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Re: Baltusian Public Broadcasting Corporation

Postby LobbyingIntern » Sun Jan 28, 2018 8:49 am

BREAKING NEWS! FORMER LEADERS, OFFICIALS, DELEGATES FROM SPB CONVICTED OF TREASON, CONSPIRACY

Just weeks after the elections have been announced, the former leaders of the now defunct Socialist Party of Baltusia(SPB) have been charged and convicted by the Supreme Court of Baltusia ruling that most of those charged for a total of 107 counts of treason and conspiracy to overthrow the government of Baltusia. The chairman of the party have been sentenced to life imprisonment for 11 counts of conspiracy and four counts of weapons smuggling.

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Previously, the SPB national headquarters have been raided after reports emerged that some delegates and their aids were described to having carried military-grade RPGs, grenade, and unspecified types of machine guns. At least $15 million worth of ammunition and weapons have been confiscated as well as propaganda posters calling for the overthrow of the "capitalist puppet state" which include demonizing figures of President Carol Lyxon and Prime Minister Elizabeth Blinden.

Meanwhile, the smaller Leftpopulist party have been shutdown by the national police force after drug-smuggling was suspected to take place in the residents of some of its leaders. They also have been charged for conspiring to overthrew the Baltusian government. The chairman fo the party has been sentenced to 100 years plus life imprisonment for running bestiality prostitution rings as well as leading a bomb-making division. The rest of the Leftpopulists' officials will be sentenced next week.

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Re: Baltusian Public Broadcasting Corporation

Postby javierzcw » Mon Jan 29, 2018 4:47 pm

FORMER SPB LEADERS: "THE BLOCK BLOC SAYS NOTHING BUT LIES"
The SPB Officially discredited the Block Bloc's information saying it was manipulated and "not at all true".

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LINDAR VALLEY- Former Vice Leader of the SPB, Myrna Villajuana, said she was "shocked by the number of lies someone can say by just having the money to print a paper". "The SPB hasn't been charged of anything, there's been NO Supreme Court ruling, and not even a case. There's no treason charges whatsoever, nor conspiracy. There's no one in prison, no weapon smuggling, and we believe in the Baltusian Institutions. We would never have demonizing figures of President Lyxon". "It's sad how much a party can lie just to get votes. We will press charges against them, and we want to see them pay for their lies."
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Re: Baltusian Public Broadcasting Corporation

Postby LobbyingIntern » Mon Jan 29, 2018 10:02 pm

BREAKING NEWS!!!: BLOCK BLOC PARTY PRESS SECRETARY FIRED OVER LIBEL SUIT

On this morning, the Block Bloc leadership have fired their press secretary over a disputed story claiming the the leaders of the now defunct Socialist Party of Baltusia were charged for treason and conspiracy against the state. The Press Secretary Mattew Leech Davidson has apologized for issuing a fake story. He claimed to that he got this story from an internet source, allegedly an illegitimate mirror site for the Baltusia Public Broadcasting Corporation. This apology, however, only fanned the flames when said website did not exist and two of his former coworkers testified that he fabricated the story following the official disbandment of the Socialist Party of Baltusia.

The entire leadership of the Block Bloc has issued an apology over the incident. They promised to inspect the content of their newsletters to prevent a similar scandal from repeating.

The Block Bloc leadership has also requested the matter to be settled out of court.
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Re: Baltusian Public Broadcasting Corporation

Postby LobbyingIntern » Sat Feb 10, 2018 5:49 am

BREAKING NEWS!!! BLOCK BLOC CHANGES NAME!
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Two weeks after the only other right-leaning party, the New Baltusian Movement, have dissolved following an embezzlement scandal, the delegates of Block Bloc have reached a decision to rename its party as the Constitutionalist Alliance. It was named after a former alliance between Block Bloc, the New Baltusian Movement, and the now defunct Centralist Republican Party.

Prime Minister Elizabeth Blinden and as well as Minister of Finance Gregory Metters have previously put to vote a change in cabinet and removal of previous Socialist proposals from laws. The proposals were halted due to an unexplained abstinence of votes from NBM.

The Constitionalist Alliance have changed its official colour from Navy Blue to the so called "Pillar White,", as in the "Pillar of Democracy." The Constitutionalist Alliance have also rebranded itself as pro-small government and anti-socialist. Their new motto is written as "Preserving our institutions since 4346," referring to the current year and the year Block Bloc was rebranded as the Constitutionalist Alliance.

