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by **Pisdara** » Tue Nov 15, 2016 8:32 am

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15 November, 2016

LOUPGATE: With the general strike spiralling out of control, investigators unveil more evidence against Loup-CGT

New information has revealed Loup-CGT's long-term plans to lobby and bribe the
Legislature (pictured above).

With crisis engulfing Pisdara and most communes running only the most basic emergency services due to the general strike and lack of labour, investigators from Ainin and Pisdari police have revealed further information regarding a current scandal involving textile giant Loup-GCT.

Documents seized in both the company’s Ashuragar and Huimont offices, stretching back as far as 2007, confirmed that the corporation was aware of workers’ abuses in its Pisdari factories, and that it had various financial connections to both communal and territorial officials during the Dependency, with Loup-CGT vocally lobbying and discreetly funding candidates and deputies alike. These connections were speculated and in some cases even exposed years ago, but the most damning information however exists after Pisdara declaration of independence in May of 2016. Shortly after, Loup-CGT’s higher-ups began to understand that the Pisdari and Aininian governments had to negotiate the trade and business laws stated in the free association agreement, the textile manufacturer decided to use the malleable political scene to its advantage. In documents dated to July, the corporation’s higher-ups set out a plan regarding their business in Pisdara. The first item on the list was to gain patronage nationally through pre-independence contacts on the islands. This, along with a little bribing, would allow Loup-CGT access to the Legislature’s policy decisions, and connections with various deputies, including Speaker Jean-Claude Herve Bouchard. These connections allowed Loup-CGT insider access to “meditate” on Pisdara’s free trade programs the government formed in late July, and ultimately giving the textile manufacturer special and more laxer regulations and checks in August. In a document from then, Loup-CGT’s CEO stated he had developed a plan to make the Pisdari market “business-friendly”:

- Continue collaborating and supporting pro-business deputies and candidates.
- Secure its special trade deal, and push for laxer business taxes and trade regulations overall.
- Form a financial network between the local management of the factories in Pisdara, in order to bolster the company’s support.
- Oppose legislation aimed for organized labour and environmental regulation, as the CEO stated “it ultimately hurts our business there”.

Although bribery is not explicitly mentioned in the so-called “August Memo”, other documents and emails from that month and later confirmed the company was paying deputies and other officials to push legislation wanted by Loup-CGT. The ten deputies revealed to be taking financial bribes from the corporation are currently being questioned by police, and Loup-CGT itself is under investigation in Ainin for money laundering and other issues.

by **Francilie** » Tue Nov 15, 2016 11:23 am

nautasia the union recalls its ambassador from "warmongering" ankoren

A few dispersed protesters burned Ankoreni flags today in Francilian streets.

rtfpontnouveau The Prime Consulate released today a statement on the Nautasian situation. After Ankoreni raids in southern East Naturayan villages, pretendly used as military bases by the so-called "Caliphate", according to Ankoreni forces, the Prime Consulate said that "we see in those false accusations a pretext to invade a sovereign nation." and that "the meeting of warmongering Ankoreni and Teutonian officials is seen as a provocation, and an assumed attempt to overthrow the modern democratic society." "The relentless attacks on East Naturaya and Ainin, members of the Francophone world, is bothering the Union of Francilie and this is why we, not only condemn the raids, but also formally recall our ambassador in Estanban."

nevanmaa second consul claire journay to attend the new king's coronation

Prince Nikolas will be crowned in the Kaarela cathedral, later this year, under the regnal name "Juhani IV".

rtfpontnouveau For the first time ever, a Francilian delegation will be sent to the Nevan monarch's coronation. The Second Consul (and former Prime Consul) Claire Journay (Union) announced it in a communiqué. She will be in the Kaarela Cathedral with the Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs, Iañ Mabyann (Union), the President of the Congress, Louis Debrasch (Patriots), and the Francilian ambassador in Nevanlinna, Lauryne Duclarot.

To decide on her attendance at to-be-Juhani IV's coronation, it took "quite a lot of time" for the Second Consul by-condemnation. "Maybe last Labour Day's attacks, where the Ambassador of Nevanmaa was injured, are to blame for a Francilian delegation in Kaarela. And I hope the Nevan Realm will agree with me on the fact that this childish monarchy-republic war should come to an end."

The date of the coronation of Prince Nikolas as King Juhani IV, by the Grace of God, the King and Autocrat of the Nevan Realm, Protector of Nevanic Faith, Lord of Nordania and the heir of Kaleva, King of Marianmaa and the Livonian Confederation and a ton of other titles that we wouldn't care to write because we do not have time, hasn't been fixed yet, although it will likely be happening before 2017 comes.

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by **Qianrong** » Tue Nov 15, 2016 11:57 am

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Calvonian Saeimas votes to become "Nantai"
Fight breaks out in Calvonian legislature after proposed bill narrowly passes

Calvonian legislators fought after the provincial Saeimas
narrowly voted to rename the province "Nantai".

ŠVĒTKIAI, AUCURIA | November 15, 2016- The Saeimas of the Province of Calvonia narrowly voted to change the name of their province from Calvonia to Nantai to protest an Esquarian Parliament motion preventing Luziyca from seating representatives from the disputed Republic of Nantai region, triggering a fistfight in the chamber that had to be broken up by local police.

The bill, proposed by National Alliance member Dominykas Margraitis, hopes to force either the repeal of the EP's motion by exploiting the motion's failure to specify that "Nantai" referred only to the Luziycan-controlled, Namorese-claimed territory. Of the 65 members of the Calvonian provincial legislature, 24 voted in favor of the proposal, 21 voted against it, and 20 abstained from voting. While Magraitis is a member of the National Alliance, many more centrist members of that party chose to abstain; it was mostly carried by more firmly rightist members of the Alliance and by members of the Christian Democrats and Law and Justice parties.

Shortly after the passage of the motion, Labor legislator Birutė Kazanskaitė and Christian Democratic legislator Rubertas Steponavičius got into a shouting match over the bill's passage; as the argument escalated, Kazanskaitė shoved Steponavičius, who responded by punching Kazanskaitė in the nose. This escalated into a full-on fistfight in the chamber which was ultimately ended by the Švētkiai municipal police force. Seven legislators, including Kazanskaitė and Steponavičius, were taken to the hospital with various injuries.

It is unclear how the government of Calvonia Province will proceed. They may simply decide to treat the move as a stunt conducted in the hopes of influencing the Esquarian Parliament, and allow life to proceed largely as normal. On the other hand, there is nothing ruling out the possibility that they will carry out the name change as seriously as any other piece of policy passed by the provincial Saeimas. In that case, we will likely see the slow but steady replacement of signs and texts referencing "Calvonia" with equivalents referencing "Nantai".

