Her Imperial Majesty welcomes Zardic Ambassador
Will dispatch Ambassador within a Month
Kaliburg, Grand Duchy of Ananto
November 17, 5588


Her Imperial Majesty, Empress Carolina I Ananto meets with Zardic Ambassador Flora Mielango in Kaliburg

Royal Couple makes announcement about Crown Prince
Genetic Disorder will ultimately leave future Monarch Deaf
Kaliburg, Grand Duchy of Ananto
January 14, 5589


Prince Consort announces Crown Prince's hearing loss

Her Imperial Majesty Names Ambassador to Zardugal
Lady Holly Clement-Ananto is Career Foreign Policy Analyst
Kaliburg, Grand Duchy of Ananto
April 19, 5589


New Ambassador to Zardugal, Lady Holly Clement-Ananto leaves for Majatra this week

Sir Christopher addresses Beiteynese Concerns
Lodamun seeks to maintain unique course within Empire
Kaliburg, Grand Duchy of Ananto
May 5, 5589


Sir Christopher Bjorksdattir explains Ananto's position to Beiteynese Envoys

Crown Prince begins to learn Sign Language
"An International Sign Language Convention may be needed" says Minister of Culture
Kaliburg, Grand Duchy of Ananto
June 12, 5589


HH Crown Prince Fredrick William Ananto-Sandoval with tutor Helen Miller at Wilson House

Her Imperial Majesty Announces Reorientation
"Focus Should be on Anantonese Region", says Empress
Kaliburg, Grand Duchy of Ananto
November 12, 5589


Her Imperial Majesty Speaks before National Assembly

Quote:With regard to Artanian affairs here, we do acknowledge that our response to that crisis was injurious to Kalistani interests in the world. We are currently speaking through back channels with the Government of Luthori concerning Likatonia, and it is our intention, assuming we receive the correct signals from Ft. William, to unilaterally drop the Anantonese Embargo against Likatonia. Whether they change their policy toward the Empire or not. We will also communicate to the Luthorian Government that if Likatonia is interested in re-establishing normal relations as a first step to ensuring that there is more regular and productive communication between the Imperial Government and their government, that is something that we would be interested in.

This change in stance is part of a reorientation of our Foreign Policy away from the internecine and seemingly interminable conflicts that both arise within Artania and are sent to the rest of the world by them. We can candidly say that attempting to influence events in Kundrati has been an unmitigated disaster for our Empire and a black spot on our otherwise decent record in foreign affairs. We will still maintain the sanctions against Kundrati for their embrace of fascism, but otherwise, we have decided to follow the Nationalists' advise in our National Legislature, and forego further involvement in Artania on any terms that are not explicitly favorable to the Empire.

While we re-orient, it is also our interest to begin to organize the Imperial Assembly. The Assembly will consist of representatives from each of the Constituent Nations who will be charged with meeting and offering us guidance on International Affairs. We feel as if, in some instances, Our Policy as Empress of Ananto and Kalistan has served to drag the Other Constituent Nations into things that they did not wholeheartedly support. And at the same time, our Constituent Nations could end up dragging Kalistan into a fight which is not of its own making. It is our considered opinion that none of the the Governments that operate under the Imperial Banner want that to the case, in anything. We believe that Lodamun should not be compelled to support something that it wouldn't support if it was Independent, just like we feel that Lodamun should not be able to compel Kalistan to support something that it would not similarly support if the two nations were not joined in the Empire.

The Imperial Assembly should meet, as per the terms laid out in the Articles of Empire, in Ciudad Gaduri, and should be a standing body of deliberation and discussion. And while nothing binds us to follow the considered decisions of that body, nonetheless we shall be able to see the feeling of the Constituent Nations in this Empire and will be able to use this as guidance for our own policy. We would like this body to operate as a supranational institution to ensure that all of our Constituent Nations have a voice in affairs that touch our entire Empire. And we hope that our Constituent Nations will take it seriously, use it for the purpose that it is intended, and allow it to help shape the policies of the individual constituent nations themselves going forward.

We feel that the development of an Imperial Assembly will help to keep imperial affairs, at least, focused in Seleya and the Anantonese Region, where they belong and where we can, to the highest degree possible, control the chaotic behavior of other nations outside of the Empire. We can also confidently say that had the Imperial Assembly been present in the first place, Kalistan might never have launched on this adventure in the first place.

Finally, we would like to begin exploring ways to finally bring Athosia into the Empire. We have asked our Foreign Minister to begin putting significant resources to the long standing national ambition of reunification of Suldanor. We would welcome the Government of Baltusia to begin considering integration into the Anantonese Empire, where it belongs with its brothers and sisters, and on the same terms as Gaduridos and Lodamun joined. It has long been the dream and the National Policy of this Empire to bring Athosia and Baltusia into the Empire, and it is time we begin to make that dream a national policy, and then, a reality."

