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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

In today's world, a strong social media presence is vital for representing the Kingdom of Talossa to citizens and the global audience.

To boost this area, we the Ministry of STUFF are pleased to announce the creation of the position of Permanent Secretary of Social Media (or Permanent Secretary of Propaganda), a dedicated role to ensure a consistent and engaging social media presence for the Kingdom of Talossa, independent of election cycles. This would ensure consistent communication, fresh and specialized expertise, and allow for long-term strategies without interruptions.

We are delighted to appoint citizen þerxh Sant-Enogat as the inaugural Permanent Secretary of Social Media.
In this role, cxn. Sant-Enogat will be tasked with:

• Monitoring and responding to messages and inquiries on all official Talossan social media platforms to maintain engagement and accessibility.
• Monthly Content Creation: Publishing at least one good quality post per month to highlight Talossa's culture, achievements, or significant updates.
• Collaboration: Coordinating with other government officials and Ministries to amplify important announcements and initiatives.

It is important to note that the Propaganda Machinery Permanent Secretary of Social Media operates under the authority and oversight of the Ministry of STUFF, ensuring that their activities align with the broader goals and vision of the Ministry and while the creation of this role provides valuable support, the Ministry of STUFF remains ultimately responsible for Talossa's overall social media presence and will continue to contribute content and initiatives beyond this role.

We are confident that Citizen @þerxh Sant-Enogat's dedication and creativity will greatly enhance Talossa's presence in the digital world.

Fellow Talossans,

• We're excited to announce that the Ministry of STUFF is moving forward with the next round of Talossan ID creation and distribution!
• If you have passed the Civic Test and submitted your complete information, you're eligible to receive your official Talossan ID.
• Remember that you can also apply for your Talossan ID at any time during October.

Since it's been a while since the Ministry of STUFF received this information, we're trying to update everything altogether, so please check the list and send your pending information to the STUFF e-mail provided below.

Email for Contact:
stuff@talossa.com

Let's make sure we get everything right before the big shipment!
(Also, shoutout to Mic'haglh for condensing my mess into a nice clean looking spreadsheet.)

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The Ministry of STUFF

La C'hronica – Setemvar XLV / September 2024

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Government News

Government offers grants for the creation of Talossan journals and magazines.
https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=3507.0

Coronation Public Discussion: Commemorative items are in the talks.
https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=3475

Civil Service News

Also, The Fulbright Fellow created a Wiki article to help people understand the College of Arms.
https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=3492.0

New Pursuivant to be awarded in the Royal College of Arms for The Fulbright Fellow.
https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=3530.0

Culture News

Tierçéu Rôibeardescù throws their hat in the ring for Presidency of The Royal Society for the Advancement of Knowledge.
https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=3382.0

On September 1st, we celebrate the Monarchy.
https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=3477.0

The National Talossan League of Hockey begins!
https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=3539.0

The Talossan Cycling Association Tour keeps on rolling!
https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=3461.0

Provincial News

Citizen Zilect Uómbat Firă presented 4 Proposals in the House of Shepards of Florencia.
https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=3363.msg29106#msg29106

La C'hronica – Guscht 2024

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GOVERNMENT

•   Statement from the Incoming Government of the 60th Cosă
  

CULTURE

• Citizen Barclamïu da Miéletz has published a new collection of talossan road signs in his new handbook..
• Citizen Audrada Roibeardet is posting random findings found around the Greater Talossan Area.
• The Maricopan Poker Tournament was held for the 6th time.
• If you're interested in playing College Football 25, you may find a Talossan team to play with.
• Both citizens Ian Plätschisch and Barclamïu da Miéletz have been awarded recognized exhibitions for the Zouaves of the Royal Bodyguard rank system.
  

ROYAL CIVIL SERVICE

• The Chancery has appointed a new Deputy Secretary of State.
  

IMMIGRATION
During August, we saw a one application, but no new citizens.

