Lourenne

[Luis1p]

Today, the Royal Ministry of Defense announced that the fifteen ship expansion of the Royal Navy has been completed and that
the new ships have begun sea trials for immediate service. The new ships, which are a combined set of Parmentier, Delaune,
and Thiers Classes were completed over the span of eight years. Each ship was either constructed in the port cities of Parmentier,
Valois, and Beaufort. According to the Royal Ministry's official tallies, 8 Parmentier Class Frigates were built, 6 Delaune Class
Destroyers were built, and One Vasser Class Amphibious Assault Ship was built for the Third Response Fleet. In total, the Royal
Navy now has three fully operational fleets with the capacity to sail anywhere on the globe. The Royal Navy's personnel was
increased by the RMD due to the work that is needed to maintain the fleets fully modernized and ready to be under maintenance
if need be. The Royal Navy has been in the process of rebuilding for almost two decades. High Chancellor Giltroix noted that the
nation's military was the last thing that required the nations attention after the past administrations completely focused on social
and economic issues. Giltroix stated that this was not the last modernization program that the Royal Armed Forces would see.
The RMD is beginning to plan extensive modernization and strategy overhauls for the Royal Air Force and the Royal Ground
Component and will be revealed in the next few months.

[Luis1p]

This morning, Ximena Doree, the CEO of Avienne Waters and Resorts, announced that the company would be opening new
summer resorts in Keymon within the next four years. This move was announced after avienne's main board of directors noted
that Keymon's markets have become increasingly popular and is beginning to lure several Lourennais firms to the island nation.
Previously, Avienne did have existing resorts in Keymon; however, these were damaged beyond repair during the nation's civil
war decades ago. Seeing the possibility for a new expansion, Doree and her directors quickly approved the creation of new
resorts and "Avienne Waterfalls" throughout Keymon. "Avienne Waterfalls" are very small locations where Avienne beverages
are sold and made similar to smaller scale cafes. According to Doree's plans, two new summer resorts will be built in the cities
of Monte Primo and in Portu Betania. These two cities, due to their popularity among tourists, were the "ideal spots to open
the resorts", said Doree. Avienne is using the same marketing strategies in Keymon that they use in Lourenne. Avienne currently
has 6 resorts in Lourenne, one being in the highly expensive, coastal city of Beaumont-Sur-Mer. One of Avienne's board of
directors stated that Monte Primo and Beaumont-sur-Mer are "sister cities" and that their similarities will make the new resorts
in Keymon highly successful and available to residents and tourists alike. On top of the tourist impact of the resorts, the new
construction efforts will be supplying jobs to both Keymonite and Lourennais workers. Carbon footprints and pollution are
minor issues as well due to Avienne resorts being reliant on green energy and renewable resources. Doree noted that the new
expansion to Keymon is a win for both Lourenne and Keymon. The opening of these resorts will lead to more cooperation
between the two nations and give Keymon a generous tourist bump.

[Luis1p]

Drama unfolded in the Royal Assembly this morning as the conservative faction began the voting process on Proposal 3D-17
which would repeal Proposal 1B-2 also known as the Valence Health Care Package. The Valence Health Care Package which
was passed in 4862, established public universal healthcare for all in Lourenne, which was inspired by the Aoki Healthcare
Declaration. Proposal 1B-2 guaranteed health care for everyone and opened the doors of Lourenne's high quality healthcare
system to those that were in need of it. Conservatives today believe that they had the necessary votes to kill the proposal
and re-introduce private healthcare in the nation. However, they were wrong. 35 conservative members, from toss-up
districts in the nation, voted with the left wing parties in the Royal Assembly to kill proposal 3D-17. The final tally, which
was 258 for and 280 against, caused celebrations within the Royal Assembly. The leader of the Humanitarian/Green faction,
Andrea Perrier, said that the rejecting of this bill not only honors ex-High Chancellor Valence, but it saves the lives and
healthcare of millions in the nation. This big blow for the conservatives has political analysts wondering if the left is
beginning to gain momentum. The Humanitarians and Greens could use this victory against High Chancellor Giltroix and
the Conservatives in the next national election and win the majority in the Royal Assembly, if not the High Chancellery.

[Luis1p]

Today, the Lourennais Royal Institute of the Arts announced that Mr.Maitre, also known as Mister Master, was chosen to represent
Lourenne at the eleventh edition of FOMAT being held in Kalistan this year. After reading Kalistani press on the festival, the
Lourennais people believed that Mr.Maitre, who often portrays Egelian culture through his music and music videos, would be a
perfect fit for FOMAT XI. Mr. Maitre is currently very popular in Lourenne's Egelian communities on the coasts and within smaller
Asli communities eastern Lourenne mainly because of his Asli-Canrillaise background. In FOMAT XI, Mr.Maitre is set to perform his
most recent song "Elle est Chère", or "She is Expensive". He believes that the urban, upbeat tempo of the song as well as
the Egelian elements of the song could be enough to place well at FOMAT XI.

