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This is the Osheagothalatoshallon (Ószéagótalatošallon) News, Furballland's Primary News Service. Provided by OTR, the National Broadcaster of Furballland.

Note: This thread is dedicated to News within Furballland (may include foreign people in the news sometimes), in which it will report articles about the current situation in Furballland.

*Posts will may not be every day.

*Posting time is set at UTC+8 (Philippine Time/ Kanguszapevunn Time [KSZ±0]) regardless of time zones that articles are located in, and based on (Furballland has 11 time zones, from UTC+3 to UTC+13). Basically means when I post an article at 3 PM (15:00) in UTC+8, the article that was based in is at 1 PM (13:00) in UTC+6, or 6 PM (18:00) in UTC+13.

OOC: do not post anything here, only I post here.

 

[Furballland]

OTR News | Majiyaszag
14 Jul 2026, 16:30 (UTC+10)/ 14:30 (UTC+8/KSZ±0)

Tourists caught throwing animal bones and carcass from hotel balconies

Several reports of tourists throwing animal bones from hotel balconies, resulting in backlash from netizens and has called it "disrespectful" and "unsanitary".

One netizen said:
"These people are throwing random things from their hotels that they're staying in, and even throwing animal bones... what are they doing? What is wrong with the world these days, it's not sanitary."

One video circulating on the internet, where a British tourist was seen throwing animal carcass off the balcony as they "did not find" any trash bins in their room. It went viral, and had over 138 million views across social media. The person throwing animal carcass was berated by netizens for acting like a fool.[1]

One comment said:
"This person is a fool, they didn't know how to dispose their waste properly, and just foolishly threw it in front of the street. Learn some manners boi!"

Some tourists have told interviewers that they threw bones not a them, but for "easy" disposal of foods as their justification of "throwing" it. One person found a chicken bone thrown off from the 10th floor of a hotel.

Sanitary workers were disappointed, demanding other tourists not to throw animal carcass and bones off the building, and must be properly thrown out using trash cans. People called some tourists out for being "irresponsible" on their surroundings as well.

Throwing animal bones and carcass improperly (ex. throwing it off the building, or setting it on the floor) can carry a fine of FUZ 1,500 on average, and repeating it may result in prison time for unsanitary and inappropriate disposal of food.

Lászún Húvéi - author of this article

Sources:
[1] - Video by @Neszuna_1e via  TikTok

 

[Furballland]

OTR News | Kanguszapevunn
18 Jul 2026, 11:12 (UTC+8/ KSZ±0)

A guy twerking in front of a statue went viral resulting in mixed reactions

The video of a guy twerking in front of the statue went viral on the internet. Netizens shown curiosity about that perticular video and calling jt funny, while most criticize the man's behavior, calling it a "nuisance" due to that statue's symbol while a guy deprecated it by twerking.

The video had garnered 72 million views across social media platforms [1] he is seen twerking in front of the statue of Ánva Szúla, a prominent figure who advocates against the oppressive Elaoycbawarkar Regime. Some netizens found it funny but also cautious due to the symbolism of that statue.

One netizen said:
"It is funny like why did you do that butt dance, I'm choking. But honestly, at the same time, don't do it again because I know Ánva Szúla is a prominent figure in that statue that you're twerking."

Others meanwhile has found the video as unfunny, and problematic.

Other netizen said:
"This is not funny at all, you just insulted the figurehead that fought for our country from the dictatorship, but you just decided to twerk around her?! Ridiculous... you're such a nuisance."

Another one said:
"You should be ashamed of yourself for doing dirty to that statue, and I mean it's not just a statue, but a symbolic one that fights for us."

People found out about the video, and immediately recreated it just an hour after the video was uploaded, where they twerked around nearby statues or light posts.

The man in the video has yet reached out about virality of the video.

Juval Kípla - author of this article.

Sources:
[1] - Video by @genszuagbyn via TikTok

 

[Ashita]

Hello! I am a roleplay moderator and I would like to kindly inform you that the National Roleplay subforum is specifically for the Eras TNP RP setting. As an additional note, Eras is entirely disconnected from Earth, with its own history, geography, etc (This means neither the British nor TikTok exist in this setting.) However, we would love to have you as a member of the Eras Roleplay Community. If you'd like to join, please put in a map claim in the Eras Map Claim thread and, although it is not required, we strongly encourage that you consider joining the TNP RP Discord!

Eras Map Claim Thread #3

As well, I would also like to shrink the claimed territory for Pozolanni. [/spoiler] ~JL

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[Furballland]

Hello! I am a roleplay moderator and I would like to kindly inform you that the National Roleplay subforum is specifically for the Eras TNP RP setting. As an additional note, Eras is entirely disconnected from Earth, with its own history, geography, etc (This means neither the British nor TikTok exist in this setting.) However, we would love to have you as a member of the Eras Roleplay Community. If you'd like to join, please put in a map claim in the Eras Map Claim thread and, although it is not required, we strongly encourage that you consider joining the TNP RP Discord!

