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Sign-ups for the 2024 CCA World Cup are now open! If you intend to participate in the 2024 World Cup, you will need to submit the provided application in this thread. Please copy the code below and fill out the information. Sign-ups begin on December 6th and last until January 16th, or until a full 64 teams are reached! You MUST fill out the whole application. For the roster, include the player's names, the clubs they play for, and the number on their jersey. If you intend to bid a campaign to serve as the host to this year's World Cup, fill out the provided application and post it in the thread. Applications can be submitted from December 6th until December 20th, at which point we as a region will vote. Reminder: your host application will include the host city, which will be the namesake for the World Cup. Other matches might be held in other cities across your country. Important: Aside from initial sign-ups, applications, and subsequent simulations, this whole event will be performed through In-Character Roleplay. If breaches of our roleplay and/or regional guidelines occur, please contact the administrative officials of the Coalition of Crown Albatross, and we will ensure confidentiality and analyze the situation. If you have more questions, you can ask in the thread, join the Discord server linked in the CCA regional factbook, or telegram The 2024 World Cup will be held from April 1st-26th. | ||||||||
OBC News Today's Date: December 5th, 2023 [HEADLINES] First-Ever Anti-Terrorism Act Enacted Category: Law & Order Geopolitical tensions with multiple wars and a coup in the Qahaza province of Zalluabed, mixed in with the recent attempted coup of His Emperor's Government have made terrorism the top priority of Emperor Solis, with it being his number one agenda item for the 3rd Session to address. In a long 4 days of navigating bureaucracy and ideological differences, the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2024 was proposed and enacted with a 70% majority in the House of Assembly. Starting on a high note, 365 members voted yes, 148 voted no and 9 abstained. The House of Lords was the biggest supporter with an overwhelming 40% of the 240-member chamber voting yes. The entire House of Representatives voted no, with the rest of the votes going to the House of Officials and House of Lords. Upon the law's enactment, major civil rights leaders denounced the law as "blatantly overreaching" and cited the definition of terrorism "was so broad as to lock up everybody who dissents". The law establishes a world-first offenders registry for non-sexual crimes, referred to as the Serious Offenders Register which all convicted terrorists would be mandated to register for. Before now, the only national registry that the government maintained was the National Abuser Awareness System (NAAS), established under the Abuse Prevention Act. In addition, the law exercises a provision of the Basic Rights, the notwithstanding clause as it has been called: "No persons indicted on crimes of terrorism shall have the right to free legal aid, and this article invokes Section 2, Article 10 of the Basic Rights to override that right." (Section 5, Article 24) This is the first time the provision has been invoked since it was first ratified, so lawyers including Norman Galbraith aren't sure what the courts will make of it: "It could be declared an unconstitutional invocation, but then again, there are no tests to determine what poses an undue hardship. That would surely be established here." Finally, perhaps the most controversial provision of all: Security Orders. We only know what the law established on them, however, it sounds woefully unconstitutional and against Section 1 of the Basic Rights. They allow "suspected terrorists" to be punished without conviction and without a court with restrictions that can last indefinitely. To make matters worse, there is no recourse if you are issued one, as there is no route to appeal. The Supreme Court could not be reached for comment at the time of publication. Emperor launches plans to expand trade Category: Government & Politics Emperor Solis spoke at a press announcement today to introduce a plan in coordination with the Minister of Diplomatic Affairs Alora Hakjova to expand upon the nation's trade. Currently, the Empire has 90% of its exports go to nations in Ausiana with 55% of imports coming from Ausianan nations. According to the Emperor, "It is time for a change in what is normalized here". The first plans are to host President Oljon Slach of The meeting with Slach is said by Minister Hakjova to have a goal of "Obtaining much-needed resources that Ausiana and our nation sorely lack in capacity" and intend to offer an exchange of exports of