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• July 27, 2010
• 1:45

  GUM criticised for voting procedures

   » ‎ A1 News Service
  Following recent GUM Chairman elections, in which controversial Sandus leader, Guillaume Soergel, was elected to the top position in the GUM, the Federal Republic of Saint Charlie have authorised an internal referendum to decide on St Charlie’s membership in the organisation. In calling for such a referendum, the President of District, a division of St [...]
• 1:24

  Gardiner Documentary underway

   » ‎ A1 News Service
  The A1 Broadcasting Commission has announced that the long-awaited Gardiner Information Documentary is finally underway. A major delay caused by the construction of the new Lego commune, Lancey, resulted in a number of weeks of delays. Nonetheless, the A1BC have announced that filming for the short documentary will commence this week, and should be completed [...]

• July 26, 2010
• 12:31

  BREAKING: John Carter Resigns From Government, Seat

   » ‎ Erusia Central News
  In a shocking and unexpected announcement, Defence Commissioner John Carter has this afternoon announced his immediate resignation from the Cabinet, and more shockingly the Democratic Party, reportedly in protest against Prime Minister Walters’ hard right-wing economic policies. Carter, who has always been seen to be on the left-wing of the Democratic Party having formerly been [...]
• 11:17

  Assembly to Debate Proposed New Constitution

   » ‎ Erusia Central News
  The National People’s Assembly will this evening convene to debate the Democratic government’s proposed new National Constitution as it goes forward for its Second Reading – the first time legislators will be able to discuss the proposed new document, which began its legislative journey a week ago. It is the second of eight stages that [...]

• 8:21

  3rd Parliament passes first piece of Legislation

   » ‎ The Genevan Arrow

  The 3rd Imperial Parliament has passed its first piece of legislation. The University of Geneva Bill provides for the re-institution of the University of Geneva offering courses to many across the Micronational world.

  Introduced by Mme. Eva Fernandez, Leader of the Conservative Party, the bill was unopposed and passed 5 votes in favour and none against. Its provisions include a Board of Trusties to be chaired by a Chancellor appointed by His Imperial Majesty, the Emperor, and the creation of an Encyclopaedia of Alexandria.

• July 25, 2010
• 13:41

  Court Singer in Ladonia

   » ‎ New Herald
  Ladonia is very proud to announce that opera singer Rickard Söderberg has been appointed as Court Singer in Ladonia. Court Singer Rickard Söderberg, tenor You can listen to our Court Singer HERE (Chi ritorna… from Händel’s Teseo. Or watch him in action in Vivaldi’s Juditha

• July 24, 2010
• 14:47

  Post Claims Evidence of Lethler Corruption Scandal Unveiled

   » ‎ Erusia Central News
  The Sacria Post, Erusia’s popular internal newspaper which is available solely to citizens of the nation, is reportedly printing a story tomorrow that alleges Robert Lethler may have seriously breached the corruption laws of his own government in one of his final decisions as Supreme People’s Commissioner of the Democratic People’s Republic in June 2009. [...]

• July 22, 2010
• 2:33

  A1NLF reactive; call for members

   » ‎ A1 News Service
  The A1 National Liberation Front, a terrorist organisation dedicated to “the removal and prosecution of the criminals of the communist dictatorship” and inactive since mid 2009, have announced that they are “back in action”. The email sent to the A1NS states that the organisation was “back” and now has a new forum and updated website. [...]

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• July 21, 2010
• 10:39

  Summer life in Ladonia

   » ‎ New Herald
  Many visitors in Ladonia today.

• 10:13

  Economy Slowly Awakens from Government Inertia

   » ‎ The Genevan Arrow
  

  The Imperial Central Bank Building (left) in Geneva

  The Economy has slowly begun to emerge from the inertia that effected every level of Government recently.

  Yesterday, payments were made to all those in Government employ for their services up to the end of the last Parliament. Discussions in the ICB’s corridor indicate that soon the San Martin Stock Exchange (SMSE) will be up and running after many months of delay which have inhibited economic growth.

  In addition to the good news emanating from the Imperial Central Bank there is also talk of a possible change in the Imperial Government’s stance on membership in the Micran wide Small Commonwealth Unified Economy. The SCUE member nations have recently been meeting to discuss removing the organisation from the Small Commonwealth, which had always been a major roadblock to Alexandrian involvement. With this now almost certainly to be agreed upon, the Imperial Government may consider a review of its stance to not integrate completely into the wider micronational economy.

• 9:52

  Parliamentary Reform faces Tough Scrutiny

   » ‎ The Genevan Arrow

  A blistering row has broken out in the Speaker’s Parliamentary Offices regarding proposed reforms the Speaker intends to see through. Yet despite this publication’s views that such opposition would come from the Conservative Party, it has instead come from within the Speaker’s own party, the Liberals.

  The Speaker’s reforms, none of which are concrete at the time of print, involve making Parliamentary procedure more efficient as well as introducing a set of standards for legislative draftsmanship. Yet what the dissent seems to taking offence to is the seemingly British slant such reforms will take.

  The two new Liberal members in the Parliamentary Party, Mssr. Carlos Petrassi and His Grace the Duke of Breisenlau, have both objected to the Speaker’s use of existing Parliamentary procedures and his basic ideas on how to improve Parliament. Criticism from His Grace has been relatively demure on the floor of the Parliament, asking the Speaker to reconsider introducing aspects of Westminster as a result of their own peculiarities. Mssr. Petrassi, meanwhile, has pursued the argument into the Speaker’s Office itself challenging the Speaker’s preference for Westminster procedure. In one instance, Mssr Petrassi even accused the Speaker of a “breech [sic] of conduct.”

  While many have looked at the ongoing intellectual battle with a certain degree of awe, political hacks have been taking decidedly different views. Conservative supporters have been touting the argument as a sign of the Liberal Party’s inability to govern with First Consul Alejandro Castillo declining to enter into the fray or stop it. Liberal Party Strategists are known to be in dismay at the public argument engulfing two senior members of their party. The fact that the argument has originated between two new Liberal MPs against a stalwart of the Carmichael administrations may just be a sign of Jean Carmichael’s Liberal legacy beginning to ebb away.

• July 20, 2010
• 20:06

  KING IAIN V DIES

   » ‎ Safirian News Service
  His Majesty Iain V died at 00:02 UTC today in Anhira General Hospital after a massive stroke.
  
  The throne passes to his handpicked successor, His Majesty Ðeus I.
• 19:57

  KING SUFFERS MASSIVE STROKE

   » ‎ Safirian News Service
  His Majesty the King suffered a massive stroke at 23:30 UTC today and was rushed to Anhira General Hospital. He is currently in grave condition.
• 19:49

  Treaties ratified by Parliament

   » ‎ Safirian News Service
  The Anglo-Safir and Safir-Norse Treaties have been ratified by the House of Lords. However, they have yet to receive Royal Assent.

