@Sir Txec dal Nordselvă, UrB Looks like the Wittpocalypse ate the moderator changes.
Would you please re-update the CRL and Immigration thread moderator roles when you have a chance?
This includes the background roles for Prospective Citizens.

Breneir

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Thanks alone is an insufficient expression of this Government's and the Nation's gratitude for the work of those who helped the Kingdom through the Wittpocalypse of 2023/XLIV. Therefore, the Office of the Prime Minister is pleased to announce its intent to award the Seneschal's Medal of Merit to the following individuals:

Permanent Secretary of Back-End Administration Sir @Lüc da Schir
Minister of Technology @Danihel Txechescu
Secretary of State @Sir Txec dal Nordselvă, UrB
Dama @Miestră Schivă, UrN

The Seneschal's Medal of Merit is the highest award given by the government of Talossa and is awarded  for outstanding contributions to the Kingdom. (Lexh.G.40.2.1.2) An official awards ceremony will be held at a later date and will include official citations detailing their service to the Nation.

Seneschal Breneir Tzaracomprada
Distain Baron Alexandreu Davinescu

After two successful editions of the Talossan Book of Cuisine I am delighted to open the recipe submission period for Volume 3! As a reminder of our most recent publication please see the announcement quoted below.

Fancy yourself a Talossan epicurean?
Show us what you got. :)

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Quote from: Breneir Tzaracomprada on October 17, 2022, 06:40:01 PMVolume 2 of the Talossan Book of Cuisine is now available!

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The theme of the second edition of TBoC is described well by this James Beard quote:

Quote"Food is our common ground, a universal experience."

May the deliciousness of these recipes as representations of Talossan tastes be another chord of rich connection in the fabric of Talossan culture.

I want to thank the following contributors:
@Iason Taiwos
@Lüc
Tric'hard Lenxheir
@xpb
@Baron Alexandreu Davinescu
@Caleb Frenibuerg

The recipe book can be accessed here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-n_i0cAfhWLUIPx1mYHqbqapxCuAL-VV/view?usp=sharing

Commentary and/or pictures should you try one of the recipes is welcome in this thread or on the Wittenberg FB post.

Breneir Tzaracomprada
TBoC Editor

Recomendăs por El Cußeglh/Recommendations for the Cabinet

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Citaxhiens, having had the honor of being selected by a majority of Cosa members as Seneschal and ahead of being sworn in on 25 February I want to introduce the members of the incoming Government.

Under Organic Law VI.8, I am recommending that @King John appoint @Baron Alexandreu Davinescu as Distáin.

Under Organic Law VI.9, I am recommending the following additional cabinet appointments:

@Carlüs Éovart Vilaçafat as Culture and STUFF Minister/Ministreu dal Cúltură es Sanavarh da Talossa àls Ultra-Fiovaes Folas
@Breneir Tzaracomprada as Immigration Minister/Ministreu dal Inmigraziun
@Bråneu Excelsio as Defence and Foreign Affairs Minister/Ministreu dal Zefençù es Utphätsesc Afaes
@Baron Alexandreu Davinescu as Finance Minister/Ministreu dal Finançù
@Baron Alexandreu Davinescu as Attorney-General/Avocat-Xheneral
@Danihel Txechescu as Technology Minister/Ministreu dal Tec'hnoloxhà

I am also recommending the appointment of the following deputy ministers:

Deputy Culture and STUFF Minister: @Breneir Tzaracomprada
Deputy Defence and Foreign Minister: @Béneditsch Ardpresteir

I am also pleased (and relieved) to report Luc da Schir has agreed to continue in the Civil Service as the Permanent Secretary for Back-End Administration. I also congratulate him on his recent election as Túischac'h.

I thank each of the new ministers, deputy ministers, and continuing members of the Civil Service for their willingness to share their skills and patriotism for the betterment of the Kingdom. And I hope you, va gloriös citaxhiens, are as confident as I in this energetic cabinet of talents.

These appointments will take effect upon the swearing-in at the State Opening of the Cosa on 25 February. But I would ask, where possible and necessary without interfering with the outgoing Administration, that the Civil Service and the Chancery @Sir Txec dal Nordselvă, UrB assist with logistical aspects of the transition (site credentials, etc.)

Per El Regipäts,
Breneir Tzaracomprada
Seneschal-Designate

Whereas, the people of Turkiye and Syria have been devastated by a severe earthquake with a death toll in the tens of thousands, and

Whereas, it is in the national character of Talossans to come to the aid and support of others in their time of need, and

Whereas, the Bureau of Humanitarian Aid and International Development exists for times and needs such as these.