agriculture, which is the first time the Empire would export to a nation on another continent. Danika Hicks Case: NOT GUILTY VERDICT! Court rules 3-2 Category: Law & Order After weeks of private hearings for the widely anticipated ruling on Danika Hicks's conviction, the Inspectorate's Court ruled "NOT GUILTY" today for the first time after a months-long hiatus due to former Supreme Court Chief Justice Kimberly Giddens going missing. Reportedly a week ago, Danika's lawyer, an NCAS representative, argued before the highest court that her arrest was infringing on her Article 1 rights under the Constitution. The highest-ranking judge in the trial, Aamos Sundstedt, wasn't having any of that according to insiders speaking on the condition of anonymity about the case. The argument was thrown out after about 30 minutes of debate between the judges, and was ultimately done for after the judges took a vote, with all five unanimously voting against it. Many worried about Danika as civil rights experts saw her prosecution as revenge for exposing the truth, and with the trial being closed off to the public, that only further confirmed those worries. Danika Hicks spoke to OBC regarding the verdict, saying only "The truth is more powerful than the gavel". The Director of the MOJ's Office of Special Investigations, Roseanne Blakely, has stated to OBC their intention to not recharge them, only citing a "highly politicized environment unfit for a fair resolution". | ||||||||
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Fire at Mondona munitions depot injures dozens, forces evacuations +++ Makko Oko, Mulfulira, Saint Offeat, Versenia, and 4 othersKossmil, Sateroc, Pian Islands, and Sprotavia | ||||||||
President Kormoulis declares civil war has officially ended Landmines, cluster bombs remain a deadly threat in Syraranto
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RÉSEAU DE DIFFUSION SATÉROCIEN President Slach meets Makko Oko's Emperor to Discuss Economic Deals [OPPOSH • 8 DECEMBER 2023] (SBN) - Over the past few days, President Oljon Slach has travelled to the Ausianian nation of The meeting, which was decided last minute and came as a surprise to many Saterocians, took place in the small Ausianian nation of Makko Oko. Sateroc and Makko Oko have rarely interacted in the past, however both heads of states agreed to a formal meeting. This is President Slach's first time travelling outside of Euronia during his presidency, a big step in foreign relations. President Slach arrived early on Wednesday to the Makko Okoan capital city of Opposh, where he was greeted by the country's Emperor, Conall Solis. Following Slach's initial arrival, both leaders, along with their respective delegations, held several meetings throughout the next day, where they discussed trade deals in order to strengthen economic ties. Following another day of meetings on Thursday, President Slach spoke to local press for the first time since he arrived to the country, claiming that the meetings were turning out to be "great successes", and that he was looking forward to continue cooperating with his Makko Okoan counterpart. Today, he was seen for a final time in the country, as he was preparing to leave the country. After saying his final goodbye to the emperor, he departed Opposh. On his way back north, President Slach has also confirmed he will make a stop in the nation of 
President Slach aims to secure diplomatic successes across the region
The meeting, which was decided last minute and came as a surprise to many Saterocians, took place in the small Ausianian nation of Makko Oko. Sateroc and Makko Oko have rarely interacted in the past, however both heads of states agreed to a formal meeting. This is President Slach's first time travelling outside of Euronia during his presidency, a big step in foreign relations. President Slach arrived early on Wednesday to the Makko Okoan capital city of Opposh, where he was greeted by the country's Emperor, Conall Solis. Following Slach's initial arrival, both leaders, along with their respective delegations, held several meetings throughout the next day, where they discussed trade deals in order to strengthen economic ties. Following another day of meetings on Thursday, President Slach spoke to local press for the first time since he arrived to the country, claiming that the meetings were turning out to be "great successes", and that he was looking forward to continue cooperating with his Makko Okoan counterpart. Today, he was seen for a final time in the country, as he was preparing to leave the country. After saying his final goodbye to the emperor, he departed Opposh. On his way back north, President Slach has also confirmed he will make a stop in the nation of Odoni, in order to meet with the country's leader.
