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Festivities infused with introspection for Grinzez’s 78th Republic Day

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Pyapyor – “Maintaining principles of restraint and openness amidst an increasingly fragmented world should be the values close to the hearts of Grinzians,” Prime Minister Yimez Hrohua emphasised in his annual Parliamentary Message as Grinzez celebrates its 78th year as a republic yesterday. Hrohua added, “Uncertain geopolitics and threats to democracy have persisted over the past year, and new forms of these threats are on the rise. But time and time again, Grinzians have shown we can overcome our differences, resist division, and affirm the collective resolves of our people in every way possible.” He praised the continuing collaboration of … Continue reading Festivities infused with introspection for Grinzez’s 78th Republic Day

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Unusual Freedemian Freedin Denomination Proposal to be shot down

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Quentinsburgh – A Freedemian Representative Nosh Quimby proposed a bill yesterday to shift the denominations of the Freedin banknotes from a system of 5s to a system of 4s with the goal of ensuring that every smaller bill could fit cleanly into any larger denomination. Currently, the Freedin is broken into banknotes of FƉ1, FƉ5, FƉ10, FƉ25, FƉ50, and FƉ100. The FƉ1 banknote is scheduled to be replaced with an FƉ1 coin with a transition starting in 2023. Quimby’s proposal would move this to FƉ1, FƉ4, FƉ12, FƉ24, FƉ48, and FƉ96, with each banknote retaining the basic design of the … Continue reading Unusual Freedemian Freedin Denomination Proposal to be shot down

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Huang Cailin picked as secretary-general of Bai’s ruling party

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Xiongjing – Bai’s Finance Minister Huang Cailin had been selected as the new secretary-general of the Xingongrenhui (XGRH), the ruling party of the Bai Empire, through a special party congress yesterday. In a statement released by the ruling party, it said that Huang received “an overwhelming support and confidence” from the majority of the party’s members. The decision by the majority of the party had been endorsed by senior members of the party who also expressed “trust and confidence” in Huang’s potential. “Henceforth, through widespread consensus, we had decided to appoint comrade Huang Cailin as the party’s new secretary-general,” said … Continue reading Huang Cailin picked as secretary-general of Bai’s ruling party

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Bank robbers in Geklinia-Dregolesia defeated by tram tracks

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The Ulethan country of Geklinia-Dregolesia saw its shortest heist last night, as a group of three robbers were stopped not just by the police’s quick response, but by a pair of tram tracks. At around May 9th 23:20 local time, the three robbers broke into a bank building, which immediately set off the alarm and alerted the authorities. With limited time, they stole 650 Ʉ (~152$) and a few computers, before getting away in their getaway van. The chase lasted for only a minute as the van’s driver decided to cross tram tracks at a non-designated place 600 metres away … Continue reading Bank robbers in Geklinia-Dregolesia defeated by tram tracks

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Bai Chancellor Li to step down as ruling party’s secretary-general

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Xiongjing – Bai Chancellor Li Shenkang announced on state media today that he will step down as secretary-general of the ruling Xingongrenhui, ahead of nationwide polls. Citing his age and health reasons, he stated he might not be able to lead his country’s government as Chancellor even if re-elected. “Due to health and family matters, I shall step down as secretary-general of the Xingongrenhui. I will continue to serve out the remaining term of my Chancellorship until the Yihuiting’s dissolution. I’m glad to serve out my 40-over years of political and civil service, and as the chief advisor to our … Continue reading Bai Chancellor Li to step down as ruling party’s secretary-general

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Bai Emperor makes a “private visit” to Pingtu Cathedral in commemoration of Good Friday and the Pingtu Uprising

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Xiongjing – Royal officials confirmed in a brief press release that the Emperor had visited the Pingtu Cathedral and burial site this morning on Good Friday. However, officials refused to give further details of the visit, other than stating that the Emperor “desires” to inspect the recent renovations of the church and the memorial grounds. The Bai Emperor is known to keep his religious beliefs private to maintain “religious harmony” in the Empire, though it’s known he was baptised in his youth before his ascension as Emperor. The visit was significant as the Pingtu Cathedral is one of the Empire’s … Continue reading Bai Emperor makes a “private visit” to Pingtu Cathedral in commemoration of Good Friday and the Pingtu Uprising

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Controversy erupts over phosphates mining plans in Base Grove, Iscu

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Port Holy – The Base Grove islanders came out in protest over new plans to expand the phosphate mining industry on the island, which would involve the eviction of much of the local community. The workers planned to walk out in protest should the plans go ahead. Last week, Iscu’s main phosphate company EsPhos announced plans to expand the storage area for phosphogypsum, a byproduct of the processing of phosphate. The plans would encroach into the developments of the town, deeply impacting the livelihoods of locals in the area. “If these plans were to go ahead, where do we move?” … Continue reading Controversy erupts over phosphates mining plans in Base Grove, Iscu

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Bai Examination Yuan invalidates Gongshi qualifications of seven civil servants in suspected cheating case

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Xiongjing – The Examination Yuan had revoked the qualifications of seven trainee civil servants found to have cheated in their 2021 Gongshi Keju Examinations, following a joint investigation by the Censure and the Examination Yuan. The inquiry began following “irregularities” detected by the Examination Yuan, where the answers of the papers looked similar to one another. The seven initially denied wrongdoing, insisting that they studied together and shared study notes. The investigation committee, however, rejected the explanation. It was further revealed that they had shared answers with each other through social media, despite an attempt by the applicants to erase … Continue reading Bai Examination Yuan invalidates Gongshi qualifications of seven civil servants in suspected cheating case

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Kuehong to intervene as protests continues in Western Shaachrau

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Bakdep – Kuehong Chairman Le Van Kiet said Kuehong would send troops to assist embattled Tucau President Mou Shyun-en and his government, as demonstrators stormed and torched public buildings in the islets’ worst unrest for more than a decade. Citing “threats to regional and national security”, caused “in part” by “inside agents from abroad”, Le stated that Kuehong would deploy another battalion of troops to supplement its existing forces on the islands. Since last weekend, protests erupted in western Shaachrau, ruled by the Kue-backed People’s Republic of Tucau, over rising oil prices, unemployment and increasing resentment against the Kue occupation in the country. Reports … Continue reading Kuehong to intervene as protests continues in Western Shaachrau

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Kanglapo and Kinglavia highlight “strong ties” on 100th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations

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Kangkatcheong – The Kanglapolish and Kinglavian governments highlighted the “strong human, cultural and economic ties” between both countries on the hundredth anniversary of the Satyong Treaty ratification, which established diplomatic ties between the Socialist Republic of Kanglapo and the Principality of Kinglavia. The Satyong Treaty signed in 1921 recognised Kinglavia as an independent nation from Kanglapo. It was a resolution of the Kinglavian Question, as the once-isolated principality was established by Katayan rebels fleeing from the Surian colonisation of Kanglapo. After Kanglapo’s independence, attempts were made to annex Kinglavia but the hostile terrain, Bai’s protection and internal political turmoil thwarted … Continue reading Kanglapo and Kinglavia highlight “strong ties” on 100th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations