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BREAKING - The Maxwells come back to Government duties

In a surprising change of their decision, George and Amal Maxwells have announced from their house in Ibiza that they will once again assume the Government duties of the Government in Exile of the 'Copalan Republic' and the Copala City Town Hall in Exile; after announcing their resign a few months ago. It is expected that both institutions meet in Menorca, Islas Baleares, Spain; where is is expected they will announce their support for the independence movement of Anastasia City, considered as the 'sister republic of Copala City'.

The Maxwells, whose trial in London ended up in them being declared not guilty, could have had an impact on their final decision to come back. In a short statement released by the President of the self-proclaimed Copalan Republic, George Maxwells has told the Copalans "to rise against the brutal Reitzmic assimilation and occupation, and to fight for a free Copala City far from the childish Government of Reitzmag, where Haaneans, Copalans and citizens from all around Europe can live freely and happy".

It is unknown if the Maxwells will either travel back to Reitzmag, where they could face an arrest; to Anastasia City to support their independence movement, or will stay in Spain with the rest of exiliated Copalans.

On the Public Disorder and Attacks in Anastasia City

The Anastasian Government is deeply concerned about the recent happenings in the city, which are similar to the ones that we saw in Copala City, and have been allegedly done by the same segment of the population that caused trouble in our past home. This Government offers its support to the Duchian Government in any and all measures they consider appropiate, nonetheless we believe blocking all entries and exits to the city will only worsen the situation and cause more casualties than the ones we have had already. As Duchess-Mayor of Anastasia City, I call the United Duchies to act in order to evacuate tourists and innocent people from this town as soon as possible, in order to save as many lives as we can.

Laura Harden
Duchess-Mayor of Anastasia City

BREAKING - George and Amal Maxwells RESIGN as First Minister and Mayor of Copala City

George and Amal Maxwells have resigned as First Minister and Mayor of Copala City, respectively. In a developing Press Conference, both have stated that the 'Copalan project needs new people to direct it and to walk towards a reconciliation, something they are not capable of doing'. This comes after the announcement of a summit between Reitzmag and Inquista concerning the Caspian coastal city, as well as the lack of recognisement from the Kingdom of Spain and Montenbourg. The people in Anastasia City, as well as the atmosphere, just turned into a kind of mixed feelings, where sadness takes an important role; but happiness at the same time because they can finally move forward to a new era.

In the press conference, George Maxwells has spoken about his mandate and the Copalans: 'I am proud to have served you, I am proud of everything I have done for my homeland and I am really proud of what we, the politicians and the people, have been able to do during these months.' It is, in fact, a shocking decision that nobody expected, not even Maxwells, whose tears could be used as a proof that behind this resignation, there is something else. Amal Maxwells, in the other hand, kept her feelings locked, as always; and thanked the Copalans for their behaviour: 'we have shown Europe that when people talk to each other and cooperate, we are able to do big things together'.

It is still unclear who will take over the Copalan Government, which has been disolved, and who will become the new mayor of the City. But something is clear: the Maxwells are back in Spain and have received a letter from the Public Prosecutor's office in which they have an appointment in court at Londres, where the couple have their house in Spain. Will they go to jail? We will have to wait to see that.

Party: Independent Union for Anastasia City
Ideology Stance: Anastasian Regionalist
About: The Independent Union for Anastasia City (IUAC) stands for freedom and equality between the Copalans and the people from the Duchies, as well as for the Anastasians right to be heard nationally and regionally.
Party Leader in Anastasia: Laura Harden, candidate to the Anastasian Duchy Council and for Duchess-Mayor of Anastasia City.
Party Leader Nationally (if different): Lara Baker, candidate to the House of Commons.

MAXWELLS, FROM ANASTASIA CITY: WE WILL FIGHT UNTIL THE END, EVEN IN THE ECOJ IF NECESSARY, FOR OUR RIGHTS AND INDEPENDENCE

George Maxwells, today, at the presentation of the Independent Union for Anastasia City

George Maxwells has re-appeared today in Anastasia City, in the presentation of the new brother party of the Copalan Independent Union, the Independent Union for Anastasia City; a party that describes itself as regionalist and that will fight for the Anastasians and Copalans voices to be heard in the United Duchies and in Europe, to serve freedom to Copala City. But something has changed, maybe it is the atmosphere or how problems are now tackled; or the reduced appearances of the Prime Minister of the Copalan Republic (from ones' point of view) or the First Minister of Copala City (from anothers' point of view). Whatever it is, there is something wrong with this article, and that is having to write it being in exile in Anastasia City, while a foreign invasor oppresses any and all kind of forms of democracy which go against dictator Bridges' thoughts.

