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Post by Aquinas on Mar 20, 2019 2:22:08 GMT
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Post by mrgod on May 5, 2019 13:37:08 GMT
April 14th, 2019 NEW CONSTITUTION ADOPTED, NRP WINS ELECTION
As a new constitution is adopted, creating the Federal Republic of Kalopia, new elections caused Nestoras Macris to win the presidency and his party to win both houses of parliament. With the previous elections of several months ago being won by the National Republican Party the NRP has finally made their promises reality. After formally adopting a new constitution for Kalopia which introduced a first past the post system, a executive president elected by popular vote and greater autonomy for the states as well as renaming the nation into the "Omospondiakí Dimokratía tis Kalópia (Federal Republic of Kalopia)" the ruling party announced early elections. In these elections it became clear from the start that the popular center right NRP leader Nestoras Macris would be elected president and that his NRP party would maintain its majority.
Several hours after the last voting booths closed the final results started pouring in. With Nestoras Macris winning over 62% of the vote with his only opponent Argiris Makos winning the remaining 38% of the vote. Macris his party also won as expected. winning over 262 seats out of the 421 seats in the lower house (House of Representatives) and over 71 seats out of 125 in the upper house (National Council). The rest of the seats were taken by what many see as the only remaining opposition party following the adoption of the first past the post system. The center-left/social democratic party called the "Social Democratic Labor Front" led by Argiris Makos was a minor party until now. only gaining around 2% of votes in earlier elections under the previous system of government. But as the party embraces both social democracy as well as other center-left ideologies it gained traction following the adoption of the new constitution with people fearing their ideology to be left behind. With the SDLF formally the second largest party in the country it is bound to become the voice of the left for years to come. Only 2 seats do not belong to the SDLF or NRP. With the Independent League holding 2 seats in the lower house. The IL is a centrist party that managed to win 2 seats by campaigning heavily in only a specific part of the country. leaving the rest of the country behind in an effort to win at least 1 seat. As this party barely holds legislative power it is seen by many as a party of low significance.
New president Nestoras Macris after winning the presidency earlier that night
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Post by mrgod on May 5, 2019 15:19:47 GMT
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Post by mrgod on May 6, 2019 18:42:24 GMT
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Post by mrgod on May 6, 2019 19:08:59 GMT
June 9th, 2019 ALPHA BANK BUYS MAJORITY SHARES IN KMC
The Alpha Bank, a small private bank, has suddenly purchased majority shares in the recently privatized Kalopian Mining Cooperative (KMC)
A little known, small and recently founded private bank named the "Alpha Bank" (Also known as ALPHA or Alfa Trápeza in Kalopian) has, earlier today, purchased the majority of shares in the recently privatized Kalopian Mining Cooperative which is responsible for mining operations in both Kalopia and some of its neighbours. With this aquisition the new bank reportedly paid over 2 billion DRA and has exhausted its only liquid capital, making several of its founding investors anxious. Despite this the board of the bank, which consists out of members unknown to the public, has ensured its shareholders that this purchase will repay itself "tenfold" and that the new shares the bank has aquired in the KMC will be of "utmost importance" in the future operations of the bank. The bank also took the opportunity in the press to announce that it is opening the opportunity for a "select group of individuals" to open up a bank account with the bank. The minimum income a person has to earn a year in order to open a account at the bank at the moment is 2 million DRA, well above the average income of normal Kalopian citizens. Making the bank only available to the richer classes as of now. With this suprise purchase by a until now unknown bank investors are sure to eagerly await its next move. A KMC mining operation in Kalopia near the border with Solentia
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Post by mrgod on May 6, 2019 19:30:06 GMT
June 12th, 2019 CONGRESS PASSES "MILITARY CONSTITUTION"
The combined chambers of the Lower and Upper houses today passed a bill named the "Military Constitution" Registering by law how big the kalopian army may be and passing several structural reforms