La C'hronica – Juliă 2024

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GOVERNMENT

• The full Cabinet for the 60th Cosa was announced
  https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=3380.0

CULTURE

• The Royal Society for the Advancement of Knowledge is looking for a new president.
• In Talossan Coffee Day, talossans embraced the relatively new tradition of Talossan Coffee Day, sharing their coffee-related stories and photos to celebrate the second year of this growing event across the Kingdom.

ROYAL CIVIL SERVICE

• The Kingdom has a New Backend Secretary
  
• Appointment of a new Deputy Scribe.
  
• Several citizens lost their citizenship after the election.

PROVINCIAL

• The province of Cézembre has reelected þerxh Sant-Enogat as their Seneschal.
  
• The Cézembre Seneschal has named Cézembre's beach Ián Tamoran beach.
  
• Maricopa Premier election
  A very close election finally saw an end and citizen Carlüs Éovart Vilaçafat is the new Premier of Maricopa.

IMMIGRATION
During July, we saw a flood of applications from South American countries thanks to youtuber Pablo Molinari.
We received a total of 17 applications and welcomed a new citizen:
@Éovart Castiglhă

TO: THE ZOUAVES OF THE ROYAL BODYGUARD.
SUBJECT: PROMOTION OF CITIZEN BARCLAMÏU DA MIÉLETZ. 

La C'hronică  – May/June 2024

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Government News

• June 2024 General Election Polling Station
  Read everything about the June election presented by the Secretary of State.
  https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=3299.0
  

Cultural

• CALONDĂ GÜN: Twentieth anniversary of the Talossan Revolution.
  The 20th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Talossa was commemorated.
  https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=3290.0
  
  
• Talossan Music Top 20: 10th Anniversary Extravaganza.
  We decided our favorite songs ever, once again. Enjoy the thread again here!
  https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=3199.msg28142#msg28142
  
  
• 3rd El Pretz Per Tomas Prize Winner.
  The winner of the Poetry Prize is Ián Tamorán S. H. For his poem, Avançamantisch.
  https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=3228.0
  
  
• Updates on the Talossan Pannapictagraphist Society.
  New comics, new subjects.
  https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=1554.15
  
  
• CENTRASEIRĂ - Episode 3: Better late than never.
  Listen to Sir Lüc and Glüc talk  about politics, the Talossan Cycling Association Tour and the Talossan Music Top 20!
  https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=3323.0
  
  
• Talossa24
  A new Youtube channel working as a talossan media just opened up.
  https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=3328.0
  
  
• Even more Euro-style Talossan plates.
  Euro-style Talossan plates for everybody.
  https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=3273.0
  

Provincial News

• Belacostă.
  A Referendum to amend the name of the province.
  https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=3314.0
  
  
• Maricopa.
  In the thread about Maricopan Landmarks, there were a few great updates and photographs provided by new citizen Chelsea Inthavong.
  https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=2881.0
  
  
• Cézembre
  Citizen Barclamïu da Miéletz presented a provisional provincial anthem for Cézembre.
  https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=3137.45
  
  
• Fiovă.
  Reunision: 12th anniversary.
  https://wittenberg.talossa.com/index.php?topic=3274.0
  
  Immigration
  In June, two new citizens joined our Kingdom, Chelsea Inthavong and Dien Xhorxh.
  
  
  
  
  

If there's any cultural activity or messages that you believe should be broadcasted to everyone beyond our borders through our Instagram, Facebook and Twitter accounts, please say so in this thread.

So far I have a program to promote the results of TMT20, the Talossan Coffee Day and the annual Poker tournament of August 4th.
I will work now on understanding what TCAT is all about to promote it as well.

Azul, fellow Talossans.

Most of you have known me since I joined, almost 2 years ago!
You gave me the chance to play strategy games with you, name a county, make coffee videos, and many more things, like being your Minister of Defence for 2 and a half Cosas, which I enjoyed very much, cultural activity is my favorite thing ever.