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Vuswistan government applauds Syraranto peace agreement "With today's historic agreement and the conclusion of the peace conference, we can welcome a new era in Syrarantoan history, one which pursues a new, free, bright futured nation and a hopeful return to the prestige which this great nation once commanded in Western Nortua," Nicolalis said. Welcome back to the world, friend. See you on the green. | ||||||||
 viewtopic.php?p=41149375#p41149375SAINT RANEAU TIMES
SAINT RANEAU - Albarinean aircraft, alongside WEDA and ANS forces, are in their second week of an aerial bombardment of the self-proclaimed People's Republic of Qahaza, eight days after deadly drone strikes in the Tarijar Strait and the Albarinean capital of Saint Raneau left over a hundred people dead. The retribution of allied forces to the militant group known as the Kubani Unit has been a massive coordination of naval and air forces, with hundreds of key sites attributed to the PRQ's drone facilities and missile placements being destroyed in targeted sorties. Albarinean aircraft in particular have operated in the bulk of missions thus far, even scoring mid-air kills against PRQ fighter aircraft and engaging militant convoys on the ground. The main targets have widely been knocked out, according to defense officials, but the campaign will not end until "every vestige of the PRQ's ability to wage terror is eliminated," said Chancellor Melhaven. Diplomatic relations with Syraranto to be restored following peace agreement[/b]
SAINT RANEAU - Chancellor Sadie Melhaven says that diplomatic relations with Syraranto are being restored and the embassy in Covijo will be opened by the beginning of 2024, after a historic and binding peace accord between the main factions of the more than three-year-long civil war agreed to a power sharing resolution, ending the conflict. More than 500,000 people had died in Nortua's deadliest ever conflict, a war which ravaged the nation and prompted a massive humanitarian crisis. The Albarinean consulates in Syraranto had closed at the beginning of the conflict in July of 2020, when the late dictator Kyraikos Tasoulas began a brutal crackdown against dissidents opposed to his regime by carpet bombing and leveling cities. Since Tasoulas' assassination in early 2022, the transition to a provisional government under former rebel leadership, and an international aid effort two years in the making, the Syrarantoan peace agreement was finally reached under SBU supervision. "We are extremely optimistic about the future of a peaceful Syraranto," Melhaven said, indicating later in her public statements that she would visit West Nortua and meet with President Yannis Kormoulis in Covijo. "Syraranto was the helm of the West Nortuan community of nations, and with this deal we believe that they can once again be at the forefront of this incredibly diverse and opportunistic region." Albarinean forces continue to strike Qahazar as Zalluabedi military struggles against rebel advances Diplomatic relations with Syraranto to be restored following peace agreement
(OOC NOTE: It's very very cool seeing the resolution to a RP story that has been going since the beginning of the region! Awesome patience and effort, Makko Oko, North Icadania, Jyau, Iobaray, and 8 othersPongi, Kossmil, Haduastan, Tasiastan, Lower Aseu, Saint Lorrain, Bentho, and Voeyetska | ||||||||
2023 CRICKET WORLD CUP GROUP A: GROUP B: GROUP C: GROUP D: GROUP E: GROUP F: GROUP G: GROUP H: | ||||||||
PRESDIENT CHERDENKO SUPPORT IDEA OF CCA PEACEKEEPING MISSION IN QAHAZAR KOSSMILIAN POLICE DECLARE WAR ON GANGS FC DABATTA CITY CHAMPIONS OF KOSSMIL SUPER LEAGUE (It been awhile since I did article also if you want a player in Kossmil Super League, give me a heads up) New Anea, Zalluabed, Alonnisosa, Shoassau, and 4 othersJyau, Iobaray, Lower Aseu, and Bentho | ||||||||
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Former-President William Urskabau dies, aged 70 viewtopic.php?p=41155934#p41155934SAINT CROIX JOURNAL Former-President William Urskabau dies, aged 70 Urskabau stepped down in August of 2022 after several health concerns.
BERESA - Former-President William Urskabau, a transformative and divisive figure in SCB politics and global diplomacy, passed away on Monday, December 11th, in the early morning following a nearly three-year-long battle with cancer. He was 70 years old, one month shy of 71. Urskabau served as Saint Croix and Bens' 28th president from 2008 until he stepped down in 2022, citing health concerns. President Wira Santoso called Urskabau a "tremendous patriot to his nation, an ever faithful servant and believer in our country, the pursuit of peace, and the betterment of all." Urskabau will be given a state funeral, which is expected to be held on Friday, December 15th. William Urskabau was born in Sakoyva in 1953 to a poor family, but he excelled in education and pursued an occupation in the medical field. He became a successful neurosurgeon, eventually being slated by President Airra Lebann to head up the SCB Health Ministry. In 2008, he ran for president against Bachok bin Yahaya, with his medical career and philanthropy helping push him to a landslide victory with more than 72% of the vote, the widest margin in SCB history. Urskabau went on to win three bids for reelection, with his most recent reelection being in March of 2020. As President, he oversaw a thriving economy as Saint Croix has quickly expanded its Gross Domestic Product, nationalized the health care of the nation, proceeded over an expansion of the Armed Forces, and led the nation through numerous threats from foreign powers. Among these threats were the Northeast Croix Islands Standoff, when Alecburgh sent forces to the border in an attempt to