Eras Map Claim Thread #3

As well, I would also like to shrink the claimed territory for Pozolanni. [/spoiler] ~JL

forum.thenorthpacific.org

Join the TNP Roleplay Discord Server!

We are the roleplay community for The North Pacific, the greatest region in NationStates! Join one of our many settings! | 283 members

discord.gg

Best,
Ashi

Oh.....

 

[Furballland]

Anyways

 

[Furballland]

OTR News | Politics | Kanguszapevunn

Corruption Scandal Continues: Officials caught bribing despite massive crackdown last year
22 Jul 2026 09:44 (UTC+8/KSZ±0)

Officials were caught bribing other officials after a leak record was released to the public, where an official said that they will buy  Z250 million worth of luxury goods, while their actual yealry salary is between Z1-2 million.

Critics argued that corruption in Furballland can and has been proven to hinder economic growth, and is one of the main reasons that the Furballlandian economy has been stagnant for the past eighteen years.[1]

The corruption crackdown last year was a supposed victory against the longstanding hidden, unmeasurable corruption within the government. Furballland's corruption score in 2024 was 39, the lowest since records began in 2012 [2], primary due to "hidden" corruption exposed by then President Ķehoriananiuautjial, and the subsequent crackdown in corruption later that year.

President Izumi called the recent corruption scandal "a disgrace to society" in which tarnished the reputation while recovering from corruption and its hidden form.

Netizens argued that corruption is an abhorrent activity, and is the reason why infrastructure quality slowly deteriorated in rural areas, and some public housing from the 60s were "rotting" in neglect.

The current government will attempt to take action in the next few weeks as the scandal is ongoing.

Kazuko Mamiyama -OTR Correspondent and author of this article

Sources:
[1] - Húszet Nïhavat, Why Corruption Kills
[2] - Transparency International - Corruption Perceptions Index 2024

 

[Furballland]

OTR News | Kanguszapevunn
26 Jul 2026 12:12 (UTC+8/KSZ±0)

Preparation for the Reformation Day is coming to a close.

Only a day left before the 342nd Anniversary of the Reformation Day. Planners and organizers are in increasing pressure to plan the event, as they came less prepared due to the last year's cancellations due to political unrest by the then Acting President Meuavúk Ķehrinavuiäl.

The celebration in which it includes military parades, and cultural parades, and a memorials for the people who signed the Reformation of Furballland. Military bands are now practicing their songs to be played, and other personnels are training to march in the military parade, with the old monarchy flag (Renzhoveniya), and its current flag, as well as practicing vehicle parades.

It will be the first time President Yumeko Izumi will attend the Reformation Day. She will give speeches about the Reformation Day, and among others. However, the preparation came much later than usual, and due to this, planners and organizers are now in a tight schedule to meet the quota in order to compensate the loss of time due to issues.

Vínao Kúszötra - author of this article.

 

[Furballland]

OTR News | Reformation Day
27 July 2026 08:12 (UTC+8/KSZ±0)

Reformation Day has begun!

[WATCH LIVE ON OTR ŽÉMĶÖRØW]

342nd Anniversary of the Reformation Day has begun. The planning and organizing of the event has come on time despite its delay amd tight schedule.

See more about Reformation Day

 

[Furballland]

OTR News | Reformation Day | Mandrovičha Square
27 July 2026 12:45 (UTC+8/KSZ+0)

JUST IN | President Yumeko Denamókóva Izumi gave a speech on the Reformation Day

President Izumi gave a speech on the Reformation Day, she has praised the efforts of Furballlandians, and said that the country is stronger than ever and about Furballland's history, she thanked the country for the event itself.

Excerpt from the actual speech (translated to English)
"Our Countrymen, our people, our fellow soldiers, our comrades, We are thankful for the country we built on, for we will thrive as a country as a whole even if we are ravaged by war in the West. This day is dedicated to our Renzhoveniyan roots, our Furballlandian roots that we had longed for, the Reformation Day is pivotal for the existence of our country, and how reforms shaped us to better serve our democracy."........... We the Furballlandians, with our might, and our victory that will mold future generations."............ "Furballland exists because of the reform, Furballland fought for freedom because of the reform, we exist because we served our country with dignity, and we must not forget our roots where we belong."...... "For victory and our might, we may salute our Countrymen, our soldiers, and our comrades."..... "*sound of military cry URAH!*"

The speech garnered attention in global media, the dignified military cry "Urah!" Is a tradition for its motivation in the military to show resilience.

- Vínao Kúszötra, author of this article.