Nouvelles de Belmont

[Batavië]

Comissariaat Buitenlandse Zaken | CoBuZa (Commissariat for Foreign Affairs)

The Paris embassy has not been closed. Rather, a small staff has remained. It would be dangerous to cut off communication, especially at this time.

 

[Serenierre]

Soviet Republic Ministry of International Relations

As major population centers exist only twelve of your kilometers from the border, the Meribian Soviet Armed Forces can withdraw no further than six miles.

Foreign Office

As long as there is a proper demilitarized zone in the immediate vicinity of the Border-zone, we appreciate the Meribian act.

 

[Serenierre]

Headlines

Supreme Court rules in favor of allowing people to wear symbols of their faith in public
Government unveils anti-online piracy policy, Parliament support unanimous
Dep. FM's to visit Hajr & Anbat, in attempt to strengthen ties with Muslim world
All Faiths Youth Group rally at Parliament in opposition to murder of Muslim and Jewish teenager at hand of Christian supremist in Carcassonne
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[Hesperia]

Diwan of Religious Affairs

Hajr wishes to congratulate the Supreme Court of Belmont on protecting the freedom of religion in its country.

 

[Confederal Republics]

Dep. FM's to visit Hajr & Anbat, in attempt to strengthen ties with Muslim world

Ministry of External Affairs of the Republic of Anbat

In regards to this news edition we wish to most politely take note of Anbat's grouping among the Muslim world in the headline referred to above, and note that even though Anbat possesses a large and wellbeing community of Muslims, the majority of our citizens are of various Christian denominations.

Regards,
Nadia Haddad,
Head of Public Relations

 

[Papal States]

Secretary of the Holy Office

The Holy See is surpised a Court has to decide on a matter that must be taken for granted and asks the Belmonti government for more details. We cannot comprehend why this matter had to be taken to the supreme court, as the opposite is in total contradiction with everuthing Belmont stands for.

 

[Serenierre]

Office of the Chief Justice

The ruling only ensures that everyone is free to display any symbol of their faith and that no one may ostracize people for exhibiting any outward sign of their religion.

 

[Serenierre]

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Lundi. 11. Janvier. 2010

SLBM Test deemed a success

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SLBM Coeur de Lion was launched from the submarine HMS Liberté, earlier today

Lille | Nord-Pas | Royaume de Belmont:

The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has announced that the navy has successfully tested the SLBM Coeur de Lion. The missile, which was developed by the A&O Defense Industries, was launched from the nuclear powered submarine HMS Liberté and was deemed a success. The ISPR released several pictures and two lengthy videos, detailing the SLBM test. The test was held in the presence of Minister of Defense, Gen.(R) Jean-Charles Taugourdeau, and the Prince of Montaigne.

Development on the missile began in the early 2000s and the program cost has gone as high as several billion and a huge team of scientists was involved in the project. The missile is the brainchild of Aslam Raisani, a Belmontien of Wazistani origin, and its engines were developed by Vertille Aeronautics. The range of the SLBM Coeur de Lion remains highly classified but, experts say the missile can hit targets 7,000 miles away. According to a high placed source, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, the missile has MIRV capability and is nuclear capable. The navy, according to the statement, shall introduce the missile into all of its nuclear powered submarines and the missiles would greatly enhance Belmont's deterrent force.

Upon the announcement, the Army and Air-force congratulated the navy on its missile's test and announced that the nation's armed forces had to be strong in such turbulent times and Belmont's security and integrity was to be maintained at all costs. The Prime Minister also released a similar statement which praised Belmontien scientists and their efforts and the Queen said that Belmont's defense industry would be given further state funds for research and development.​

Présentation

:!: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Office to be relocated
The Prime Minister has ordered the immediate relocation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Foreign Office to the Government Quarter of Paris. The old buildings shall be turned into libraries under the University of Paris. The move has been done to keep all ministries close together to decrease delays in activities of the government.

:!: PDSB pushes anti-narcotics bill in Parliament
With support from the PPL guaranteed, the PDSB has decided to push the Anti-Narcotics Bill of 2010 through the Parliament. The passage of the bill through Parliament is expected and its expected to pass with support from the opposition.

:!: Murderer of Muslim & Jewish teen appears before judge at District Court of Carcassonne
The murderer of the Muslim and Jewish teenagers has appeared before a judge in the city's district court. He pleaded guilty and said "he was doing his biblical duty" and added "they failed to believe in Christ the Saviour and for that my bullets were punishment from God for them." The murderer was attacked by the parents of the two teens but the guards in the court escorted them out of the courtroom. The judge has set the next date for the case on 17th January 2010.


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[Austurland]

Ministry of External Affairs

The Archduchy sees this missile test as a further destabilization factor in the current political climate. With the tensions from Meribia and other areas along simular lines we feel that this test was insensitive to the minds of global stability.

