispatches all fleets to forward deployment positions; initiates MOOTW operations
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♕: Naval fleets deployed on Military Operations Other Than War (MOOTW)
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In has been heralded as a major shift in defence policy for Kazulia, the Department of Defence announced that the Kazulian Navy would be disengaging from home-side operations and would be moving towards forward deployment operations under the banner of Military Operations Other Than War (MOOTW). The shift in policy coincides with Kazulia's recent revised foreign policy strategy which aimed to promote the maintenance of the established global peace. On the backdrop of the collapse of the Northern Council Treaty Organisation (NOCTO), the relative peace established by the alliance's omnipresence has in essence fragmented amidst the rise of nations who are seemingly determined to capitalise on the unfilled gaps of power and dominance left by the once omnipresent alliance. Amidst Kazulia's short period of fascist rule, relative stability has returned to the nation and the wider region and with the international community at a "cross-road", the need for global stability and peace needed now more than ever. Historically, Kazulia's fleets have maintained a posture of reactionary deployment; meaning that the will deploy to their forward positions in response to a incident needing the presence of the Kazulian Navy as a guarantor of order. A conference held by the Trond Heinrichsen Institute for International Affairs discussed the sentiment of Kazulia's new strategy of peacetime deployment and MOOTW. Chief of Defence of the Kazulian Armed Forces, Admiral Önde Heidenstam spoke, stressing the importance of global peace, citing the fact that the world's leading nations (it's great and regional powers) had an obligation to maintain global peace and order.
The idea of peacetime deployment and military operations other than war (MOOTW) aims at deterring war, resolving conflict and promoting peace through the periscope of military operations. The multinational exercises of the past had executed to maintain the level of cooperation and understanding necessary in keeping the level of friendliness and not seeing such friendships devolve into armed conflict. The best way to ensure that through the periscope of the armed forces is to employ a neighbourly approach to peacetime operations. From multinational exercises to humanitarian operations, the armed forces must cooperate with all nations regardless of geopolitical standing to ensure that the global peace is maintained.


Some of the operations to be executed by this new doctrine, includes humanitarian assistance, security assistance, peace operations and relationship building. Kazulia's five aircraft carriers have been deployed to Majatra, Artania, Seleya, Dovani and Macon/Keris as a means of promoting MOOTW operations. Deployment to Majatra would see the introduction of potential multinational peacetime exercises with the various majatran powers with the aim of promoting cooperation in the region. Hostility between Kazulia and Vanuku has existed for centuries however, the message being broadcast to the Majatran power is one of cooperation in the face of global instability. It is no secret to the international community, that the great powers cannot function without peace. Both Vanuku and Kazulia are well aware of the benefits of global peace and thus, the Department of Defence has called for continued dialogue between the governments in Wiel and Skalm to ensure that its MOOTW function is effective in ensuring friendly competition with the great powers that doesn't compromise global peace; competition which doesn't spill over into a global conflict. Deployments to Artania, Makon/Keris and Seleya would see the Kazulian Navy become increasingly hands on with cooperating with the nations within these regions. Powerhouses such as Dorvik, Baltusia, Hutori, Kalistan and Valruzia are prime partners for cooperation. Specifically on Dorvik, the rising power in Artania, MOOTW with the Dorvish Navy have existed for centuries, however Admiral Heidenstam stated that for this new strategy to be effective, Dorvik must become increasingly involved in global affairs. Dorvik has made significant moves in becoming a force for the promotion of peace, thus Heidenstam has stated that Dorvik is most likely to be Kazulia's closest partner amidst Hutori's slip in global affairs.

Deployment in Dovani would see the intensification of Kazulia's efforts in promoting stability in the increasingly unstable region. With the Kamphonese War resolved, it is Skalm's hopes that the region could now move towards a period of stability and peace. Kazulia has long championed the sentiment of regional integration, especially within the "Third World". With the nation pouring billions of kronas into development within the region, to ensure that its investment into the region was worth it, Skalm is pushing for regional integration which would pave the way for increased level of development in the undeveloped region. It has long been Skalm's dream to no longer consider nations like Ntoto, Utembo, Bianjie and others as "third world nations," but to consider them as "first world nations." The Department of Foreign Affairs has stated that it will work with all nations in pushing the ideal of regional integration. This new doctrine outlined jointly by the Departments of Defence and Foreign Affairs encapsulates Kazulia's post-aggressive stance. With the nation championing a new voice of reconciliation, restraint and resolve it is easy to see that it intends on maintaining its obligation to the world as a great power to ensure the established peace.