But if something makes George Maxwells and his wife, the Mayor of Copala City, Amal Maxwells; that is their attitude towards blaiming. In fact, both don't blame the Haaneans or any citizen of Copala City for what happened during the "Haanean revolution", but Reitzmag for not accomplishing a promise and trying to oppress and make everybody forget about Copala City and their majoritary requests. But of course, speaking of democracy in Reitzmag is speaking about military interventions, wild, savage patriotism and overall, no questioning to Supreme Leader Bridges, as well as a process of "asianization" nobody requested but you are socially pressured to take if you don't want to be regarded as someone against the regime. Reitzmag might be considered a democracy by many, but those who have suffered their most cruel side (like Istkalen or ourselves) know what that country is really about: silly politicians believing that leaving the European Union would be better with exaulted and radical people full of "patriotism".

Asked about the Copalan Independence in his public appearance, George Maxwells has been very clear: "Copala City will never surrender, no matter how many dictators, how many tanks or soldiers Simon Bridges wants to send; no matter how much he is wishing to arrest me. You know what happens when you are arrested, but you never know a thing about a Reitzmic prision. But the Copalans, those retained in New Saint Regina and those here, should be aware of something: we will fight until the end, even in the European Court of Justice if it is necessary, for our rights and independence." Of course, these words aren't void ones, they are a message to Europe and the countries that recognised the Copalan Republic, in the previous days of the European elections; that they should start thinking who to support: those who support extremist and totalitarian regimes or those who believe in democracy.

But meanwhile, the question is: how will the European Union and the region react to this? How will they get to solve a problem that hasn't had attention in months? That questions, dear reader, are up to you to answer them.

Martin Stewarts, writing this piece in exile, in Anastasia City.

IPSOS POLL - COPALA CITY WOULD VOTE TO BECOME INDEPENDENT BY JUST 2 POINTS

IPSOS poll for the Copala Times, about the Copala City independence support

If Copala City voted today in an independence referendum, a 51% of the Copalans would vote to become an independent country from the Kingdom of Reitzmag, 2 percentual points over the choice to stay as a special part within Reitzmag, supported by a 49% of the Copalans, all Reitzmics. It has come to the attention of the IPSOS poll makers that a 1% of Reitzmics would go for the independence choice, after George and Amal Maxwells had to run away from the city and the autonomy suspension, which makes them say they want an independent Copala. Something that wouldn't have happened back in January. "I believed in an united Reitzmag, but the autonomy suspension in February and then the withdrawal from the Treaty of Buckingham without any reason, even if now they try to justify it with fake news and statements, are enough reasons for me to support an independent Copala City within a Nicoleizian Commonwealth or else as a sovereign republic"; says a Copalan citizen who is Reitzmic.

George Maxwells has commented the poll results with our correspondent in the United Duchies, where he is hiding from what he calls "the final phase of the Reitzmic oppression". Maxwells says that these results weren't unexpected and they aren't surprising to him: that's why we won the election with 4 seats and that's why we had to run away from Copala City, because Reitzmag knows that letting the Copalans vote means: an independence referendum in Copala City means independence, and that's why Simon Bridges was so worried about my party, or that's why they wanted to impose a Gobernor-General." Maxwells has also gone a step further on commenting the matter: "There are 2 countries that recognise Copala City as part of a Nicoleizian Commonwealth while declaring us independent from Reitzmag, and the UNSR applauded the Reitzmics' decision, so that tells you how things worked when it comes to damaging the real Icholasen while the false one is enjoying such a decision."

Looking towards the future, a referendum concerning the Copalan independence seems imposible, but demonstrations on the streets are a daily routine at the city where dreams come true. Meanwhile, others just send letters to Harriet Copala asking her for another intervention, this time to release them from their pain. The hope is now put on the Commission elections, to have pro-independence candidates at the Commission and trying to achieve a referendum, a once in a lifetime chance. But, will that work for the people of Copala City? A month left to see if it does.

Statement - On the Reitzmag's PM Trickery Words of last month

As the Prime Minister of Copala City in exile, I have to condemn the trickery words of the Reitzmic Prime Minister, Simon Bridges, in which he said anti-terrorist measures would be risen the 31st of March 2021. 7 days later, Reitzmag is still under those measures, with the Copalan autonomy being suspended not just because of the massive injustice against the Copalans by a withdrawal from the Treaty, but still suspending their autonomy and going against other signed documents. Simon Bridges proofs, once again, he is unable to accomplish many of the things he signs.