The political scientists in Baltusia have yet to respond.
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Re: Baltusian Public Broadcasting Corporation

Postby Masionette9 » Sun Mar 18, 2018 5:00 pm

VALRUZIAN PRESS AGENCY FOREIGN EDITION
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CoS & GI: SELEYAN COUNTRIES SHOULD PURSUE THE PATH OF FURTHER INTEGRATION
Nowogard, September 4364

Original Article: CoS & GI: SELEYAN COUNTRIES SHOULD PURSUE THE PATH OF FURTHER INTEGRATION

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Gloria Iustitia's new headquarters (building in the center) in Nowogard, Valruzia.

NOWOGARD - In what seems to be the first official document issued jointly by human rights and democracy organization Gloria Iustitia, and the Council of Seleya which is aimed at preservation of multicultural characteristics of the Seleyan continent and at the same time monitor the state of democracy, human rights and the rule of law, diplomats from the Council of Seleya and lawyers from Gloria Iustitia say that Seleyan Union should work out the future shape of the Seleyan Union. Gloria Iustitia praised the legacy of the Seleyan Union which in the last couple decades became one of the top three areas on Terra where democracy is respected and citizens of Seleyan Union can enjoy peaceful life outside of any life-endangering conflict. In the document called "Seleya: Agenda for future and peace 4400" Gloria Iusitia and Council of Seleya point out that in recent decades the Seleyan Union which represents saw an unprecedented economic growth and according to the authors of the document, that is the result of closer economic cooperation on the continent and taking down economic barriers between member states. Council of Seleya highlights the importance of the Aloboro Agreement which, despite Valruzia and Alduria are the only participants, significantly affected the economic cooperation between the two countries, especially in the automotive. CoS underlines the fact that the Agreement contributes to growth in all sectors of the economy and especially in services, as with no border controls people are most likely to travel throughout Seleya. According to the document, Valruzian Ministry of Internal Affairs claims that average annual number of Aldurian tourists visiting Valruzia is 230 thousand, while the National Office for Statistical Research about 310 thousand of Valruzians visit Alduria every year. When compared with numbers before the Agreement came into force, we can see that they are roughly twice as high without the border patrols. Both Valruzian and Aldurian tourist industry benefits greatly every year thanks to the Alboro Agreement, in both countries the recent decades of saw increase in the total number of hotels and resorts and both quantitative and qualitative growth of the tourist and leisure infrastructure. In Valruzia tourist and leisure services make up a total of 8.9% of the total GDP which is relatively high result in north Seleya.

CoS and GI point out that extreme, nationalist political parties tend to undermine or distort the achievements of the Seleyan Union and tend to overuse the claim that it limits the sovereignty of the Member States. Gloria Iustitia points out that no article in the Treaty on the Seleyan Union limits the political might of any Member State and that all 12 Member States can enjoy the same rights within the community and are free to leave the organization. Economists from Gloria Iustitia highlight that in order to sustain the economic growth of the whole region, Member States will have to sit down together and work out additional protocols or declaration which will reform the current union. One of the proposed solutions is an increased level of economic freedom by establishing a pan-seleyan corporate status for companies that are able and are willing to operate on the territory of Seleyan Union and that their services and operations will have transborder character. Gloria Iustitia point out that the Valruzian government have tried to establish such solution back in 4327 with the Seleyan Petroleum Company - the planned company was supposed to have a unique corporate identity and could be the first ever Societas Seleyanea - allowing it to operate on the territory of the whole Seleyan Union and to be the subject to a special procedures in countries it operates. I could be said that currently, companies like Bonning and Reglair are the closest to what the Valruzian Government wanted to implement more than 30 years ago despite they operate as Valruzian corporate entities, and are subject to Valruzian internal taxation. Creation of such ventures could allow for the creation of the Union's budget which could be used for structural programmes for underdeveloped regions in the Seleyan Union and as subsidies for development programmes of the Member States' governments.
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Re: Baltusian Public Broadcasting Corporation

Postby Masionette9 » Wed Apr 18, 2018 4:26 pm

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Re: Baltusian Public Broadcasting Corporation

Postby Masionette9 » Fri Apr 20, 2018 5:59 pm

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VALRUZIA PUTS FORWARD THE MULTINATIONAL CORPS PROPOSAL
Nowogard, April 4381

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Proposed logo of the Multinational Corps - Seleya North