annex Saint Croix's northeastern Maddis Island and Pirvia Island, and the Tarijar Strait Crisis which involved insurrectionists from Qolaysia attempting to commit attacks within Saint Croix. Among his last acts as President was approving a parliamentary pursuit to join WEDA, a decision which he was hesitant to apply but ultimately decided to do, in his words, "to protect the integrity of the security of our nation and South Adula." The President's stand-firm policy in the wake of social unrest in neighboring Alecburgh was seen in the tensions between himself and former-Prime Minister Benjamin Warren, who ordered troops to SCB's border. When Alecburgh's southwest provinces attempted to secede and the country plunged into a constitutional crisis, Urskabau leaned into diplomacy with allies and expanded WEDA's allowance of forces in SCB military bases. Urskabau also oversaw last year's controversial admission into WEDA amid flaring tensions with De Yuan. The decision, however, paid off according to Urskabau, who that past spring had to skim the line between peaceful negotiation and assertive pushback against the Yuaneze during the Jinchon Sea crisis. On the economic front, President Urskabau nationalized the oil industry but allowed foreign companies to invest in shareholder permits, which allowed the SCB economy to strengthen, centralize, and diversify at the same time. Urskabau's massive investment in education is credited with taking the country from mass illiteracy to a major international technological powerhouse. The country's national economy benefits from a highly skilled workforce and is among the most educated countries in the world with one of the highest percentages of its citizens holding a tertiary education degree. Saint Croix and Bens's economy was one of the world's fastest-growing from the early 1960s to the late 1990s, and was still one of the fastest-growing developed countries in the 2000s. It recorded the fastest rise in average GDP per capita in the world between 2011 and 2019. Saint Croix and Bens citizens refer to this growth as the Miracle on the Croix Sea, referring to development in the South Coast's industry region. In July 2020, Urskabau coughed up blood during a public speech and was quickly ushered off stage. Days later, he publicly confirmed that he had been diagnosed with lymphatic node cancer. This, as well as widely documented health concerns in the past from broken bones to heart attacks, contributed to his decision to resign on August 4th, 2022. Then-Deputy President Wira Santoso took office, and is up for reelection in March. "The past 14 years have been a remarkable period for our nation," Urskabau said during his resignation speech, visibly holding back tears and wiping his eye in the emotional address. "Under my administration I have overseen the growth and expansion of our economy, our foreign standing, our remarkable national identity, and the strength of our people. Saint Croix and Bens has prospered and I have been honored to be your President. I have no doubt in the hope our future will hold." Urskabau's passing, though anticipated due to extensively publicized accounts of his failing health, has no less come as a shock to the Croixian people. Among the outpourings of grief have included Urskabau's political rivals, including his first electoral opponent Bachok bin Yahaya, who called him a "straight-forward and honest man, with whom I often disagreed, but never distrusted nor took as a foe. President Urskabau tended to this nation with integrity and commitment, and we have lost a true giant of our history. He will be greatly missed." Foreign Minister Izzat bin Bulat, currently in Shoassau meeting with officials there, has been recalled to attend ceremonies honoring the late president. Bulat, when asked about the passing of Urskabau during a joint press conference with Shoassauan Prime Minister William Eurenne, said "what has not been said about this remarkable man? He transformed our nation from an upward focused but unorganized chaotic natured place into a steady-streamed, well-oiled machine. He took us from a state of distrust towards our government to a general understanding of good faith. I served as his deputy for two years before I was named Foreign Minister four years ago, and I knew on every occasion that he was always doing his best for our sake." Urskabau leaves behind his wife, Abella Khamis (66), two sons, and several grandchildren. He will be buried in the National Cemetary in Saint Elmenau at the conclusion of his state funeral. Invitations have been sent to heads of state throughout the world to attend. Comments [ 1,228 ] | E-mail© GOVERNMENT OF THE SAINT CROIX AND BENS PRINCIPALITY 2021 | ||||||||
Verdusan security forces stop RLA terror plot in Yerusalahm "We uncovered plans that the RLA remnants had prepared to carry out in the Holy City, in the Jewish, Christian and Muslim quarters, but primarily to target the Christmas celebrations planned in the Christian quarter," said Prime Minister Yahya Deeb Nida. "Our authorities, working alongside the respective quarter authorities of the Jewish, Christian, Muslim, and Rajit security units, detained the suspect individuals and have thus removed the threat." There has been sporadic, but rare violence in Yerusalahm since the turn of the century, with only 3 fatal incidents having occurred since 2003. Yerusalahm is one of the oldest cities in the world, considered holy to the three major Abrahamic religions— Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, as well as Rajitism. Historically a source of contention in the status between Jewish and Muslim populations in Verdusa, the ratification of the 1957 constitution insured shared power between the Jewish, Muslim, Christian, and Rajit populations, moved the capital