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Foreign Minister apologise for decade of "darkness"
Foreign Minister apologises to world for Kazulia's decade of toxic political extremism
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♕: Foreign Minister Kristoffer Myklebust speaking to the media.
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Foreign Minister Kristoffer Myklebust, in a move aimed to reintroduce a changed Kazulia to the international community, apologised to the international domain for Kazulia's action during its period of fascist rule. In a speech aimed at the nations whom Kazulia has upset during this period of fascist (Dorvik, Indrala, Lourenne and Vanuku) the Foreign Minister expressed "deep remorse" for his country's actions against its worldly neighbours. The Foreign Minister's move comes as his government transitions the nation away from its period of relative "darkness" back towards its state of relative peace and international strength. The v stated that he intends on reigniting Kazulia's enthusiasm for global peace and stability. Prior to now, the nation had supported fascist regimes in Dovani which had costed it its relationship with various Dovanian nations. The Foreign Minister has since stated that Kazulia's support for such regime are non-existent and that the government in Skalm was willing to assist in seeing their immediate collapse. Although he expressed concern for the interventions in Dovani, he viewed them as necessary recognising that Kazulia did not step up to the plate. He stated that during the fascist regime, Kazulia not only disappointed its closest allies but it disappointed the world by its unwavering support for unstable, fascist regimes. The Foreign Minister spoke before the World Congress General Assembly, where he gave the following speech.
It is in our darkest moments that our nature is truly revealed. The fascist regime which once held grip over Kazulia has brought about the near destruction of the global peace which this nation has fought to establish. In their blindness they have perverted our most sincere and close relationships. By supporting fascist regimes across the world, that regime has tarnished the name of Kazulia and has no intention of stopping. I assure the international community that such ideals will never see such a return to power again. It is in the most sincerest of hearts that i apologise on behalf of the Kazulian people for our actions and the fact that we were coaxed into that destructive mindset. It is hoped that the nations who have been affected by our actions forgive us for what we have done.

There have been talks of potential compensation for victims of the regime. The Foreign Minister has stated that if a case of abuse via the previous regime becomes known to the central government and it is investigated and found to be legitimate, the central government is willing to compensate. The Foreign Ministry stated that programme such as the Bortnem-Pomerleau Initiative will be continued with a new vigour and Kazulia's involvement in regional integration will also be continued. With the Trade Ministry stating that trade will be restarted with the international community, Kazulia must find ways to maintain its relevance and place in the international community.

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Re: Kazulias Nyheter

Postby Maxington » Mon Dec 31, 2018 12:12 am

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Northern airlines form alliance to fight mounting airport charges
Handful of Northern Hemisphere's largest airlines launch new alliance in bid to combat airport charge increase
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Three of the Northern Hemisphere's largest airlines have confirmed that they had agreed to enter an alliance in response to calls for the airlines to boost clout in the Northern Hemispheric markets. Coined the Artanian Airways Alliance or Triple A, the alliance brings together rebranded budget carriers such as Commonwealth Airways and Air Dankuk and much larger corporations such as Northern Dovani Airways. It brings sector giants such as North Airlines Systems, Dorvish Airways and Pixi Airways. The alliance called for swift steps to stop travelers throughout the Northern Hemisphere from being held ransom by excessive and expensive airport charges. A report published by the Civil Aviation Authority - North, had concluded that airport charges throughout various major airports in the Northern Hemisphere had been increased by 30% in the past decade. The alliance said it also intended to push for a more reliable airspace by reducing the costs of these charges through intergovernmental negotiations. The Dorvish and Kazulian Governments are set to negotiate settlements on imposing common rules and levelling the playing field in the hemisphere. Such agreements would seek to set up comprehensive agreements, regulating where and how often foreign airlines could fly into these nations, and vice versa. The proposal also contains measures designed to improve connectivity in the bloc and tackle airports' capacity constraints. The Kazulian Government is expected to push these agreements with a host of nations including Luthori, most of the NSEC nation, nations in Keris/Macon and Dovani. On levelling the playing field, through future agreements, air traffic agreements will not longer be based on a nation's geographical position.

