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Re: Καλοπίκή Ειδήσεων (Kalopian News)

Postby Freiheit Soldaten » Sat Mar 31, 2018 11:53 am

Istochniaks declare independence from Kalopia

This morning marks the end of Kalopian authority over the liberty loving people of Istochnia who have for too long had their hopes and dreams treaded upon by the current Socialist regime. We have tried to find a peaceful way in which to go our own way and now we shall do exactly that. Kalopian flags all over the new nation have been ridded of and replaced by a banner of green bearing a golden cresent moon and star. Istochniak military personal have been advised to take their arms with them and join the Istochniak Defence Forces.
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Re: Καλοπίκή Ειδήσεων (Kalopian News)

Postby RedReaper » Wed Apr 04, 2018 5:18 pm

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NATIONALIST PARTY FOUNDED
National Democratic Party Founded, Seeks New Era For Kalopia
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National Democratic Party Founder, Xenos Rigas, In Conversation With THE NATION
There has been growing public interest among the Kalopian population recently concerning the establishment of a Kalopian Nationalist and Populist political party, the National Democratic Party. There has been talk of a new kind of politics, of calls from supporters for changes to the Constitution, as well as increased economic and political internationalism. This has led to an increase in popular support across the country, and over the course of a relatively short space of time the EΔK has grown in strength and size, with an estimated 10,000 members as of April 4373. THE NATION decided to interview their leader, Xeno Rigas, to find out more about his party's platform, and why Kalopia's electorate are finding it so enticing;
THE NATION: Hello Mr. Regas, welcome to the studio.
REGAS: Thank you, it is a pleasure to be here.
THE NATION: You will find that the pleasure is all ours. We have heard great things about you, Mr. Regas. Your party is gaining support in the polls, and your membership seems to grow exponentially every day. So what is so special about your party's policies which has led to such growth over such a small period.
REGAS: Why thank you, me and the rest of the Party are simply overwhelmed by the support that we have received over such a small space of time, and we thank all our new supporters and members for backing our collective struggle.
Getting back to your question, I believe that the main reason for our growth in support is due to our Party's platform, that being one of political, social and economic populism. Simply put, we seek to bring to the National Assembly the policies which the people seek and desire.
One such policy is concerning National citizenship. For far too long, Kalopian nationals have been barred from citizenship due to the idiocy of the Citizenship examination system, leading to Kalopian nationals in many cases, struggling to find employment or healthcare. No Kalopian who was born in Kalopia should be barred from Citizenship.
Another position is one of increased economic openness, the establishment of trade relations with other nations, a freeing of the State's grasp on the economy. Such policies are highly popular with the working and business classes of the nation.
And finally, support for democratic institutions. Kalopia, the birthplace of civilisation, has been plagued by dictators and conflicts since its establishment. The Kalopian people deserve the free and transparent democratic processes other prosperous nations in Majatra enjoy, Istalia being the prime example. This the National Democratic Party will strive for, with public support of course.
THE NATION: Certainly, the democratic question is one of great public concern within Majatra. Building off of what you just said, what do you think of another party experiencing increased public support, the neo-Victorieuxist Autocratic Party?
REGAS: Quite frankly, I find their policies uncivilised and poisonous. Kalopians have fought for generations to secure the democratic rights which we have at present, corrupt and ineffective as they are. Any party which seeks to establish a dictatorship in Kalopia seeks to defile the graves of millions of our nation's bravest patriots. This they cannot and will not be allowed to do.
THE NATION: Thank you Mr. Regas, that's all we have time for.
REGAS:It has been my pleasure.
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Re: Καλοπίκή Ειδήσεων (Kalopian News)

Postby dannypk » Fri Apr 13, 2018 4:30 pm

The new Kalopian anarchist party prepares an anarchist movement and meeting at Wantuni
October 4377

The arrival of a new party to Kalopia, the so-called "Anarchy For Everyone" (Αναρχία για Όλους), created by a group of anarchists, is going to make history in Kalopia. They're going to prepare a meeting at Wantuni in February 4378 and present a new movement, which will be part of this party.

According to the party representant, Vasso Edvokia, they're not going to rest until they make a space up for Kalopian anarchism in the 44th and 45th century.
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Re: Καλοπίκή Ειδήσεων (Kalopian News)

Postby dannypk » Sat Apr 14, 2018 1:42 pm

Successful anarchist meeting at Wantuni, supported by the AFE party
February 4378

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The first anarchist meeting, organised by the IAAN (International Anarchist Action Network) and supported by the AFE party (Anarchy For Everyone) in Wantuni the past month, was a successful meeting. A 9% of the population (8,975,785) came to this meeting and decided to protest against the Kalopian cops and Government, supporting LGBT rights, freedom, equality and tolerance. Many socialists also came to this meeting to help their comrades and spread their ideas alongside anarchists.