As of press time, the governments of the Christian Republic of Luziyca and People's Republic of Namor have not commented in response to this development. A spokesman for President Pantaleimonas Uspelevičius was contacted, but said the government does not have any comments at present time.

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Pisdara- Loup-CGT was aware of abuses in factories, police say

by **Namor** » Tue Nov 15, 2016 2:07 pm

Prefectural government faces protests after building under "rapid construction" collapses
Mishap kills nine, injures twenty

November 15, NMR 2380

Residents are demanding that the Ninai prefectural
government take responsibility for sponsoring a construction
project that went wrong

DANTIN, WEST NOZAMA - The government of West Nozama's Ninai Prefecture is facing pressure to halt its construction projects after a 17-story building collapsed, killing nine and injuring twenty.

The building, situated in the prefectural seat of Dantin, is one of many government-funded "rapid construction" projects that usually last no longer than a month. The projects have been controversial from the start due to fears that extremely short construction times compromise the buildings' safety, putting the lives of the buildings' occupants in danger.

Planners expected to finish the 17-story building within two weeks, with construction workers completing at least one floor a day. But on the day before the building's completion, the roof of the building caved in, causing the entire structure to collapse. The collapse killed nine. Twenty are still hospitalized, with some still in serious condition.

The tragic incident has prompted residents of the prefecture to call a halt to local rapid construction projects. Hundreds gathered outside of the prefectural government headquarters in Dantin, calling on the prefectural government to take responsibility for the collapse and resign. They were joined by local legislators - most of whom belonged to the opposition New Democratic Party (NDP).

One protester, who called himself Dong, threw tetris block models at the government building.

"This is what they build everything with. The government took the lives of hardworking people who were unlucky enough to work for one of their dumb projects," Dong said. "The entire government should resign."

Prefectural Governor Tzang Kin appeared on local television to apologize for the incident and offer compensations, but fell short of addressing whether he will halt rapid construction projects indefinitely.

"We didn't see this coming. There was a lot we should have done, but we didn't," he said.

Tao James: "There is only one Nantai Question"
Overseas and Nantai Affairs Minister comments on Aucurian province name change

Overseas and Nantai Affairs Minister Tao James

NAMO, CAPITAL DISTRICT - Minister of Overseas and Nantai Compatriot Affairs Tao James commented on a move by an Aucurian province to rename itself to "Nantai" in an apparent effort to repeal the Esquarian Parliament's motion to bar the Luziycan regime from seating representatives of occupied Nantai until the Nantai Question is resolved.

Speaking to reporters who spotted him walking to office, Tao said the incident is "nothing new."

"There have been many Nantais out there. There is a county called Nantai in Xhipei, but it's written differently in Tzihan. But there is only one Nantai Question - the question of when the entire Nantai Prefecture in West Namor is returned to the administration of its rightful owner, the People's Republic of Namor. You don't have that question in other places called Nantai, wherever they may be."

Asked about whether the motion to bar Luziyca from seating occupied Nantai is vague in any way, Tao said the definition of Nantai in the motion is very clear.

"Nobody talked about Nantai province or Nantai county. They were talking about Nantai Prefecture, West Namor, or what the other side calls the 'Republic of Nantai,'" he said. "There's no changing that retroactively."

Right-wing legislators in the Aucurian province of Calvonia voted to rename the province to "Nantai" despite opposition from moderate lawmakers. The vote was followed by a brawl that left several injured.

Proponents of the move say renaming Calvonia to Nantai will force the Esquarian Parliament to repeal the motion that bans Luziyca from seating representatives from occupied Nantai, as the motion allegedly does not specify what "Nantai" is.

Other News
Ankoren faces criticism for military operations - East Nautarya, Francilie and Kraq have criticized Ankoren for allegedly waging aggression on foreign soil in the pretext of counter-terrorism. Francilie has recalled its ambassador from Estanban.
World leaders to attend new Nevan king coronation - Namorese Vice President Long Jiaodan will attend the coronation of Nevanmaa's new king, Juhani IV.
Esquarian Parliament may be barred from considering Nantai Question until Namor and Luziyca work to resolve it - If the motion passes, the Esquarian Parliament will not consider the Nantai Question until Namor and the Luziycan regime conduct negotiations to resolve the question.

by **Union of Akoren** » Tue Nov 15, 2016 3:09 pm

State President Speech to Congress as Francilie recalls ambassador

State President Evren Volkan has proclaimed the Union a "nation united against terrorism and their masters" as Francilie recalls its ambassador over claims it made against the Union, for "invading a sovereign nation",
whilst also condemning the meeting in Germania between the Union's and Teutonia's foreign ministers. He denounced Francilie's decision as a "blatant attack on the Union for actions that any freedom loving sovereign nation will do."

State President Evren Volkan addressing the Union Congress today.

According to the Francilian government, the basis for recalling their ambassador was based on "the meeting of warmongering Ankoreni and Teutonian officials is seen as a provocation, and an assumed attempted to overthrow modern democratic society" and "the relentless attacks on East Nautarya and Ainin, members of the Francophone world, is bother the Union of Francilie." The Foreign Ministry confirmed the Francilian decision, whilst also stating that it too would withdraw its ambassador over Francilie's "inescapable misconceptions of reality and clear affinities for instability and terrorism in Nautasia".

Speaking to the Union Congress over the recent diplomatic fall outs, State President Volkan reminded the legislature that "in course of defeating terrorism, its masters and founders will come out and denounce us. Denounce us on conspiracies and lies, be it a village, invading another country - with invisible soldiers, or having been warmongering. In truth, we are at war, we are at war with terrorism and its international backers" he said to loud applause.

"No matter what happens, no matter what the imperialists and their plutocratic elites say or denounce, we will strive on. We can lose the ambassador of Francilie and Kraq, we can lose the ambassador to every country in the world, but that will not stop us from succeeding where they failed, or defeating their nefarious plans. We do not need a son or daughter of Francilie in Estanban to drive a dagger through the black heart of takfiri terrorism" he said.

"The Francilians claim we have attacked the Francophone world, have we? Have we attacked Ainin? I do not remember this. I do not remember authorising such action. Either their government exists in a debased mode of delusion and hallucination or we are witnessing, in clear air, a government using blatant lies to cause diplomatic tensions. But then we do not need them to succeed in crushing enemies of Islam and enemies of Nautaisa in the world" he said to loud cheers and applause.

"If by the end of it all, if by the time we have crushed their heads beneath our boots and the so-called Caliph hangs from a lamppost, and we are all alone, then we can be more sure of our victory, for we and those Irvadi Sunni Arabs or Irvadi Shia Arabs who fight with us now, will be the ones who did what the advanced powers failed to do. Let the Francilians recall their ambassador, let them do as they wish, we are Ankoreni and we do not hesitate when action must be taken" he said.

The State President also used his address to confirm that the Supreme Command for Jihad and Unification will now be permitting Irvadi women to volunteer to fight alongside the ANA in Irvadistan.

"We have women in our nation, in our camps for the refugees who have lost their husbands, parents and children, who have no soul but their own. I can confirm that we have made a decision to allow this brave women to pick up a rifle and march with us towards Luqya, to march with us towards everlasting victory over terrorism and imperialist exploitation.

ANA tanks advancing north towards Fewaddah today.

"Any Irvadi daughter of God who wishes to fight with our Ankoreni sons, then raise your rifle and we shall carry each other to victory, let this be a true war of liberation" he said to a standing ovation.
ANA resumes offensive against terrorism

The ANA and SCJU has reportedly resumed its offensive towards Luqya after halting and consolidating gains following the capture of Habroun in October. 280,000 ANA soldiers, 45,000 SCJU fighters and 10,000 fighters from the Union's Popular Revolutionary Protection Force (PRPF); commonly known as the Grey Wolves, have began advancing north, overcoming terrorist positions despite facing heavy resistance.

Minister of National Defence, General Burak Güven announced on Aksyion Radio to the nation, that "the final push against the terrorist behemoth has begun, we shall take village by village, town by town until we reach the gates of Luqya and then the final thrust of the sword shall be made into the heart of the terrorist movement."

The ANA captured the towns of Sheik Faris, Qalat Sukar and Rifai, killing over 300 fighters according to the MoND, whilst 19 soldiers were martyred. The SCJU and Grey Wolves entered the town of Fewaddah, but have encounter heavy resistance, with the terrorists using car bombs and suicide bombers, a sign of desperation according to the MoND.

The Ankoreni National Air Force conducted over 85 sorties today, hitting 30 suspected ammo depots and other targets including artillery pieces and fortifications. The ANA confirmed that 5 ballistic and cruise missiles were used against confirmed headquarters in various areas around the target region, the ANA also confirmed that a Savaran Nadar unit killed Abu Nabil, a high ranking officer of the so-called Caliphate in southern Irvadistan. The SN unit was deployed by helicopter and ambushed his convoy as it was approaching a small farm north of Fewaddah, he and 12 other terrorists were killed.

The government has warned that due to increased resistance, many families must prepare for the martyrdom of their loved ones engaged in the Union's righteous effort.

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by **Sardeed** » Tue Nov 15, 2016 6:08 pm

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Sardeed to Attend Coronation
King, President, Foreign Minister, and Ambassador to attend

Juhani IV of Nevanmaa

Sardeed -- along with many other nations will be attending the coronation of King Juhani IV of Nevanmaa in Kaarela cathedral for the first time. The attenders will be His Majesty King Phillip XII of Sardeed, President Roberto Cádis, Foreign Minster Phillip Raoun, and Sargan Ambassador Boin Tranna.

In a press conference, President Cádis said "I hope to cool relations between Sardeed and the world community at large regarding the Nevanmaa issue and helping Nevanmaa to thaw out of its radical racial laws." President Cádis did not bother to condemn Nevanmaa citing "national grievances" and "times for mourning". The opposition has remained silent on the shift of power in Nevanmaa, though it is obvious where they stand.

The coronation will take place after the funeral of the late King Juhani III is over.

by **Nevamaa** » Wed Nov 16, 2016 11:11 am

New king outlines his plans as details of Juhani III's funeral are released

NEVANLINNA - HRM Juhani IV, the new king of Nevanmaa made his first, brief public appearance today on the balcony of the Royal Castle in Nevanlinna in front of tens of thousands of onlookers.

The King, dressed in an uniform of the Marshal of the Realm and wearing a black armband waved at the crowds who had gathered in front of the Castle and thanked them for coming together to show respect for the late King. The King also expressed gratitude for countless condolences he has recieved from various foreign heads of state and government. The crowd, dressed in black clothing behaved responsibly and refrained from applause or other joyful gestures.

Juhani IV also made an indirect statement through Council President Yrjö Walenius, outlining the plans for his reign. In an official manifesto, the King stated that he intends "to modernize the Realm while maintaining and safeguarding its most ancient and sacred traditions as well as develop and maintain good governance in all parts of [his] domain ... To achieve this and to ensure the welfare of all my subjects, new forms of administration must be adopted ... The governance of all lands and territories of the Crown of Saint Lucia must be codified, any overlapping administrative structures must be deconstructed while representation of all lands under the Crown must be guaranteed."

The statement shows the King's previously known desire to implement closer relations between Nevanmaa, Costa Sud and Lecistan; realms governed by members of the House of Kaarenmaa-Hennala, together known as the Lands of the Crown of Saint Lucia. As the Prince of Kaarenmaa, Juhani IV has previously supported closer relations between these countries: In 2009, the Prince supported creating a common legislature for Nevanmaa and Costa Sud, an absolute monarchy governed by his wife as Queen Eleonore I.

Meanwhile, the Royal Household announced that the late King's funeral would be held on Sunday, November 20th. Unlike the upcoming coronation, the funeral ceremony will be anything but lavish: no foreign guests will be invited, and the event will be over in less than three hours. The King will be buried among other Nevan kings in the crypt of the Hennala Cathedral, where all former kings of Nevanmaa also lay.

by **Lecistan** » Wed Nov 16, 2016 1:54 pm

SAMÒSTÓJNOCCZI
Wòlny ë prawò dlô kòrzdi Lekkëbë

To join or not to join:
Source claims Grzéskowicz might back St. Lucia plan- for a price

A source within the Grzéskowicz administration told Samòstójnocczi reporters that Lecistan
might support a plan to send deputies to the Nevan diet if Nevanmaa promises financial aid.

November 16, 2016 - by Małgòrzata Łéczszynski - A source within the administration of President Łukôsz Grzéskowicz has told Samòstójnocczi reporters that the government's reception to a plan proposed by incoming Nevan monarch Juhani IV to grant Lecistan seats in the Nevan Diet received a chilly reception in Szimóngôcz- but that they would consider supporting the plan in exchange for Nevanmaa increasing financial support for post-war reconstruction efforts in Lecistan.

