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Alrodnia and West Who Sign Friendship Treaty
The government of West Who is delighted to have established diplomatic relations with the Republic of Alrodnia. We look forward to developing a strong and lasting friendship with the people of Alrodnia and their government, as well as a mutually beneficial exchange of ideas and resources. We are confident that our two countries can work together to create a brighter and more prosperous future for our citizens.
Foreign Minister Michael Farr concluded a Treaty of Friendship between the Republic of Alrodnia, a micronation located in Indonesia, and the Republic of West Who. Farr said, West Who government leaders are looking forward to developing positive relations with President Udin and leaders of Alrodnia. This is the first micronation located in Indonesia that West Who has established diplomatic relations.
Presidential Wedding
President William Farr and Lindsay Cress married in a Catholic ceremony in De Pere, Wisconsin followed by a private ceremony in Mammoth Lakes, California which was attended by family, friends and numerous West Who officials. The couple was whisked by plane to the island of Lenai in the Hawaiian Islands for their honeymoon. The President and Ms. Cress started dating in university. She went on to be the Chief of Staff in the Presidential Office.
Farr and Hall Elected to Lead West Who
Farr and Hall win West Who National Elections as President and Vice President. William Farr was re-elected at president of West Who in national elections as voting ended yesterday. Farr received 51 votes compared to 21 for his rival Ramesh Kumar. The new Vice President Ronald Hall received 50 votes and his rival Muhammed Yasir received 19 votes. Hall succeeds former Vice President Sarah Roberts, the first woman elected as VP in West Who, who chose not to seek re-election.
Foreign Minister Attends Bali, Indonesia Memorial Service
Foreign Minister Michael Farr attended the 20th Anniversary memorial service of the victims of terrorist bombings in Bali, Indonesia. The Foreign Minister is visiting Indonesia as part of a three nation swing through Southeast Asia. He concluded his trip to the Kingdom of Thailand and is now in Indonesia. Upon the conclusion of his Indonesia visit, the F.M. will travel to the Republic of the Philippines.
West Who to Launch Rocket Postponed until late 2023
New Money for West Who
New Republic of West Who currency was officially released today by the Treasury Department. The five dollar bill features President Farr and the one dollar bill features former Vice President Roberts. The reverse side of the five has a space capsule highlighting the West Who Space Program and the one dollar bill has a view from West Who toward the San Gabriel mountains in southern California. A Treasury Department spokesperson said the new bills are larger in size then the previous one and five dollar bills. These type of currency notes are commonly referred to as "horse blanket notes" and this is the first time West Who has issued a larger size currency.
Spacecraft Lands on Mars with West Who Child's Name
The U.S. spacecraft Perseverance landed on Mars today carrying the name of West Who child Ellie Neiderer. West Who President William Farr arranged with NASA officials to have Ellie's name taken to Mars. West Who Space Director Kevin Farr noted this is the furthest into space that something related to West Who has ever gone. "I think it is pretty amazing that Ellie Neiderer's name is on Mars. We appreciate that NASA made this opportunity available to us," said Director Farr.
Foreign Minister in Republic of Uzupio in Lithuania
Foreign Minister Michael Farr led a delegation from West Who to visit the Republic of Uzupio a micronation located in the capital city of Lithuania. The diplomatic mission visited Uzupio and spoke with an official at the border as their passports were stamped. They then toured the nation. West Who astronaut Ron Hall and Information Minister John Farr accompanied the Foreign Minister to Uzupio this first diplomatic mission.
Citizens Elect Four New Senators in Special Election
Four citizens John Lowndes, Charles Milner, Dr. Hemanshu Parmar and Taylor Cockerill were elected to a three year term in the West Who Senate. The special election was held to fill seats vacated by Senators who were elected to other offices in West Who such as vice president and governor.
West Who Population Increases 20%
The population of the Republic of West Who increased 20% in 2022 according to the Ministry of Citizen Affairs. West Who's population currently is 440 citizens in total, up from 350 in 2021. The Ministry of Citizen Affairs accepted 90 people as new citizens during 2022. Those 90 new citizens live in 24 different nations around the world. Minister of Citizen Affairs John Farr said this is the ninth straight year that West Who has seen population increases, in 2013 West Who’s total population was only 13.