to Shanadu, and set Yerusalahm as the "Sacred City", declaring that no single religion could impose their rule over the city as it was the "dwelling place of God". Quarters for each government-recognized faction were established, as such, the government of Verdusa can only enforce security around the perimeters of the city and the respective factions enforce their own quarters. The center point of the city, the "Old City", is designated as neutral ground where people of all religions can observe their faiths side by side. OOC: I am Yuan's cousin, and have been given the all-clear by the Lore Team to take Verdusa as it fit my idea for a country and was previously a long-unused NPC in this region. Essentially, as has already been pre-established in this region, it is like a peaceful and totally-not-controversial in anyway Israel-Palestine in an alternate world where most people get along despite silly old things like millennia-old religion (sarcasm) :) Reasonable development underway! Check out the wiki page here; https://iiwiki.us/wiki/Verdusa | ||||||||
Medeiros meets with Verdusan officials, visits Yerusalahm in historic trip "Verdusa's stance of neutrality and religious peace, while perhaps fragile at times, is a wonderful example of the peace that can be achieved despite differences, the shared value of humanity, and the importance of sharing space on this planet," Medeiros said. "The Holy Land is God's land, and whether we are Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Rajit, or any number of faiths who call this land home, we can all agree to this; the God of our world oversees us all, and it is better to live together than to live apart." Medeiros first met with Prime Minister Yahya Deeb Nida, a Muslim who was elected following a coalition merger between the moderate Muslim and Rajit parties and the largest Christian party, Democratic Union. The two discussed Verdusa's status of neutrality as it relates to ongoing tensions in Adula, including WEDA's current military operations in the Qahazar region of Later, Medeiros met with President Valtena Leo, who represents the Christian parties. The President of Verdusa is head of state, with limited and largely ceremonial duties, alternating every three years among the main religious groups. Prior to this year's elections, the position was held by the Jewish parties and represented by Symeon Hodesmann. Hodesmann currently heads the Jewish coalition, and also met with Medeiros alongside President Leo, the Rajit coalition leader Saeed Mehrnia, and Muslim coalition leader Bishara Mansi Kassim. The five leaders discussed religious cooperation, and all four of the political heads emphasized that the will of Verdusa's most recent election indicated that national unity superseded former disputes along religious lines as there is general consensus on reforming health care, fixing the national transportation system, widening access to education both religious and secular, and immigration/refugee reform laws. "It's inspiring to see this desired cooperation between religions, considering what used to be," Medeiros said. "We should all strive to seek the respect and admiration for each other to work for the betterment of our people the way the Verdusan faiths have come to do." Medeiros also becomes the first Quetanan head of state ever to visit Yerusalahm, the Holy City which holds high importance in all Abrahamic religions. It is one of three cities in the world which is administered by religions rather than a direct government (the other being Al-Makkah in Emmiria and the Holy See of Montemera). Medeiros finalized her trip with a visit to the Holy City, visiting the Christian quarter and meeting with local leaders before attending a service at the historic Church of Ascension. She also entered the Old City, notably without security as Verdusan, Quarter, and International security units are not permitted to enter the zone. viewtopic.php?p=41158822#p41158822Medeiros meets with Verdusan officials, visits Yerusalahm in historic trip SHARE Abe Manadabe (@AbeManadabe)11 December 2023|VONGANE President Medeiros meeting with political and religious officials in Shanadu President Emília Medeiros is in Shanadu, Verdusa, marking the first visit to the Holy Land for a Quetanan head of state in over fifty years. On Monday, she met with Prime Minister Yahya Deeb Nida and President Valtena Leo, as well as the respective parliamentary leaders of the Rajit and Jewish communities. Verdusa, despite being geographically near to Quetana, has long held neutrality on the world stage due to its cultural and religious significance to the Abrahamic religions, and as such the deeply catholic tradition of Quetanan politicians in the past had restricted diplomatic travel to the country on a basis of respect. However, as this year's elections in Verdusa marked the first time since the end of the country's civil war in the late 1980s that the country's four main religions are all represented on near equal executive footing, Medeiros is one of many foreign leaders to visit and commemorate the steady peace between the communities. "Verdusa's stance of neutrality and religious peace, while perhaps fragile at times, is a wonderful example of the peace that can be achieved despite differences, the shared value of humanity, and the importance of sharing space on this planet," Medeiros said. "The Holy Land is God's land, and whether we are Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Rajit, or any number of faiths who call this land home, we can all agree to this; the God of our world oversees us all, and it is better to live together than to live apart." Medeiros first met with Prime Minister Yahya Deeb Nida, a Muslim who was elected following a coalition merger between the moderate Muslim and