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Pixi Airlines multinational intentions could change market potential
North Airlines Systems Boss says that Pixi Airlines multinational plans could change international markets for good.
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♕: Derrick Kenny, Luthorian/Kazulian businessman and owner of Pixi Group.
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Chairman of North Airlines System, Ruben Bratvold stated that Pixi Group's proposed plans for its multinational operations has the potential to shake up the international commercial airline market. Pixi Group, the spiritual successor of the multinational conglomerate Alternex, is already a world leader in commodities offered by the former Alternex Group, however with the re-branding of Pixi Airlines, the corporation has entered the commercial airline market with a youthful vigour. CEO and Chairman of Pixi Group, Derrick Kenny stated that Pixi Airlines would focus its creative attention on markets such as Keris/Macon and Majatra. The move to capitalise on these markets by Pixi represents the extreme confidence and strength of the airline through its powerful parent company. Kenny stated that the airline will be a low-cost alternative to the more expensive airlines operating in the region. He stated that he had a vision to bring the high class travel and comfort of the Northern Hemispheric travel to Majatra and beyond at a low cost. Amidst Pixi Group's introduction to the Triple A alliance, it intends on pushing for a level playing field in the commercial airline market. Pixi Group, in response to Pixi Airlines' request, acquired Commonwealth Airlines and Commonwealth Express, two Rutanian airlines which were near bankruptcy. The acquisition of the airlines enables Pixi Airlines to benefit from the expertise of the two companies with the two airlines being among the largest in the world during the late 3000's.

Kenny stated that he wanted to establish non-stop flights between major cities including Skalm, Haldor, Eroncourt, Fort William, Tian'an, Bekenial, Cetatea Albă, Wiel, Romula, Qart Qildar and Královice through new long haul aircraft to be developed by the Artanian Defence Group. Kenny is expected to sign an agreement to share code with North Airlines System and Dorvish Airways that will see passengers earn and redeem frequent flyer points from all three airlines, a revolutionary agreement in its own right. With Pixi Airlines directly tied to Pixi Cosmic, the subsidiary responsible for developing commercial spacecraft in Pixi's drive to promote space tourism amidst Kazulia's rapid commercialisation of space, innovation remains a key factor in the airline's hopeful success. Already the airline has spearheaded the creation of a smaller low-cost airline in Majatra coined Heij Airlines. Heij Airlines is expected to fly within South-Western Majatra within nations such as Cobura, Zardugal, Barmenistan, Vanuku, Jakania, Deltaria and Jelbania.

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Re: Kazulias Nyheter

Postby Maxington » Mon Dec 31, 2018 1:10 pm

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Pixi Group aims to standardise supersonic flight by 4525.
Pixi Group aims to standardise supersonic commercial flight by 4520, says company Chairman.
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♕: An artists' depiction of the proposed AVG-19 "Jörmungandr" or Starblaze supersonic airliner.
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Derrick Kenny's Pixi Airlines is on track to become the first commercial airline to utilise supersonic passenger flight as an alternative to commercial flights. For sometime, the aviation industry in Kazulia has foretasted a renaissance of commercial air travel. At the height of the Northern Council's dominance throughout the world, supersonic aircraft had been a highly researched subject with the Kazulian Department of Defence pouring billions into research and development. Out this era of research and development came various military supersonic aircraft and munitions. From the Kazulian AV-13 "Fiskeørn" supersonic jet to the still underdevelopment FF131 Piranha supersonic cruise missile. Now, Pixi Group in collaboration with corporations such as Asvald Gruppen, SlipStream, SEED and Pixi Cosmic, is working to bring supersonics to commercial flight. Under the proposed Starblaze supersonic airliner, distances which took over 14+ hours to cover could be halved through the use of a supersonic commercial airliner. Derrick Kenny stated this was apart of his drive to revolutionise commercial travel. He highlighted that various companies had benefited from unfair deals over long distance flights. Apart from Pixi Group's intentions to eventually introduce space tourism through its subsidiaries Pixi Cosmic and Galactic Voyages, Pixi Group is rising to be a trend setter in all markets it enters. The company's massive wealth amidst its prior dealings in industry, coupled with its recent switch to consumer goods, retail, research, pharmaceuticals and other high pace industries, it is rapidly becoming a global corporation.

