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EBC Exclusive is a program where Eminrallian journalists interviews important people abroad such as foreign leaders, government officials, even members of insurgency, with the purpose of knowing more about them, their beliefs and introduce themselves to the people of Eminral. The program runs in EBC News Network in the evening (8:00-9:00 PM Eminral Time) and early morning in EBC General (3:00-4:00 AM).

If you want to be interviewed and wish to introduce yourself, your cause or your organization, please sign-up:

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[b]Name:[/b]
[b]Nation of Origin:[/b]
[b]Demonym:[/b]
[b]Occupation:[/b]
[b]Background:[/b]

[b]Why do you want to be interviewed?:[/b]
[b]Where do you want the interview to take place?:[/b]
[i]If you answered Eminral, interviews will take place in EBC Building. If you want the interview in your nation, please specify the building and the location.[/i]

When writing a background, please include important details. Some minor details might give a big role in this interview.

EDIT (OOC):
1. And yeah, interviews can be made with more than one person, but the maximum is 10.

Name:Sarah Ashely Aurelio-Aurelius (Queen Sarah II is the formal way to address her)
Nation of Origin:Aurelio
Demonym:Aurelian
Occupation:Monarch of Aurelio
Background:Sarah was born into royalty, with her father being the King of Aurelio. She lived a very pampered life until the sudden death of her father in 2002 from a heart attack; her mother had died a year earlier. Being thrusted into power, and with both of her parents dead, she was an emotional wreck. She did not know how to get over the death of her father, let alone how to run a nation. When finally, at least enough to govern, getting over the death of her father, she introduced several policies and laws into the nation. She legalized homosexuality, created a legislature, and promoted equality throughout the nation. With her guidance, the Economics Minister decreased unemployment and the nation's economy was born again.

Why do you want to be interviewed?: I want to talk about my life, my nation, and bring attention to my people
Where do you want the interview to take place?:Eminral
If you answered Eminral, interviews will take place in EBC Building. If you want the interview in your nation, please specify the building and the location.

Name: Adriana de Abreu
Nation of Origin: Reino do Brazil
Demonym: Reinense
Occupation: Prime-Minister
Background:Dotter to a Conservative Polititian, always had an interest in politics, more in line with social-democracy.

Why do you want to be interviewed?: To explain our economic policy, our undefinition.
Where do you want the interview to take place?: In New Frontier, Parliament Gardens
If you answered Eminral, interviews will take place in EBC Building. If you want the interview in your nation, please specify the building and the location.n/a

Name:Ashraf Saleem
Nation of Origin: Republic of Astana
Demonym:Astanian
Occupation: President
Background: Ashraf Saleem had been the president since the founding of the nation, He had been elected 2 times and he is a good leader, he was born on 1970.

Why do you want to be interviewed?: I want the people to have more better look at the Republic of Astana
Where do you want the interview to take place?: Eminral
If you answered Eminral, interviews will take place in EBC Building. If you want the interview in your nation, please specify the building and the location.

Name: Christopher Almhega
Nation of Origin: The United People's Federation of Charellia
Demonym: Charellian
Occupation: Chief Executor
Background: Chief Executor Almhega is the head of the Charellian government's executive branch. He is presently serving his fourth term in office. He has had a distinguished career as first a political activist, then transparency watchdog, then Councillor for the Liberal party. In 2001 he became Council Liaison for the Liberal Party and in 2003 became Executor of Dissent. In 2006 he was elected Chief Executor. He is most well known for legislation which prohibits the government from mentioning a specific race, religion gender or sexual orientation in their laws or policies and forcing private companies to do the same. He was also instrumental in passing the Right to Knowledge amendment to the constitution, a landmark piece of legislation for government transparency and for education. These things have earned him much accolades from human rights groups and government watchdogs but drawn the ire of religious groups who feel that he is attacking their time honoured beliefs and practices.

Why do you want to be interviewed?: To bring attention to the Charellian people and our way of life.
Where do you want the interview to take place?: Eminral.
If you answered Eminral, interviews will take place in EBC Building. If you want the interview in your nation, please specify the building and the location.

Name: Serenée Noborodilsya
Nation of Origin: The Democratic Republic of Asirland
Demonym: Asir
Occupation: Foreign Relations Minister, Government of Asirland
Background:
Born in the beautiful city of Greenledorré, this lady has a high number of interests: literature, arts and sciences. However, the countries in the region of Austritaria have always considered her as a carefree diplomat from Asirland.

Why do you want to be interviewed?: To discuss the need for improvement in the spheres of education and sciences.
Where do you want the interview to take place?: Foreign Relations Office, Conference Hall, 5-C, Taj Bolvd, Paharpurastraya, Asirland
Map of the region; Asirland in the far right of the map.

Both accepted. Sorry guys I've been sick.

Name: Gustav Bellamere
Nation of Origin: New Zepuha
Demonym: Zepuhan
Occupation: Major-Domo of the Free Zepuhan Army
Background: Once a humble tailor making winter gear for the people of the northern steppes. He joined the insurrection movement in New Zepuha's northern regions after hearing many heartfelt stories of corruption and police brutality.

Why do you want to be interviewed?: To expose the corrupt deeds of the New Zepuhan government.
Where do you want the interview to take place?: Svaal, NZ Insurrection movement HQ undisclosed building.
If you answered Eminral, interviews will take place in EBC Building. If you want the interview in your nation, please specify the building and the location.