In a display of true bipartisan agreement both the EDK and MSE parliamentary groups have voted in favour of the "Military Constitution" reforms in both the Lower and Upper house of parliament. The Military Constitution is a set of laws and motions aimed at determining the maximum size of the armed forces and passing several structural reforms in the command structure of namely the ground forces. Some of the changes include a maximum of 130.000 active soldiers at any given time, no chemical or biological weaponry and no active conscription (although the government may implement conscription during times of war). The changes to the command structure include a complete reorganization of all departments (air, ground and naval), a overhauled strategic command that will be tasked with overseeing and coordinating operations of the different branches, which will be called the "Syndyasméni Taktikí Entolí (Combined Tactical Command)". Another change includes the creation of a special ops force that shall consist out of 200 highly trained military agents, no further details on this force have been released as of yet including no name but it is said that this force will recruit from the normal army and retrain soldiers to become highly skilled in several undisclosed areas. While both of the major political parties voted in favour of the reforms citing a "focus on peacefull cooperation and economic prosperity" the Independent League, which only holds 2 seats in the House and 0 in the Council has voted against, calling the reforms a "danger to our democracy" and a "sell out of the nation" The new reforms will come into effect at the start of july. The Kalopian House of Representatives during the voting session on the Military Constitution
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Post by mrgod on May 6, 2019 20:15:25 GMT
June 18th, 2019 PRESIDENT MACRIS VISITS SEKOWO, SIGNS TRADE DEAL
In his first foreign visit since his inauguration as president of the FRK president Macris visited Sekowo this past week to "forge a new bond between out people's" and sign a big trade deal
With large applause and a lavish ceremony the Kalopian president Macris was welcomed on the international airport of the Sekowan capital Mizuho. A large band played the national anthem of both nations after which a military regiment of Sekowo marched into place saluting the two leaders. In the week that would follow the Kalopian president would visit acient Sekowan historical sites of great importance as well as attending a musical opera in the capital of Mizuho and attending a traditional Sekowan royal ceremony. After spending some time with the Emperor himself president Macris and the sekowan prime minister met in the Prime Minister's office, discussing many important matters and exchanging formalities between one another. During these discussions the two leaders and their respective delegations agreed on a major agricultural trade deal, aimed at both launching Kalopian efforts to increase agricultural exports and to supply Sekowo with the necessary products to substain its growth. In the deal Kalopia will export 4 billion LOD worth of agricultural goods to Sekowo each year for the duration of 10 years. This is in line with the government's recent policies of expanding, modernizing and diversifying the agricultural sector and many farmers and companies have responded positively to this new deal. After a week of celebration, understanding and bussiness president Macris flew back to Kalopia. With Sekowo and Kalopia strengthening their trade ties many foreign policy experts see it as a start for a fruitfull relationship between the two countries. President Macris (right) and part of the Sekowan delegation shown during the state visit
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Post by Aquinas on May 7, 2019 0:22:18 GMT
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Post by mrgod on May 7, 2019 14:17:21 GMT
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Post by mrgod on May 7, 2019 16:26:59 GMT
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Post by Aquinas on May 7, 2019 23:37:12 GMT
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Post by mrgod on May 9, 2019 12:31:23 GMT
January 4th, 2020 ALPHA BANK INVESTS IN NEW ROADNETWORK
Several months ago the alpha bank purchased majority shares in the KMC. Now the growing bank has invested heavily in the construction of new infrastructure, which is seen as a move to gain a large amount of shares in the kalopian infrastructure.
As the unknown Alpha Bank purchased majority shares in Kalopia's most profitable company the bank is seemingly on a quest to gain significant influence in the nation. Since the purchase of the shares in the KMC the bank has seen record growth and recently made enough profit to earn back their investment in the company. Now, with renewed funds and confidence within the markets as high as ever the AB has announced its multi billion investment in several new infrastructure projects accross the country. Purchasing local construction firms and even buying shares in the largest contractor of the project in order to gain a hand in decisionmaking. Without much warning the Alpha Bank is seemingly growing into one of the most influential companies in Kalopia. With vital infrastructure projects now partially in their hands the Alpha Bank has leverage over even government institutions. Something that has made members within parliament quite anxious. Some members of congress have proposed legislation to limit the power of private investors. But many within the ruling party see it as a measure the government can not take. It remains to be seen where Alpha Bank will end their endeavours. Workers of a local construction company purchased by Alpha Bank working on a new road
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Post by mrgod on May 15, 2019 10:50:17 GMT
July 18th, 2020 KALOPIAN COMPANY "AIRLIFT" FOUNDED
A new airplane construction company called "AirLift" has been founded by kalopian entrepeneur Demos Elias.
New Kalopian companies are stamping out of the ground thanks to several deregulatory policies of the EDK. With the economy on a path of 4.2% growth this year, one of the largest growth numbers in decades, many entrepeneurs are taking advantage of the rising economic tides in Kalopia. Today former Alpha Bank employee and small scale investor Demos Elias announced the creation of the first kalopian aircraft design and construction bureau to be called "AirLift" AirLift, according to Elias, will be a company focussed on designing and largely constructing commercial aircraft meant for passenger travel. The company is looking to "revolutionize the airtravel industry" and create "low cost high peformance aircraft" According to Elias the company is already at the drawing table for its first commercial aircraft to be launched and the first round to find investors will launch next week. The company hopes to raise around 50 million LOD in total in order to fully commit to designing their new to be designed plane. Many investors seem eager to invest in the company including Elias his former employer the Alpha Bank. It is expected that first drafts of AirLift's commercial plane will be released late next year. The logo of the new "AirLift" company
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Post by mrgod on May 15, 2019 11:19:50 GMT
July 21st, 2020 PRESIDENT MACRIS VISITS LUTHORI
Kalopian president Nestoras Macris visited Luthori last week and formally established relations with the country, even signing a deal with its head of government.
As the Kalopian economy grows and its government is looking to increase relations with nations accross terra Kalopian president Macris visited the major terran nation of Luthori earlier this week. First being greeted by Luthorian Emperor Alexis on the international airport of Fort William the president proceeded to visit several sites accross the city together with the emperor before arriving at the office of the Chancellor. After meeting the chancellor and posing for photos both the president and imperial chancellor entered the office of the chancellor. Discussing several important matters the two leaders agreed upon the opening of embassies in both Kalopia and Luthori to officially mark a era of "warm relations" between the two nations. President Macris also took the opportunity to discuss the possible opening of the first foreign Alpha Bank location in Luthori, Macris took with him a delegation of Kalopian companies eager to enter the luthorian market which included the large private Alpha Bank. No real decision on the possibility of this was made by either delegation as of yet. President Macris and Chancellor Zimmerman did however agree on a military deal between the two nations in which Kalopia will purchase around 30 Tornado fighter jets from Luthori and possibly get training for its ground teams in repairing and maintaining the aircraft. The deal hasnt officially been signed yet by either country but according to sources within the delegations further details will be hammered out behind the scenes and the deal will be ratified by the Kalopian congress afterwards. Overall the visit is seen by many as the dawn of a new era of cooperation between the two nations. President Macris ariving in Fort William earlier this week
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Post by mrgod on May 15, 2019 18:29:07 GMT
August 15th, 2020 KALOPIA AND SEKOWO ANNOUNCE "GLOBAL PROFIT NETWORK"
The governments of Kalopia and Sekowo have announced the creation of the Global Profit Network or GPN a trade network at sea aimed at connecting growing economies accross terra by sea and increase trade between signatory nations.
In a announcement full of smiles and laughter the foreign ministers of Sekowo and Kalopia today announced, during a joint press conference, the creation of the Global Profit Network. A to be created network of seatrade lanes aimed at connecting growing economies with eachother all accross terra. Any member of the GPN will eliminate any tariffs on products of other members that enter the country by sea. Several sealanes will also be established that shall be extensively protected and patrolled by the different coast guard organizations of the member states. A joint command called the "Coastal Joint Command" or CJC will also be established. The CJC will be a joint command consisting initially out of 200 members of the different coastguards of member states tasked with coordinating the protection of the established sealanes and leading operations of the coastguards wherever necessary. The first sealane that will be established immediately will be a lane travelling from Kalopia to Sekowo and passing nations like Cildania, Keymon, Lodamun and Kalistan. The government of Lodamun has already announced that it will join the GPN which will connect them to the "Kalopi-Sekowan sealane". This first sealane is expected to generate 8 billion LOD a year extra in trade for member states now with this number potentially, in case of other nations along the lane joining, rising to up to 11 billion LOD. The two founding nations have already announced the possibility for a second lane to be established late next year that would travel through the Aldegar Canal but no concrete plans for this lane have been released as of yet. The creation of the GPN marks a new stage in global trade as Kalopia and now their newfound trade partner Sekowo try to establish their foothold in the global market. The first GPN sealane revealed today marked in black
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Post by mrgod on May 16, 2019 11:07:27 GMT
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Post by mrgod on May 16, 2019 11:29:49 GMT
September 10th, 2020 "FARMER FIRST" PROGRAM LAUNCHED BY GOVERNMENT
Kalopian tradition towards agriculture has been known throughout terra but as the Kalopian economy enters new stages of growth and prosperity the government launches the "Farmer First" program to stimulate the growth of the agricultural sector.