The plan, which would see Lecistan granted seats in the Chamber of the People, the lower house of the Nevan legislature, was proposed by King Juhani IV- the father of Grand Duchess Katarzyna I- through a statement released by Council President Yrjö Walenius. In the statement, Juhani IV claimed his intent was "to modernize the Realm while maintaining and safeguarding its most ancient and sacred traditions as well as develop and maintain good governance in all parts of [his] domain," continuing by saying that "the governance of all lands and territories of the Crown of Saint Lucia must be codified, any overlapping administrative structures must be deconstructed, while representation of all lands under the Crown must be guaranteed."

Samòstójnocczi's source within the administration, who has requested to remain anonymous, told reporters that the plan was received "coldly" by President Grzéskowicz and the Lecistani cabinet. "They were all elected on platforms of getting Lecistan further away from Nevanmaa, of increasing its independence. Most of them still find Nevanmaa repugnant; I think a lot of them, even at the highest levels, only backed the Treaty of Szimóngôcz because they thought it was better to come to a deal when we had a chance to make a lot of progress than it was to risk losing it all in the hopes of winning big. They have little to no desire to get closer to Nevanmaa, and they want to make it clear to Juhani IV that Lecistan is not Nevanmaa's plaything. So this plan to bring the two closer together is not going over well with them."

The source also claimed that President Grzéskowicz and Minister of Foreign Affairs Frãcëszk Szpilman will likely be absent from the upcoming coronation of Juhani IV. "They'll probably stay in Szimóngôcz during the coronation to make it clear that they haven't forgotten or forgiven what Nevanmaa did to Lecistan, and that they'll still try to pursue an independent tack from Nevanmaa. I'd expect Sërakòjski [Òlëwir Sërakòjski, Secretary for Lecistan in Nevanmaa] and Głòwszczewski [Bòlesłôw Głòwszczewski, Lecistani Ambassador to Nevanmaa] to show up, but I'd be surprised if anyone higher was sent."

There is one situation, however, in which the source claimed the Lecistani government might support the proposed plan to the bring the lands under the Crown of Saint Lucia together. "There have been some discussions, within the upper echelons at least, about trying to get something out of Nevanmaa in return. If Lecistan does agree to send representatives to the Diet, it'll almost certainly be in exchange for some form of concession- reducing Nevan troop counts in Lecistan further and reducing Nevanmaa's power of Lecistani foreign policy have both been discussed, but the thing that seems most probable from what I've heard is some sort of financial compensation, a significant sum of money that would be used to rebuild houses and roads and things destroyed by the Nevan military during the civil war, and to pay for the pensions of servicemen, provide support for widows and orphans, so on and so forth."

While the source's claims cannot be independently verified, Professor Aùgust Pùcczi, a professor of political science at Szimóngôcz University, told Samòstójnocczi that such an outcome is possible. "The Grzéskowicz administration has to balance the reality of global politics with the demands of its voter base, and as a result they have to find a way to balance the will of a very anti-Nevan voter base with the will of a Nevanmaa that is unwilling to let Lecistan go. The simplest way to do that is to give Nevanmaa what it wants, in exchange for something the Solidarity voting base wants. This allows them to respond to criticism of agreeing with Nevanmaa by citing concrete things that they forced Nevanmaa to do in return."

"Demanding money for reconstruction in the regions of Lecistan damaged by the war is a wholly probable thing for them to demand as a concession," Pùcczi continues. "Many of the areas where Solidarity support runs highest, locations such as Brzny-Lùtórowo, Upper Rzëszù, and Szimóngôcz, were the areas most severely affected by the military operations conducted by the Nevan military. As a result, obtaining Nevan money for reconstruction efforts allows them to use that money in their home constituencies, allowing them to tell their constituents that they have brought concrete positive benefits to these regions."

As of present, however, the office of President Grzéskowicz has refused requests for comments. A short statement released by the office said that "comment will be provided once the King of Nevanmaa has issued a formal, clearly-defined proposal to the government of the Grand Duchy of Lecistan... we believe it would be irresponsible to issue formal comment before that point."

by **Tinzhan** » Wed Nov 16, 2016 5:28 pm

TINZHAN BUSNIESS

By Li Xin-Ba, Workers Council Correspondent
Pub. 5:28 11/16/2016

In the lead up to winter, worker productivity and business is booming
In the lead up to the winter season, when the private sector sees a massive decline in worker productivity an business, workers are making a surprising comeback in an attempt to drive the economy in a better direction this winter. This new boost, called the 'Winter Comeback', may have very promising repercussions on the Tinzhanese economy and may lessen or even dispense the epoch of winter recession and economic decline.

Tinzhan Busniess reports a major increase as high as seventy-nine percent in worker productivity and a twenty-five percent increase in the production of manufacturing goods . The most surprising comebacks happened in the agricultural sector, which is usually prone to depression in the coming of winter. The Tinzhanese Agricultural Society reports a thirty percent surplus in profits and a peak in production. Agriculture will continue on this drive until, as the Agricultural Society has reported, two weeks, when it seems like farms will start closing shop in the coming of November. Nothing is certain though, as this new "Winter Comeback" has proven.

Who's behind this recent boost in economic productivity? The Tinzhanese Workers Council, most people say. The Workers Council approved a grass roots plan to get union members and farmers to continue to produce agricultural and foodstuffs goods by encouraging economic output at the turn of the winter season. While this was only intended to help farmers store more agricultural products and foodstuffs for a boost in the first quarter, instead of having a sudden and steady boost during the lead up.

Li Chipi, a member of the Workers Council and a backer of the original plan, had the following to say -

"The rise in productivity among the working class is a sign of good times to come and a future of hopeful economic investment. This, in addition to the [Investment] Program may just tip the scales in the favor of a prosperous economy."

Another unintended consequence was a boost in the retail industry, which has seen sales and profits go up while seeing an enlarged amount of consumer spending. The banking and finances industry also saw boosts in lending, spending, and borrowing.

While the words of Worker Councillor Li Chipi may be a tad bit too optimistic, this is a good sign for the lately static Tinzhanese economy.

Small business leader speaks out on the state of small businesses

Wang Guoqiang, leader of a small business

Wang Quoqipang started a small retail store ten years ago in east-Boionchi where he sold common commodities and grew his small business. Wang Quoqipang grew his small enterprise, which he named Quoqipan Shop(s), to four new locations across Boionchi. Mr. Quoqiang continued to run his business comfortably for ten years, allowing him to buy a better home for himself, his wife, and his two children. Mr. Quoqipan's success story has inspired many others to take up small businesses and build a small empire of their own.

