Upcoming Elections Trouble for Zuur?

Belgian Cat and Socialist Walloon Persia Zuur is making no Comment about the nationwide Polling regarding June 7th Regional Elections to be Held in the Nation of Belgium – but he is likely feeling Nervous about it. Data suggests Big Losses for the Socialist Party through-out Wallonia, with Gains for many of the Smaller Parties.

Zuur, a prominent Socialist, has been Working of late on Efforts to maintain a Unified Belgium – and has not been made especially Available to the National Party Leaders as a Political Strategist. The Growing Flemish Separatist Movement on top of Zuur’s Absence from the Election Process may be dealing a double Blow to the Party come Sunday. Some have even Suggested that the ultimate Disappearance of the Socialists from the national Unity Government is Imminent.

The Citizens of the Nation of Belgium, as well as Leaders from the rest of the European Union, will be watching Sunday’s Elections very Closely.

–The Minister of Information.

Princess Ophelia Pays Visit to Zoo’s Newborn Elephant

The first Baby Elephant to be Born in a Belgian Zoo was Visited today by an Envoy from the Royal Palace: Princess Ophelia. Ophelia visited the Antwerp Zoo after the Baby’s Long-Awaited Birth (Elephant pregnancies last nearly two years).

The Baby’s name, Kai-Mook, was announced at a Press Conference on Tuesday by Antwerp Mayor Patrick Janssen and Flemish Prime Minister Kris Peeters. In Celebration of the Birth, residents throughout Belgium will receive Birth Announcement Cards.

Indeed, the entire Nation of Belgium was celebrating the Birth this Week, with a flood of new Visitors attending the Antwerp Zoo, media Interest in the Birth, Princess Ophelia’s ceremonial Visit, and Smiles gracing the Faces of the Belgian Citizenry.

To view Kai-Mook’s Official Web-Site and watch Video of the Birth, Press Conferences, and Princess Ophelia’s Visit, click here.

—The Minister of Culture—

Flemish Ban French Language Political Posters

Belgian Cat and Socialist Walloon Persia Zuur is up in Arms this Week, along with Many in the European Union, over a Controversial Decision by Mayors in towns throughout Flanders to Ban any Political Posters that are in French by Removing or Painting over them.

Many regional Elections are taking place this month throughout Europe, including in Belgium. Tensions have been High betwixt Flemish-speaking Flanders and French-speaking Wallonia regarding the Rules of Governance in Belgium as it Relates to the Language Differences. Many Flemish, such as Belgian Cat Elton Jansen, have called for Breaking Away from the southern Walloons and forming their own Independent State.

Still, the likes of Jansen and Zuur have been in Meetings and Talks with Prime Minister Van Rompuy and Others about how to Maintain a United Belgium. Political Flare-Ups such as these during an Election are seen as a Barrier to the Progress of such Dialogue, but may be Inevitable until a True Compromise is Reached between the Different Regions.

–The Minister of Information.

Belgian Royalty Keeping Low Profile

In these Difficult Economic Times facing the Nation of Belgium and the World, the People have been shown to have a relatively Low Tolerance for frivolities such as Glitzy Parties, Flashy Public Displays of Wealth, and the obvious Wasting of Money as proof of Social Status.

With that in mind, King Albert II of Belgium, as well as his Kin – including such notables as the Belgian Cat and Royal Princess, Ophelia – have been Toning Down their Public Appearances.

Albert and his Wife have been staying at the Royal Palace, administering to Matters of the State, including the ongoing Discussions between the parties of Flanders and Wallonia about maintaining a United Belgium.

Ophelia recently visited a Troubled General Motors Factory in Antwerp to show support for the Working Classes. She wore a Modest Outfit as a means of keeping her Critics Quiet regarding her Pension for donning Clothing of the Highest (and most Expensive) Fashions.

A Spokes-Person for the Royal Family pointed out that the King does not wish to appear Out of Touch with the Struggling Peoples of his Country, particularly during such difficult Economic as well as Political Turmoil.

–The Minister of Information.

Sauerzopf Points to Improvement in Consumer Confidence

Belgian Cat and Financial Consultant Tigger Sauerzopf pointed to a slight Improvement in the Belgian Consumer Confidence Index during April as a Positive Step towards a Secure Belgian Economic Future.

The Index, which measures Overall Confidence based on factors such as Ability to Save, the Nation’s Economy, etc, rose marginally but is still in the Negative. Still, this is the first time the Index as Gained since the start of the Economic Downturn and the collapse (and subsequent Government Bail-Out) of the Belgian Banking Giant Fortis last September.

Sauerzopf, who has stated that he “betreurt” the term “Consumer,” nevertheless Conceded that an Individual’s Perception about their own Finances and Savings Accounts are a Key Factor in Recovery during an Economic Downturn, if only for the Reason that they Reflect the True Status of available Jobs and the Cost of Goods for Ordinary Citizens.