President Macris marked the beginning of the "Farmer First" program, a initiative by the ministry of agriculture, with a tour of several farms accross the rural areas of the country. Speaking with both animal farmers and crop farmers the president helped them with a small task at each farm and discussed with them the importance of agriculture as not only a gem to the culture of Kalopia but also as a big part of kalopian exports. The new program developed by the ministry of agriculture called the "Farmer First" program was created to stimulate farmers all accross the nation and significantly increase agricultural production within the next 10 years. A special fund has been created for the program containing around 4 billion DRA to be refilled each year. Farmers can apply for money from the funds by being innovative as well as increasing their production by at least 7% a year. The higher the growthrate of the farmers production and the more innovative the farmer is with the use of technology and machines the higher the amount of money that farmer can apply for from the funds. In addition to this fund being created the government will also lower regulations on the agricultural sector by for example removing the limit on stable sizes, lower taxes on fertilizer and allow farmers to purchase land from the government at a reduced price. With all these measures the government hopes to stimulate the growth of the agricultural sector and make farmers more aware of the possible innovations they can use in their field of work. The ministry of agriculture has revealed its goal of the agricultural sector overall growing with 30% in the next 7 years and agricultural exports growing by over 60% in the full 10 years of the program with the new GPN playing a vital role in the projected increase of exports. President Macris at a goat ranch in a rural part of the country during the reveal of the "Farmer First" program
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Post by mrgod on May 16, 2019 11:58:59 GMT
September 13th, 2020 KALOPIAN ARTIST "P.S.Y.C.H.O" REVEALS NEW SONG
Kalopian R&B/Pop singer P.S.Y.C.H.O (Real name: Ilias Doukas) recently released a new song named "Starboy"
With the recent succes of the first "FUNK" pop festival in Kalopia where countless Kalopian artists performed it seems like kalopian culture and arts is flourishing. With the recent decision of the Kalopian Association for Public Arts (KAPA) to send Cassandra Antonopoulou (Known as "Billie Eilish" in the rest of terra) to the Terravision song contest KAPA aims at energizing a newfound enthusiasm amongst Kalopians for the pop and R&B scene and truly create a "golden era" for Kalopian music. Several months ago the kalopian pop and R&B Artist P.S.Y.C.H.O released his first song named "Fire" which caused him to become popular in an instant with over 500 million streams worldwide. Today the artist released his second song called "starboy". Many fans are happy as they hear the song with some saying "PSYCHO is the best! He is amazing! im going to his concert next week and i am so excited!" P.S.Y.C.H.O is expected to release a full album in march next year which will be followed by a world tour. Dates for this tour have yet to be announced. The new song "Starboy" released earlier today
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Post by mrgod on Jun 2, 2019 14:01:37 GMT
December 4th, 2022 (postdated) NRP TO LAUNCH ELECTION CAMPAIGN
With elections just months away the ruling NRP party and president Macris launch their election campaign
The kalopian economy has seen great achievements in the past 4 years. From boosting agricultural production to growing the economy with over 4% on average for the duration of this term the NRP and above all president Macris have definitely caused Kalopia to move forward. But despite the success of the government and the records being broken in terms of numbers on all fronts the current opposition party, the SDLF, currently stands on a small electoral victory in the polls with a lead of 2 percentage points. Its new leader, the recently elected Karolos Antonis, is still behind Macris in the race for the presidency with 1 percentage point behind but many think the young Antonis could defeat the incumbent Macris if his campaign proves to be strong enough. The main reason for the relative unpopularity of the sitting president and party is what many believe to be the lack of "social progress". While Kalopia has seen major growth and development barely any new social programs have been implemented to help the large poor population of the country. Taxes have also stayed at the same relatively high rate for every income in the past 4 years. All this combined has caused the kalopian population to feel like the government has just helped companies and their own treasury instead of the people of the country itself. The young Antonis was elected in a internal party election following the death of previous SDLF leader Makos. Antonis is just 30 years old an therefore narowly elidgeble to run for president. He and his party have continuously pledged for great social reforms. These reforms include the implementation of a federal minimum wage (something that is currently not in place) great reforms to the pensionsystem, the creation of nationalized railway company, the introduction of partial free healthcare and the construction of affordable social housing for the poor of the country. These ideas have caused many to support the young Antonis and his party. For now the NRP and president Macris have only pledged to lower taxes in all brackets but nothing else has been announced for their program as of yet. The first election rally for president Macris will be held in the capital of Helios. The young Karolos Antonis, new leader of the SDLF, during a rally near the coast
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Post by mrgod on Jun 2, 2019 14:41:13 GMT
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