Her Imperial Majesty applauds developments in Egelion
"We look forward to establishing relations with our Neighbor" says Empress in Kaliburg
Kaliburg, Grand Duchy of Ananto
December 30, 5589


Her Imperial Majesty discusses Anantonese Relations in downtown Kaliburg

Quote:R(eporter):  Is Her Imperial Majesty looking forward to restarting the Metro and completing it?

(Her Imperial Majesty, Empress) C(arolina I) A(nanto):  We did discuss restarting and finishing the Metro here in Kaliburg.  The project was supposed to take a decade and has now been put on indefinite hold as our Partners from Kundrati have more or less walked off the project while they defend their homeland.  We cannot say we blame them, but it is important for us to complete this project and we have the ability here to complete it with or without the project directors from Kundrati.  Over this winter, NSP will develop a project to get back onto some sort of schedule, and meanwhile, the NSP will reach out to the Kundratis to see if they wish to return to the Empire to work.  This is their brain child, and it is our hope that they will come back to work.  Otherwise, we will start again in the Spring.

R:  How much of the Metro is completed?

CA:  Of the original plans provided by the Kundrati Engineers, we have about 80% completed, and currently in service.  Most of that work is downtown here, as well as in Lolla and to the University.  However, about six years ago, the Kundratis came to us with updated plans, to expand out to the northeastern and southern suburbs and those have not been started yet.  So, over the whole project, we can estimate between 60 and 65% is completed.  Useful, yes, but we would like to expand service along original plans.

R:  What is Her Imperial Majesty's position on the new Egelion Monarchy that is taking shape in Keris?

CA:  We find that to be a very encouraging development.  The Empire would certainly look forward not only to meeting the future king of Egelion, the Duke Amadeo, but also reaching out in terms of economic and security cooperation.  Egelion is a nation that is simply grandfathered into a number of our regional treaties, and it would make sense for the Empire to be on very good terms with Egelion.

R:  Has Egelion reached out to the Anantonese Empire?

CA:  No.

R:  Not on anything?

CA:  No.  But they are in the process of consolidating up there.  It makes sense that they would hold off until the institutions of their national government are in place.  If we are still having this same conversation is perhaps five years time, if Egelion decides to not approach Ananto, we would be more concerned at that point.  There is no reason to our thinking that they won't eventually reach out and send representatives to talk to the Anantonese Empire.  We certainly want it known that they are welcomed in Kaliburg, as we hope our own representatives are in Altea.

R:  Does it concern Her Imperial Majesty that another monarchy is on the rise in the region?

CA:  Absolutely not.  It would be far better for a stable, sane government under a monarch should rise than a Republic, especially one prone to revolutions and instability.  From early reports, Egelion is trying its hand at absolutism, and eschewing constitutionalism.  This is absolutely something we support, and find that regime convergence like this creates many opportunities for cooperation when we both follow the same structures and sets of rules.  If the Ananto Empire treats with another Absolute Monarch, there are so many other things we don't have to negotiate or attempt to understand before going in to any conversation.  An absolute monarch's word is law.  We don't have to wonder whether the thing they say one day is going to get voted down the next day.  We welcome those developments and stand ready to create not only normal, but close relations with our Neighbors in Egelion."

R:  Finally, Can Her Imperial Majesty give us some updates on the progress His Highness, the Minor Crown Prince is making with learning to sign?

CA:  Both of our children have acquired the sign alphabet fairly quickly.  The Crown Prince has a knack for picking up nuances in language, and his little sister is already showing off her wit in sign language.  They already talk faster to one another than either we or the Prince Consort can follow, so we will ask them to slow down.  They are both learning to communicate very well, and their Tutor, Miss Helen Miller, has done so well teaching them both.  It is our hope that by Summer of next year, the Crown Prince gains fluency in Vrassan signs, and begins his instruction in Egelian.

R:  Will Her Imperial Majesty learn Egelian sign language?

CA:  We will have enough to learn with Vrassan.  Our Husband and ourselves are making progress, but the Children are picking it up the same way we picked up spoken Vrassan, as children, so it is there when the concrete in the mind sets  We do not have that advantage.  So we will need to rely on the Crown Prince's lip reading abilities when we speak in Egelian in the home.  Luckily, he will also have his sister and Miss Miller to speak Egelian with, because making friends with Egelian speaking children who are hard of hearing is difficult, given that the Crown Prince is the Crown Prince.  Perhaps, if things go well between Egelion and the Anantonese Empire, we may have the opportunity to travel there and meet some Egelian speakers who use sign there, so Fred can get some real world experience.  In addition, we want to travel to Gaduridos next Spring and look at houses.  It will be good for both Fredrick and Miss Michelle to meet Gaduris who sign too.  One would think this would be a challenge, but instead it creates a lot of great opportunities for our children, and though the fact of the Crown Prince's loss of hearing is something that might be difficult for most, we are trying to remain optimistic about the potential that he will continue to be able to communicate after his hearing is gone.  Now, we must continue to our next meeting, so we wish you all a good afternoon.