[Luis1p]

Election results today in Lourenne could not be clearer. After a long election period, Marc Giltroix and conservatives
lost their mandate in Lourenne. In an electoral landslide, the Humanitarian/Green Faction retook the majority in the
Royal Assembly and was able to retake the High Chancellery from Giltroix. During the nomination process, the Greens
and Humanitarians nominated Marine Ngozi, a Human Rights Lawyer from St.Madeleine who was a former member of
the Royal Assembly. Marc Giltroix, of course was the nominee who was chosen by the conservatives, who before the
election, were in the majority. Two hours after the polls closed, it was obvious that Ngozi would win the election after
results showed Ngozi had increased support in several metro area suburbs, which often decide elections. Ngozi
declared victory at 9:23 P.M. at her election headquarters in St.Madeleine. She made history as the first Dalehi-Canrillaise
person in Lourenne to win a High Chancellery election. Ngozi's parents were immigrants from Statrica who made a life
for Marine in Lourenne during Ex-High Chancellor Valence's administration. Ngozi stated that her plans for Lourenne
mirrored Valence's. Ngozi plans to reform Lourenne's judicial system, increase the funding for green energy, finish the
last administration's military reforms, and reform the economic systems of the nation which were damaged by the
conservatives. Political analysts believe that the conservative's weak economic policy and attempts to rid millions from
their healthcare was the final nail in the coffin. Ngozi hopes to use her majority in the Royal Assembly to begin massive
spending reforms and a tax policy overhaul to begin expanding the economy after the conservative administration
reduced incomes and brought in military debt. For now the nation celebrates as a new, historic administration is set
to reform the kingdom after years of economic and social instability.

[Luis1p]

This afternoon, High Chancellor Ngozi met with the members of the Royal Ministry of International
Affairs to discuss the recent military tensions between Yingdala and Liore. The High Chancellor
noted that she was approaching the issue with a "no tolerance policy". Ngozi stated that Yingdala
may have grown in military power, but "their morals and decency against neo-imperialism have
stained the nation's credibility and international stance". The High Chancellor also stated that the
United Kingdom will be looking to seek better relations with the Dovani Pact and Liore stating
that neo-imperialism and military tensions have no place in Dovani. the Royal Ministry of Defense
does not seek a military encounter with Yingdala in no case, but will seek sanctions if unwarranted
tensions and conflict comes to Dovani.

On the subject of Dovani and neo-imperialism, the High Chancellor today signed an official Executive
Notice which denounces Lourenne's historic and previous activities with imperialism and colonialism.
Ngozi noted that in order for the country to move forward and advance the ideas of equality and
humanitarianism, the "nation needs to humbly apologize for the actions of our ancestors, our
modern politicians, and move forward with mutual peace and respect." Ngozi also stated that she
will be formally abolishing the Empire of Canrille in the next coming days and reaching out to
several Dovanian and Seleyan nations to further her ideas of respect and peace. Millions in the
nation are praising Ngozi for her new foreign policy approach which not only rejects nations who
engage in neo-imperialism but also rejects the United Kingdom's own imperialist past and seeks
reconciliation through a new mutual idea of cooperation, respect, and peace.

[Luis1p]

After Mr. Maitre won the competition at FOMAT XI in Kalistan, millions of residents in Lourenne have been eagerly awaiting the
announcement of FOMAT XII, which according to FOMAT tradition, takes place in the winning country of the previous edition.
Mr Maitre's recent win in Kalistan meant that Lourenne would be the next country to host the festival of musical arts in Terra.
The Lourennais Institute of Art (LIA) announced that FOMAT's 12th edition would be held in the city of Valois. The LIA also
announced that FOMAT would be held at the Royal Opera Park next to downtown Valois. The park, which can hold over 8,000
people plus an additional 5,000 in the outskirts, will be open to the public on the day of the festival, in the meantime the park
will be closed t give officials time to plan security and accomodations. The LIA announced the criteria for the festival this year.
3 Judges will be a part of the panel this year. Final score calculations will be split between the judges and an audience vote.
According to the LIA, songs for FOMAT XII must be in a language native to the participating country and must be non-political.
Millions are excited and eagerly waiting for the arrival of FOMAT XII. Valois, the city of arts and music in Lourenne, is expecting
tourists to arrive by the thousands beginning next week. The LIA Recommends that nations begin their FOMAT submissions as
soon as possible. OOC: FOMAT submissions end at Saturday 2/20 11:59 PM EST. FOMAT will be held on the official PT Classic
discord on Sunday 2/21 at 3 PM EST.

[jamescfm]

Bhim and Vati return from successful tour across Dovani

[Auditorii]

Der Globus | BREAKING NEWS: Kingdom announces sanctions on Yingdala due to Pontesi "diplomacy" (November 4895)

[Luis1p]

This afternoon, High Chancellor Ngozi met with the members of the Royal Ministry of International
Affairs to discuss the recent fascist rise in nations like Hobrazia and Pontesi. The High Chancellor
approved a joint-resolution made by the Royal Minister of Defense and the Royal Minister of
International Affairs which called for the condemnation of the fascist states in question. Also
the resolution included economic sanction whereas "all trade with the countries in the fascist
resolution would halt until proof that human rights can be guaranteed by independent sources."
High Chancellor Ngozi stated that this swift political move ensures the United Kingdom's will
to fight for human rights and bring an end to extremist ideologies.

Beyond sanctioning and condemning the fascist nation, the High Chancellor also approved economic
sanctions on Yingdala. Ngozi stated that Yingdala have gone extremist all in the pursuit of riches
and worthless influence. Yingdala stated that they "sought to understand the Pontesian government
and their actions". Ngozi and her government were horrified that Yingdala, once the champion of
human rights and activism, decided to sympathize and enable with genocide and fascism all for a
quick and profitable dollar. "For this..." Ngozi stated, "The United Kingdom is placing heavy
economic sanctions on Yingdala until it is clear that the state of Yingdala affirms that they do
not support the genocidal, human rights abuses in Pontesi as well as back out of all Ponesi affairs
until the WC and SC have dealt with the fascist regime in Pontesi". The High Chancellor noted that
Yingdala should be ashamed of itself and their actions. The United Kingdom, noted the High
Chancellor, will be replacing Yingdala as a leader in the world for the advancement of human rights
and the freedom. Yingdala has sunk itself, and is on par with the ideological thoughts of Endralon
who would do anything for influence and money. Their belief is that they do what they must to
avoid a humanitarian crisis; however, they've created a massive crisis in the process. A crisis in
which Lourenne and its allies will respond to.