–The Minister of Economics–

Dirtyface Gang Linked to Rotterdam Shooting

Authorities are attempting to Trace the Gun used in the Shooting of four Tourists in a Cafe in Rotterdam, Netherlands over the Week-End to Notorious Gangster and Belgian Cat “Dirtyface” Zanoni.

Witnesses say that the Shooter was involved in an Argument with the Tourists, left the Scene, then returned and opened Fire. One of the Tourists was killed.

Dirtyface’s Gang is a Known Trafficker of Fire-Arms, and has Previously been Linked to Supply-Chains into the Netherlands, where Guns are virtually Banned for Citizens. Zanoni is not implicated in the Shooting Itself, as it does not appear to be Gang-Related; however, Border Authorities have been Instructed to Tighten Security in an attempt to Prevent more Fire-Arms from entering the Country.

-The International Constable of the Nation of Belgium-

Legitimacy of Moldova Elections in Doubt

Independent Observers from the University of Brussels, including Belgian Cat Professor Nanu and his Colleague Julien Danero, have called into Question the recent Elections in the Republic of Moldova.

Since the Election of the Communist Party to head the Government on April 5th, Moldova has been Marred by violent post-Election Rioting and Protesting in the City of Chişinău; the Belgian Observers indicated in their Findings that those Protests may be quite Valid. Allegations of Fraud were found in Numerous Regions of the Country and the Observers could not Dis-Prove them. Professor Nanu today called for an International Inquiry into those Allegations.

Most of the Protests in Moldova have called for a Re-Do of the Election, though at this Time such action appears Un-Likely.

–The Minister of Information.

Belgian Cats Administrators Expanding Reach

The Belgian Controller of Cat Records and Director of Benign Intentions has recently Encouraged the Minister of Information to expand the Availability of Information Regarding the Belgian Cats to several Incarnations of the Social Web.

As a Result, the Minister of Information, in Conjunction with the Minister of Technological Gadgetry, has begun using the Web-Site Twitter, which he shall utilize to keep Citizens Updated on Items of Great Importance which Relate to the Belgian Cats.

Some Months ago, the Minister of Information also rolled out a Face-Book Page for Users of that Social Networking Environment. Those who sign up as “Fans” shall be provided with Instant Updates about the News of the Belgian Cats as it appears on this Blog, as well as other Important Links, Relevant Applications, and so-called News Blasts.

These Technological Innovations are a part of an Expanded Effort by the Belgian Controller of Cat Records and Director of Benign Intentions to Craft a Global Sense of Awareness of the Belgian Cats and their Acktivities.

–The Minister of Information & the Minister of Technological Gadgetry.

Sauerzopf Shocked by Financial Collapse

Financial Consultant and Belgian Cat Tigger Sauerzopf has expressed shock at the recent financial collapse of the Nation of Belgium.

Last week, the International Monetary Fund predicted a steep 2.5% Shrinking of the Belgian Economy in the next Year. This follows several Phases of Bail-Outs for Belgian Financial Institutions (including its Largest Bank, Fortis) which have Taken Place over the Last Several Months in Conjunction with the Struggling Global Economy. As a Whole, Belgians are Struggling Economically, with Record Numbers losing their Employment since last September.

Sauerzopf, who introduced the Different Theory of Global Capitalism and is an Expert in the Field of Finance, says that even He has been Unnerved by the Sudden and Steep Slip in the Economic Stability of Belgium.

“De economie functioneert binnenkant van een zeepbel, die altijd op het randje van de ontploffing,” Sauerzopf Remarked this week. “Echter, de omvang van deze zeepbel is angstaanjagend. Ik weet niet of we kunnen herstellen met behulp van de oude economische modellen. We moeten om te beginnen met de wereldeconomie opnieuw.”

Sauerzopf was Speaking at a Conference hosted by the Free University of Brussels and Moderated by Professor Nanu, a former Teacher of Sauerzopf’s.

–The Minister of Economics

Murray Comforts Rihanna in Wake of DV Incident

Belgian Cat and Jet-Set Socialite Murray Malone paid a Lengthy Visit to the Home of American Music Star Rihanna, who has been Beset with Unwanted Publicity after skipping the Grammy Awards under the Cloud of an alleged Domestic Violence Incident with her Significant Other, Chris Brown.

Murray and Rihanna have a History Together, but both of their Publicists Insisted that the Visit was intended to give Comfort to Rihanna during this Stress-Filled Time. Murray, who is currently Linked Romantically to American Actress Hayden Panettiere, has a Reputation as a Philanderer, but is also Known to be a Strong and Loyal Friend. Murray’s Reported Trysts with Rihanna were Dismissed by Brown last Year as not Threatening to himself or their Relationship.

Still, Police are Investigating a possible Long History of Violence betwixt the Two; meanwhile, those coming to the Defence of Brown are making every Effort to Turn the Tables and blame Rihanna for Brown’s Actions. This is a Common Part of the Cycle of Violence and Denial seen in Abusive Relationships.

–The Minister of Gossip–