But sadly, Mr. Quoqipan says, that is much harded than what is was and what it should be. In a conference of Boionchi union associates, Mr. Quoqipan hit it home on the issue.

"When I started by business, it was very easy [because] people were less concerned over who you were aligned with, what union you supplied, what you plan to and not to do. This [convoluted] system discourages potential investors and businessmen from taking risks and starting businesses. " Mr. Quoqipan says.

"The government has a notion that building the economy from the highest up going down is the best idea. The government has been wrongfully only been considering the big blocks, corporations [and] business and farms [agriculture], but they have been neglecting people like us, the grass roots, the building block of this economy."

And he has a point. The government under the Fong Administration has admitted to ignoring the small business owners. They have been wrongfully thinking that these business owners care for tax cuts or government neglect, but it's quite the opposite, these businesses want to be back on the agenda. The current government of the center-left Liberal Democrats and the center-right Cinhi Party has had a bad track record in standing up for small business, and it might cost them their seats.

by **Union of Akoren** » Thu Nov 17, 2016 7:07 am

Union is rebuilding southern Irvadistan in its image

As the Union's army and Irvadi proxies push the Caliphate back, in their wake not only do they leave around 3,000 people dead in mass graves (captured Caliphate fighters, pro-Caliphate Imams, known sympathisers and even wrongly accused sympathisers), they're leaving behind a region rebuilt or being rebuilt in the image of the Union itself. Although the "liberated" territory is being governed by the "Provisional Authority of Irvadistan" (PAI), it's become the latest jurisdiction of the Union's authoritarian justice system and civil laws and more importantly, its become the latest region to be exploited by Ankoreni companies.

The newly built supermarket in Taf Qareem offers only Ankoreni goods, but many no Irvadi
has ever experienced

Whilst, the prosecution of the war against Jihadists has been profound and overly violent and vicious, the reconstruction that immediately follows offers a lot more insight into the Union's grand plan than its military operations. The case in point for this article is the town of Taf-Qareem, one of the first towns to be captured by the Ankoreni National Army (ANA) in June this year. Pre-Caliphate Taf-Qareem had over 7,000 inhabitants, today it has around 5,400, and is expected to rise as the homes of deceased families are given to random Irvadi refugees in Ankoren. The battle to seize the town wasn't as destructive as the battle for Habroun, but enough to warrant four months of ceaseless reconstruction.

The transformation is beyond recognition. Before the Caliphate came and enforced its bloodthirsty cult practices on the innocent population, the town was much like any other in provincial Irvadistan and indeed the rest of the continent. Electricity was a gift not a constant, gas for cooking was rudimentary and there was no mobile phone coverage, internet or even landline connections in sufficient numbers. Most inhabitants had their toilets outside because of the lack of modern piping, in effect Taf-Qareem like much of Irvadistan's rural towns were stuck between the 1950s and 1970s. Whilst of course, some towns and villages in Samchania don't leave the 1890s. Today, after four months of reconstruction by the Union, the town has working water, electricity and gas for 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Rebuilt homes, are identical to the modern villas you find in Ankoren, for both working and middle class families - the average new home in Taf-Qareem has four bedrooms, an indoor bathroom with a flushable toilet, a landline connection, internet connections and a modern yet basic kitchen.

Even buildings not flattened by the Ankoreni National Air Force (ANAF) or burnt to the ground by the ANA in the pursuit of annihilating every terrorist possible, were refitted in the same way. The people of Taf-Qareem and every other town and village within the PAI now live in the 21st century, they're living the Ankoreni lifestyle. But homes is not the only way Ankoren is being built in southern Irvadistan. Taf-Qareem's Souk was destroyed by three ANAF bombs after the Caliphate used it to fire hell cannons and mortars onto advancing ANA soldiers, in its place is not the traditional and quaint Souk, but a modern supermarket, identical to those in the developed world and ironically Ankoren. The supermarket is full of Ankoreni produced goods, as well as foreign goods imported but labelled in Ankoreni. Here residents of a town that backwards by around sixty years, are able to purchase foods from Namor, Luziyca, Montecara, Lyonsland and Xiaodong for example. The people of this town are tasting international foods, whilst the rest of Irvadistan endures decades of shortages of basic domestic foods - they're living the Ankoreni lifestyle.

But there's more to it than just giving these people a taste of the lifestyle enjoyed by 90 million people south of the border, even if that lifestyle is ruled over by a totalitarian military dictatorship. By ensuring everything new in the town is Ankoreni, they're reminding the residents of who liberated them, who feeds them, who gives them light and running water - who gave them a better life than that would have been offered if their glorious president and his Koy masters had liberated them. All pre-liberation magazines and newspapers have disappeared, including regime materials that survived two years of Caliphate rule. In their place are Ankoreni published newspapers, magazines and circulars - written in Arabic, but containing the same message the 90 million people to the south have heard non-stop and exclusively since 1923.

Irvadis holding Ankoreni flags and portraits of State President Evren Volkan in Al'Tafan
during the re-opening of a rebuilt Sunni Mosque.

What this means is that the people living in the PAI are effectively living in Ankoren. They read the same things, watch the same things (TV has been restored but is only provided by Ankoreni state broadcasters - only Uyum Arabic is offered, so they only watch one channel in Arabic), they visit the same websites (since the Ankoreni intranet has been extended to the PAI), they buy goods from the same chain stores and they hear and see the same Islamic Collectivist message.

The people of the PAI have also come under the jurisdiction of the Union's justice system, according to local reports, numerous individuals have gone missing since liberation - many including people who are known to have criticised what they have called the PAI a "puppet" or accused the Union of occupying the region. More informatively, are reports that regime politicians who survived the Caliphate, have also gone missing, with testimonies stating that the ANA conducted raids on homes suspected of housing pro-regime individuals. They're essentially silencing critics and Kamel loyalists within the PAI through disappearances. That supports the fact that the PAI is run by people known to hold pro-Ankoreni positions or people who expressed support for Islamic Collectivism before the rise of the Caliphate.

Although the PAI is devoid of an official ideology, it does however run on Islamic Collectivist principles in some areas. Local issues are dealt with through direct democracy, much like rural Ankoren - where the entire town or village population attend weekly meetings and offer their votes on proposals made by the local mayor or representative to the local legislature - in the PAI's case, all towns with a population over 3,000 (which is around 20) have representatives in the Provisional Council, the de-facto legislature of the PAI. This essentially ensures the people of the PAI are experiencing democracy, something the Kamel regime could never grant - let alone the dramatically improved standard of living, in terms of the new housing and access to utilities and goods.