George Maxwells
Prime Minister of Copala City in Exile

Statement from George Maxwells, First Minister of Copala City, from the United Duchies

Good afternoon my fellow Copalans.

Today, we can say it loud and clear: the Kingdom of Reitzmag is an Imperialist, liar and traitor country. As of today, they can no longer say they are doing the best for Copala City, they can no longer say they are democratical and they can no longer say Simon Bridges is the greatest ever Prime Minister in Europe, because that's all a handful of lies. Simon Bridges is a traitor, a liar and a Prime Minister that keeps trying to turn Reitzmag into his personalised dictatorship, silencing those against his regime and suspending the democratical rights of a million Copalans who, like me, wanted a better future for our nation.

And today, I can say we are a nation, because the Kingdom of Spain has recognised us as such and millions of Europeans are supporting our independence every day. Copala City might be gone according to Reitzmag, but it is not according to many people in the European Union. Nofoaga, North Diessen, United Duchies or Montenbourg, these are just a few examples of countries which have condemned Reitzmag's attitudes. This is what Reitznag didn't want to see but it's happening in the end, and that's pretty simple: they were scared of having a different opinion other than Bridges' and they pull out.

Copalans, we shall fight peacefully, we shall rise against the oppresor, peacefully. We will soon achieve our goal, a referendum in which we will vote YES to be independent from the worst country in Europe. We have had enough of this story. God save Copala City and may God protects us from Reitzmag and lead us to our independence dream!

"I think I'm a little bit late, but I think telling the Duchies what they should or shouldn't do with their canal is very bad. We should not control, nor take part on the decision making about who is allowed or not allowed into the canal, same with the Military ships. Being concerned about an attack is ridicolous and silly, but we have been seeing this for ages so I don't know why we expected this to be diferent. But I can cope with it if everyone agrees, so I give my go ahead to the Treaty."

PEOPLE CHANT THE COPALAN ANTHEM ALL TOGETHER IN THE STREETS; LITTLE ESPAÑA SINGS PATRIOTIC SONG FROM A TV SERIES

Copalans have flod the streets to chant their national anthem

The Copalans have taken the city streets to sing their national anthem, as they have been recognised as an independent nation within a Nicoleizian Commonwealth by the Kingdom of Spain. This is live from Piazza Copalana, full of people as you can see:

"Copala é nossa, Copala é nossa, Copala é nossa, Copala é nossa, Copala é nossa, Copala é nossa, Copala é nossa, Copala é nossa, Copala é nossa, Copala é nossa, Copala é nossa;
Oh heroical Copalan people,
In a stoic effort once again,
You must fight, conquer and smash the vile betrayal to triumph,
valour is what gives you reason.
"Copala é nossa, we will shout!
It's the flesh and blood of our nation.
Without hesitating, to defend,
and fight until you win!
"Copala é nossa, we will shout!
It's the flesh and blood of our nation.
Without hesitating, to defend,
and fight until you win!
The invader we'll punish him with ancestral fearlessness,
by detaining, kicking out,
winning, shattering and shouting:
Copala é nossa, Copala é nossa,
it's ours, it's ours!
Copala is Icholasen!

Massive clapping after the anthem and now we connect with Little España where the people there are going to sing something else in Spanish too:

Translation:

We'll listen the name again,
of our homeland in all its splendour,
as the history which has carved us out,
provides us today a path next to the sun.

Now the sky divides in 2 as we go through,
with more glory, justice and determination,
Those past's shines will come back,
those who our ensign never betrayed.

We will march united as a nation,
all together building this state,
and in the unfavourable things that this travel bring us,
two stripes of our blood will escort the sun

We'll listen the name again,
of our homeland in all its splendour,
as the history which has carved us out,
provides us today a path next to the sun.

Now the sky divides in 2 as we go through,
with more glory, justice and determination,
Those past's shines will come back,
those who our ensign never betrayed.

We will march united as a nation,
all together building this state,
and in the unfavourable things that this travel bring us,
two stripes of our blood will escort the sun

Clapping have been heard in both cases and now people are getting their "Leave a Light on for Copala City" posters to demonstrate against this very unfair decision.

PART 4
Hampton City, 11th March 2021

The evening arrived, which meant the plan needed to start. Jenny and Britney dressed up like if they were going to some kind of party and then, reviewed the plan for a last time: "Ok, this is what we got Jenny -said Britney- we will drive to the Queen's Court, and then we will do like if our car broke down. Then, we will get out of the car and take 2 soldiers similar to us to where the car will be, with no cameras around, no people around. After that, we will knock them out, put them on the car and Graham will drive the car outside the city, where he will leave the girls without them remembering a thing." -She was then interrupted by her friend, Jenny- "But why aren't we killing them? They will probably remember something! I wanna see some fireworks girl, like, you don't know what fireworks mean to me!" -Britney spoke again- "We had enough fireworks tonight, Jenny. Now, let's stick to the plan we agreed at Copala City to rescue Marin Marchand and get Mark Johnson's autograph. She said, taking a brief pause before continuing.