The meeting had prepared a speech and immediately ran to the streets with signs and red and black flags. They arrived to a local building where they danced and singed Punk Rock all the night.

We have interviewed a few people that assisted the meeting, asking them if they would show support and asking for their opinions on this meeting. The results were the following:
Most of the people said that they enjoyed the meeting and they could spread their ideas perfectly. Some of them said that for being the first meeting, many people came and it was really good, but only 4 people out of 15 said that they would vote and support this party. Many of the ones who said no, explained their reason why:
"I think that it'll be nice to get into an anarchy through what anarchism was designed to: revolution. I can't trust no party, where have you seen a successful anarchist party? Only one time, in Telamon. The rest of the parties were alone in the Parliament so they had it easy".
Immediately another guy joined the conversation and said, "It's true that maybe it's hard to reach an anarchy through the Parliament, but this party could help us more than you think. Imagine he gets a lot of power in the Parliament, enough to keep power away from evil hands. They could skip other parties' proposals while we organise our own revolution. Isn't that a good idea?".


We will see if this meeting was successful for the party or not in the next election, but it's sure that this meetings are helpful for anarchists and socialists, and everyone is hoping to assist more times to meetings of this kind.
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Re: Καλοπίκή Ειδήσεων (Kalopian News)

Postby MaxCrowns » Mon Jul 23, 2018 8:52 pm

The Freedom for Foreign Religions act enters implementation stage
April 4428

With polls showing spiritual satisfaction at a record low among Kalopians and the Government seeking to cut regulations and encourage a larger foreign presence in Kalopia, hoping to attract investors, The Freedom for Foreign Religions act has officially entered implementation, almost a year after being passed.

The law, which removes restrictions on the presence and activities of foreign missionaries and preachers, also seeks to greatly downplay government interference in religion, something the ruling Kalopian Unity Party sees as a private issue not for the government to interfere with.

Conservative groups have said that the move was an attempt for government to avoid being made responsible for what many Kalopians see as a general decline of spiritual happiness and fulfillment, while pro-government groups have said that the law would give Kalopians greater freedom and more choice in their persuit for spiritual satisfaction.

When asked for comment, President Nikos Tsalidis and Ministry of Education and Culture Majed Al Falih have both stated that they wholeheartedly support the move and pushed had extensively pushed for its passage through the National Assembly.
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Re: Καλοπίκή Ειδήσεων (Kalopian News)

Postby RedReaper » Sun Aug 05, 2018 10:18 pm

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KALOPIA TO BECOME MUN OBSERVER
Tatas Declares Increased Economic Cooperation With Growing Majatran Bloc

7th October 4434

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Foreign Minister Tatas During Announcement
Helios: The Government of the Kalopian Republic has announced plans today to move the country towards Observer Status with the Majatran Union of Nations, the MUN, citing the increased necessity and perks of improved cooperation with the economic bloc.

Foreign Minister Demetrius Tatas stated at a press conference on behalf of the Kalopian Cabinet that the economic growth provided by membership of the Majatran Economic Zone, the economic component of the MUN, is worth the cost of Observer status and that by choosing to become Observers rather than full members, Kalopia is able to avoid the more "problematic" elements of the treaty, such as the Military components.

However, sources inside the Government suggest that not all the Cabinet was onboard with the move, citing the current tensions between MUN members and the Northern Council, which presently has a large military base in Kalopia. This evidence seems to corroborate the theories of political analysts which indicate the Government seeks to gain the positives of MUN membership without jeopardizing the military support the country receives from the NC.


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GOVERNMENT TO ACCEPT 50,000 ZARDIC REFUGEES
Kalopian Military To Aid Cobura With The Housing Of Defectors Fleeing Regime
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Helios: Minister Tatas also announced that the Kalopian Republic shall aid Cobura and other nations effected by the current humanitarian crisis in Zardugal. Kalopia is to accept 50,000 of the 130,000 refugees currently being processed in Cobura, many of which are to be housed in refugee camps in Northern Kalopia with the aid of Independent Humanitarian Organisations. Tatas reasserted Kalopia's commitment to international law, and wholeheartedly condemned the Zardic Communist Regime.
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Re: Καλοπίκή Ειδήσεων (Kalopian News)