The standard of living, the propaganda and the political processes of the PAI are essentially geared towards pushing the PAI's residents away from Irvadistan and towards a quasi-Ankoreni identity. Kamel and his regime are denounced daily, the Sunni Imams push the Ankoreni message that they're now free from backwardness and corruption and the people are buying it. They're living the Ankoreni dream - a modern and prosperous lifestyle in a continent dogged by abject poverty and social backwardness.

As the people swing to Estanban, Estanban siezes the land

As the Union works the people, it's also working the land. Much debate has occurred about the reasons behind the Union's sudden intervention against the Caliphate, even a year after the terrorist cult came within kilometres of the Irvadi capital in its 2015 summer offensive. The Darağan Uprising is a convenient casus belli, but not exclusive to the Ankoreni decision. One reason, which can be cited is what's happening in the PAI, in terms of resources and land.

In Taf-Qareem, land that is reportedly owned by an Irvadi regime official is being used by Dehgan Construction to built five industrial units that can employ 200 people each, they're to be bought by Çoban Holdings, to produce plug sockets and other basic electronic goods; whilst this is good as it produces 1,000 jobs for a post-war town, it is also indicative that the Union and its private business cronies are appropriating land in the PAI.

The Union State Mining Corporation has reportedly taken control of two copper mines south of Habroun, recording the mine's Irvadi employees on its books and granting the 3,500 employees membership of the Union's All-Nation Worker's Union, the only and state run trade union. The copper produced is being exported to the Union, where it is processed by Kadivar-Baheshti Heavy Industries, another private corporation close to the regime in Estanban. This is on top of the industrial sites in Habroun being seized by both private and state companies, whilst the National Construction Service being contracted to rebuild them.

It is estimated by this organisation, that the Union has appropriated roughly $5.4 billion worth of assets and land in the PAI's territory and it will grow as the ANA seizes more territory from the Caliphate, the question that should be asked, what will the Union do when it reaches the oil and gas fields around Luqya? The other question is whether the Union is stealing land and resources from the PAI region to ensure whatever replaces it, is dependent on the Union to survive economically, or is this the precursor to outright annexation?

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by **Nevamaa** » Thu Nov 17, 2016 12:09 pm

Shamkhal of Azerö to Ankoren: Stay out!

ĊARLAMAR - The Shamkhalate of Azerö holds several titles; it is the second-largest shamkhalate of Samchania by size, and also the easternmost. Nearly the entire shamkhalate consists of hot, merciless desert; River Xalma and the narrow river valley where nearly the entire population lives is the only thing that breathes life into this otherwise desolate portion of Samchania that borders both Ankoren and Irvadistan.

Its capital city of Ċarlamar is small, home to around 150,000 people. Most of the population lives in traditional stone huts that don't have electricity or indoor plumbing but provide shelter from the sweltering heat and occasional sandstorms. In the center of the city, a sandstone palace with a blue dome dominates the skyline: it's the residence of Shamkhal Möhmäd.

The town is more undeveloped than most regional capitals; before the Caliphate Insurgency, most of the population travelled to Irvadistan whose border is just 20 kilometers away for all their needs from groceries to healthcare. However, the border has been closed since 2015 due to the ongoing insurgency in Irvadistan and since then, the population of the small town has been suffering from lack of food, water, electricity and clean water. But until now, this remote part of Nautasia has not been in the spotlight.

However, during the recent days the attention of the world has turned to both Ċarlamar and Azerö following a reckless statement by Ankoreni Minister of National Defence Burak Güven, where he warned that the Ankoreni National Army might enter Samchania to "destroy terrorists in the eastern wastes". In practice, this would mean that Ankoren would violate the sovereignty of the Shamkhalate of Azerö.

Shamkhal Möhmäd who has ruled Azerö since the death of his father in 2004 spared no insults explaining his opinion to our reporter. "Ankoreni dogs, invaders, they claim to fight terrorists when there are none here. Until now Ankoren has only been stealing our brightest and the best by tolerating illegal immigration from our lands, but now they are preparing to take not only our people, but our land! Let me make this clear: there are no terrorists in Azerö. What they really want is our precious water! Our resources! They want to force us to accept their foreign ways, they have no respect for our proud history or our traditions. Their islamic collectivism is just another word for slavery."

Möhmäd swore that any incursion into the sovereign territory of the Shamkhalate would be met with a "merciless punishment and revenge by not only the peoples of our shamkhalate, but by the combined fury of all 43 federated shamkhalates. We desire peace, but let me remind everyone that we have defeated invaders in the past and we will do so again". Federal Minister of War Rahmal Örza also commented that "unless invited by the ruling shamkhal and accepted by the Council of Shamkhals and the Council of Ministers, Ankorenis have no right to violate the borders of the Federal Shamkhalate of Samchania.

Samchanese people have always desired peace between tribes and nations, and it is clear that the reckless actions taken by the islamic collectivist state have been a grave insult to the deepest feelings of the Samchanese people. It remains to be seen whether Ankoren will continue to promote its imperialistic goals or accept the principle of peace and non-aggression between the peoples of Nautasia.

by **Namor** » Thu Nov 17, 2016 2:13 pm

Foreign minister answers questions

November 17, NMR 2380

NAMO, CAPITAL DISTRICT - Foreign Minister Pao Venzong answered questions from the press regarding the ongoing discussion of the Nantai Question in the Esquarian Parliament, the future of Namo-Luziycan relations and Ankoren's military activities in neighboring countries.

Nantai not within jurisdiction of EC

Nantai does not belong to a member of the Esquarian Community (EC), so the EC has no power to interfere in the Nantai Question, the Foreign Ministry said.

The statement comes as the Esquarian Parliament votes on a motion to not consider the Nantai Question until Namor and Luziyca conduct negotiations on the matter.

Foreign Minister Pao Venzong noted that certain legislators used the motion as an opportunity to propose that the EC interfere in the question of whether and when occupied Nantai returns to Namorese administration - the basis of the Nantai Question.

"We must remind them that Nantai is a territory of Namor. This is a position shared by all parties involved. Since Nantai does not belong to an EC state, no organ of the EC may interfere in the Nantai Question or impose terms that we cannot accept.

"Any solution to the Nantai Question and the means by which such a resolution is reached must have the approval of the Namorese people. No other government or organization can dictate to us how or whether we defend our sovereignty and territorial integrity," Pao said.

Pao said talk of using any intergovernmental organization to pressure Namor into forfeiting its own territorial integrity is "irresponsible."