Therefore, the Ziu authorizes the Bureau of Humanitarian Aid and International Development to make a one-time contribution of $50 (USD) to the Syrian Civil Defence (White Helmets) to support local aid efforts.

Uréu q'estadra så:
Breneir Tzaracomprada (Sen-FL)
Bråneu Excelsio (Minister, Defence)

After a brief hiatus, here is the ninth episode in Fora Talossa's history series. Reviewing the month of February in the Kingdom's history.

Whereas, the TNC pledged during the recent campaign to create a citizen skills inventory which will be used as a part of the Service Corps Initiative in compiling a voluntary knowledge base of those possessing useful professional skills in potential government service for use by incoming administrations in search of technocratic talent, and

Whereas, as a part of this effort it is planned to introduce an optional question to the upcoming National Census, and

Whereas, under the relevant section of El Lexhatx C.1.2.2.2 is as follows: "Other questions on the Talossan Census shall be identical to the questions on the last census. These questions may be changed by the Chancery, either of its own volition or on request from the Seneschal, but any changes shall be approved by the Ziu, without needing to go through committee. These questions will be marked as optional, and at no time shall a citizen be forced or required to respond to an optional question."

Therefore, the Office of the Seneschal instructs HM Chancery to include the following additional question on the next census and submits same to the Ziu for approval:"

Service Corps Initiative. As a part of an effort to assist with recruitment of skilled volunteers the Government is collecting information from citizens concerning their available skills and their willingness to use them in service to the nation. In the space below, please describe skills and experience which you possess (ex: translation, social media management, database administration, website editing and maintenance, etc.)

Uréu q'estadra så:
Breneir Tzaracomprada (Sen-FL, TNC)

Bel Talossa, graschciăs cair voastra bacar!

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Beautiful Talossa, thank you for your support!

The word "wow" has been bouncing around my thunderstruck mind for an hour now.
With your votes, you have given one party a mandate to govern for the first time in nearly a decade. With your voice, you have stood up for this Kingdom. With your vision, we are ready to deliver on a platform that places the important priorities of the Kingdom at the fore!

We started this campaign with a commitment to our political colleagues and to Talossans that we would run a positive and hopeful campaign focused on the priorities we hold most important. And thanks to the cordial conduct of the Free Democrats, the PdR, Dien, and the Parti Tafialista this campaign ended in much the same way it began. The election demonstrated that Talossa is blessed with a panoply of talent. And that we are capable of dialogue even when there are deep disagreements. I sincerely thank the outgoing Seneschal, @Ian Plätschisch, for demonstrating a sense of care and commitment to the Kingdom through his consistent competence. It is an example I hope to emulate in the coming months.

I also express my gratitude to @Baron Alexandreu Davinescu @xpb @Dame Litz Cjantscheir, UrN @Muhammed Yasir @Eovart Xhorxh @Bråneu Excelsio @Tric'hard Lenxheir @Carlüs Éovart Vilaçafat and @Txosuè Éiric Rôibeardescù for making the Talossan National Congress a vehicle for hopeful change.
A party leader's luck is as extensive as their team's talents. I tell you publicly what I have told you privately: You make me proud. And in the coming months Talossa will learn through your work just why.

To friend and colleague and adversary alike, I say, let's work together where and when we can for the betterment of the Kingdom. Let's continue the comity and cordiality of the campaign because there is much to be done. And let us not shrink before the challenges we face. Let us work harder than ever to make that sunlit dream of Talossa an ever more tangible reality.

Graschciăs Talossa!
Breneir

Fora Talossa presents the 58th General Election Party Debate

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FreeDems representative and Seneschal Ian Platschisch and TNC representative Baron Alexandreu Davinescu debate pertinent issues as Talossans go to the ballot box in the Kingdom's 58th General Election

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Fora Talossa presents the 58th General Election Party Debate

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FreeDems representative and Seneschal Ian Platschisch and TNC representative Baron Alexandreu Davinescu debate pertinent issues as Talossans go to the ballot box in the Kingdom's 58th General Election

The TNC is delighted to share its 50-word statement for the 58th GE in both Talossan and English.
¡Bachetz la CNT!

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Noi advocatzent pr'iens regipäts liverat es divertat, avetz obiceis pü famulapunts starp toct.
Fossent açeitarh comtribuziuns da crypto, püblicarh dal informaziun över l'inmigraziun es el báxhet, actualmint úçarh noastra glheþ, es reformarh el cußeglh eftir las precedenças actuais.
Talossa fost estarh 'n tzara da vischta es uportunità unfinì.

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We stand for a free and fun Kingdom, with closer relationships between everyone.  We should accept crypto donations, publish information on immigration and budget, actually use our language, and reform the Cabinet to reflect real priorities.  Talossa should be a land of infinite vision and opportunity.