I also had the priviledge of being the Minister of Foreign Affairs. That was a thrill, because I don't know if you knew but I send an actual e-mail to the actual Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uganda condemning their decision to criminalize humans just for being humans. He never wrote back, unfortunately.

Also, I opened up a Talossan embassy in a physical space, Café Pressente, the coffee shop my wife and I opened up over 14 months ago, which unfortunately we had to close recently.

And the most important political role of them all, being your Seneschal, which I appreciate immensely  because that meant that I earned your trust. I am very thankful for the brief time that I had in the Office, I learned a lot those hard months, before and after being designated by Your Majesty, King John I. And I have to stop a little bit here, because I actually left the Kingdom because of that. You see, I always strive for excellence, hence my surname, and even tho I wasn't pushed to become the candidate, no one else wanted to do that and I wanted to help. Long story short, enthusiasm isn't enough. It was too much ^{(specially under certain circumstances, being thrown into the lions by actually the first person you'd expect)} and I didn't want to hold the Office if I wasn't able to fullfil my promises. And I didn't have the face to remain a citizen, I felt I was tricked into wasting the entire Kingdom's time, so I renounced my citizenship.

Three months later, after being talked into it by two or three people, I came back. Because Talossa is not its politics, The Kingdom of Talossa is its people.

And I don't want to be Seneschal, but I want to fight for what I believe in, so I present you the platform in which I intend to run in this election.

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Talossa is a unique and inspiring concept, one of the best ideas anyone's ever had. We aim to create a perfect third place. Our goal is to improve the Kingdom and positively impact the world and our citizens' lives. Talossa is a love letter to humanity, fraternity and the positive power of politics. People first.


1. Cross-party governments.
We believe in cross-party government, where collaboration across political lines is essential. This policy reduces partisan conflicts and provides long-lasting solutions for the Kingdom. This way, the best people can do the job, no matter which party is in charge this season. We demand every Seneschal to have at least one Ministry under the tenure of an opposition's MC.

2. Micronationalism
Talossa has a rich history that deserves the utmost respect. We must have a representative at every MicroCon to affirm our prominent status. We must establish a taskforce dedicated to building relations with the most prosperous and influential micronations.

Additionally, we will introduce a Talossan Chess Champion to participate in friendly competitions with champions from other Talossan-recognized micronations, fostering camaraderie and intellectual engagement.

3. The King
The King is the embodiment of Talossan values. The party believes that the King should inspire citizens and act in a manner that reflects Talossa's ideals. If the King fails to do so, he should be challenged to prevent harm to the Kingdom.

4. Cafè talossan.
Everyone is encouraged to have caffè a la talossan, which is a moment with ourselves, for a couple of minutes, each month.

The Talossan Way of drinking coffee is as follows:

Make the most complicated cup of coffee you can, manual methods prefered.
Sit in a quiet place and sip your coffee from hot to warm.
Reflect on how great Talossa is and how you can improve our Kingdom.
Send a message to another Talossan about Talossa or about your personal relation with that person and end with, "That was me, drinking my Talossan coffee of this month."
Repeat next month.

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The first day of June is the anniversary of Reunision, when Fiova and Fiovăns officialy came to be.

This Province is great and has the best symbols.
We have the best chunk of the Talossan Territories as well, forever thankful to Maricopa and Mariitmi Maxhestic.


I invite you all fiovăns and non-fiovăns to share something related to our symbols in our provincial board in the next days :)

How do you live your life in the fiovăn way?

I will obviously share something coffee related myself hehe soon :)

Esteemed members of the General Assembly.

Eections for a three-person Praisidïeu will be held at the same time as every Cosa election. This election will run from June 15th to July 1st, 2024 (in just over a month).

Under the Fiôván Elections and Referendums Law (ERL), Title I Section 3, as Secretary of State I am required to submit to the General Assembly the rules by which I will carry out this election.