NOWOGARD - It seems like Nowogard not willing to give up the momentum it gained with Minister's Izabela Vinciguerra bold response to the Hutorian military threats made against Aldegar, now sees it as a perfect opportunity to implement some measures strengthening the Seleyan Union. In a stepped-up process, the Valruzian Ministry for Foreign Affairs has prepared the Convention on the Multinational Corps - Seleya North which would be responsible for protecting the Seleyan Union. Apparently, Valruzia and Lodamun have already come up to an agreement and Lodamun was the first to announce its participation in the project. Basically, what Nowogard is trying to do is to fully implement the Article 7 of the Treaty on Seleyan Union, which says that the Member States will set up a defense force to protect the Union as a whole, to life. With more and more threats to the Seleyan Union, Nowogard wants to establish a collective defense unit which will be able to quickly respond to any threats against Seleyan Union, as well act as a deterrent for its hostiles. Analysts say that the formation will enable the Seleyan Union to influence countries like Likatonia and Saridan which in recent years turned hostile towards the Union. The MC-SN will especially give the Seleyan Union a way to at least try to influence the authorities in Saridan which in recent months have decided to turn Saridan into a rouge-like state with slavery and slave-trade legalized. With numerous reports from Council of Seleya and Gloria Iustitia calling for a quick response to the situation in Saridan, which according to Gloria Iustitia has become the most oppressive state in Seleya, and successively denies Gloria Iustitia and Council of Seleya observers the right to monitor the situation in the country, it is certain that the upcoming months will be deciding whether the Member States will take a larger responsibility on their shoulders.

According to sources connected with the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, the joint committee of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Ministry of National Defense has agreed to put Hel as the proposed headquarters for the new organization (under the jurisdiction of the Seleyan Union). Multinational Corps of the Seleyan Union would be responsible for monitoring the international situation and be tasked with rapid response to threats made against the Seleyan Union, as well taking part in different international operations. Vinciguerra believes that the recent crisis between Aldegar and Hutori will push other Members of the Seleyan Union to take part in the process and that Seleyan Union will be finally able to effectively defend itself from external threats. As for the numbers, it is not certain how many soldiers and what sort of equipment will be assigned to the Multinational Corps - Seleya North, but it is certain that it will include all three basic branches of the military force: land forces, air force, and the navy. According to sources connected with MOND, Valruzia is ready to assign as much as 8 thousand soldiers to permanent duty within the Corps. Valruzia puts its hopes to increased cooperation with its neighbors, its largest economic partner - the State of Baltusia, Democratic Republic of Lodamun, Federal Union of Gaduridos and the Democratic Republic of Tukarali. Despite the initial plan to only include Valruzia, Lodamun, Baltusia, and Gaduridos in the Corps, Nowogard has decided that more broad solution is necessary and has decided to invite other states mainly Aldegar and Tukarali.
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Re: Baltusian Public Broadcasting Corporation

Postby javierzcw » Wed May 30, 2018 6:53 pm

PRESIDENT ROBERTS MOVES ON WITH HER INTERNATIONAL AGENDA
President Margaret Roberts backed up the Saridan Embargo and congratulated the new Governor-General of the Holy Luthori Empire, Charles Albert Brighton.

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President Roberts in the Parliament announcing her full support on the Ratification of the Saridan Embargo

VILLITA - President Roberts moved forward with her international agenda this month. From talks with Beluzian officials, support from the the Liberal Party of Lourenne, and a small meeting with the White Rose party of the Holy Luthori Empire summarised what was a first week of a very agitated week in the Foreign Affairs Ministry.
President Roberts is the daughter of Margaret Roberts. They don't only share the name, but she was Baltusia's Minister of Foreign Affairs in the MacOviz years, and partnered with Angelorum, as she was the Primer Minister of that time.
Little Maggie Roberts, the daughter, was practically raised in the International Affairs Palace in Villita, where the Ministry is based, and she was bound to grow be a very well known Socialist.
Margaret Roberts (II) was also the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the last presidential term, with Martha Raxophonis in the presidency, and James T. Carter PM.

The president is not only "fulfilling" her mother's wishes, she's making history of her own, as she strongly denounced Saridan's new legislative agenda, which is "actively segregating her own people, even reestablishing slavery", in her words. Roberts issued an International Press Release where she called out the Saridan Government and announced her full support of the International Embargo against Saridan.

Charles Albert Brighton was elected for the 7th non consecutive time as the Governor-General of the Holy Luthori Empire, with the support of the Social Democratic Party of that nation. President Roberts called Brighton to congratulate him as soon as she heard the news.

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Re: Baltusian Public Broadcasting Corporation

Postby thefalloutfan101 » Mon Sep 10, 2018 5:56 pm

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The New Valois Gazette is one of Baltusia's most widely circulated newspapers, headquartered in downtown New Valois. Reporting on politics, sports, entertainment, and local goings-on.