Kenny has set the date for the first unveiling of proposed Starblaze supersonic commercial airliner. Set to be unveiled in 4525, Kenny hopes that the company will be able to replace most of its fleet with the supersonic airliner. Kenny stated that he had no intentions in becoming entangled with the perpetual "airline war" being waged by various international commercial airlines. Although the company is within the triple A alliance, Kenny has stated that he intends on maintaining the core principles of the alliance that being fighting for low airport charges, common rules and a level playing field. He said, "Some companies are focused on colourful stars made by biased institutions. I don't intend on allowing for Pixi Airlines or any of my subsidiaries to become entangled in that childishness. We have more important and intellectually demanding venture to focus on. I will leave those other airlines to dance in their immaturity." There are potential military implications for this push for supersonic air travel. Inside reports state that Department of Defence officials have expressed interest in the project as it reignites the DoD's drive to be innovative in defence. However such reports have not been confirmed by either the Department of Defence itself or Pixi Group.

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Re: Kazulias Nyheter

Postby Maxington » Mon Dec 31, 2018 10:46 pm

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Pixi steams into cruise line industry as airline heat dies down.
Pixi creates Pixi Maiden Voyages to dominate cruise liner industry; Airline skirmish dies down as Pixi bows.
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♕: Pixi Maiden Voyages' Ocean Spirit and Ocean Majesty, the two cruise liners currently being built for Pixi Maiden Voyages.
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Pixi Group announces its intention to set the standard for cruise lines by creating Pixi Maiden Voyages. In an undisclosed shipyard in Arenheim, the first piece of metal was cut for the first of two mid-to-large sized cruise liners to be used by Pixi Maiden Voyages. The ventures comes as billionaire Derrick Kenny highlighted the lack of quality cruise liners, citing the lacklustre and dull approach to at-sea entertainment and vacationing by some companies. At the same time, Pixi Airlines announced that it would not focus its attention on the skirmishes being fought between LOT and other airlines. Pixi Airlines executives stated that it will not compromise quality for fame and power, citing that LOT's recent actions have been a blind race to be at the top. Chief Operations Officer of Pixi Airlines, Liam Bergmann stated that he wanted the company to focus on revolutionising travel, something which he says "LOT and friends are incapable of doing." Pixi Airlines' announcement that it intends on standardising supersonic flight by 4525 or earlier, comes with major excitement from the aviation world as it will be the first use of a supersonic aircraft in commercial aviation. Pixi Maiden Voyages offered few details on the company's plan to "bring life and vigour to the cruise sector." However, Kenny has stated that there is a possibility of the company offering various commodities to their experience including submarining and other out-worldly activities.

The ships are expected to be completed by 4513. It will hold more than 2,700 passengers and sail in various locations throughout the world. Although the company's main focus is on large cruise ships, it is set to dominate the river tour industry having recently acquired around 30 river cruises from the defunct Dovanian River Cruise Company. To assist the company in achieving its objectives, Pixi Group Holdings Ltd, reportedly injected around $15 Billion into the company. According to Pixi Group's CFO, the procurement and refurbishing of the 30 river cruises and the construction of the two cruise liners come up to a combined total of $10 billion dollars. Kenny stated that the success of Ocean Spirit and Ocean Majesty will determine whether he will push for the construction of more cruise liners or whether he will drop the ocean cruising idea and focus on river cruising. Kenny has stated that he intends on basing the headquarters of Pixi Maiden Voyages either in Vanuku or Indrala, saying "I think it's really up to how things look in the future. Therefore i can't assume nor can i foresee the future. I am not a fortune teller, however Pixi Fortune Telling sounds interesting." Pixi Maiden Voyages' introduction would establish a virtual monopoly of global cruising as no other company operates in this sector on such a scale.

On the Airline dispute, Derrick Kenny stated that Pixi Airlines will maintain its competitive edge and innovation but will not entangle itself with LOT's corrupt attempts to be viewed as a premier airline. "LOT gains its "stars" from institutions which are clearly biased. The rating institution in question isn't internationally recognised and shouldn't be taken seriously. LOT's flamboyant lies speaks volumes of how the company views itself and how it conducts business. I won't have that for myself nor Pixi Airlines, it just isn't my cup of tea, Sorry." Kenny repeated Bergmann's statements about the company's progress in supersonic flight hinting a potential test in 4518.