Postby Maxington » Mon Aug 06, 2018 7:34 pm

"The future of the Nation is in the children's school bags" ~ Dr. Eric Williams
President of the Trond Henrichsen Institute for International Affairs.
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Re: Καλοπίκή Ειδήσεων (Kalopian News)

Postby RedReaper » Thu Aug 09, 2018 3:20 pm

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ANASTAS CONDEMNS VANUKU'S COMMENTS, REMAINS OPTIMISTIC OF SOLUTION TO CRISIS
Prime Minister Anastas Has Struck Back At Accusations By Vanuku's Prefect As Negotiations With Senior MUN Figures Continue

3rd September 4436

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Prime Minister Anastas Declared Prefect Comments "Unhelpful"
Helios: Prime Minister Alexei Anastas during a press conference today decried the Prefect of Vanuku's comments concerning the present situation between the MUN and Kalopia, calling them unhelpful and deeply misguided.

Anastas stated, "The accusations and derogatory comments coming from the Prefect of Vanuku are not only unhelpful and wrong, they seek to undermine negotiations currently being undertaken by my government and the MUN over how we can best negotiate future economic relations. At the present moment Vanuku is continuing its long history of using its economic and military power to meddle in affairs it shouldn't."

Vanukean Prefect Duke Noh Zhtál earlier today blasted Kalopia's government, declaring it "Kazulia's Lap dog" and calling its centuries old defensive arrangement with the Northern Council "ungodly". He also declared he would be sending Vanuku's 4th Carrier Fleet to international waters to the south of Kalopia to carry out manoeuvres for "an indefinite" period.

Anastas also commented on the current calls within the MUN for his country to be excluded from joining the Majatran Economic Zone on grounds that it "is perceived to to be a threat to the MUN as a whole, or to one or more of the the nation states that are part of the MUN."

He stated; "The idea that Kalopia is a threat to Majatran security is laughable. Any prior military commitments can be adjusted, but they must be negotiated on Kalopia's terms between the Northern Council and ourselves. The MUN's attempts to blackmail us into cutting off century old defensive ties will not work." However, Anastas remains, "optimistic of the possibility of future economic cooperation between my nation and the nations of the MUN."

Kalopia is not the only nation concerned with the actions of the MUN regarding the present Crisis. Carolus Priscus, Selucian Ambassador to the MUN declared the economic threats by the MUN Assembly towards Kalopia as, "extortion" and that "refusing to adopt the MUN's warmongering attitude towards the NC is in no way a violation of the integrity of the MEZ."


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PRESIDENT RIGAS TO STAND DOWN AS JUSTICIALIST 4437 CANDIDATE
Filia Rigas Shall Not Be Running In 4437 Presidential Race As Candidate Elections To Be Held Imminently
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Rigas Is Currently In Her Second Term
Helios:President Rigas has declared that she is not going to run for the Presidency in the upcoming 4437 election after two terms as Head of State.

She has also not declared her preferred successor as Candidate elections are soon to be underway. Current prospective Justicialist Presidential Candidates are Prime Minister Alexei Anastas, Finance Minister Georgia Halla and Defence Minister Yorgos Agnes.

Throughout her Presidency Filia Rigas has been pivotal to the creation and development of the Kalopian Republic. She has also been highly influential to the move within the party away from the Kalopian Nationalism of the National Democratic Party towards a more left wing outlook.


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Re: Καλοπίκή Ειδήσεων (Kalopian News)

Postby RedReaper » Fri Aug 10, 2018 7:01 pm

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PARLIAMENT TO VOTE ON MONARCHICAL RESTORATION
With Support For A Monarchy High Among The Population, The Justicialist's Have Proposed Its Reestablishment

5th April 4437

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If The Proposal Passes, Businessman And Descendant Of Past Monarchs Geórgios Rodas Is The Prime Candidate For Kingship
Helios: President Filia Rigas, as one of her last actions as President, proposed a bill to Parliament which if passed would establish a Constitutional Monarchy in Kalopia. The bill stipulates the creation of the title, King of the Kalopians, a symbolic head of state which is represented by an elected Governor-General.

Monarchism has been on the rise in Kalopia after recent years, as conservatism within the population begins to grow. This has prompted the Justicialist Party to propose the bill in question. Leading Monarchist activist Odessa Griva, one of the most prominent supporters of the bill, declared the present climate as, "ready for change".

"After so many centuries of radical governments, the people have had enough of the unpredictability of Presidential rule. We need a strong Leader which can represent the constitution of Kalopia both at home and abroad, and defend her rights and freedoms."