Rajit parties and the largest Christian party, Democratic Union. The two discussed Verdusa's status of neutrality as it relates to ongoing tensions in Adula, including WEDA's current military operations in the Qahazar region of Zalluabed. Verdusa is increasingly finding itself isolated in terms of geopolitics, bordering Emmiria and San Martina (both WEDA nations), Rajihat (a TTPA nation), and sharing maritime borders with Behinia (a TTPA nation). Verdusa's neutrality has led it to both prosper economically, due to variations in who it can trade and do business with, though it has also come with severe limitations in terms of security guarantees. This has overall played well into the hands of the government, as the proportionally sectioned religious-based parties have consistently and increasingly sought to better their national unity despite obvious tensions. Later, Medeiros met with President Valtena Leo, who represents the Christian parties. The President of Verdusa is head of state, with limited and largely ceremonial duties, alternating every three years among the main religious groups. Prior to this year's elections, the position was held by the Jewish parties and represented by Symeon Hodesmann. Hodesmann currently heads the Jewish coalition, and also met with Medeiros alongside President Leo, the Rajit coalition leader Saeed Mehrnia, and Muslim coalition leader Bishara Mansi Kassim. The five leaders discussed religious cooperation, and all four of the political heads emphasized that the will of Verdusa's most recent election indicated that national unity superseded former disputes along religious lines as there is general consensus on reforming health care, fixing the national transportation system, widening access to education both religious and secular, and immigration/refugee reform laws. "It's inspiring to see this desired cooperation between religions, considering what used to be," Medeiros said. "We should all strive to seek the respect and admiration for each other to work for the betterment of our people the way the Verdusan faiths have come to do." Medeiros also becomes the first Quetanan head of state ever to visit Yerusalahm, the Holy City which holds high importance in all Abrahamic religions. It is one of three cities in the world which is administered by religions rather than a direct government (the other being Al-Makkah in Emmiria and the Holy See of Montemera). Medeiros finalized her trip with a visit to the Holy City, visiting the Christian quarter and meeting with local leaders before attending a service at the historic Church of Ascension. She also entered the Old City, notably without security as Verdusan, Quarter, and International security units are not permitted to enter the zone. OTHER NEWS Guttesmara Scandal - Brafeo released from prison and placed under house arrest 20 Quetanans dead in Konkurso quake and tsunami Sylvain Buzitu to become next CCA Secretary-General 2023 Winter Olympics: WATCH LIVE | ||||||||
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OBC News Today's Date: December 11th, 2023 [HEADLINES] Emperor forms special agency to enforce Public Orders Category: Government & Politics Today His Emperor's Government announced the establishment of the Office of Public Orders Enforcement ("OPOE") to release some of the burden situated on the various enforcers of state, according to the Emperor. OPOE will be a national agency with extrajudicial authority, hankering back to old times before FIAA was enacted, and according to the Minister of State Affairs Nicole Yarger, it will be an agency operated in-house through the Office of the Emperor. Emperor Solis in a press briefing on the announcement stated "While this agency will be the primary enforcer of orders that I promulgate, no such agency of a legal authority will be prevented from enforcing an order shall the circumstances align", meaning that the NSS, CCS, etc. are still expected to enforce public orders, however it will no longer be their priority. OPOE will also reportedly cover enforcement of national emergencies, assisting in the promulgation of orders and tracking department merges in line with the Public Order Act. OBC reached out to the Minister of Internal Security Jose Cortese for comment on the announcement and they responded saying: "I fully support the mission of the Emperor and of the newly established Office of Public Orders Enforcement to lessen the burden upon the sister agencies and bodies with whom carried out enforcement of these orders". OPOE's first Director, Kamil Prazak, was named the same day. Kamil is an APF war veteran on disability and retirement, fighting in the CTW at the age of 55, now 61 years old and with PTSD and a bad back. Kamil could not be reached for comment on his appointment. Is the government too bureaucratic? Category: Opinion I have both read and written too many stories about the government, and one thing that I have learned, is that for our society, there is too much bureaucracy. If you look at governments everywhere, they have agencies, we all do; However, where my problem comes into play is the fact that we have 12 law enforcement authorities, all of them national and while they all cover different pieces, that is way too much paperwork and nightmares for me. Many governments have at most 5 or 6 law enforcement agencies, not including federal and republican governments, which tend to have devolved policing. Our nation has no devolution except for the Phoenix Islands, and even then, Makko Oko rules supreme. I think merging some of the agencies such as the DIFSS and NSS or NSS and CCS into one can help cut down on jurisdictional complaints and lead to less paperwork overall. I am shocked to say that no scuffles between all the agents has occurred. I would have thought with all