INTERVIEW: President Landev on the Upcoming Treaty Signing In Kiev

Today, Alice Sheffield sat down with President Dmitry Landev of Nolgaria to talk about the upcoming international convention in Kiev that begins tomorrow. Below is the official transcript

SHEFFIELD: Good Evening, your Excellency and thank you for taking the time to participate in this interview. All the world has its eyes on you and all Norupean nations.

LANDEV: Thank you for the opportunity, Madam Sheffield. We are honored to be on the world spotlight.

SHEFFIELD: Your welcome. We are all away that for the past month or so, five delegates from the five Norupean nations have been meeting in the International Conference of Nolgarian Nations under the roof of Kiev and that they have drafted a treaty that creates a new international union between your five nations. Could you reveal to us some of the info on the treaty and when it will be released to the public?

LANDEV: That is true that we have been drafting a treaty but it currently has only been viewed by the convention members. Versions were also sent to all the governments of the member states but it is at the discretion of all participating heads of states to reveal the treaty's contents and so far, we have not decided to do so yet.

SHEFFIELD: Would you feel at ease to discuss certain aspects of the treaty? Surely you have seen it yourself?

LANDEV: Oh yes, me and Prime Minister Sveyia have both already viewed the treaty. To put it simply, it creates an economic, cultural, and political union for all five of our Norupean nations but we do have provisions for future expansion of membership to other nation states.

SHEFFIELD: We are aware that many different dignitaries will be in attendance. Are you at leisure to discuss who will be attending?

LANDEV: Currently, me, Prime Minister Sveyia, and Minister Utkin will be in attendance of course. I also know that His Majesty George II, Grand Duke of Weselton and Chancellor  Herman Goering will be in attendance. His Majesty King Filip III and his Prime Minister Fredrick Norgard will be attendance from the Southern Isles. His Majesty King Wilhelm and Prince Eugene will be in attendance from Corona. We are also honored to host Her Majesty Queen Elsa and Prime Minister Timothy DesJarlais as well from Arendelle. They all will be escorted of course by their ministers of foreign affairs.

SHEFFIELD: Are you at leisure to discuss their itinerary with us?

LANDEV: Their specific itineraries are confidential but I can tell you this. At noon tomorrow all the dignitaries will arrive at the airport where I will personally welcome them all to Nolgaria. They will then travel in parade style to the Intercontinental Hotel. We have a ball later for them at 6:00 PM. The next morning we will have mass or church services and at noon, we will have a giant banquet. At 4:00 PM tomorrow, we will meet at the Ukrainian House to sign the treaty into law.

SHEFFIELD: Thank you. And how are you handling security issues and concerns?

LANDEV: Many of my top military commanders have already covered this topic many times and I fully trust there will be no incidents during the duration of this conference. We have numerous elite units in the city and all streets and locations around the meeting side and routes will be closed temporarily. We are also working closely with each official's bodyguards and protection to maximize our security effectiveness. 

SHEFFIELD: How do you feel about Nolgaria hosting this event? I know that Caucasian Rus's past history has been dark and that you have campaigned and pushed for a more diplomatic and peaceful Nolgaria. Do you feel that Nolgaria's role in this organization fulfills your goal?

LANDEV: My goal is continuing to be fullfilled, Madam Sheffield but yes, I do feel that our participation in this convention is greatly beneficial to our diplomatic relationships.

SHEFFIELD: And how will you be treating dissenters? It is likely that there are many anti-New World Order groups that may try to stage protests? Also, how will you handle foreign press and journalists, like us?

LANDEV: Wow, lots of questions. I will treat all peaceful demonstrations as I have treated them in the past, with respect toward their freedom of speech. I implore all protesters though to treat these foreign guests with respect and I will not tolerate insulting them or booing them when they arrive. As for journalism, I will allow at certain times for the dignitaries to be interviewed by the media but we will not allow them to stalk them everywhere they go.