 

[Polesia]

পররাষ্ট্র মন্ত্রক
Ministry of External Affairs

Vangala condemns the Belmontien government's decision to test such dangerous, threatening weaponry at a time of heightened tensions and we suggest Paris works towards stability and peace in the region rather than aiming to intimidate its neighbours.

 

[Wazistan]

Statement from the Foreign Ministry

The Islamic Republic congratulates the Belmontian government on the successful test of the Coeur de Lion.

 

[Serenierre]

Foreign Office

The test of the SLBM Coeur de Lion had been planned months in advance and the purpose of the missile is strictly that of a deterrent. No nation, anywhere, has any need to feel threatened by our armed forces and its arsenal.

 

[Austurland]

Ministry of External Affairs

The fact that the test has been planned for months is irrelevant to the security issue. The issue being raised is the careless thinking on behalf of the Belmontian government to proceed with these tests during times of heightened tension. The missile tests should have been delayed, and the greenlightin of these test further porve the Belmontian regime's insensitivity to present subjects.

 

[Serenierre]

Foreign Office

Realizing the current situation in the West, we have already postponed several other tests which would have been of larger missiles and of grander scale and the SLBM test was given the go-ahead due to favorable circumstances in northern Belmont. And furthermore, Austurlander claims that Belmont is insensitive to global security issues are ridiculous.

 

[Miroslavl]

Soviet Republic Ministry of International Relations

The Soviet Republic congratulates Belmont on it's successful missile test, and hopes that Meribia's own upcoming missile test later this week proceeds as smoothly.

 

[Serenierre]

Headlines

Tensions increase between Batavie-Scania/AGE
FO: "States as unstable as Wazistan and Meribia should refrain from possessing missiles and other such arsenals"
Foreign Minister: "Kediri is a den for Islamists and we must work with that government to take on that threat to global security"
NDI member companies to take part in IMEX Exhibition in Hajr
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[Serenierre]

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Vendredi. 15. Janvier. 2010

Vertille unveils new generation of fighters

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VA's new stealth fighter jet unveiled yesterday

Paris | Royaume de Belmont:

Vertille Aeronautics (VA), the nation's largest aeronautics company, unveiled its newest aircraft. Called the KMH - 22 by the company, the aircraft is the first Belmontien aircraft to be classified as a fifth generation fighter. The fighter, which costs an astronomical 177.5 million Francs, will be presented to the international community at the Hajri sponsored IMEX exhibition. The fighter, was primarily designed as an air superiority fighter, but has additional capabilities that include ground attack, electronic warfare, and signals intelligence roles. The airforce has also shown great interest in the project, providing a large chunk of RnD funds to VA during development of the aircraft.

The Ministry of Defense has confirmed that the airforce would purchase 65 of the KMH- 22's over the next five years. The navy, as well, has shown interest in the aircraft and naval officials have said that the navy wanted VA to develop a variant of the KMH - 22 for carrier based operations. The fighter is set to form a major part of Belmont's naval and aerial fleets. Its ability to be aerially refueled means that Belmont's strategic range will be able to increase by a sizable amount.

A variant of the plane, after the exhibition, will be sold to foreign nations.​

Présentation

:!: Government to implement "pro-middle class" tax schemes
The Finance Minister has informed the Parliament that, the government would cut 12% of the income tax. The move, he said, was part of relieving the average man and to allow people more spending money.

:!: Thasisse Shipping to look for partner for Marseilles Port
Looking to make a profit out of the nations largest, and most profitable, port, the owner of Marseilles Port, Thasisse Shipping, is looking to find a foreign partner to invest in the highly profitable port.

:!: 65 Batavien nationals apply for asylum in Belmont
The Foreign Office has announced that 65 Bataviens have applied for asylum in Belmont, citing the unstable circumstances in Batavie and fear of persecution for their "non-conformist ideals".


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[Batavië]

Comissariaat Buitenlandse Zaken | CoBuZa (Commissariat for Foreign Affairs)
Passport Bureau

Batavians who seek asylum in Belmont will be revoked of their citizenship and forbidden to renter the People's Republic for the remainder of their lives. To seek asylum in a state supporting enemies of the government and People is akin to High Treason. We urge those Batavians seeking asylum to reconsider their asylum applications and instead return to their homeland where they will be put to good use in our proletarian society which provides for all peoples.

 

[Papal States]

Congregation for External Affairs

As earlier stated, those Bataviërs could be hosted in the Papal States as a temporally matter as long the situation in their homeland isn't clear. We see no reason, in the case they come over to Dominici, they should be revoked of their citizenship.
The Papal States hopes this proposal could take away the danger of an escalation in Belmont-Batvische relations.

 

[Serenierre]

Headlines

PCB Leader says his party is uninterested in trying to disrupt the PPL/PDSB government
PM Martinique to meet with Queen, later today.
Former PM Plantard admitted to hospital due to mild chest pains
General Mazarin, Chief of Army Staff, calls for calm and restraint in current times
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