"Clearly, those who promote this talk do not have regional stability or the interests of the international community in mind."

Namorese ambassador returns to Bethlehem, relations "returning to normal"

Minister Pao announced that Namor has sent its ambassador to Luziyca back to Bethlehem, signaling the full restoration of relations with the Luziycan regime.

"Ambassador Xe Sukko is back in Bethlehem to resume his duties as Namor's chief representative in the Christian Republic of Luziyca. As relations are returning to normal, we wish Ambassador Xe the best in carrying out his duties," he said.

Luziyca's newly-appointed ambassador to Namor, Tsao Feng, has presented her credentials to President-General Antelope, Pao said, adding that during the exchange, "the President-General said he looks forward to working with Ambassador Tsao in the years ahead to maintain a mutually beneficial Namo-Luziycan relationship."

Luziycan Secretary of Foreign Affairs Alina Stasov promised to get rid of "Namophobic" elements within the Luziycan embassy in Namor - a move which Minister Pao called "promising."

"This attitude definitely helps in maintaining mutually beneficial relations," he said.

Namor calls on all parties in Nautasia to abide by Xiangmen Declaration

Minister Pao commented on Ankoren's controversial expanding military operations against "Caliphate" forces, calling on all parties fighting terrorism in Nautasia to abide by the Xiangmen Declaration adopted in the Third Esquarian Summit.

"We do not hope to see the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Nautasian states compromised by the global initiative to eradicate terrorist groups, and we hope everyone - including all parties involved in the fight against the so-called Caliphate - acknowledges this view," Pao said.

Ankoren launched an airstrike that struck an East Nautaryan border village and killed over 29 people, Le Journal de Saint-Martin reported, although state media claimed the airstrike targeted a terrorist training camp. East Nautarya has vowed a "proportional response" to Ankoreni belligerence.

Ankoreni operations have also drawn the ire of Kraqi President Ahmed Hussein, who publicly questioned reports that Ragobad was given a heads-up to Ankoreni operations in the country and said Kraq "does not need nor want" Estaban's support.

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by **Lecistan** » Thu Nov 17, 2016 2:46 pm

GAZETARICÉRZÓWSKA
Wiadomosc dlô Ricérzów ë Lekkëbë

UP IN ARMS
On the streets of Lecistan, political paramilitaries
react to "Saint Lucia plan" with threats of violence

Members of a republican paramilitary in the Ricérzów suburb of Rzëszùwies.

Ricérzów, Lecistan | November 17, 2016 | The sky is a deep indigo over the town of Rzëszùwies as a group of men wearing thick blue jackets, black gloves, and black ski masks gather, carrying a motley mixture of assault rifles from across Esquarium gather near the entrance to a suburban alleyway. Their eyes dart about as they look for municipal police or troop patrols; there are few civilians out at this time. They wear no insignia on their clothing, except for a small patch on the left shoulder bearing the words "for your homeland and mine" around a map of Lecistan showing only the country's borders and the path of the Rzëszù River- the insignia of a local militant republican group known as the Army of the Rzëszù. Suddenly, one of them points and the other members of the group quickly raise their guns- but lower them again upon realizing the person they've spotted is a journalist, not a police officer or soldier.

"Come over here," one of them calls out, gesturing with an open hand. They speak and act normally, for a group of heavily armed gang members, even telling the journalist why they're "on patrol": they've been having issues with the New Shock Troops straying into their territory, one says. "We're gonna send a few of Ulrich's skinheads to meet their maker tonight if they try to cross us," he continues, smiling through the ski mask. Then, one of his comrades gestures to the photojournalist's camera and invites him to take some pictures of them posing. After a few snaps of them in various positions, he takes the camera and flips through the photos before pointing to one and showing it to the others, who nod approval. "Run that one in your next issue, alright?" he says as he hands the camera back to its owner.

For many Lecistanis, everyday life is becoming increasingly marked by the presence of political paramilitaries like the Army of the Rzëszù. While political parties are legally forbidden from having militant wings- to prevent the rise of a group like the Shock Troops, the paramilitary force of the defunct National Socialist People's Community for Lecistani Revivalism- this has not prevented the rise of a collection of paramilitaries officially unaffiliated with any party but still fighting for wholly political agendas. They espouse a collection of anti-monarchists ideologies ranging from fascism to republicanism to communism, but all of them reject the Treaty of Szimóngôcz, denouncing the Grand Duchy as a collaborationist regime under the Nevan heel. Some are small gangs, operating only in a few neighborhoods of a single city, but some- like the New Shock Troops, the Free Republican Army, and the Lecistani People's Resistance- have taken their operations nationwide, with franchises and affiliates in cities across Lecistan. Some operate only in the evenings and night, staying in the shadows to keep themselves hidden; others boldly march during the day, daring anyone to try and stop them. Some wear gloves and ski masks with thick clothes to obscure their identities; some wear distinguishing patches or certain colors, others use surplus military fatigues and camouflage gear. Aided by the massive influx of munitions into the country during the Second Civil War, these gangs have grown increasingly powerful- and many fear they may soon grow more militant.

Thus far, most of the operations of these groups have been largely indistinguishable from more conventional gang activity- fighting each other for territory, trafficking money and weapons, and conducting other illicit operations- and many of them have been conducted against other paramilitary groups. But most analysts fear it is only a matter of time before they begin conducting operations against a Lecistani government they view as illegitimate, and against the Nevan government it is tied to. "What we are likely seeing presently is the beginning stages of a quasi-guerrilla war conducted by this collection of gangs against the government," an editorial piece in the Samòstójnocczi newspaper, written by several professors and political analysts, claims. "Right now, these groups are organizing, building up their power bases and stockpiling munitions. Before long, we will likely see them transition to outright insurgency against the Grand Duchy and against Nevanmaa."

And some now fear that the first attacks are coming soon in the wake of an announcement made by Juhani IV of Nevanmaa in which the new Nevan monarch vowed to bring Nevanmaa, Lecistan, and Costa Sud closer to each other politically. A video released onto social media by an account affiliated with the Lecistani People's Resistance vowed "unceasing resistance, through any and all means, to any attempts to turn Lecistan into a Nevan colony"; the New Shock Troops, believed to be responsible for violence in Jelénik following the death of Juhani III, have vowed "to continue combat against the Judaeo-liberal-imperialism of the Nevanmaa-Solidarity cabal". Claims that the Grzéskowicz government might agree to such a plan in exchange for financial support from Nevanmaa have also made it a target; the Free Republican Army, in a message on social media addressed to President Łukôsz Grzéskowicz, declared that "any attempts to sell Lecistan's sovereignty to Nevanmaa will be regarded as high treason against the Lecistani nation".