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Speaking before Congress, Secretary of State Orlando Francis lodged a formal diplomatic protest with the Kingdom of Vanuku, in regards to its blockade of Deltaria.

Secretary of State Francis lodges formal diplomatic protest with Kingdom of Vanuku
Johnston, D.D., August 27, 4452

JOHNSTON - At a special session of Congress this morning, Secretary of State Orlando Francis gave a deliberation in which he lodged diplomatic protest against the Kingdom of Vanuku, and encouraged other fellow Congressmen to do the same. He stated the reason for the complaint was the Kingdom's unlawful blockade of Deltaria. When asked by Senator Albert Ferryman (BfC—Ralston) as to exactly why Baltusia would have interests in defending a socialist dictatorship, Francis's resolve was firm:

"Regardless of what political ideology or government system they have, trade and commerce are currently being blocked by another nation purely because of ideology. Such a move is incredibly childish, and only a further reflection of Vanuku's decision to bully other nations. Pardon my Canrillaise, gentlemen, but nations should cooperate with each other and not engage in glorified pissing contests over slight differences."

Francis had also stated that he had consulted with Secretary of Defense Hernandez on the possibility of additional protection to be given to Deltaria. When asked by Congress what such protection would entail, SoS Francis said that assistance would most likely come in the form of additional naval ships to reinforce the Deltarian navy, along with ground personnel, if necessary.

Despite having a firm resolution, and speaking that building a friendship with Deltaria would result in increased trade, Francis's delegation was met with immediate backlash from conservative Congressmen, mainly coming from the Democratic Party, and the relatively small Baltusia First Party. However, Francis did earn the support of the "old guard" of the former socialist government, namely the Socialist and Social Democratic parties.

Time will tell as to whether Congress can support Francis's bold idea. As for the public, we conducted a short poll via social media and the results are rather murky. An estimated 47% didn't support assisting Deltaria, whilst an estimated 43% did, while another 10% remained undecided. We also spoke with political analyst Louise Coleman, of the University of Oudmonde, whose response was essentially the same.

Ultimately in the end it's a large gambit. The common man isn't as nuanced as we'd like to think. Contrary to popular belief, Deltaria is quite federalist in nature, and allows a significant chunk of private industry and service providers to operate, albeit with the natural regulations a socialist country would enforce. Congress it seems is also in that same boat. They immediately see the name and recoil in terror. If I am to look at it from my perspective, given my experience, I would essentially reiterate my statement—It's a huge gambit, but if members of Congress and the public alike can become aware of these nuances, then perhaps we could benefit from trade with Deltaria, although it'd likely be neutral to avoid backlash.
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Re: Baltusian Public Broadcasting Corporation

Postby ReformedEndralon » Tue Sep 11, 2018 8:15 am

President Announces She Will not Run in 54.

June 4452

President Houghty has announced that she will not contest the next Presidential election and will see out her current term in office, citing age and a desire to retire from public office.

Martha Houghty was a key player in the formation of the Democratic Party in 4433. At the time Baltusia had been run by two left-wing parties for several decades and the Democratic Party was the first serious attempt to challenge that dominance. Elected to Parliament in 4435, Houghty served one term before winning the Presidential election against the incumbent Socialist Party President Carla Tronchtull. President Houghty narrowly lost to Chrtsopher Randal of Baltusians for Change in the Presidential elections of 4444 and 4446, before winning a second term in office in the 4450 Presidential elections.

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President Houghty

President Houghty has been a passive President, preferring to focus on carrying out the ceremonial functions of office rather than directing policy and during both terms of office has had a very light touch in influencing Prime Minister Norbert Martin (also of the Democratic Party, his title has recently changed to Vice-President). As such President Houghty has maintained relatively high popularity levels.

President Houghty has been a key voice for moderates within the Democratic Party. Upon formation in 4433 it was agreed that the Democratic Party would focus on securing power and that moderation and pragmatism was essential to that end. However, during the lifetime of the current government (which started in March 4450) the Democratic Party has worked closely with the Classical Liberal Party to enact a series of free market reforms. With a party membership advocating an increasingly hard line stance on immigration and the rise of the socially conservative and economically liberal wing of the party, President Houghty’s moderate faction has become weaker and it is possible that President Houghty chose to announce her retirement rather than fight a bloody primary campaign against a conservative challenger.

The Democratic Party leadership will convene to discuss its plans for the next Presidential election, it is possible that Vice-President Martin will seek to end his 14 years as Head of Government by contesting the Presidential election.
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