As someone who is slowly making steps to learn our national language I would like to request membership of SIGN. Under the current Article 3 will I need a current member to co-sign my request?

3 January 2023

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As we near Talossa's 58th General Election, it is a pleasure to announce a broadened electoral support agreement between the Talossan National Congress, Dien - The Independent Monarchist, and the RCT. The Priorities Alliance issues the following statement concerning the general framework of our agreement:

You can now find the Talossan National Congress through its own website at https://tncparty.wordpress.com/



In addition to our frequent updates here on Wittenberg, the FB Wittenberg group, and Discord we will work to make our web home another source of party information.

Edson Arantes do Nascimento (Pelé), 23 October 1940 – 29 December 2022

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Edson Arantes do Nascimento from Brazil's southeastern state of Minas Gerais has passed away at the age of 82. If you are a fan of "the "beautiful game" then you probably know the virtuoso of football as Pelé.

Pelé came to fame in the World Cup of 1958 and was recognized as the world's first Black football star. But he started playing for the Brazilian national team at the age of 16 (!). He took the Brazilian national team to World Cup victories in 1958, 1962, and 1970. Among the superlatives, he is the holder of a Guinness World Record for goals scored, a TIME Magazine person of the century, an IFFHS World Player of the Century, and IOC Athlete of the Century.

Besides his humanitarian work after retirement, Pelé also served in the Brazilian federal government as Minister of Sport from 1995-1998.

RIP Pelé

Delighted to present the theme to Fora Talossa's music and literature series, Currents.

We hope to feature in our first episode a musical tidbit from a Talossan in the Land of the Long White Cloud.

Delighted to present the theme to Fora Talossa's music and literature series, Currents.

We hope to feature in our first episode a musical tidbit from a Talossan in the Land of the Long White Cloud.

It may be winter or summer where this message finds you.
You may be celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Las Posadas, Soyal, Kwanzaa, Yule, or preparing for the New Year when this message finds you.
And I hope this message of celebration as we celebrate the 44th year of Talossan Independence finds you well.

Estimats Talossaes, Vivadra Talossa!

Seneschal Plätschisch, you may want to repackage your unprecedented weeks-long legislative blockade as an achievement. But it is my responsibility as a witness and opposition leader to remind voters of the results of you, your cabinet, and your political allies behavior. This is from your statement ending the blockade after 51 days without TNC capitulation:

QuoteIt wasn't the right thing to do because it has made participating in Talossa way less enjoyable for everyone. I expected everyone to get spirited, instead everyone got downright pissed at each other and it's made Wittenberg a real drag. I've gotten several reports from my Ministers that it's more and more difficult to get motivated to be engaged, and I don't imagine that having to read through lots of people yelling at each other is fun for anyone. I can see my own posts getting snarkier and angrier and I don't like it; that's not the person I want to be...It's not healthy...

Unhealthy. Downright pissed. Snarky. Angry.

This was the result of an action which you, your cabinet, and your allies thought was an acceptable way to start your term. You did this AFTER immediately rejecting a proposal from the TNC to work as a part of a multiparty coalition to address broad-based issues such as, well, monarchy reform and to prevent the continuous personnel issues which plagued your government. The TNC repeatedly stated that this action would not be successful and that the party would set forth its policy on monarchy reform after internal discussions and at a time of its choosing.

And then, as we promised voters during the campaign, we debated and then published our proposal. Just as we have spent months delivering the opposition that previous FreeDem members complained was nonexistent and that the Kingdom deserved. Therefore, our terpelaziuns may have been found annoying or grating by some members of Government but they served their vital purpose as intended.

Voters can read through these and see how they helped deliver the results you are now trumpeting. And they can read your own words to describe the negative results of your own behavior and how it was successfully resisted by the TNC. We have shown, through our responses to unprecedented behavior and keeping to our promises, that change is possible. And we are prepared to deliver it.

WHEREAS it has been more than a fortnight since Bayan Peikari @stymphalides first posted on Wittenberg, following his introduction to the citizens of the Kingdom by officers of the Immigration Ministry, and

WHEREAS he has, in that time, demonstrated an active, genuine, and continuing interest in Talossan life, culture, and language, and

WHEREAS he desires citizenship in the Kingdom of Talossa, and

WHEREAS by all indications it appears that he would be a loyal and dedicated citizen, and a credit to this nation if he obtains the grant of citizenship he requests, now

THEREFORE I, Breneir Tzaracomprada, a citizen in good standing of the Province of Florencia and of the Kingdom of Talossa, do by the present petition the Secretary of State @Sir Txec dal Nordselvă to issue a grant of citizenship to Bayan Peikari, as specified by law.