Meridia is celebrating the Sovénto Festival, where, traditionally, Valianists praise their deity, but non-Valianists also celebrate it. The festivities usually consist of a feast to thank the Valianist god (and for non-Valianists, just a feast), and street parties, where Meridians drink wine and dance in traditional attire.
-16 Mar 2018 19:27
Prime Minister Salviné d'Maié has praised the "fast, exciting and growing" Government chemical facilities, which attempt to forge and experiment with various chemicals for research, or for the creation of new products. He has requested that Parliament grant a 10% budget increase for the Meridian Chemical Research Ministry.
-18 Mar 2018 09:59
In solidarity with Parthenopias, Meridia has halted all commercial activities with Adler for two months.
-18 Mar 2018 16:19
Opinion polls show that there could be a neck-and-neck race between the Republican incumbent Emmanéul Marshélie and Democratic challenger Angélica Griliús on the April Presidential Elections. Despite the President being a mere figurehead, the presidential elections are seen as a general poll on the Prime Minister's approval.
-18 Mar 2018 19:05
Meridia's Foreign Ministry express "grave concern" over the Akarusian refusal to accept peace, and that it wishes to see the conflict "swiftly resolved". Some in the Meridian political circles even express that Akarus's casus belli is no longer justified, and thus this arctic kingdom wages a war of aggression towards Vallen.
-18 Mar 2018 21:08
Meridia will cooperate with Parthenopias's request in solidarity.
-18 Mar 2018 22:35
Meridia has announced an expansion regarding the train lines that connect the northern and southern sides of the Miradié Mountains that split the country.
-19 Mar 2018 15:36
Meridia has expressed "severe concern" over the Akarusian blockade. In order to keep Meridian trade safe, all commerce with Vallen is forbidden until the blockade is lifted.
-22 Mar 2018 13:25
Meridia urges Akarus and Vallen to "reach a common understanding on this war, and sign peace". It also condemns Akarus for their "reckless actions"
-22 Mar 2018 14:14
Meridia has condemned Akarus's "lack of care for human life and sovereignty of other nations, plus a brutal abundance for warfare". It is reported that Meridia is outraged at Akarus for refusing to make a decent peace, and for blockading Vallen. Meridia urges Akarus to "redeem itself to the international community" by at least letting humanitarian aid pass through the blockade.
-26 Mar 2018 12:20
When reportedly asked by an aide about the possibility of Keizerin Adelaide's death, the Prime Minister reportedly said: "Yes, what about my scheduled lunch?"
-28 Mar 2018 15:06
In an official government release, Meridia has expressed "deep worry" over "potentially destabilizing" events in Akarus, and has urged all parties to "achieve a peaceful conclusion"
-28 Mar 2018 20:51
Meridia has invited the "various factions in Akarus", plus Vallen, for a series of peace talks.
-31 Mar 2018 11:29
Valianist priests from the Roushian, Katolian, Minaan and Protestant churches have all gathered in Gironde at the "Ecumenical Summit of Valianity", held every three years. The aim of it is to finally unify the Valianist faith under one institutiin, but it has been criticized due to it not including Reformed faithful, as this sect does not have priests.
-3 Apr 2018 22:06
The Prime Minister has been shot as he was giving a campaign speech. Police reports that the shooter was an extremist with mental health issues from the Di Canárto-Royáli, a former royal family that now lives in poverty or middle class. D'Maié's condition is stable, doctors say.
-6 Apr 2018 19:35
Meridia's Delegates of the Nation will discuss gun control in its next few sessions. Albeit it does not maintain gun ownership as a right, Meridia has laxer gun laws compared to the rest of the region, attributed to a rise in the popularity of hunting and self-defense after the Modérna Dictaturé.
-8 Apr 2018 20:34
Anti-Meridian Parthenians have sent a letter to the Parthenian government, begging them to use military force to annex the regions of Atenios and Anatolia as part of Parthenopias. When the Senate was read out the letter, almost every member in the chamber, including the Democratic Parthenian Senator representing his native Atenios, laughed.
-9 Apr 2018 19:30
The Metropolitan Government of Florenzei has decided to impose a license plate rule to cut traffic, and has begun to expand the cyclist sidewalks across the city. Public transportation will also be improved.
-11 Apr 2018 21:56
Meridia is "concerned over increasing violence and instability in Akarus", and wishes "peace as soon as possible"
-12 Apr 2018 12:39
Meridia urges Akarus to "restore democratic institutions at haste", or "be condemned to absolute tyranny and misery of their fault"
-14 Apr 2018 13:22
The Prime Minister "is recovering quickly", says the Hopitélio di Sisílie.
-14 Apr 2018 18:17
The issue of Seravano has come up in the campaigns of both sides, with the Republicans favouring the current free trade with the city-state, and the Democrats calling it a "slimy little thief slowly gobbling up Meridia's tax revenues"
-15 Apr 2018 12:33
Meridia's Executive Office has condemned "the Democratic Party's harsh slander towards the Principality of Seravano", and offers its assurances that "as long as this Seravano-friendly government is in power, we shall not condone this conduct"
-15 Mar 2018 14:43
As the polls show a dramatic shift in Democratic approval, risking the Presidential election, the Democratic Party has formally apologized to the Principality of Seravano.
-16 Apr 2018 09:57
Meridia's Foreign Ministry has sent a letter to the usurper, saying these words: "The Meridian Foreign Ministry thanks you eternally for your comedic acts today. It provided a funny and brief respite to our most stressed staff. Please, continue providing us with laughter, and do consider expanding your ventures to a circus company of some sort. It might be a wise investment"
-16 Apr 2018 19:20
Meridia's Army has commenced training exercises and war games, mainly concentrated on what to do and strategies for the defense of the country in the event of an invasion. This is held every two years.
-17 Apr 2018 22:27
The Presidential elections have begun. Polls have opened at 6:00 and will close at 20:00 across the nation.
-18 Apr 2018 09:36
Meridia urges Septima to restore Herzog's citizenship, and instead have him tried for treason, rebellion, or any other similar charge applicable.
-24 Mar 2018 17:57
Meridia has offered to mediate between Sizhou and rebel forces in its territories, as it "wishes a peaceful resolution to the crisis unfolding"
-24 Mar 2018 17:59
Meridia has condemned the "autocratic rule" of the junta, and supports the "righteous people of Akarus, attempting to decide their own free destiny"
-25 Mar 2018 20:16
The Monarchist Party, a tiny and irrelevant party in Meridia, has supported Herzog's claim to the throne. A rally in Florenzei to support Mr. Herzog has been planned, with 80-200 people possibly attending.
-29 Mar 2018 17:29
Police and the city government have placed Florenzei under a state of emergency, as May Day riots strangely continue to a second day.
-2 May 2018 22:36
A soldier with reported mental problems has entered the Senate, threatening to kill Senators if he is not given a ransom. The government has begun to plan a strategy to storm the building if negotiations fail, but is engaging in negotiation for the time being.
-8 May 2018 12:20
The Government has stormed the Senate after negotiations have broken down. Miraculously, no Senators were hurt.
-8 May 2018 19:40
Meridia's Senate will vote on the recognition of the Kapelgian Republic
-9 May 2018 08:30
The Senate has voted to recognize the Kapelgian Republic as a sovereign state. The President is undecided on whether to sign the bill or not.
-9 May 2018 13:49
The President, after negotiations with the bipartisan coalition, has signed the bill. Meridia now recognizes the Kapelgian Republic.
-9 May 2018 20:53