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Kazulia and Dorvik cooperate to build world's first space station
SEED-led programme will see Kazulia and Dorvik cooperate to construct and launch orbital space station
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♕: The proposed model of the Hermes Space Station; what will hopefully become the Transnational Space Station.
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Dorvik and Kazulia have agreed to cooperate on a SEED (Space Exploration and Exploitation Directorate)-led programme to build the first orbital space station as apart of the wider, long-term project known as the Arcadia Programme. The Kazulian space agency months prior stated that it intended on pushing the product of an orbital space station with the Hutorian Government who, as of recent has become inactive in the international domain. Hutori and Kazulia are apart of the Arcadia Programme which is the umbrella programme responsible for the two nation's joint space exploration ventures. Under the banner of Project Hermes, the Dorvish Aerospace Agency and the Kazulian Space Exploration and Exploitation Directorate would combine their resources in space and move towards constructing a modular orbital space station. Whilst SEED is expected to receive a 3% budget increase, the Department of Science and Technology has stated that the increase should be spent on broadening the agency's portfolio. as of recent, SEED and SERA are the only two space agencies to have landed humans on the moon, centuries after the first Dorvish landing. Having not returned to the spectrum of space since, the introduction of Dorvik to the Arcadia Programme could be beneficial due to the nation's experience. SEED has successfully capitalised space via its role in launching satellites and other space technology for nations who do not possess the resources and infrastructure to launch equipment into orbit.

A report by SEED concluded that construction of the Hermes Space Station could cost around $150-250 Billion dollars. The report stated the cost will include the construction of modular systems needed to ensure that the station can remain modern, thus enables for old systems to be replaced with no one without having to significantly change the base structure of the craft. The Dorvish Aerospace Agency announced that a cooperation agreement had been signed at private meeting between DAA and SEED's Directors. Director-General of SEED, Yngvar Brodersen stated that tests were underway to find a replacement to the Stormspike family of rockets. Brodersen stated that the use of the rockets was becoming increasingly expensive as the family of launch rockets became increasingly modernised. Each launch of the latest Stormspike launch system, the Stormspike VIII costs SEED around $1.5 Billion of its current $15 Billion budget. Recognising the amount of launches necessary to test and construct the proposed space station, SEED has launched investment into reusable launch systems. SEED is reportedly working with the Royal Kazulian Air Force on reusable launch systems.

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Re: Kazulias Nyheter

Postby Maxington » Wed Jan 02, 2019 5:12 pm

Kazulia to strengthen military cooperation with Cildania
Top General visit to Cildania could bear much results for Kazulian-Cildanian Joint Military Cooperation.
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Chief of Defence Sverre Nordmark prior to leaving Kazulia for Cildania.
2nd August, 4509.

Recently appointed Chief of Defence Sverre Nordmark is on a two week visit to Cildania to improve relations between the Kazulian Armed Forces and Cildanian Armed Forces. The visit has been marked as the first time a Kazulian military official has visited a Majatran nation, on official business in the past 50 years. In a press release before leaving for the northern majatran nation, Nordmark commented on the importance Skalm is placing on its new-found relationship with the state. It was stated that the main focus of the trip was to improve ties amid the two nation's work in gradually rebuilding relationships and strengthening existing ones.

Despite Kazulia's interest in Cildanian technology and its own growing awareness of its various security concerns , General Nordmark stated that the visit was an extension of the Mandate of Tranquillity, which sees the government in Skalm making an active effort to maintain the established global peace through cooperation and dialogue. Nordmark stated that cooperation with Cildania and a host of other nations including Vanuku, Istalia, Deltaria and Selucia will be extremely beneficial in achieving the goals of the aforementioned mandate.

Currently the two countries are not bound by any diplomatic pact or agreement, so it is evident that Nordmark will focus on pushing on the formation of a mutual defence and cooperation agreement between the two countries. It is expected that joint exercises could be on the table for discussion between General Nordmark and General Yasmine Garcia of the Cildanian Armed Forces, who is expected to receive the Chief of Defence once he arrives in Cildania tomorrow. From undisclosed sources it has been stated that amidst this visit, Cildania will be the first stop on the Kazulian 3rd Fleet's tour of Majatra.
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Re: Kazulias Nyheter

Postby Maxington » Wed Jan 02, 2019 8:18 pm

FM begins International tour to boost economic/diplomatic ties
FM Myklebust begins international tour of 16 nations to boost economic and diplomatic relations.
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Foreign Minister Kristoffer Myklebust speaking in Cetatea Albă on Kazulian-New Endralonian cooperation
12th September, 4509.