"After that, we will enter the prison and talk like they did, walk like they did. We will wear their uniforms, of course, and we will carry their identifications. We will head to Mark Johnson's jail firstly, where we will have a nice chat with him, and then to Marchand's. When we arrive, we get Marchand and the arrested Haaneans out saying we are taking them to the Court, we get them into the van and we will scape to the fields, where we will leave the van and then, we'll get into another van which will take us to Copala City. When we arrive, a boat will be waiting for us, and we will scape Reitzmag with success."

The plan started, and all went fine. As described, Jenny and Britney pretended their car had broken down, enough to get the attention of 2 women similar to them. They begged for their assist, something which worked and then, when there were no cameras, they knocked them out. Graham drove the car back to the fields, and Jenny and Britney got dressed as the military personnel. They managed to enter the King's Court, and they headed towards the prison. They convinced the guard about the fact they needed to talk to Mark Johnson and take the Haaneans to the court room. The plan was working.

Jenny and Britney walked through the corridors in silence, not talking. Until they got to Mark Johnson's jail. They opened the jail and entered. "Good day, Mr. Johnson, we need to talk to you." Said Britney, awaiting for Johnson to answer.

Maxwells thanked Deng Jia and said: "It's been a pleasure, Mr. Deng Jia; I knew I could count on the Duchies for this. It's been a pleasure to talk to you today, as well as coming to the United Duchies. I hope you have a nice weekend"

After that, both men shook hands and Maxwells left to Copala City.

Maxwells listened carefully and thought that was a nice idea. He had planned to go to the Council and get someone to open a discussion over there, so it was a matter of time the Copala City affair was brought to the table in the European Council. In fact, seeing van Allen having to deal with many nations asking Reitzmag for a proper and legal referendum was something he was expecting to see live on TV or maybe in a Council seat. Maxwells spoke again: "Don't worry, Mr. Deng Jia, we know it is difficult to recognise Copala City right now because that would make the happenings on the Caspian worse. What we need is, as you said, an internationally monitored referendum, something the European Union would be willing to look after and of course, we also need to bring this affair to the Council. I'm pretty confident about the Copalans, they will possibly say yes to our independence and then Reitzmag will have nothing to say or do over our sovereignty.

Leaving this apart, we have established the border checks completely, and people are accomplishing it. Only 12 truck drivers were caught and forced to go around, with success. I hope that we can keep our agreement to be exempted as Copala City is accomplishing the prerequisites my wife, Ms. Maxwells, agreed with the Duchian Prime Minister, John Peter-Key. Also, I wanted to show my condolences for the attacks which took place here just a few weeks ago. Nobody should live in pain after losing some of their beloved friends and family members"

George shook hands with Deng Jia and then, both proceeded to the room where the summit would take place. He took a seat and asked for a glass of water to the nearest assitant. While the glass of water came, he listened to the Duchian Foreign Affairs Minister. Finally, the glass of water arrived, he had some and then placed in on the table. Then, Maxwells started to speak about the concerns on Reitzmag: "My concerns are simple: the Nicoleizians entering a kind of apartheid made by Reitzmag and the investors running away. The Copalan Eocnomy is weak and the package of sanctions we have received during the last days are being destructive. More and more people are losing their job, and while Reitzmag keeps our autonomy suspended without any reason but being scared of some people, we show them the Copalan Government is 3 times more useful than theirs. What we want is our independence, and I'm pretty confident we will achieve it, but we are no people which would rise against someone with firearms and turn crazy, we are peaceful. Apart from that, we are concerned about Reitzmag receiving more sanctions, and even if the United Duchies is exempting us from theirs, something I need to thank you for, it's not enough. We need to save the Copalans, and independence from that messy country is the only way that's left for us."

George Maxwells had a plan. A handful of summits around Europe with some of the superpowers would be enough to force their independence peacefully. On the Independence Pursuit rute were Spain, Inimicus, Inquista, Nofoaga, the Internal Affairs Commissioner Birdane, a Council Session or Inimicus. Maxwells had already gone to Spain, with some successful results; as the Foreign Affairs Minister, Alfonso Dastis, had guaranteed recognition if "Reitzmag didn't reach an agreement in the Caspian, the Autonomy continued being removed from them or if Reitzmag pulled out of the Treaty of Buckingham". Maxwells was confident to get their recognition as soon as something bad happened with them and Reitzmag, so the next stop was the United Duchies.

