NEW PARLIAMENT BUILDING UNVEILED

(Above) NEW PARLIAMENT OF NEUSTERN, Gary Farrelly (2011)

The new parliament buildings of Neustern were officially opened in an elaborate ribbon cutting ceremony today. 250,000 Neusterners came out to celebrate the inauguration of the impressive new erection which will house the parliament aswell as government ministries and political offices. The assembly itself is housed in a cast concrete hall with fine herring bone detail on the exterior. All other functions are accommodated in the adjacent 23 story tower which is pigmented with glasnost green cladding and nostalgia tinted windows. Architects across the world are unanimous  in praising the building as the greatest of the 21st century. Notables in attendance included the Supreme Controller as well 'opposition' leaders and Politburo members.  The crowds were treated to complimentary alcohol and rousing music from the National Radio Orchestra. Deputies will occupy their seats for the first session of parliament following the general election poll on Monday morning. A large number of candidates from the newly formed Libertarian Party are expected to be elected to office. Read the election special tomorrow: Libertarian Party vs. The National Comrades, A new order in Neustern?

Gary Farrelly, Neustern.