Foreign Minister Kristoffer Myklebust began his 16-nation international tour aimed at promoting economic and diplomatic relations between Kazulia and 16-nations in Terra, when he landed into the New Endralonian capital of Cetatea Albă where he met New Endralonian President Essi Vuoksenmaa and Prime Minister Jussi Kujala. New Endralon's first visit by a high-ranking diplomat of the Kazulian Government in more than three decades comes amid concerns in Skalm of unknown instances occurring around New Endralon's waters and the need for stronger economic ties with the Kerisian regional power. The Foreign Minister's tour is meant to place a strong emphasis on international trade and diplomacy, with major leanings towards stressing the sentiment that Kazulia remains committed to maintain peaceful diplomatic relations with the international community amid its period of aggression as leader of the Northern Council Treaty Organisation (NOCTO). Upon meeting with President Vuoksenmaa and Prime Minister Kujala, Myklebust waded into concerns of unknown activities off the coast of Tiana. It had been reported in New Endralonian Media that residents on the coast of Tiania had reported strange lights, apocalyptic clouds and annoying noises; with a significant and unusual military presence around the area. Myklebust stated that he is well aware of New Endralon's nuclear ambitions and recognising his drive to enforce the Mandate of Tranquillity he intends on discussing the issue with President Vuoksenmaa and will potentially bring the issue to the World Congress Security Council.

In a drive to reassure New Endralon of Kazulia's continued diplomatic and economic partnership, Myklebust pushed the notion of a trans-oceanic partnership between the two nations that will see major Kazulian investment into New Endralon and increased trade between Kazulia and New Endralon through a potential free trade agreement. The government in Skalm has contemplated on the notion of a New-Endralonian/Kazulian oil and natural gas pipeline since the collapse of KEDA to NOCTO. A similar agreement had been brokered between New Endralon and the Trigunian Government centuries prior, however due to the changing of the geopolitical tide, said agreement has since collapsed, leaving room for Kazulia's involvement. Kazulia has since replaced Trigunia as the largest oil and natural gas producer in the Northern Hemisphere, superseding nations such as Hutori, Dorvik, Luthori and Hawu Mumenhes as it pertains to production. Myklebust stated that a trans-oceanic pipeline between Kazulia and New Endralon would make the flow of resources faster and in some cases cheaper for New Endralon. In meeting with President Vuoksenmaa and Prime Minister Kujala, Myklebust also championed the stronger diplomatic relations through the opening of a Kazulian Embassy in New Endralon. On space, the Foreign Minister stated that the Kazulian Government had expressed interest in allowing for New Endralon to join the programme and will reach to a decision by next year as to their entrance to the Arcadia Programme.

The Prime Minister is on tour with several business executives from various companies within Kazulia, including Gasstrien, Asvald Gruppen, the Federation of Small-Business Enterprises, Pixi Group and several other companies. The Prime Minister stated that a nation like New Endralon which has historically purchased Trigunian equipment is more opening up to other weapons manufacturers amid the retreat of Trigunia on the international platform. Myklebust commended to expertise and excellence of the Kazulian weapons manufacturing industry which is internationally acclaimed. He stated through the aforementioned companies, Kazulia continues to be one of the largest weapons manufactures in the world. In speaking with New Endralonian Minister of Defence, Filotti Valentin, agreements were made for the construction of several combat systems offered by Kazulian defence corporations including [Insert equipment]. The Foreign Minister ended his visit to New Endralon by addressing the New Endralonian Parliament and attending a folk dance performance with high-ranking members of the New Endralonian government.
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Re: Kazulias Nyheter

Postby Maxington » Fri Jan 18, 2019 4:10 am

Government set to invest billion in military modernisation
Department of Defence moves to increase defence budget amidst modernisation programme.
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The proposed BTM Cougar infantry fighting vehicle for the Kazulian Army.
2nd May, 4517.