While in Spain the weather was rainy and cold, the Duchies' were sunny and warm, when it should be the opposite. "This must be the Climate Change"; thought George Maxwells while the train approached to Cair Para Station. He had decided to travel by Eurorail this time, just to test how comfortable and fast was, and also to convince some people who talked to them about the Copalan Independence. Many of them were already convinced and cheered the First Minister of Copala City, others said Reitzmag was undivisible and others joined the pro-independence lounge. It was a successful journey for Maxwells. The train continued its approach to the station, and Maxwells started to put everything on his suitcase. His suitcase was very old, as it was a gift from his grand grandfather. Once everything was ready, he headed towards the closest door. The train came to a stop, and the doors opened.

The First Minister of Copala City got off the train and headed outside the station, were a private chofer was waiting for him. He got into the car and the driver took him to the Presidential Palace, where the meeting would take place. During the trip, Maxwells didn't mention Copala City, but else talked about the Duchies and some social affairs the country he was visiting that day was going true. The trip would take some time, enough to have the Duchies' politicians prepared to welcome him.

"We are, Ms, Birdane. But we would rather avoid to have the European Council deciding about these islands. This shall remain as an affair between Caspian countries and the European Commission, so we reject the proposed amendment by the United Duchies." Said Victoria Romanov.

The Leave a Light On Movement: What is it and what does it pretend?

Demonstration related with the Leave a Light On for Copala City movement

Copala City aims for independence from Reitzmag and being else a part of a subject to be created Nicoleizian Commonwealth or else, being completely independent from Icholasen and Reitzmag, but these things aren't news for anybody who has been following the Copalan pro-independence movement, but for those who are starting to hear about it, all of these things are new for them. This is the reason why we want to explain you, fellow reader, all the things related with the Copalan "Leave a Light On for Copala City" movement and its origins. First of all, the Copalan Independence Union (CIU -governing party in Copala City in a 4 parties-wide coalition-) was the first one to bring the matter onto the table, and their victory in both Mayoral and General election were the key to take their pro-independence ideas and policies to the Government.

Since they started their adventure in the Government, the Copalan Independence Union and several parties with varied ideologies, the independence movement supporters have rised. According to the last poll, which was released on January 24th, a 55% of the Copalan Population support being independent, with a 19% having no opinion and a 26% opposing to it. From that 55%, a 84% would like to be under a "Nicoleizian Commonwealth" and a 12% would rather be fully independent. This has made people take the streets and demontrate against what they call the "Reitzmic Oppression", a name that has been more heard as the Kingdom of Reitzmag tried to suspend the Autonomy of the city, something they say they have "managed to do" but the Copalan Government deny. Also, the Bomballey incident, solved by the Copalan Government, has made the Reitzmic Government look worse to the eyes of the Copalans, what means support for independence might have increased.

In the aftermath of a new package of sanctions coming when April 1st arrives, Copala City struggles to carry on without any economical aid. The economy, still to develop as the Government needs investors; is not wealthy, and the current Reitzmic Government actions scare and make investors run away. The "Leave a Light On Movement" is a response to that: they are trying to achieve independence with foreign aid, with a lot of economical investors coming to rescue Copala City once they have their wished freedom. And they might have got some eyes on the project: According to the latest news, enterprises from the United Duchies and Spain, along with other countries, might be up to rescue Copala City from backruptcy. Some even try to reach out Harriett Copala, asking her on Instagram to come and rescue the city from the Reitzmic dungeon. And also, at the same time, the LLOM tries to get Europe's eyes on them, expressing their love for the EU and trying to become the first independent country to join the European Union after having independence from another.

Is the project possible? Our economical advisor says it's a risky way to achieve your purposes, but it could be possible if millions and millions were invested until the Copalan Economy gave some signs to be alive. "The benefits could be higher than the losts when Copala City gets independence"; says our Economical Advisor. Others say this is not right, and deny everything our economical advisos says. Whatever it is, there will be no independence if Maxwells doesn't dare to start the process, and to actually do that, he will need to travel to some of the most powerful countries in Europe in the search of support. Will he be able to get it? The time will answer that question.

"We are up to accept the proposal from the United Duchies seeing we will not be able to enter the Caspian Sea Authority. We would like to refuse our possibility to vote in exchange of having a Copalan voice in said Authority. We will not block the agreement, because we need to end this negotiation for once and all."