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Livonian debt still looms


President Lakima stated Monday that Livonia should be concerned with its sizable international debt. The debt, which peaked at 235 Billion New Florins with inflation adjustment, now sits at 72 Billion New Florins or 28 Billion Frankish Thaler. The debt, accumulated under the dictatorial National Republic, was soared from 1967 to the late 1980s.

"We must not take our eye from our burden. The return of democracy comes at a price. We cannot end the practice of fiscal reconciliation" said Lakima. When asked if Lakima or the Rehga were planning to issue new tariffs; Lakima stated he had "no personal intentions of raising or issue new taxes".


Tough immigration laws ending?

A new bill being placed in front of the Rehga would make it easier for foreign nationals to travel to Livonia. The bill, submitted Thursday, is scheduled for debate as early as next Monday. Currently, laws require foreigners to obtain a Blue Pass from the Livonian Foreign Ministry. "We must modernize ourselves" said a statement from the Foreign Ministry.

The new bill is expected to open tourism and travel to Livonia. President Lakima stated that he was hopeful that the proposed laws would take effect soon. "As we move forward to join the rest of the world, it is important we remain an open country. We must open our arms to the world"






NOTE: Nation name not changed yet by admin to Livonia

 

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President Lakima plans Gallian tour

President Lakima expressed his interest in a Gallian tour. Lakima stated he was in talks to visit Franken, Engellex, Wendmark, Danmark, and Polasciana. "Our neutrality will be demonstrated foremost in our diplomatic relations" said Lakima.


Social Programs 'Not Working' says Arturas Lileikis

Lileikis, leader of the Conservative Alliance, took to the streets of Vilkene today. Standing in front of the Duke Henrik Museum, Lileikis spoke to a crowd of thousands. "We must face the fact and accept that Farmer-Labor has done nothing but destroy the job creation rate in this country. They have destroyed the health system, education is dismal, and President Lakima wishes to jet set around Gallia. Our problems arent in Wendmark; they are here!" said Lileikis who drew a large response.

The Conservative Alliance has increased its pressure on the Farmer-Labor party in recent months. Lileikis has led attacks against the current government over their cuts and changes in various services.

 

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Office of the Landamann
Free State of Wendmark

His Excellency the Landamann of Wendmark shall be most happy to receive His Excellency the President of Livonia in Einsiedeln, Wendmark. Landamann Grauholzer furthermore salutes President Lakima's peaceful outreach to Livonia's neighbours in a time when communications between states fail and states resort to senseless warfare. President Lakima's tour sends a strong message of regional outreach and diplomacy that should serve as inspiration to others.


OOC:

FYI: Franken, Wendmark, Danmark and Polasciana are all in Germania. Only Engellex is in Gallia.

 

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Das Auswärtige Amt

The President of Livonia will be welcome to Franken. We commend His Excellency's outreach to its neighbour states.

 

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OOC:

FYI: Franken, Wendmark, Danmark and Polasciana are all in Germania. Only Engellex is in Gallia.

I was under the impression that Gallia is a general term for everything west of Wiese's eastern border and that Germania is general term for the region around Wiese. I apparently need to read the map threads more because I never noticed that it was officially divided as two separate continents. However, your point is noted.

 

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President Lakima warns Kaunas Top Cop

President Lakima had harsh words for Kaunas Police Colonel Valdis Juozaitis during an interview in which the President gave on National Radio 1. According to sources, Jouzaitis instructed his officers to ignore national arrest protocols and to ignore claims of racial profiling. According to an anonymous whistle blower, this meeting took place in March.

"We are shocked at these allegations" said President Lakima on Plovvi, a show on National Radio 1. "The simple fact is that if these allegations are true, Juozaitis will face the toughest of the law. We cannot come into a modern age with these things happening. These actions don't only hurt Kaunas, but the entire Livonian nation. We have villages in this country where some people did not get electricity until the 1970's. If we want to be taken seriously on the world stage, we have to act serious" said Lakima.

Since ascending to the presidency in 2008, President Lakima has aggressively pursued cases of corruption and misconduct despite numerous death threats.

 

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Livonia begins to feel food prices

As food prices begin to rise around the globe, Livonians are watching the market closely as the average cost for a loaf of bread rose by nearly 20% in the last week. While farmers of Livonia's early rye crops are enjoying the increase in world prices, many of Livonia's poorer families are struggling to meet the financial demands of heavier prices. "Demand for grains have doubled with the wars being fought. As a result, we are seeing the result impact most of the world" said Alberv Oltu, Professor of Agricultural Studies at Kaunas Natural University.

President Lakima refused to comment but his office has stated he will address the issue in the next few days. In addition to the rise in grain demand, coffee drinkers are also feeling the pinch. In Tallinn's coffee shops, the average price of a cup of coffee went up by as much as 15% in 3 days. "As long as these wars continue, we can expect much higher prices on things such as coffee and bread" said Professor Oltu

 

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Livonia to host convention on formation of international court

Citing the failures of the Council of Nations, President Lakima has stated that "Livonia will host an exploratory convention to look into the possibility of the formation of an independent international court for the purpose of trying crimes against the human race and war crimes". The President said that representatives from all nations will be invited to explore the possibility.

 

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President offers low-income housing plan

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Low income housing complex, Matisi serves example for proposed national program

With many urban housing projects in dire straits, President Lakima said that he will propose a several million Florin plan to build housing for nearly 4,000 low income citizens. "Our decrepit housing projects are in near ruins" said President Lakima late Friday. According to the President's office, a local experiment in Matisi has proved very successful. The plan calls for the recycling of shipping containers that would be retrofitted for human life. The 45x8 ft containers would include a bathroom with running water, a separate bedroom and 'great room' which will be wired for electricity.

The container complexes would share community showers and have shared climate control. Larger families could be placed in doubles which have 3 bedrooms but would receive less government assistance.