the agencies people would be arguing over who is best and worst. All this to end, we need less bureaucracy. New Restrictions On MakCare Established: Supreme Leader & Emperor Support Category: Health & Lifestyle Today Minister of Health Ada Paquette made official the long-awaited changes that were due since a little after her appointment to the position. MakCare, the government-provided healthcare program, has since its inception accepted all citizens no matter who they were or what they had. Now that is slated to change with a new mandate from Minister Paquette prohibiting any citizen from obtaining MakCare that "has a drug or narcotic related criminal indictment" or that has betrayed the government. In addition, MakCare will now have policies in place for pre-existing conditions, forbidding the coverage of them for any plan except for Premium Services. The only exception is if MakCare is provisioned through the ORSPS. These changes are slated to prohibit approximately 5% of the population, with the majority of them having legally smoked or drank before it was illegalized. About 6% of the population have pre-existing conditions according to the ICS. The changes are slated to become finalized and official by the beginning of January. Other News: Trade deal struck with | ||||||||
Applications for the World Cup are now closed, and voting for our 2024 host is now available! Our candidates are; - Viitaniemi; Voting is open for one week. Makko Oko, Caspiaa, Zalluabed, Beleroskov, and 9 othersSaint Offeat, Pongi, Kossmil, Cakala, Rajihat, Bentho, Voeyetska, Greater Normark, and Verdusa | ||||||||
OBC News Today's Date: December 14th, 2023 [HEADLINES] Supreme Leader Establishes Private Educational Company Category: Government & Politics Documents of incorporation with Supreme Leader Richard Garst's name on it were spotted today on the ISOC's company register by the OBC. The name of the company, Satacate, was approved for incorporation as a limited liability company in the "Education" industry. Dozens of small companies exist within the industry, with the Ministry of Education & Propaganda handling all sales of pencils and other essential goods, in addition to the production of textbooks and other related educational curricula. Satacate is reportedly owned 75/25 between Richard Garst and the Church of Makko Oko and OBC business analysts noticed an initial operating amount of SLO$230,000. We reached out to Richard for comment on the company and they responded saying: "Our idea for an educational service provider for the home and international has borne fruit. We intend to produce and distribute religious educational content to the nation and to others to spread the spirit of Satan and his red name. All proceeds will be split between the government and the Church for licensing expenses etc." When asked if they planned on producing non-religious content they simply responded "Yes". The Emperor nor the Minister of Education & Propaganda could be reached for comment. MakCare Expanded, International Coverage In Jeopardy Category: Health & Lifestyle Today Emperor Solis enacted the MakCare Community Service Act, which establishes community-run hospitals owned to the government and trust corporations that cities and divisions can establish upon the approval of the ministers of state affairs and health. The oddest provision was the establishment of religious hospitals and trusts. Minister of Health Ada Paquette lauded the legislation as a "feat that will greatly expand the availability of our services". The bill took about a week of debate and was ultimately countered by the House of Lords with a proposal that religious medical practices be incorporated. The back-and-forth led to the provisions being included and then subsequently passed. In related news, Minister Paquette published a draft policy update outlining the cancellation of all international coverage for MakCare insurers, which would leave citizens without healthcare coverage while traveling. Millionaires and frequent travelers alike dissented with the policy proposal, calling it "An attack on basic human rights". The cancellation of international coverage would save the government approximately SLO$524M over the next 3 years. If plan premiums aren't dropped, the government will profit about SLO$700M a year extra starting in mid-2024 after the policy coverage would end. She responded to the criticisms saying: "The criticisms provided on the potential of discontinuing our international programs, while valid, must be considered to provide for a better future for our citizens. The cancellation of our international programs can allow us to tackle disasters in the future with relative ease and efficency. We are exploring all of our options and will follow up on our proposal soon." Minimum Wage Increase: Are Companies Prepared? Category: Business The Ministry of Labor's minimum wage hike is set to take effect next month. Citizens all over the nation are awaiting the sweet increase of their paychecks, with some businesses, mainly small, already enforcing the increase. Solus Entertainment Corporation does not have any minimum wage employees except for interns, which they announced would start being paid the new minimum wage on December 25th, a week before the week-long Feast of Hellfire. All other employees received a 4% salary increase due to the minimum wage hike, which wasn't required according to both the MOL and President Alexander Theiss. Alexander said to OBC: "I believe that everybody deserves to be treated as humans if they are doing good work. We can afford the increases and with upcoming projects will be able to offer even more to our employees." Radiation Poisonings: More Redacted Documents Published, FIS Agent Li Otten Convicted On All Charges Category: Law & Order Today