The Department of Defence is set to invest billions into modernising the armed forces towards fielding the equipment recommended underneath a previous white paper, including wheeled armoured vehicles and soldier systems. Around 4501, the Kazulian Government released the "White Paper on the Future of the Kazulian Armed Forces" which called for increased investment into the Kazulian Armed Forces as a means of maintaining its international edge. It demanded that more attention be payed to the various environments of dovani, particularly those of the southern portion of the region, citing the need for the armed forces' edge to be maintained in any environment. Underneath the white paper it had been recommended that the Kazulian Armed Forces, focus on transforming itself towards a multi-purpose force, citing its currently specialised orientation as not being needed amidst the increased frequency of low intensity conflicts. One the major areas of the programme is the land systems acquisition competition, with the army having received its upgraded Leopard 2A4KZ+ and Leopard 2a6KZ+, the proposed land systems acquisition competition sought to find systems capable of fulfilling the objectives of the Kazulian Armed Forces' doctrine for dovani. Combat within Dovani falls between two extremely specific parameters, high intensify operations and high mobility operations. High intensify operations such as major tank engagements are rare in the region, with the most common being high mobility operations involving battles between forces which are widely dispersed and often lightly armed.

The Army has proposed the acquisition of the BTM Cougar and the ARC-90 mainly on the basis of their wheeled platforms and combat capabilities. The Department of Defence had stressed that battle-formations which will most likely be equipped with these vehicles including the Airborne and Amphibious Corps cannot rely on tracked vehicles as a means of ensuring mobility and speed. Currently, battle-forms primed to respond to Dovanian crises are equipped with the AVG-70 family of armoured personnel carriers (apc), and whilst the platform has proven to be extremely capable, the DoD stated that it wanted to enable its rapid reaction formations to have a unique lethality. Currently, the Government is in negotiations with the Dorvish Government on the acquisition of BTM Cougar IFV with an estimated 400 units to be ordered and Asvald Gruppen is set to be shelling around 200 units of the ARC-90 for the army in the coming years.
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Re: Kazulias Nyheter

Postby Maxington » Fri Jan 18, 2019 10:37 am

Daugaard in Vanuku to discuss cooperation in trade and defence.
Vanuku 2nd nation of PM's international tour; discusses normalised cooperation in trade and defence.
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Prime Minister Anne-Mette Daugaard speaking on the prospects of international cooperation in space.
14th June, 4517.

Prime Minister Anne-Mette Daugaard arrival in Wiel made Vanuku the 2nd nation in his international tour international tour of reassurance and relationship strengthening, to discuss matters pertaining to trade and defence. Relations between Kazulia and Vanuku have overcome “obstacles” and are moving “from competition to cooperation”, Daugaard upon meeting with Vanukean Prefect Herlkai Adlésrmko Vrhelmszo. Despite a series of maritime disputes and Vanuku's grievances over Kazulia's actions (and vice-versa) during the Majatran war, the powers have set aside their difference in pursuit of conflict prevention and cooperation. Daugaard, who is the first Kazulian diplomatic official to visit Vanuku in more than a century, that the Prefect Vrhelmszo that cooperation between Kazulia and Vanuku is not only good for the two nations but the wider world. With Skalm pursuing its Mandate of Tranquillity whereby it made it clear to the international community that it will continue its obligation to maintain the global peace which it had established, Daugaard stated that cooperation with Vanuku on key issues will make the execution of the mandate easier. Although the Kazulian Government is hard pressed on Vanuku's human rights violations, it recognises the valiant attempt of various reformation parties such as the Movement of Discontent, stating that Vanuku had slipped into a period of unworldly proportions similar to Kazulia's slip into fascism. Skalm has said however, the Vanukean Government is moving slow to reintroduce core human rights, thus leading to Daugaard expressing concerns about Vanuku's role as a great power.

In accordance with the Skalm's Mandate of Tranquillity, the 3rd Fleet has been deployed to Majatra and is currently touring various nations. Ahead of the Fleet's visit to Vanuku, Chief of Defence Sverre Nordmark arrived in Wiel to meet Prefect Vrhelmszo with Prime Minister Daugaard . General Nordmark is the highest ranking commissioned officer within the Kazulian Armed Forces, and thus acts as an extension of both its image and power when abroad. In discussing cooperation in defence, Nordmark stated that the 3rd Fleet will reside in Majatra for either an extended prior of time or permanently to facilitate MOOTW (military operations other than war) with a host of Majatran nations. General Nordmark stated that it would be beneficial for Vanuku and Kazulia to enter an agreement on defence. He stated that such an agreement should facilitate future cooperation on a worldly-scale. "There is no room for anti-Kazulian or anti-Vanukean sentiment in these times. Now, we need a united world more than ever. Our past should not be the judge of our future." Nordmark stated that he wanted to see the return of joint Kazulian-Vanukean training exercises. He recalled joint exercises between Kazulia and Vanuku centuries prior, stating that a return of such event could and would bring Kazulia and Vanuku closer. This will fall in line with the Kazulian Armed Forces' policy of MOOTW. With the 3rd Fleet in Cildania, Amphibious Expedition Groups 1 and 2 are set to conduct joint exercises with the Cildanian Armed Forces with a vision on combined arms.