• 14:17

  Nobility updated

   » ‎ New Herald
  The latest nobilities in Ladonia Adams, Baroness Melanie (09-14616) von Ahonen, Friherre Mikko (08-13586) Akin, Paul Vernon, Count of Ladonia (07-12770) Alit, Hertiginna Sávoi (07-13318) Andersson, Trine, Grevinde af Ladonia (09-14515) Ardleigh, Baroness Erin (07-13032) Argenio, Count Giacomo Antonio Maria (10-14668) van Becelaere, Baron Charles Joseph (07-12401) van Beelen, Michael, Graf von Breidagang zu Nimis (99-4324) v Beelen-Baas, Astrid, Gräferin von Breidagang zu Nimis (99-4344) Bengtsson, [...]

• July 19, 2010
• 20:29

  Former Premier, ENCP Breakaways Form New Party

   » ‎ Erusia Central News
  In a shocking announcement that will have sent shivers down the spine of National Unity Party leader Robert Lethler, former Communist Premier and long-time democracy activist James Marshall has this morning announced that he is breaking away from the National Unity Party to found a new political party – the Social Liberty Party – with [...]
• 14:58

  Humphreys Confirms Emergency Budget

   » ‎ Erusia Central News
  Taylor Humphreys, the National People’s Executive Commissioner for the Treasury and the man newly responsible for Erusia’s national economy and one of the leading figures on the right-wing of the Democratic Party, has announced at today’s session of the National People’s Assembly that the Government will be bringing forward an Emergency Budget Maintenance Bill for [...]
• July 17, 2010
• 18:53

  BREAKING: Government Regains Control of E-mail, Most Organs

   » ‎ Erusia Central News
  The Government has tonight officially regained control of its official e-mail account and the vast majority of State organs, having succeeded in overturning the security provisions of Operation Luxemburg and regaining control of much of the nation, though the Liberation Army remains a strong military force to be dealt with. Though details are not yet [...]
• 15:41

  Government Alliance Issues Final Ultimatum to Rebels

   » ‎ Erusia Central News
  At a demonstration by supporters of the Government today, President Jenkins – one of the most influential leaders of the NUP and the most respected figure in the democracy movement – has today announced that he has written a letter counter-signed by the Prime Minister ordering the rogue elements of the Army to stand down [...]
• 13:55

  Crossparty Delegation Arrives in Yongheng to Seek Assistance

   » ‎ Erusia Central News
  A crossparty delegation from the Government and the Opposition has this afternoon arrived in the People’s Republic of Yongheng, a long-time ally and largely isolationist micronation that borders Erusia, to meet with President Tong Zhi to discuss the possibility of extraordinary Yonghengese military support. It is understood that the Yonghengese government is not yet minded [...]

• July 16, 2010
• 19:55

  Lancey commune complete

   » ‎ A1 News Service
  The commune of Lancey, under construction for some weeks and built entirely out of Lego, has been completed. In an announcement made yesterday by the Office of the Chairman, Chairman Fish said that the new commune “…provided an administrative centre for Gardiner” but was “not intended to undermine the credibility or seriousness of A1; just [...]

• 11:57

  New Minister

   » ‎ New Herald
  Chaan has been appointed Minister of Fanatism. “Fanatism exists in many different fields. In sports it can be diving or bungy-jumping from a home-built tower. Or mountainbiking downhill a steep slope of rocks. Or paragliding from cliffs. In economy/politics it can be that someone wants to buy a whole country, or that someone wants [...]

• 7:17

  St. Charlie suspend diplomacy; A1 follows suit

   » ‎ A1 News Service
  Following the announcement by numerous micronations, including the Federal Republic of St. Charlie, that they are suspending diplomatic relations with the military government of Erusia, which recently wrested control from the Democratic Party in a coup, the A1 Ministry of Foreign Affairs have followed suit, announcing similar measures. An announcement by Warren Drew, the Permanent [...]

• July 15, 2010
• 16:06

  All hail...you know who I mean.

   » ‎ Malarbor Says
  All hail Kaiser...oh gods, are you really going to make me say it? Yes? All hail Kaiser *sigh* B'caw I, who took the throne last week after the death of Kaiser Ikol. Before the old Kaiser died he managed to dissolve House Tessier-Ashpool and re-establish the Duchies, starting a long political discussion over the form those Duchies would take and an associated Landsraad law.
  
  World cup fever is gripping the nation - or at least it would be if we hadn't been eliminated in the qualifiers early last month without anyone really noticing. But that's okay, because we have our own totally Shirerithian and therefore much better football league now, with four teams (apply here for a team of your own).
  
  Hjalpta yatu að se zxeli! Malarbor demands it! Okay, technically it means "The sheep walked away from the leg", which isn't imperative and doesn't really make sense, but it sure sounds nifty. Go check out the current draft of Praeta Sxirothes for more.
  
  Welcome back to potential new citizen Elliot Markham, and congratulations to potential new MiniImNat Edgard and a bunch of Thane-Palatines.

• July 14, 2010
• 18:56

  Katrina Walters Speaks For First Time Since Coup

   » ‎ Erusia Central News
  Prime Minister Katrina Walters has tonight delivered a special address to the nation and the intermicronational community, rejecting the military coup and asserting that her government will soon have control of Erusia again, even if it means fighting a protracted civil war. My friends, You all know the simply awful events that have unfolded in [...]
• 18:15

  President Urges Army to Stand Down

   » ‎ Erusia Central News
  Carwyn Jenkins, the President of the Democratic People’s Republic and one of the most influential members of the National Unity Party, has today condemned the Liberation Army coup and has called upon “all soldiers loyal to the People’s Revolution” to “stand down and throw down their arms”. He cited the recent Supreme People’s Court ruling [...]
• 15:57

  ECN Stands by Democratic Government

   » ‎ Erusia Central News
  The Union of Media Employees and Journalists has today officially balloted in favour of supporting the duly elected government of Erusia, following confirmation that the rebelling People’s National Liberation Army doesn’t have the master password to access ECN. We’ve changed the password to access the ECN control panel to ensure that the Army can’t forcefully [...]
• 14:55

  Tehrani: Army’s Actions Illegal; Qualify as a Coup

   » ‎ Erusia Central News
  Yusuf Tehrani, the Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme People’s Court of the Democratic People’s Republic, has this afternoon officially condemned the Liberation Army’s actions and ruled that they are not covered by the Proletarian Protection Act 2009. Tehrani, who in theory remains the highest judicial authority in the Democratic People’s Republic and should [...]

• 1:41

  A1 calls for calm; condemns Lethler

   » ‎ A1 News Service
  The A1 Government has released its statement regarding recent events in Erusia, condemning the move as “undemocratic” and “a stain on our ideology”. Chairman Fish has made his opinion clear, by proposing a resolution in the OAM to condemn Erusia, and calls for member nations not to recognise the National Unity Party, which took power [...]

• July 13, 2010
• 23:14

  Army Issues Arrest Warrants for Democrats, Some Senior Communists

   » ‎ Erusia Central News
  The Central Command of the People’s National Liberation Army has this morning issued arrest warrants for the arrest of all thirteen members of the Democratic Parliamentary Party, among them all members of the Cabinet including the Prime Minister, charging them with unspecified crimes against the State, the Revolution, the Proletariat and the People of Erusia. [...]

• 21:10

  “As of tonight, there is no freedom in Erusia”

   » ‎ A1 News Service
  In a statement released by the Erusian National Community Party, the Erusian Army and the Party have seized control of the Erusian government, a move that is legal under a clause in the Erusian constitution. The seizure of power has been rejected by the incumbent Democratic Party, by definition plunging Erusia into civil war. The [...]

• 18:25

  Operation Luxemburg Enacted; Army Assumes Control

   » ‎ Erusia Central News
  The People’s National Liberation Army today officially enacted Operation Luxemburg, invoking its right under the Proletariat Protection Act 2009 to assume total authority over the Democratic People’s Republic of Erusia for a period of three months in order to restore the Socialist constitutional order at a time when it is under grave and immediate threat. [...]

• 12:13

  Eager Eva: Conservative Matriarch Takes the Reins Again

   » ‎ The Genevan Arrow
  Eva Fernandez at a recent Conservative Rally in Rio Grande

  Eva Fernandez, Conservative Stateswoman, has once again assumed the leadership of the party, this time in controversial circumstances.

  The current Conservative leader, Viscount Ville D’Alain, has been one of the many Parliamentary absentees during this recent crisis and it appears the press-dubbed “Mummy” of the party has had enough. Announcing to the Conservative faithful that she would “like to take the chance to step forth and assume control, with the approval of the party membership,” Eva Fernandez immediately received the support of her Parliamentary colleague, Colonial Secretary Pierre Guigou. In a statement to the Genevan Arrow, Mme Fernadnez stated:

  We need active leaders at all levels of government, and it is the duty of any citizen both Liberal or Conservative to rise and do what’s expected of them.

  The news will be welcome to many Conservatives, who have seen Eva as the natural leader of the Party. After their loss in the national elections, the Conservatives have not headed a Government since the restoration of constitutional rule and are eager to return to the Consular Palace.  The news will not be greeted with cheers from the Liberal Party though. Despite repeated attempts to ridicule the MP for Rio Grande by former leader Jean Carmichael, Mme. Fernandez was resilient and her party management skills proved a headache to Liberal strategicians in close votes. The new First Consul, Alejandro Castillo, has already earned the wrath of the Foreign Secretary through his defection to the Liberal Party last Parliament and now with the formidable First Lady of the Right leading her party, his time in office will not be getting any easier.

• July 12, 2010
• 23:15

  Reactionary Plot Foiled

   » ‎ Imperial Tribune
  GENEVA- In a statement made by His Imperial Majesty Edgard II, it was revealed that a group of reactionary soldiers and outside agitators attempted to overthrow the democratically elected Parliament of Alexandria and install their own leader, who currently remains unnamed by Imperial Authorities at this time, as the First Consul. This coup attempt occurred [...]

• 11:52

  Imperial Honours handed out

   » ‎ The Genevan Arrow
  

  Jean Carmichael, the new Duke of Evreux

  The Emperor today announced a short list of Imperial Honours to celebrate the summer.

  Two honours were awarded to two esteemed public servants, Mssr Jean Carmichael and Mssr Christopher McQueeny.

  Mssr Carmichael has taken the title of Duke of Evreux following his retirement from active party politics. Although still mainitaining a role as the possible Minister of War in the Castillo Administration, Mssr Carmichael has indicated his retirement from Parliamentary politics and his intention to work on a number of projects during this retirement.

  

  Christoper McQueeny, new Duke of Breisenlau

  Meanwhile, Christoper McQueeny has received a double appointment at the Emperor’s grace. Mssr McQueeny, newly ennobled Duke of Breisenlau, has also been appointed as the Emperor’s Private Secretary and Chief Steward of the Imperial Court. The role for Mssr McQueeny, who recently turned down a Ministerial post according to sources, will involve acting as His Imperial Majesty’s personal advisor as well as entitling him to voice his opinions in Cabinet.

  The Genevan Arrow wishes both men well in the future.

• 11:28

  Ministry of War rocked by Coup scandal

   » ‎ The Genevan Arrow

  The Ministry of War is again under intense scrutiny after it emerged that right-wing factions within the Armed Forces attempted a coup.

  In a speech to the nation His Imperial Majesty the Emperor revealed that the Imperial Cabinet had discovered a plot by rogue military elements, right-wing paramilitary groups and “outside influences” to attack Parliament and install a new First Consul regardless of the democractic choice of the people.

  The announcement made sense of heightened security around the Empire, especially in Geneva where troops were deployed on the streets. The rogue elements have not been publically yet but it is thought that they involved a wide cross section of the Imperial Armed Forces. The “outside influences” referenced in the speech are still not known according to sources in the secret services.

  The involvement of the military in Imperial politics brings new questions about the management of the Ministry of War. Only a few months ago, General Patrick McMahon, commanding officer of the Royal Luthorian Corps, was arrested and tried for complicity in the murder of Professor Evette Cousteau through his involvement in the right-wing group Protectors of the Old Guard. Only yesterday, Minister of War Jean Carmichael dismissed rumours of a power grab as “ludicrous”. Now with his re-appointment for the Minister of War role under new First Consul Alejandro Castillo about to come before Parliament, many in the public are wanting their MPs to ask serious questions over his record in that office.

• July 11, 2010
• 15:48

  Lethler Issues Statement on Army

   » ‎ Erusia Central News
  In response to the recent criticism of yesterday’s military rally, Robert Lethler’s office has issued a statement written by the Leader of the Opposition himself in which he refutes claims that the National Unity Party intends to use the Army to assume power. Over the past twenty-four hours, there has been a great deal of [...]

• 2:55

  Ladonia Mountain Trophy July 10th

   » ‎ New Herald
  The hard running in the competition Ladonia Mountain Trophy began in 2001. This year the tenth edition which should be the last. The runners have to run up and down the Kullaberg mountain on a 30 km track. One of the check points is placed in Ladonia. This year the participants had to face a [...]

• July 10, 2010
• 21:11

  Army Pledges Continued Loyalty to Communists

   » ‎ Erusia Central News
  The People’s National Liberation Army, which upon foundation was established under the control of the Erusian National Communist Party and formed an arm of the Central People’s Government during the single-party phase of Communist government, yesterday pledged its “undying loyalty” to the National Unity Party at a special rally attended by Robert Lethler – leader [...]

• 12:13

  Government in Crisis as absenteeism hits Parliament

   » ‎ The Genevan Arrow
  

  A Return to the Old Days? Imperial Troops on Patrol in the Geneva Suburbs

  The Imperial Government has  once again plunged into serious crisis by a sharp rise in absenteeism.

  Declaring an absence earlier this week, the Speaker of the Imperial Parliament, Mssr. Guy Ziegler, asked for a temporary speaker to take over his duties but no Parliamentarian declared themselves able to do so.

  It then appears that nobody informed the Emperor of this absence on his own summer holidays, hiking in New Alexandria’s hills with the Imperial Family. The Imperial Cabinet soon issued an Order-in-Council temporarily investing Regency powers in HIH Prince Augusto as well as tweaking certain ministerial rules. Almost immediately, the Emperor returned, declaring the order null and void and putting the Imperial Armed Forces on alert.

  The mixed responses from across the Imperial Government has created a profound sense of uncertaintly across the Empire. Jean Carmichael, former First Consul and Minister of State and War, was forced to rush back to Geneva to assume Cabinet leadership as senior Minister despite his retirement. In a statement to the Genevan Arrow, Mssr Carmichael said:

  The notion that there is a bitter argument occuring in Cabinet, or even that there is a power grab going on, is ludicrous. I can assure the public that Cabinet has met with the Emperor now and all issues are resolved. Alejandro [Castillo] is now the First Consul, Eva Fernandes is now Speaker and I am soon to be retiring again. Wesloderia Palace is preparing a speech for the Emperor to be delivered this evening.

  Yet the sight of Imperial Troops on the streets of the capital have not assured many who still remember the crisis that struck the Empire thanks to the FLI. Sources within the Ministry of War have downplayed talk of a new terrorist attack, but many Imperial Citizens are reported to be stocking up on tinned goods. Whether the Emperor’s speech calms the nerves remains to be seen.

• 11:45

  Speaker calls for Parliamentary Overhaul

   » ‎ The Genevan Arrow
  Mssr. Guy Ziegler, Speaker of the Imperial Parliament

  The new, but absent, Speaker of the Imperial Parliament Guy Ziegler has announced plans to overhaul Parliamentary procedure and tradition.

  Releasing a statement from the Speaker’s Office at the Official Opening, Mssr Ziegler said:

  I hope to consult on the re-organisation of the Opening of Parliament; in the British system, which we follow considerably closely, the House meets to elect a Speaker prior to the State Opening. I am loathe to call the House to order now, prior to the State opening, because to do so would go against the tradition and custom of this House. However, it is an area on which I wish to consult and will will hopefully revisit in the near future. It is such matters that I wish to consider more deeply in a committee created for the purpose, with which I hope to include the new Standing Orders.

  The move to re-organise a key theme of the Alexandrian Parliamentary System’s traditions is likely to annoy members of the Conservative Party, who have in the past expressed discontent with the Anglicisation of Parliamentary Procedure. There has been no comment from either the Conservatives or the Liberals yet but any move to amend Parliamentary Procedure by the Speaker is likely to receive scrutiny on the House floor.

• July 09, 2010
• 19:38

  Castillo Sworn in as New First Consul

   » ‎ Imperial Tribune
  GENEVA- Alejandro Castillo (L-Luthoria) was sworn in as First Consul last night by Emperor Edgard II after having been nominated by the 3rd Imperial Parliament at the end of June. The swearing in was delayed by a temporary absence of the Emperor at the start of July. The Emperor, the First Consul, and other members [...]

• 7:16

  Citizens from all over the world

   » ‎ New Herald
  Most of our citizens are from Sweden, around 5 500. Here are the following top 100 countries. Total number of citizens 15 100. 1. USA 1229 2. Hungary 762 3. England 566 4. Denmark 546 5. Spain 453 6. Brazil 389 7. Germany 383 8. Mexico 382 9. Russia 356 10. Portugal 347 11. Norway 337 12. Pakistan 276 13. France 261 14. Canada 258 15. Italy 224 16. S Korea [...]

• July 07, 2010
• 20:18

  NUP Deputy Leader Confirms Shadow Cabinet Membership

   » ‎ Erusia Central News
  In a display of confidence on the part of Robert Lethler, his deputy Julian Pieterson – who intends to stand down from the post of Acting Deputy Leader of the National Unity Party at the forthcoming Conference – has published the composition of the new Shadow Cabinet on behalf of the Party leader, who will [...]
• 16:03

  NUP Leadership Confirms Party Conference

   » ‎ Erusia Central News
  Robert Lethler and Julian Pieterson, respectively the acting Leader and Deputy Leader of the National Unity Party, have tonight officially confirmed that their party will be holding its first biannual Party Conference at the end of this month from July 21st to 25th – exactly five weeks earlier than the Erusian National Communist Party would [...]
• 14:09

  Assembly Holds First Question Time Session

   » ‎ Erusia Central News
  Prime Minister Walters and her cabinet today attended their first ever Question Time session in the National People’s Assembly today, attended by 13 Assembly Members, though it was cut short because of other pressing business – QT sessions usually last for an hour and a half. Prime Minister Walters and her government answered questions on [...]

• 8:43

  “To the Sea”: A review

   » ‎ A1 News Service
  http://a1ns.wordpress.com/extras/opinion/mars-mctavish/to-the-sea-a-review/
• 8:35

  Honestly…

   » ‎ A1 News Service
  http://a1ns.wordpress.com/extras/opinion/philip-fish/honestly%E2%80%A6/

• 2:09

  Consul General appointed in Denmark

   » ‎ New Herald
  Niels Jakobsen has been appointed Consul-General for the South of Denmark. The consulate has its office in Stubbekøping. Consul Niels Jakobsen

• July 06, 2010
• 16:34

  Lethler, Walters Meet to Discuss Constitutional Reform

   » ‎ Erusia Central News
  Erusia Central News has learned that the Prime Minister has tonight had a closed and private meeting with the Leader of the Opposition, Robert Lethler, reportedly to discuss the package of constitutional and democratic reforms Miss Walters’ new government is planning to propose over the next few months. This is the second such meeting to [...]
• 15:12

  Pierson Promises Inquiry into Alleged Communist Activities, Seeks International Help

   » ‎ Erusia Central News
  Carl Pierson, the newly appointed National People’s Executive Commissioner for Justice, today announced – following on from a policy commitment hinted to by the Prime Minister in her statement to the National People’s Assembly yesterday after she was sworn into office – that it was the intention of the government to establish “an extraordinary inquiry” [...]
• 12:30

  Collins Grants ECN Censorship Exemption

   » ‎ Erusia Central News
  In the first official action undertaken by the recently elected Democratic government, Deputy Prime Minister and Executive Commissioner for Internal Affairs has officially granted Erusia Central News an unlimited censorship exemption that prevents State authorities and agencies from preventing the publication of news stories. Though Erusia Central News remains in State ownership for the moment, [...]

• 1:04

  New Gardiner commune under construction

   » ‎ A1 News Service
  The Office of the Chairman has announced the beginning of construction for a new commune in Gardiner Protectorate, to be based around Lego. Chairman Philip Fish said that the construction of the new commune was “something different” for A1, and would “…provide Gardiner with an actual capital, governor and people; even though they will be [...]

• July 05, 2010
• 17:05

  Walters Unveils First Democratic Cabinet

   » ‎ Erusia Central News
  In a display of her no-nonsense business style, the newly elected Prime Minister unveiled her cabinet just fifteen minutes after she arrived at the cabinet office, without any of the ceremony traditionally associated with forming a new government. While its normally expected that ministers go one by one to the Cabinet Office to find out [...]
• 17:02

  State Opening of Assembly Held, Walters Sworn In as PM

   » ‎ Erusia Central News
  The seventh sitting of the National People’s Assembly was officially opened tonight in Erus City, with 17 of its 20 new elected or re-elected members attending. Ryan John Griffin, the most experienced member of the Democratic Party bar Hannah Thacher who is thought to be joining the ranks of the cabinet, was elected to preside [...]

• July 04, 2010
• 14:59

  Day of Eternal Life

   » ‎ New Herald
  The liberating initiative from “Stavnen” has created a great site with all the flags. As this manifestation brings about the idea of eternal live has made Ladonia to respond. The 27th of June will become The Day of Eternal Life.

• 13:45

  QUEEN DIES IN CAR BOMBING (from June 28)

   » ‎ Safirian News Service
  Her Majesty the Queen has died by a car bomb placed in front of Empire House in Anhira. She is succeeded by her brother, now known as King Iain V.
  
  UPDATE: A recently performed autopsy of the Queen shows that she died of breast cancer, not from a car bomb. The bomb did no damage whatsoever and the timing of the Queen's death was coincidental.

• 11:51

  Forum colors act

   » ‎ Malarbor Says
  Notice anything different? With the passage of the Forum Colors Act, we are now 90% less blue! If you're pining after the old forests and bubbles, you can login, go to User Control Panel, Board Preferences, My Board Style, and choose "Malarbor". Everyone else, keep being AWESOME!
  
  We mourn for House Tessier-Ashpool, which collapsed this week with the emigration of Ari Rahikkala (WTF!?) and Icebreaker, and the stunning revelation that 3Jane was Icebreaker all along (MALARBOR ALWAYS SECRETLY SUSPECTED). We're also temporarily without summer vacationers Daniel Farewell, Andreas the Wise, and Erik Mortis. On the plus side, we gain Craitish citizen Ramazan Tarekseev and, with him, a nifty new football league.
  
  In other news, Shyriath's vector map keeps getting better, Ardashir Khan begins reform of the military, the Landsraad debates the Nomenclature Act and appoints Malliki Deputy Praetor, and happy Screw The British Day!

• July 02, 2010
• 17:51

  Fish launches bid for third S-G role

   » ‎ A1 News Service
  Chairman Sir. Philip Fish and Acting Secretary-General of the Organisation of Active Micronations, has today launched his campaign for a third term in the Secretary-General role. Four other delegates have put forward their names for the position in the upcoming elections next week, and a record eight delegates for the position of Vice Secretary-General. Sir. [...]

• July 01, 2010
• 16:12

  Development of population

   » ‎ New Herald
  Number of citizens in Ladonia

• 7:23

  Fish calls new OAM elections; Egtavia returns

   » ‎ A1 News Service
  With the fervour over the recent turmoil in the OAM now dying down, Acting Secretary-General of the Organisation of Active Micronations, Sir. Philip Fish, has called new elections, with nominations opening immediately. Sir. Fish also called for calm, asking member nations to “show restraint, no matter what any other micronation seems to throw at us” [...]

• June 30, 2010
• 10:55

  Press release concerning the revolt

   » ‎ New Herald
  The proclamation sign and the flags have been explained in a press release: “Press release Stavnen calls upon justice in Ladonia and demands eternal life back to the people A partition of the Ladonian people, “Stavnen”, proclaimed on Sunday, June 27th, 2010, eternal life set free. The Stavnish Bristers (conjunction of brothers and sisters) revealed that the tree [...]

• June 29, 2010
• 23:29

  Mass withdrawal leaves OAM stunned

   » ‎ A1 News Service
  The sudden withdrawal by five micronations from the OAM, Egtavia, Sandus, Erusia, Bokonton and Nemkhavia, has left the OAM reeling from the effects. Secretary-General Bralesford, of Egtavia, resigned “immediately”, leaving a power vacuum in the OAM leadership, with Vice Secretary-General Fish looking set to take over as Secretary-General for a fifth time; the last two [...]

• 12:20

  Mystical flags and message in Ladonia

   » ‎ New Herald
  A couple of days ago a number of flags were put up at different places in Nimis. At the entrance a sign gave this message: “Now it is enough! Stavnen is calling to revolt. The secret behind eternal life and the golden apples have been taken from the nobels and given back to the people of Ladonia.” [...]

• 4:11

  Jadie, new forums, Markham Affair

   » ‎ Malarbor Says
  Despite being in the middle of an Age of Tranquility, life in Shireroth is as exciting as ever. The big news is that Jadie Kelb is now married - congratulations to the happy couple!
  
  The OTHER big news is that work to build a new forum style has finally gotten into full gear - you can check it out in the Lukedu Center, or set it as your default style on the Control Panel. With spacing, banners, and colors mostly sorted out, all that's missing is the Malarbox...or, as I like to call it, THE MOST IMPORTANT FRICKIN' PART!!!!!!
  
  Landsraad reform has given half a dozen or so new citizens a voice and vote in the Landsraad - check if you're one of the new Noble Civitas and, if you are, start voting! Less smooth has been noble title reform, which failed the Landsraad on a tie but might get proposed again soon.
  
  In foreign news, Elliot Markham accused Shireroth of plotting against Antica, gave Antica their first ragequit, and now wants to move here - so vote on his citizenship in the Landsraad.

• June 28, 2010
• 13:46

  New Minister

   » ‎ New Herald
  Jackson Eldridge has been appointed Minister of Moustaches: “I am honored and proud to be your Minister of Moustaches. I will judge fairly in all areas that need judging and will minister appropriately in all areas that require ministering. My first act will be to issue moustaches to all male citizens of Ladonia who desire one, and [...]

• 7:30

  A1NS celebrates 2nd birthday

   » ‎ A1 News Service
  The A1 News Service is celebrating two years of providing news to A1, from its humble beginnings on the 28th June 2008. The A1NS released its first story this time three years ago, with the announcement of the launching of the A1NS online at its old website (http://a1ns.webs.com/breakingnews.htm). It continued on this website for the [...]

• June 26, 2010
• 7:02

  SCX Update - 26th June

   » ‎ The Apollo Aurora
  This week the markets were relatively quiet, as investors reviewed the highs and lows of the last few weeks and waited for new news.  An ear continues to be held out for the investment destination of the Banque du Alexandrie, which is still sitting on the prospectus issued by VBNC.
  
  The FIEX rose 4 points over the course of the week to 875 points.  Aurora Media continued to rise with it's regular news releases, but BGI and QUARREL lost ground slightly over the week.  AUR has now climbed above it's initial float price, the first FIEX stock to do so after poor GDP results early on lost them much ground.  JASO has also almost reached this level, but BGI and QUARREL remain further behind.
  
  The ASTEX posted a modest rise of 7 points, to close at 1160.  However, NBB lost 3 points to fall to 432 points, with MG and KPG posting losses of 3%.  Finally, the NSX changed it's trend of upwards growth amid fears of too rapid expansion, losing 5 points to close at 672 as investors decided to consolidate their holdings.   The biggest loser was AHR, which posted consistent losses.

• June 25, 2010
• 3:53

  Open letter to Guillaume Sœrgèl

   » ‎ A1 News Service
  http://a1ns.wordpress.com/extras/opinion/philip-fish/open-letter-to-guillaume-soergel/

• June 24, 2010
• 17:29

  Summertime in Ladonia

   » ‎ New Herald
  Yes, now we have many visitors in Ladonia. Here are a few of them:

• 0:03

  OAM leadership split over conflict

   » ‎ A1 News Service
  Vice Secretary-General of the Organisation of Active Micronations, Sir. Philip Fish, and Secretary-General, Peter Bralesford, appear to be split in opinion over the controversial expulsion of Rajputistan from the OAM, over an anti-Muslim resolution proposed a few days ago. The Secretary-General swiftly expelled the rogue member nation, stating that he had “…a very low threshold [...]

• June 22, 2010
• 12:20

  Update

   » ‎ BlueSkies News Service
  Rajputistan has withdrawn their resolution. There is at the moment a state of Anger as Rajputistan has declared war on Nemkhavia and Sandus if they do not withdraw their Membership to the OAM. Rajputistan was now  expelled.
• 8:06

  OAM Religous debate *opinion*By André

   » ‎ BlueSkies News Service
  So , My first article.I wish it was about something good. But a few days ago I had seen some discrimanitory content on the OAM. Rajputistan made a resolution that we ban all Islam Mnations for entering the OAM. I believe that it should not be done(Im not Islam)because They could be friendly after all. [...]

• 1:10

  Fish calls for calm in OAM religion debate

   » ‎ A1 News Service
  Vice Secretary-General of the Organisation of Active Micronations, Sir. Philip Fish, has called for calm in a controversial and drastic resolution proposed by recent member nation, Rajputistan. The proposed resolution, which has not yet been voted on but lacks support from any other member nations, calls for all Muslim micronations and those micronations “having Islam [...]

• June 20, 2010
• 17:12

  Hamland sets up new start

   » ‎ Hammish Advertiser
  Hamland currently is under the third large renewal of the country with the flag being altered slightly, the Forums being remade and a new type of advertising being undertaken.
  
  The country decided to take the new forum on after the the old forum became buggy and broken. The King says that "The new forum looks more professional and I hope it will last as long as its predecessors, if not longer. The country has already seen a burst in activity from the old guard, but there is a lot of pressure to really breathe new life into Hamland. New people is vital for our country because in order to keep it alive we have to look at our involvement in new communities, in new projects and new ways to get people interested and active in Hamland".
  
  The flag has been altered so that the star originally in the middle has been removed to create an easy to draw and recognisable design. The star design however remains as the King's personal flag.
  
  Hamland usually recieves a boost at this time of year and usually sees a new forum created every couple of years. This is the third forum Hamland has had as it nears the fourth year of its inception.

• 14:14

  Midsummer in Ladonia

   » ‎ New Herald
  Midsummer sunset in Ladonia

• 10:13

  BlueSkies opens news service

   » ‎ BlueSkies News Service
  BlueSkies formed after an amount of time it’s own news service.We also wish to make a monthly newsletter.

• June 18, 2010
• 0:41

  State Opening of Parliament

   » ‎ Imperial Tribune
  Geneva- Today marked the beginning of the Third Imperial Parliament, with the official State Opening of Parliament by the Emperor. His Imperial Majesty, Emperor Edgard II, called on the newly elected members to burry the partisan hatchet that had caused so much strife in the previous Parliament, and reminded the MPs that they served the [...]

• June 17, 2010
• 23:28

  SCX Update - 18th April

   » ‎ The Apollo Aurora
  Interest continues to remain high on the SCX as the race to become the first to a million heats up.  Apollo Aurora brings you all the action as we now add the top ten list to our weekly update.  But first, the markets.
  
  The ASTEX fell overall this week, losing 18 points to fall to 1148 as Shirithian GDP data declined after last week's spectacular rise.  However, that wasn't enough to subdue Andreas' Shop, which, after announcing work in the Stormarkian Jarldoms climbed at the end of the week from it's mid week lows to settle at 10.36, up 1.17% from last week.  Batavia also had GDP woes, with a significant decline sending the NBB into free fall.  The market lost 50 points over the last week, closing at 436 points; but the woes were not spread evenly.  KPG, JCI and DAP each lost less than 10%; while at the other end of the market the BBC and MG lost over 16%.  Hopefully Batavian GDP will pick up in the future and the market will rise again.
  
  The FIEX rose 17 points over the course of the week, primarily from exciting new ship projects announced by JASO.  QUARREL lost ground over the course of the week but all the other stocks gained.  Closing at 873, the FIEX continues to climb back to wards the mid 900's it started at before a horrible GDP fall.  Finally, the NSX gained 32 points over the course of the week as strong capital inflows drove up GDP.  However, even that was not enough to bring Fides Explosions and the New Myozrian Gas lines into the black - a mass sell off earlier in the week led to an overall decline in FIEX's price and NMG's price staying where it was at the end of last week.
  
  So where does that leave our top traders?  Gerk continues to lead the pack with a net wealth of 534251.28, over half the amount needed to claim the million dollar prize.  Some midweek jostling between positions two and three ended up leaving Andreas the Wise in two, with 343613.4, and Jonas in three, with 305822.  Constantijn (208853.71) and Demon of Fides (185413.96) follow up to make the top five.  But what will happen next week?  Stay tuned to the Apollo Aurora World Finances section to find out!

• 22:27

  Transport Ministry calls for station name ideas

   » ‎ A1 News Service
  The Ministry of Transport & Communications are calling for suggestions from A1′s citizens to help name the proposed railway station in Gardiner. An attempt by the Minister, Philip Fish, to get ideas from members of the OAM proved “fruitful” but “we need more ideas”, according to the Minister. “We want something that is symbolic and [...]

• June 16, 2010
• 16:42

  Honorary Consul

   » ‎ New Herald
  Dottore Giorgio Chiummo, specialist in medical advice and public health care has been appointed Honorary Consul for Ladonia in Palermo (Via Sampolo), Italy Honorary Consul Giorgio Chiummo
• June 14, 2010
• 16:01

  Ladonia in June 2010

   » ‎ New Herald
  Pictures from today in Ladonia

• June 12, 2010
• 6:51

  Long live the new Kaiser!

   » ‎ Malarbor Says
  A busy day here in Shireroth, which started with a wave of anti-Antican anger at a notorious Nafticon tabloid dubbing Duke Daniel Farewell an "emo". The previously fractured country united as one in condemnation of our eastern neighbors, with even Malarbor himself joining in before tensions died down.
  
  Then the nation was shocked as their Kaiseress rageabdicated, leaving Scott of Hyperborea in charge of the nation. This morning, he formally ascended the Golden Mango throne, announcing the beginning of an Age of Tranquility and revealing the new Kaiserial crest.
  
  All Ministers should contact the Kaiser on instant messenger at their earliest convenience. MALARBOR DEMANDS IT! Well, technically, the Kaiser demands it, but MALARBOR RE-ITERATES HIS DEMAND!

• June 11, 2010
• 19:26

  Commemoration Commemoration Day commemorated

   » ‎ A1 News Service
  The long-awaited holiday, Commemoration Commemoration Day, commemorated to commemorate commemorations, is being commemorated officially today throughout A1. The commemorative day is being commemorated to “…honour the establishment of all and any relevant commemoration days throughout history”, according to Chairman Fish.  “It brings the excellent concept of commemorating an event or person worth commemorating to the [...]

• 15:08

  Antica makes progress towards regaining Duchy status

   » ‎ Malarbor Says
  In honor of the Anticalia holiday season, today I would like to report on encouraging developments across the eastern border in Antica.
  
  The Anticans are having a good month. Just this week, their posts per day finally climbed back up to where they were when the country restarted, potentially marking the end of Antica's agonizing, painful-to-watch two year decline. They're now up to a new record of 512 posts per week, within spitting distance of our own record of 2040...well, not really, but let them celebrate; they have so little to be proud of.
  
  But that mediocrity may change as they begin the long and arduous process of fixing their broken government. After their founder and the savior of their country developed enough sense to move to Shireroth, they languished for several years in an unpopular and ineffective democratic system which Speaker Phineas Elastopon described as "quite oppressive", going on to say that "tyranny is inherent in this Republic". His depressing comments only began to reveal the loathing Anticans have for themselves and each other, with Braden replying that "calling one another liars and jeering one another's tribal identities is a very Antican thing", and Aryez admitting that no one trusted any Anticans besides Chris. And even these quotes come only from the Anticans who have stuck around, and not those who have abandoned the country in shame and are desperately trying to pretend it doesn't exist.
  
  But the Anticans are taking bold and much-needed action to correct their self-acknowledged patheticness. At long last, they have set aside enough pride to learn from their betters, and a large majority now support switching to a monarchy in what its strongest proponent, Phineas Elastopon, describes as a "proposal...to turn this into a mini-Shireroth". Noted citizen Elliot Markham agreed, demanding a shift to a system of Duchies and Counties.
  
  So, fellow Shirerithians, let us put aside our contempt for Antica. They may have made many errors in the past, but they are beginning to show a genuine desire for self-improvement, and between the new monarchy, the switch to feudalism, the condemnation of their own illegitimate government, and the long overdue rehabilitation of Shiro-Antican hero Delphi Augustus, Antica not only shows signs of becoming less of a third-world hellhole, but perhaps even approaching a level in which it will one day be worthy of retaking the Shirerithian Duchy status it lost so long ago..
  
  SLOWLY GROW TOWARDS THE LIGHT, ANTICANS! MALARBOR DEMANDS IT!
  
  (This is intended as a joke)(as far as you know)

• 3:45

  SCX Update - 11th June

   » ‎ The Apollo Aurora
  The markets were again quiet this week as technical errors prevented the updating of GDP data for investors.  The NSX remained unchanged at 605 points, while the ASTEX and FIEX both posted minor gains.  The ASTEX rose 4 points to close at 892, despite minor falls in BSF as investors decided the company wasn't going anywhere.  Meanwhile, the FIEX rose 9 points to close at 852, on the back of renewed interest in BGI games and the possible 'story' release of CoD 4.
  
  More excitingly, the SCX now hosts the Nationale Bataafse Beurs (National Batavian Stock Exchange) or NBB, as they affectionately call it.  The NBB opened at 475 points, and boasts nine exciting new companies, all big names in the Dutch sector.  The SCX welcome their new Dutch traders and hope they enjoy a special welcome rate of 60 credits for one unit of SCUE Currency, in addition to the existing 100 credit 'regular rate' when traders have traded in 1000 or more units of SCUE Currency.

• June 10, 2010
• 13:05

  Return of the Drama Llama

   » ‎ Malarbor Says
  The drama llama came at midnight, making terrifying llama noises and spitting ferociously. First, it was the usual Kildari anger about the House system. Then it was a series of conflicts over CJ and his questionable views on homosexuality. Then it was Aster, and then the reaction to banning Aster. Now it seems to be about the economic system, the possibility of Mortis invading Kildare, the Title Purchasing Act, and oh, the House system again.
  
  Kaiseress Anandja has boldly decided to be "combatant and confrontational" in order to give Shireroth a baptism by fire into the ranks of nations that can actually handle politics and changes. But will the decision come back to haunt her? With Ryan Caruso gone and several people threatening to leave, she will need all the wiles and support she can get to enact her wide-ranging giraffe.
  
  In more pleasant news, Shyriath is working on a vector map of the nation and soon hopes to become Director of Cartography. Antica's Youngstown Diplomacy game heads into its last stages, with our own Malliki Tosha's Germany duking it out with the Antican-controlled Japan and the Ashkenatzan Turkey. The country has settled the northern border issue with Ashkenatza to everyone's satisfaction, and Kildare, in between rebellions and prophecies of doom, is starting a new story thread. And for fans of the economy (hi Andreas!) be sure to check your latest bounties from the Minister of Trade.
  
  Don't let this country get too hostile and overdramatic, people! MALARBOR IS WATCHING YOU!

• June 09, 2010
• 11:25

  Elections end in Liberal Majority after Lessard Resignation

   » ‎ Imperial Tribune
  Geneva- All the votes are in, and the Liberal Party of Alexandria has landed a majority of seats, after Tristan Lessard of the Alexandrian Conservative Party resigned his citizenship and pulled out of the election for the OTED parliamentary seat. The liberals now have 4 seats in parliament, over the conservative’s 3 seats. It is [...]

• June 08, 2010
• 19:47

  Gardiner to get fourth station

   » ‎ A1 News Service
  The protectorate of Gardiner is set to get another railway station on the Gardiner Railway, in addition to the three already installed at Kingsford, Hoddle and Mount Harwick. The Ministry of Communications and Transport today announced the decision, with the station set to be located along the tourist route that weaves its way through a [...]

• 7:42

  “Embarassingly bad” Shireroth mourns own suckassness

   » ‎ The Antican Liberator
  SHIREKEEP, SHIREROTH — Two days of rigorous debate have led to Shireroth’s Second Best Old Boy, Scott of Hyperborea, to collapse into complete despair regarding the failure of his nation to do anything right. Before describing the forums, flag, legal system and House system as “embarrasingly bad” and “thrown together piecemeal over ten years”, he [...]

• June 04, 2010
• 20:19

  A1 lodges diplomatic protest over ideological essay

   » ‎ A1 News Service
  Chairman Philip Fish has lodged an official diplomatic protest with the monarch of the recently established Empire of Eleytheria, Charles I. It comes after a scathing attack on Communism was published on MicroCommons by King Charles, which included such phrases as “Communism itself, quite often, is fascist” and “If one says, “communism”, the first thing [...]

• 1:33

  SCX Update - 4th June

   » ‎ The Apollo Aurora
  After the amazing activities of last week, the market was quieter this week, though not without incident.  Investors seemed unhappy with the performance of the FIEX, with several investors jettisoning their holdings of Nelagan stock, precipitating a small decline in the market over the course of the week; but a pickup in the value of Auora Media at the close meant that overall the FIEX rose 1 point from last week's value, to close at 842 points.  The NSX, meanwhile, rose during the start of the week as investors transferred to their from the FIEX, but the trend slowed as the  week progressed and the NSX lost some of its gains, eventually closing at 605, up 2 points from last week's phenomenal gain.  The big winner in the NSX was YUN as investors bought up big there.
  
  The ASTEX led to more excitement as the first of several new companies floated - the Bank of Safira, a foreign enterprise that chose to float on the Shirithian exchange.  It's already grown 0.6% this week and by floating at a high price, drove the ASTEX up considerably.  Investors also look forward to the imminent floating of Kildfare, the Kildarian Transport Company.  Overall the ASTEX closed at 892 points.
  
  In other news, Batavia looks set to open their own exchange on the SCX; and investors continue to look for hints as to where the Banque du Alexandrie will invest their windfall gains from the Mysterious Isles Treaty.

• June 03, 2010
• 14:18

  Interview: Jean Carmichael on his retirement

   » ‎ Imperial Tribune
  Geneva- As the Empire prepares to elect a new parliament, it is also saying farewell to one of it’s most distinguished statesmen. Jean Carmichael, MP from Ibelin, leader of the Liberal Party, and First Consul for most of the last year, announced on Wednesday that he was not seeking another term in Parliament. After that [...]

• June 02, 2010
• 4:56

  Massarde attacks Israel

   » ‎ A1 News Service
  A strongly worded statement condemning Israel for its recent boarding of a flotilla of ships heading for the Gaza Strip earlier this week has been released by newly appointed foreign envoy and current Deputy Chairman, David Massarde. The complete statement is available below: “The People’s Republic of A1 condemns the May 31st attack carried out [...]

• 4:24

  National Day

   » ‎ New Herald
  Today it is the Ladonia National Day. Ladonia was proclaimed a free country on the 2nd of June 1996. Today there are more than 15.000 registered Ladonia citizens. The traditional elephant parade will take place in the afternoon. From the last year elephant parade

• 2:39

  Gardiner information documentary commissioned

   » ‎ A1 News Service
  The National Government has commissioned a documentary with the A1 Broadcasting Commission about the newly established Gardiner Protectorate. The documentary is expected to contain information on the protectorate’s history, the Gardiner Railway Commission and the Gardiner Railway itself. Gardiner Protectorate houses the only A1-made and fully controlled infrastructure project, the Gardiner Railway, which operates throughout [...]

• 1:56

  Elections for 3rd Parliament on June 7th

   » ‎ Imperial Tribune
  Geneva- The 2nd Imperial Parliament was dissolved by the Emperor on May 27th, following a vote by the MPs earlier in the month to that effect. Emperor Edgard II then issued a Writ of Election for the 3rd Imperial Parliament to be elected under the Constitution of 2009. Alexandrians will head to the polls on [...]

• June 01, 2010
• 11:53

  New Minister appointed

   » ‎ New Herald
  Daniel Clegg has been appointed by the cabinet as Minister of Porn and Top-Shelf Hobbies. The minister explains: “I’ve read a lot on the subject and and during my Teens to late 20’s was somewhat of a collector of the printed matter. so much so, it managed to raise my bed by a [...]

• May 30, 2010
• 8:23

  Massarde announced as foreign affairs envoy

   » ‎ A1 News Service
  Deputy Chairman, DC David Massarde, has been announced by Chairman Fish as A1′s foreign affairs envoy, to allow Sir. Fish “…more time to concentrate on internal affairs”. It is understood that Massarde has been ‘tagging along’ in foreign affairs for many months, and has “an extensive knowledge of foreign affairs to make him the ideal [...]

• May 28, 2010
• 2:21

  Bumper SCX Update - 28th May

   » ‎ The Apollo Aurora

  It’s been an amazing week on the SCX, both on the market and in the system, so today’s update is a bumper edition taking account of both facets.  Let’s start with the market.

  Everywhere in the SCX went up this week, but none more so than the NSX, on the back of phenomenal GDP growth.  Gralan GDP more than doubled, going from just under 17000 to over 42000; and investors celebrated by mass price rises across the board.  Over the course of the week, most companies rose by more than 25%, and Gralan GDP continued to rise as later investors pumped more GELT into the SCX, hoping to cash in on the price rise.  That alone would have been enough to make an exciting week for the market; but to top it all off, Bahira Shepherding continued their dominance of the clothing industry by taking over not one but two companies.  First silken traders MarCo. fell, including the buyout of a large but as yet unnamed private investor; and then TokiPaint, the world famous dye company was gobbled up.  While BHS CEO Mr August French kept persistently out of the limelight, it didn't stop rumours that Bahira Shepherding was planning to announce a new clothing outlet chain to open across Gralus.  Overall, BHS closed up 31.51%, MarCo. up 43.13% and TokiPaint up an astonishing 45.18%.
  
  Things were still busy on the FIEX and ASTEX, who, while not booming like the NSX, still posted modest gains.  The ASTEX made back all of its losses from last week, closing at 726 points, up from 672 last week; Andreas' Shop largely rose on the great advances made by the VBNC Programming Division.  Meanwhile, the FIEX rose 13 points from last week to close at 841.  Minor losses earlier in the week were counted by growth as trading closed today, with QUARREL and Aurora Media the main drivers.  News that QUARREL may issues shares as a form of corporate sponsorship was met with some interest from investors, though they seem to be reserving final judgement for whether the scheme succeeds in generating new innovation.
  
  Outside the market, VBNC announced a large string of new features to the SCX aimed at bringing new investors into the fold and rewarding old faithfuls.  Most notable was their introduction of trading credits back out for SCUE Currency, made possible by a generous grant from the Gralan government.  A floating exchange rate, based on the wealth in the system and the funds held by the SCX determine the exchange rate at any given time; VBNC's profits in the matter have been relegated to a 10% take on any new funds awarded to the SCX.  Further, regulars are now able to trade in for credits at a higher rate than normal users - currently 1 unit of SCUE currency will buy 100 credits.  VBNC considers those with wealth of 100 000 credits or more; or who have traded in 1000 units of SCUE currency or more; to be regular traders.