His Emperor's Government published more redacted documents in regards to the radiation poisonings and the subsequent investigations. The newly published documents shed light on a formerly top secret and unknown project, Project Cobra. The documents go into extensive detail on a "radiological device of coercion", with specifics on the development and operation of the device being redacted. Surprisingly, the government left the portion of the documents on the testing of the device fully unredacted, which the Office of the Emperor refused to comment on. After the publishing of the reports, within 12 hours, Owler and MakBook both blew up mad over what the government had done, calling for "the end to all responsible". OBC political analysts spotted multiple reports of the Emperor to the CCA Security Council by civil rights figures. The Emperor publicly addressed the nation later that day and went into more detail on the project, saying to everybody that they "had not been made aware of how Minister Kellison and his agencies had been using the weapon" and that they never would have authorized it so freely had they "not breached the trust of the Crown or of the state". Regardless, a state funeral had been held for him last week at the national cemetery in Opposh. In related news, former CIB and now-former FIS agent Li Otten, now known to be the inventor of the weapon, was convicted today on all charges by the Emperor's Court in Rul, Exsby, Makko Oko, with the charges ranging from terrorism to war crimes. Five minutes after the verdict was read, they were sentenced to the death, however, the Ministry of Justice ordered a stay on their execution until the Security Council has had time to decide if they want to prosecute, according to the Minister of Justice Sara Mauer. Other News: Feast Of Hellfire Sales Begin! Beleroskov, Pongi, and Voeyetska | ||||||||
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| viewtopic.php?p=41171124#p41171124 Queen Mother Remelda IV Queen Mother Remelda IV passes away, aged 85 Viitaniemi - Tőrnu Palace has announced the death of her Majesty the Queen Mother Remelda IV. She was 85 years old. King Oliver I called his mother's passing "a tremendous loss for the Royal Family and the Kingdom of Caspiaa," and spoke of Remelda, affectionately known as "Queen Remy", as a "liberating and confident guiding figure for our nation." Remelda's position as Queen Consort to Adrian II was positioned in April 2021 upon his passing, and as Oliver took the throne, Remy relegated herself to privacy and only rare public appearances. Crown Princess Kirsten, whose middle name was adopted from her grandmother, also released a brief statement calling the late Queen a "loving and ever-present joy for me, my siblings, my father, and many others." Remelda Urabel was born on August 26th, 1938 in Kandona. A commoner, she married then-Crown Prince Adrian in 1976, and took on the title of Duchess of Kandona. This title lasted only a year and a half, as when Adrian ascended the throne in 1978, Remy became Queen Consort. The couple had three children; Princess Vivian (1971), Oliver (1973), and Nina (1977). Throughout Adrian's reign, Remelda made state visits to more than 90 countries and oversaw numerous legislative shifts as party divisions took over parliament. Her eldest daughter, Princess Vivian, died in a plane crash in 2011, making Oliver the next in line for the throne. Adrian II suffered a heart attack on April 11th, 2023, and died ten days later. He was the longest-reigning monarch in Caspiaa's history at 43 years and 87 days. Remy had since been largely private. Prime Minister Tullia Grönberg, currently in Saint Croix and Bens for the funeral of former-President William Urskabau, spoke briefly on the passing of the Queen Mother, calling her "a devoted public servant and a mother to the nation." Grönberg will be one of Caspiaa's lead delegates for the funeral of her Majesty. Caspiaa formally motions for CCA to consider peacekeeping mission in Qahazar Viitaniemi - Foreign Minister Mathias Ronning, alongside his Zamastanian counterpart Secretary Chantelle Carson, have presented the Coalition of Crown Albatross with a proposal to authorize an international peacekeeping mission in Qahazar as soon as WEDA and ANS aerial campaigns conclude. While a timetable for the mission has not been specified, and by all expert opinion will not be announced until guarantees of the self-proclaimed PRQ's defensive capabilities are removed, a peacekeeping mission would establish a buffer zone between Zalluabedi government-held territory, pro-democracy rebel-held territory, and the Qahazar peninsula. The proposal includes a series of issues which will likely be debated at length in the General Assembly, such as an internationally monitored referendum to install an interim government although no such faction currently operates with efficiency in Qahazar. The proposal considers that the situation in the Qahazar peninsula constitutes a threat to international peace and stability, and WEDA and the ANS seek to convince the CCA to establish a peacekeeping mission in the region with the aim of reaching a peaceful political settlement in the region. The proposal aims to deploy the force for an initial period of twelve months, further deciding that the arms embargo on Qahazar should not apply to weapons and military equipment intended for the peacekeeping mission. The proposal also urges and demands all parties in the region observe the ceasefire and ensure the safety of the mission, calling again on the PRQ, military, and rebel parties to co-operate with the peacekeepers. It also requested international support for the force, particularly with regards to the transit of personnel and equipment.
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