Name: Alicán Relenóris (translated in English as Alexander Florentine)
Nation of Origin: Flaming Soul Forces/Coðífin
Demonym: Codifiner
Occupation: political scientist, politician-minister of External Affairs
Background: Born in 1980 in the western region of Cohio, raised by a working class single mother and is also the only child. Studied in the (public) University of Concordia and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in political science, and his education was paid by the state, as with all children. Speaks Cohian as a mother language and he is fluent in Middle Diconian, English and Italian. He is an atheist, bisexual and currently single. Formerly the President of the Egalitarian party, was instrumental in turning the party from social democracy to democratic socialism. He is also the biggest proponent of Codifinism. (If more info is needed see my sig and factbook.)
Why do you want to be interviewed?: To inform the world about the country
Where do you want the interview to take place?: Eminral
If you answered Eminral, interviews will take place in EBC Building. If you want the interview in your nation, please specify the building and the location.

Both accepted. IC later..

Name: Ekwueme Ademola
Nation of Origin: Astholm
Demonym: Astholmian
Occupation: Local councillor and prominent businessman / anti-racism
Background: Born 26 July 1977, Ekwueme has been a councillor in Kingstanding (a major town in Kolsoruin) since April 2009 and has been a leader since early 2010. He is discussing wether the region of Kolsoruin, bordering Murimhil, should become a nation, and if so, he thinks that nations should peacefully allow for international recognition through non-violent means. He is of Igbo, Yoruban and British-Astholmian descent with some Scottish heritage. He has been a businessman and a politician for several years now; his main employment has been in marketing and is now in the food industry. He is strongly against racism and supports initiatives on culture and international friendship and is on the board of two anti-racism charities. He is married to a Caucasian woman (only known as Julie, and little is known about her, except she is Scottish and works within the Astholm Department for Transport, but her personal life is unknown, and she is not seen in public. She retains her original surname, which makes it confusing for those who think she isn't married) and has no children.
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Why do you want to be interviewed?: To discuss about the prospects of a new nation and the country's limited international recognition. The nation is named from Kolsoruin, a region bordering Murimhil, which incidentally is from Old English. The metropolitan borough of Murimhil (which covers) 96.87 km² (37.40 sq. mi); Kolsoruin is claiming to be its own nation, as the majority of the population there is descended from slaves brought over from Africa during the days of the Ancient Greeks, Romans and Elizabethan era, mainly of Nigerian, Nigerien descent, as well as Indian, Pakistani and Chindian (Chinese/Indian) descent. Caucasian people are an ethnic minority here, except for Italians, Spanish and Greek-descent people, as well as native Astholmians. I am here to discuss the pros and cons of a new nation and international recognition, which is severely limited at this time.
The nation of Kolsoruin has limited international recognition.
Where do you want the interview to take place?: Eminral
If you answered Eminral, interviews will take place in EBC Building. If you want the interview in your nation, please specify the building and the location.

Name: President Aein-Sori Yokoshiro
Nation of Origin: Nagshira, Ota-kohan ESR

Demonym: Ota-Kohian, Equaliumnese (After 1998)
Occupation: President of Equalium, Male Rights Activist, Humanitarian, CEO of Elenate Gaming.
Background: Yokoshiro was born in Nagshira, in the Ota-kohan ESR (Equaliumnese Socialist Republic). She was born with dual citizenship, and her mother died suddenly in an industrial accident at the age of 4, being raised by her father. She had an excellent relation with her father, and grew up with his support to push through school until she graduated with a Game Designing Major. She went on making games, until suddenly, she made a game that turned out extremely successful, Deadlands, that is a first person shooter that takes place in a post-apocalyptic Russia, and takes on the role of a woman named Anastasia whom has Ukrainian background and is the last Soviet Soldier to still be alive. Her political career was driven by the Male Sufferage Movements in 2006, which she partake, and got arrested by authorities. She met Tiar-Yong whom influenced her to become a politician. She eventually became a member of the Democratic party, which had strong support for the Black Tie party. Eventually, she wont the Equaliumnese National Elections, and became the first non Matriarch-Black tie president.

Why do you want to be interviewed?: Well, I wish to express things about my personal life, mostly some things that I'd normally don't want to reveal. And to discuss the affairs of Equalium as well as some international affairs.
Where do you want the interview to take place?: In Capiqualium, Equalium
If you answered Eminral, interviews will take place in EBC Building. If you want the interview in your nation, please specify the building and the location. 40 Tiemer-Rass, my personal Estate that is 5 Miles from Capiqualium.

Accepted.

I'll close this thread to clear the backlog. Please standby.

Edit: Sorry, in my rush to post I didn't realise it was closed.


Name: Samuel Stefansen
Nation of Origin: Geadland
Demonym: Gead/Geadlander (noun) / Geadish (adjective)
Occupation: Leader of the Opposition and the SDLP, member of parliament and former trade union leader
Background: Born in the Geadish "Bible Belt", Stefansen became estranged from his family at the age of 16 after accidentally getting his girlfriend pregnant. Arriving in the big city with a single suitcase and Γ800 of savings, Stefansen relied on the churches and his girlfriend to find shelter and even spent a few months homeless. His situation improved after he found work as a Metro driver. He then became a full-time trade union activist in the 1990s and also studied to get a university degree. He then moved on to organising Elda supermarket staff, before being elected leader of the National Federation of Trade Unions in 2006. He served two terms, leaving the post in 2012 and entering politics the following year. Last month, he won a surprise victory in the Social Democratic and Labour Party leadership election.
Why do you want to be interviewed?: To discuss Geadland, his story and his views on politics and social democracy.
Where do you want the interview to take place?: Eminral - in English.