Therefore, I hereby declare that the rules for the upcoming election of the Praisidïeu will be as follows:

1. Nominations for the Praisidïeu (Title III Sections 1-2) will open on May 9, 2024 and will close 10 days after that, on May 19th.
Under Title III Section 2.1, such a nomination includes the candidate's full name; their party affiliation (if any); and a statement, no longer than fifty words, of the candidate's aims and objectives (optional).
Please make these nominations in this thread, or by personal communication with myself.
2. The period between close of nominations and start of voting (Title III Section 4) will therefore be one week, as determined by the Chancery's timetable for the national elections.
3. the actual process of voting and the production of the "ballot paper" (Title II Section 2) will be delegated to the National Chancery, whom I have asked to use the same voting mechanism as used for Senäts elections. This will allow "write-in" candidates (Title III, Section 5.3.1): the voters may give any citizen, not just the officially nominated candidates, a preference.
4. Once the Chancery reports all the votes, I will count them using the OpaVote website using "ERS97 STV" rules. I certify that this will provide a result as close as makes no difference to that set out in our law. (Title V, Section 12).



LETS GO FIOVA!

Is someone willing to play Texas Hold'em for the 2024 Maricopan Poker Tournament?

What about may or june? LIke last years, some Sunday, 8:00pm France, 2:00pm US, something like that.

Thank you for everything, it was mostly awesome.

I hereby declare January 2024 a month of recess.

Bråneu Excelsio
Seneschal

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The Talossan National Congress and the Free Democrats of Talossa pledge their best efforts during the upcoming 59th Cosă to bring down partisan tensions and promote national unity. The Seneschal and the Leader of the Opposition will regularly communicate during the Cosă term to make sure this happens.

The TNC and FreeDems will set up a Standing Committee on Talossa's Constitution, with two members from each party, to discuss amendments to Talossa's constitution which have broad support. No legislation to amend the Organic Law, or to amend the functioning of the Chancery, will be proposed by either party without the prior unanimous approval of this Committee.

As a sign of good faith, the Free Democrats will enable the Talossan National Congress to form a government, in this way:

        the Free Democrats will assign 1 Cosă seat to Bråneu Excelsio. This will give the Talossan National Congress the 101 seats necessary for the King to appoint s:reu Excelsio as Seneschal without requiring a Cosă vote.
        immediately after his appointment as Seneschal, s:reu Excelsio will relinquish this seat and it will return to the Free Democrats.


This agreement will last until the dissolution of the 59th Cosă.


Signed,
Bråneu Excelsio, candidate for Seneschal.
Miestră Schivă, UrN, leader of the Free Democrats of Talossa.
Þerxh-Sant Enogat, leader of the Talossan National Congress.

It has always given me great pleasure watching people do activities in which they invest time and care and whose purpose is to be shared with others. That's why when I see the dozens of pages in the TMT20 and TCAT threads I find that inspiring.

I feel like I haven't been able to contribute as much as I would like to Talossan culture, so I would like to focus some of my immediate future efforts on supporting new forms of group activities. If anyone considers supporting one, even just by participating, I would greatly appreciate it.

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Some of the things that I've tought of are

- Talossan Book of Poetry 2023
I really liked El Pretz Poetry Contest last year, I thought that maybe if we could find a couple (or even taking those from last year into account) of poems from a bunch of participants we can do a nice little e-book.

- Doing a flyer to staple around the Faculty of Political Science (a few steps from my work) to make people curious and make them go to Talossa.com. Something like "Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Wanted" or something to make them dream instantly.

- Champions League / Provincial Representation
Now that Messi and Ronaldo are out of Europe I think the Champions League is a bit less exciting, although if Fiova can pick a team... you know the drill. Also, I don't know how much are you fellow talossans into "soccer". I always root for Italian teams but they have been doing very bad for a couple of years.

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Does any of these ideas sound like something you would like to do too?

Do you have any ideas you could share?