The vote has shocked many prominent left figures within Kalopia. University Professor and Republican Alexio Tripis had this to say on the proposal;

"Kalopia has for a long time been backward and unable to advance from poverty while all those around us have prospered. Placing a crown on someones head isn't set to change anything, other than convince people that nonexistent progress is being made."

The most likely candidate for King of the Kalopians is leading businessman and philanthropist Geórgios Rodas, which other than being a successful entrepreneur has traced his succession back to the Monarchs of old.


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DEFENSE MINISTER AGNES ANNOUNCES MILITARY REFORM
An Additional W10 Million Wantuni To Be Reassigned To Provide Improved Arms And Equipment
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Army Personnel To Receive Additional Precision Scopes For Increased Accuracy
Helios:Defence Minister Yorgos Agnes has announced an increase in investment for the Kalopian Military after centuries of neglect and stagnation. An additional W10000000 Wantuni is to be invested into restoration projects and the procurement of new advanced arms for training. An increase in military personnel is also planned.

When asked about the motivation for the increased investment, Agnes said; "Today is a dangerous and unpredictable time for world politics. The Jelbanian conflict, the War in Dovani and the ensuing Cold War between the Northern Council and the Majatran Union have gone to show that we as a nation need a strong defensive force to enable us to face threats and defend our nation from foes within or without."

Agnes was then asked in what way the Northern Council would be involved in these new military reforms; "our government has long cooperated with the Northern Council through the Ellinor Ketelsen Air Base. Our military shall continue to receive training and support from Northern Council advisers to ensure that tactics and strategies remain up to date and that we are able to effectively assess and neutralise threats to the nation's peace."

After recent tensions between Kalopia and the MUN over the existence of the Ellinor Ketelsen Air Base, the current military reforms seem to be linked by the perceived increased risk to Kalopia caused by such escalations.

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Re: Καλοπίκή Ειδήσεων (Kalopian News)

Postby RedReaper » Sun Aug 12, 2018 6:46 pm

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KING GEÓRGIOS I CROWNED AT CATHEDRAL IN HELIOS
Geórgios Rodas, Renamed Geórgios I Of Kyvern Ascends Throne Of Kalopia As First King For
Millennia


3rd March 4438

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King Geórgios with his wife Queen Yolanda
Helios: King Geórgios was crowned today at the Metropolis Cathedral in Helios in a lavish ceremony to mark the first monarch in Kalpia for over a millennia. The ceremony took over an hour and ended with a carriage ride between the Cathedral and the renovated Royal Palace which will now be the King's official residence.

An estimated 20,000 people came to witness the preceedings, which were followed by street parties throughout the afternoon and night. Ex-President now Governor-General Anastas had this to say on the preceedings;

"Today is a historical day for Kalopia and indeed for the whole of Majatra. The people have spoken and brought the return of the Monarchy to Kalopia, an event of great cultural significance not scene in a Millennia. May Elyon grant King Geórgios a long reign and enable me to serve him and this nation to the best of my ability. "

Minor counter demonstrations occurred as Republicans vented their rage upon the preceedings. However, the coronation was largely respectful and peaceful.



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RATIFICATION OF MAJATRAN FREE TRADE ASSOCIATION TREATY UNDERWAY
The Largely Secret Treaty Negotiated By Kalopia, Deltaria, Selucia And Cobura Has Finally Reached The Ratification Stage
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Logo of the MFTA showing constituent nations
Helios: The Majatran Free Trade Association Treaty which has been negotiated under secrecy over the past year has finally reached ratification stage. The Treaty establishes a single market and customs union among the nations of Kalopia, Deltaria, Selucia and Cobura.

The Treaty includes provisions for Import Duties, Trade Deflection, Customs Cooperation, Freedom of Transit and Freedom of Technology.

It states that the main purposes of the treaty are "to promote diversification and cooperation in trade within the territories of the association, to ensure that trade between the Member States take place within the constraints of fair
competition, to foster the liberalisation and development of trade among Member States through the
removal of trade barriers, to ensure that the benefits of free trade are equitably distributed among the Member States.
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Political and Economic Analysts have suggested that the treaty appears to be an attempt by the constituent nations to enable free trade throughout Majatra for nations which wish to avoid joining the MUN and hence having to conform to it's military considerations.

Prime Minister Basilio Nicolis during a press interview was asked how much the MUN's rejection of Kalopia from joining the MEZ had effected their decision to negotiate the treaty;

"Well it was during the negotiations with the MUN over joining the MEZ without giving up our previous military commitments that we realised the number of nations within in Majatra which wanted a non-political economic treaty which would enable economic development without additional baggage."

The Treaty is set to be ratified over the coming months.
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