SHEFFIELD: Alright, and on a closing note, do you have any thing to say to the world or your nation about tomorrow?

LANDEV: Yes, Nolgaria, Arendelle, Corona, Southern Isles, and Weselton are about to make history. We are on the verge of a union that will benefit all and I implore civility, peace, and freedom from dissension. Let tomorrow and Sunday be days to celebrate the gentle bonds that hold us together, not the cultural and social divides that separate us. 

SHEFFIELD: Well put, Your Excellency. Thank you for taking the time to do this quick survey and we eagerly await tomorrow.

LANDEV: Your welcome. Nolgaria is ready for tomorrow and we hope all of Norup is.

NEWS: Nolgaria Busy Prepping for International Summit

On Sunday, July 20th in Kiev, Nolgaria, the heads of state, government, and foreign affairs of Arendelle, Corona, Southern Isles, Weselton, and Nolgaria are to sign the Treaty of Kiev which will create a new international union called the Norupean Union and Nolgaria is scrambling to beautify Kiev before the big event.

KIEV, Nolgaria-Throughout Kiev, especially along the designated route between the Zhuiliany International Airport and the Intercontinental Hotel, large crews of Nolgarian workers can be seen at work, planting flowers, cleaning the streets, and trying to erase the many graffiti eyesores that grace the buildings along the route.

Large groups of civilians have been seen also painting peace symbols and different tributes to international union in celebration of the great event of Sunday. This is going to be a big day for the Norupean region, one that will not be forgotten in history. There is also much fear of possible terrorism as well though from various factions and the military and police have been increasing their hold over Kiev as a "temporary" measure until the dignitaries have retired. 

One of the many paintings being done in Kiev by locals to welcome the foreign dignitaries in on Saturday

SPORTS: Dunder Mifflin and Wesellton Advance to Second Elimination Round

In Madrid and Barcelona, two more victories and defeats were made as Dunder Mifflin defeated Marland and Weselton crushed Tawia. Both advance to fight some of the most skilled players in the FIFA World Cup.

Today, in Madrid, the newly-famous team from Dunder Mifflin Incorporated defeated Marland 1-0 in a close match. Being a team comprised of paper salesmen and employees, this is probably one of the most singular feats in World Cup history. However, their future looks bleak as on Friday, they are scheduled to face of the dreaded team from the Gulf Empire. 

Weselton won a more sure victory against Tawia in 3-1 but they have to face off against Pollaya, another world football champion on Saturday. Tomorrow is also expected to be a tight match of Rizealand vs San Andreas and Waldbestland vs Southern Isles. 

SPORTS: Nolgaria and Texas Lose in First Elimination Round

Today, in Madrid and Barcelona, the first Elimination Rounds have been played with Texas and Nolgaria losing to San Andreas and the Southern Isles.

The group matches of the FIFA World Cup 2014 are over and the elimination rounds have begun. In Barcelona, Texas and San Andreas clashed while in Madrid, Nolgaria and the Southern Isles battled. San Andreas beat Texas 2-1 in a close match while the Southern Isles defeated Nolgaria 1-0. San Andreas will advance to play Rizealand and the Southern Isles will play Waldbestland both on Thursday, the 17th of July. 

SPORTS: First Matches of Elimination Rounds Comeplete

Today, in six different venues across the Gulf Empire's European Gulf Commonwealth, twelve nations played in the first matches of the elimination rounds for the FIFA World Cup 2014

Today, we will just take a brief overview of the six World Cup matches that took place today, starting the FIFA World Cup games of 2014.

Arendelle vs Nolgaria
At 8:00 AM, the teams of Nolgaria and Arendelle faced off in the Allianz Arena in Munich in the 1st Group. Nolgaria's fate was already spelled out in the first half when Arendelle got two goals and Nolgaria only got one. At the end of the second half, both teams scored an extra goal resulting in 3 goals for Arendelle and 2 for Nolgaria.

