Just for the record, a final summing up of what has happened...
The following candidates retained their Cultural Protocols:
Badara
Darnussia
Hulstria (1 month deadline to produce a simpler/more accessible Cultural Protocol)
Selucia
Zardugal
And the following candidates were set to Culturally Open:
Hobrazia
Ibutho
Jakania
Kalopia
Keymon
Lourenne
Rutania
Solentia
Talmoria
Telamon
Tukarali
Valruzia
Vorona