R:  Thanks to Her Imperial Majesty for her time and willingness to answer questions.

Lady Dana Ananto Reports on Coffee Production in Gaduridos
Announces new Movie to be produced in Gaduridos
Ciudad de Gaduri, Marlingantos
January 19, 5590


Lady Dana Ananto-Alvarez talks economic development in Gaduridos

Quote:"Me siento alentado por los informes de la Virrey de Su Majestad Imperial, Lady Magdalena Sarmiento, quien informó sobre el estado de la industria del café de Gaduri esta semana. Cuando llegué a Gaduridos para hablar con la Virrey, estaba dispuesto a aumentar la inversión de Miramar en la economía de Gaduri. El informe de la Virrey sugiere que este plan es sólido y confirma a los accionistas de Miramar que Gaduridos está administrando su capital de manera juiciosa, con el objetivo de brindar tanto un retorno de la inversión para los accionistas como un beneficio social y económico para la Nación Gaduri.

"Por eso, me complace anunciar que Miramar invertirá otros ₭4 millones de rublos, además de los ₭9 millones que hemos comprometido para este año, y que esta cantidad aumentada se mantendrá durante los cinco años restantes de nuestro compromiso. En ese momento, trabajaremos con el Virrey y el Gobierno de Su Majestad Imperial en Gaduridos para determinar qué recursos financieros adicionales son necesarios para convertir a Gaduridos en el principal exportador de café de Terra. Esto elevará la inversión financiera total de Miramar a 110 millones de rublos imperiales.

"También es muy interesante el hecho de que Republican Pictures, que Miramar compró hace tres años, ha estado en conversaciones con prometedores cineastas de Gaduri que desean comenzar a producir películas y programas de televisión en Gaduridos. El objetivo es fomentar el desarrollo de la producción local de cine y televisión. Como todo gaduri sabe, Gaduridos tiene una larga historia de producción de cine y televisión muy innovadora y única, y varios directores de la Nueva Escuela desean retomar esa orgullosa herencia y llevarla adelante. Republican Pictures, la veterana productora de Kalistani, busca ofrecer toda la ayuda que pueda para ese esfuerzo, para ayudar a Gaduris a recuperar esa magia que la hizo que millones de Kalistanis la quisieran en el pasado.

Republican Pictures está en las primeras etapas de ayudar a los cineastas locales a desarrollar un guión, con el objetivo de convertirlo en un largometraje completo. Republican también ayudará a los cineastas de Gaduri a conseguir financiación, decorados, sonido e iluminación y equipo. Todas las cuestiones técnicas a las que los directores y artistas aficionados no tienen acceso. Los Gaduri también crearán su propia compañía de producción, con la que Republican coproducirá la película, y Republican ayudará a comercializarla internacionalmente. Todavía no hay muchos detalles públicos, pero creo que puedo decir que la película será del género de las películas de terror y se rodará íntegramente en Gaduridos con un reparto y un equipo completos de Gaduri. Es un momento emocionante para ser un kalistani que apoya a Gaduridos en su camino hacia el regreso a su posición como una luz brillante en la cultura seleyana, y yo, por mi parte, estoy emocionado de hacer este anuncio. Aunque Miramar no desempeñará un papel directo en la producción de la película, estaremos a su lado para ayudar al esfuerzo anantonés según sea necesario.

"Esto es todo lo que tengo que informar por hoy. Espero seguir trabajando con nuestros socios de Gaduri para expandir la industria del café y estudiar el desarrollo de cultivos adicionales en todo el Reino, incluidos el azúcar, el arroz y el chocolate. Pero se necesitan más estudios agronómicos antes de que podamos determinar si esos cultivos tendrán éxito en Gaduridos. También estamos estudiando la posibilidad de realizar pruebas con árboles frutales tropicales para ver qué funciona y, lo que es más importante, qué podemos convertir en cultivos exportables para mejorar aún más la economía de Gaduri. La Virrey hará un informe completo de nuestras reuniones cuando visite a Su Majestad Imperial en abril. Gracias por su atención y ahora responderé las preguntas de la prensa."

FM Bjorksdattir announces end of Likatonian Blockade
Ananto will begin process of Normalization with Likatonia
Kaliburg, Grand Duchy of Ananto
April 4, 5590


Sir Christopher Bjorksdattir enunciates Her Imperial Majesty's Will in regard to Likatonia