Marland vs Dido Place
At 10:00 AM, the teams of Marland and Dido Place faced off in Old Trafford stadium in Manchester as part of the 2nd Group. Marland badly clobbered Dido Place, getting two goals in the first half. Dido Place did not even score a goal until the 2nd half but Marland also scored another goal, resulting in 3 goals for Marland and 1 goal for Dido Place.

Jerkifornia vs Weselton
At 12:00 PM, the teams of Jerkifornia and Weselton found themselves facing off in the famous Stade de France in Paris. The match was a total victory for Weselton and complete defeat for Jerkifornia who got no goals while Weselton scored 6. 

Bosrat vs Sunlaya
At 2:00 PM, the teams of Bosrat and Sunlaya faced off in Barcelona at Camp Nou. Both teams were evenly matched and tied 2-2, each team scoring one point during each half. 

Wadiya vs Dunder Mifflin Inc
At 4:00 PM, in Santiago Berbanu, Madrid, the teams of Wadiya and Dunder Mifflin Inc faced off in an epic battle resulting in a single point tie between both teams. Dunder Mifflin scored its point during the first half and Wadiya scored its during the last half.

Roxia vs Narwal
At 6:00 PM, in Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund, Roxia and Narwal faced off in the last group with Roxia defeating Narwal 3-2. No points were scored throughout the first half, all the points being scored in the last 45 minutes.

Thus concludes the first rounds of matches for the World Cup with no casualties or such. Check up tomorrow for more.

SPORTS: FIFA World Cup 2014 Opening Ceremonies

In a spectacular display of art, music, pomp, and fireworks, the 2014 World Cup has begun. 

The festivities of the 2014 World Cup ceremonies commenced at 8:00 PM in the massive Stade de France in Paris. The first show was one military might as a contingent of German recruits drilled on the football field and gave fantastic displays of military might. 

Above: Gulf Soldiers Drilling at beginning of opening ceremony

During the marching, the Gulf flag was also brought into the arena by the Gulf football team and when the drilling was done, they set up the next stage. Beyonce and Jay-Z performed on the stage and then PSY performed gangnam style. After a massive display of lights and color, a Japanese choir came into the field and performed the "Ode to Joy". At the end of the song, a  huge firework show exploded in the distance from behind the Eiffel Tower. 

The ceremonies ended well and there was no accidents. All the Presidents of the football associations were present but there were no heads of state that attended, some speculate as a protest against the Gulf Empire. Check out our attached photos and videos for more on the event. 

Gulf National Football Team parades in with the Gulf Flag during military drill

Beyonce and Jay-Z performing on stage during opening ceremonies

PSY performs Gangnam Style during opening ceremonies

Stade de France during opening ceremony celebrations

Fireworks at end of ceremonies around Eiffel Tower

Ode to Joy performed by Japanese group

SPORTS: Teams Arriving in Gulf Empire for World Cup

Today in Paris and throughout the European Gulf Commonwealth, it is a busy day as the participating nations in the FIFA World Cup 2014 have their teams arriving.

Gulf security officials are busy at work as they coordinate the arrival of participants in the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Most of the runways as Charles de Gualle Airport have been closed to commercial flights and are being used for incoming flights from all the participating nations. According to a journalist on the ground, players are quickly taxied to special terminals where they go through a certain amount of extensive security before getting cleared. Once they have been cleared, they are shuttled by police-escorted buses to their residences.

So far, there have been no accidents thanks to extensive but perhaps sometimes overreaching security measures. All the venue locations, Paris, Catalonia, Madrid, Manchester, Munich, and Dortmund are still undergoing the finishing touches of preparation as tomorrow, the FIFA World Cup 2014 Opening Ceremonies are going to be hosted. 

Above: Local police standing guard outside of one of the terminals used for admitting the international athletes. Most of the airport was shut down to the public for the incoming teams' safety