As it pertains to trade, the Prime Minister stated that the Majatran market was slowing down, which could prove extremely dangerous for the nations that operate within it. Although he stated that Skalm is contemplating on pumping investment into Majatra to keeps its potential afloat, Prime Minister Daugaard stated that the government in Wiel had to step up as well. Daugaard recalled Kazulia's obligations to Dovani in the form of the Bortnem-Pomerleau Initiative, Seleya through supporting regional integration and Artania through pouring billions of kronas in investment into the Dorvish economy which is pulling the weight of the Artanian market on its back amidst Luthori's return to diplomatic silence. Daugaard called upon nations such as Deltaria, Istalia, Selucia, Vanuku and Cildania to take up the mantle of keeping the potential of Majatra's market in the high margins. Daugaard stated that there is so little cooperation between the nations of Majatra (similar to Artania) that potential for growth is actively being stifled. "An uncomfortable environment had been created in Majatra and Artania and it has been allowed to grow to such an extent that nations aren't renewing relationships, nation's aren't strengthening existing relationships and are now looking outside of region to trade. This is region that has been divided for too long and it needs to end here." The Prime Minister called upon Prefect Vrhelmszo to champion regional integration amidst the collapse of various attempts, citing that failure is necessity but the fact that nations remain committed, it is only through that can regional integration in Majatra really work.
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Re: Kazulias Nyheter

Postby Maxington » Sun Jan 20, 2019 2:47 pm

Cultivating Majatra's Future: KDAA on Majatran development assistance
Kazulian Development Agency moves to stimulate rural Majatra based on success of Bortnem-Pomerleau Initiative.
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Administrator of the Kazulain Developmental Assistance Agency (KDAA) Christine Simonsen.
11th July, 4518.

On the backdrop of the Bortnem-Pomerleau Initiative's success in Dovani and calls by the Vanukean government for a similar programme to be launched in Majatra, the Kazulian Developmental Assistance Agency has launched a programme aimed at stimulating growth and development in undeveloped nations such as Jelbania, Al'Badara, Barmenistan, Jakania and Pontesi, with the specific aim of transforming the region and paving the way for a regional integration initiative to be pushed by the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Section for Majatran Relations. The Kazulian Developmental Assistance Agency is responsible for overseeing initiatives such as the Bortnem-Pomerleau Initiative, after the Kazulian Government took over the entire project, after the Hutorian Government withdrew due to financial concerns and domestic uncertainty. The initiative has allowed for Dovani to prosper and benefit from Kazulian and international developmental assistance. Often viewed as a win-win strategy, the nations underneath the programme are able to develop themselves via Kazulian investment and Kazulia, as a result of its investment and economic activity alongside the initiative has enabled the nation to become the world's fastest largest and fastest growing economy after Indrala's slip in relative activity. Now, the Kazulian Development Assistance Agency is moving to mirror the success of the Bortnem-Pomerleau Initiative in Majatra alongside Vanukean and potentially Istalian financial assistance. The aforementioned nations are currently experiencing what the KDAA's Administrator Christine Simonsen calls a "period of relative stagnation", citing the fact that little economic development have occurred in those nations for the past decade.

Prime Minister Anne-Mette Daugaard, in her discussions with Vanukean Prefect Herlkai Vrhelmszo, was informed about Vanuku's intentions to cooperate with Kazulia on stimulus programme that would see development in poorer regions on Majatra. In accordance with Kazulia's Mandate of Tranquillity, KDAA is moving to push for global financial development as a means of ensuring stability in various nations. Unlike the Bortnem-Pomerleau Initiative which saw heavy amounts of Kazulian money being poured into the programme, the KDAA stated that it intends on placing around 15-25% of the funds necessary for the programme to take off and other nations within the region will foot the bill. Administrator Christine Simonsen stated that the KDAA would be solely responsible for organisation, citing that regional geopolitical situations. The Kazulian Developmental Assistance Agency is expected to work with local and regional charities are a means of bringing in funds, awareness and support of the initiative coined the Majatran Development Programme.
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