Some also worry about the ability of the Lecistani Royal Army to handle these threats in the wake of the unrest following the death of Juhani III. Aleksander Łukôszewicz, a professor at Ricérzów Royal University, told Gazeta Ricérzówska that the Lecistani military seems to be "a house divided" in the wake of this Saturday's violence. "During those riots, we saw troops under the command of generals who fought for the Lecistani Republican Armed Forces like Kasper Sczembrowski, Maréùsz Dziwidzka, Roman Matéùszewski, and Bògùsłôw Lãbòrsczi comply with orders from the president, while generals who fought for the Royal Lecistani Army like Jón Adómkowicz, Adóm Szwita, Kasper Rzeski, and Pioter Milsz appeared to initially defy them. When troops did move, they moved slowly, as though being hampered or delayed. This suggests that there is some sort of rift within the post-Treaty of Szimóngôcz army that is preventing it from operating efficiently or even competently. As a result, it's highly unlikely that any sort of anti-terror operations the government tries to conduct will be particularly effective."

Łukôszewicz also noted that the probability of Lecistan seeking help from foreign militaries is improbable at best. "President Grzéskowicz is walking a fine line already. He has to balance the demands of the Nevan Realm, which is not inclined to like him, with the demands of Solidarity supporters, who are torn between the logical argument for the Treaty of Szimóngôcz and the emotional argument against it. Inviting in hundreds or thousands of Nevan or Filimon troops would be instant electoral suicide for Solidarity, and inviting in troops from Francilie or West Cedarbrook would provoke an apoplectic reaction from Nevanlinna that would likely end with Emil Stolôrz being appointed head of a minority government. As a result, it's unlikely that we'll see foreign troops being allowed into Lecistan, unless the situation becomes critical."

The situation might become critical if the groups stop fighting each other and focus exclusively on the government, says military historian and analyst Jón-Jakùb Michôłski. "It's entirely possible we could see an 'unthinkable alliance' between groups like the New Shock Troops, Free Republican Army, and Lecistani People's Resistance, especially if these groups think they might together be able to achieve their common goal of driving Nevanmaa from Lecistan for good by uniting. There's no denying there'll be resistance- these are ideological radicals from disparate ends of the spectrum- but we've seen the 'enemy of my enemy' doctrine triumph before."

Asked what the targets of these groups might be, Michôłski said there could be any number of potential targets. "In terms of individuals, obviously President Grzéskowicz and his fellow Solidarity leaders, Opposition Leader Stolôrz, Grand Duchess Katarzyna and her family, military commanders, Governor-General Kustaa Lamminlaita and other Nevan diplomats in Lecistan, Secretary for Lecistan Òlëwir Sërakòjski, members of the Royal Chamber and anyone Lecistan does send to the Nevan Diet. In terms of buildings and institutions, any government office or military facility is a potential target. The houses of government officials, public places like plazas and train stations and airports, embassies, buildings owned by Nevan businesses. Honestly, there's not much that's off the list of potential targets."

"In general, I'd say these next few years could be very bloody," Michôłski concludes. "A treaty might have been signed, but there's a lot of people in this country who do not think the war is over."

About me · by **Luziyca** » Thu Nov 17, 2016 4:26 pm

Government condemns Crown of St. Lucia plan

Foreign Secretary Alina Stefanov

BETHLEHEM, F.C. - With the new King of Nevanmaa, Juhani IV, proposing to unify the countries of Nevanmaa, Costa Sud, and Lecistan to create a single country, Foreign Secretary Alina Stasov held a press conference in the Congressional Palace, where she condemned the plan as a "threat to international stability."

Alina Stasov told reporters that "the plans of the Nevan government to essentially grant Costa Sud and Lecistan seats in the lower house of the Nevan legislature in the name of 'deconstructing all overlapping jursidictions' and granting representation to all people under the rule of the House of Kaarenmaa-Hennala is tantamount to de-facto annexation of these territories."

"The fact of the matter is while the House of Kaarenmaa-Hennala has maintained rule over Costa Sud for centuries," she explained, "the fact of the matter is that both Lecistan and Costa Sud are sovereign and independent states." She also pointed out that if Lecistan were to end up as part of the Nevan realm, "there is a potential that Francilie and Masseau could essentially institute a blockade over Lecistan, resulting in grave and dire consequences for the people of Lecistan."

"We will only recognize the unification of the lands governed by the House of Kaarenmaa-Hennala when the peoples of Nevanmaa, Lecistan, and Costa Sud agree via referendum to formally merge the countries into one," she declared. "Until this happens, such a merger will pose a threat to international stability, and will bring dire consequences to Lecistan."

More as the story develops.

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by **Union of Akoren** » Thu Nov 17, 2016 6:17 pm

Foreign Minister in "successful talks" with President Sera Svensson

Foreign Minister Hüsseyin Dündar has arrived in Bethlehem for talks with President Sera Svensson, it follows his two day trip to Teutonia which was irresponsibly denounced by Francilie's far-right government. According to the Foreign Ministry, the visit was supposed to be conducted by State President Volkan, however the renewed offensive against the terrorist movement in Irvadistan and diplomatic backstabs by Nautasian nations has kept him in the Union.

President Sera Svensson (L) with Foreign Minister Hüsseyin Dündar

The sudden change in visitor meant Foreign Minister Hüsseyin Dündar had to prepare notes and brush up on details on agreements negotiated by diplomats between Luziyca and the Union weeks and months prior, which he succeeded to do, testament to his skill and attention to detail. He arrived at Bethlehem International Airport at 08.00am local time, being greeted by the Union's ambassador to Luziyca and several Luziycan dignitaries.
He arrived at the Presidential Palace, where he was greeted by a smiling and warm President Sera Svensson. Shaking hands for the cameras they proceeded inside, where both discussed numerous issues; including the Nantai question, Jinalut, Kraq and bi-lateral trade.

According to the Foreign Ministry's spokesman, "Foreign Minister Dündar had an exceptionally successful discussion with President Svensson on numerous issues, an agreement was made especially, in that legislations and regulations on international investments will be reduced greatly for Luziycan companies and other private investors." The announcement of the latter does not come as a surprise as many Luziycan companies had lobbied the Finance Ministry in Estanban to open sectors of Ankoren's manufacturing industry to further collaboration and investment. The Christian Republic is the largest foreign investor in Ankoren, with $45.3 billion invested in the Union since 2006.

The Finance Ministry has also announced its intention to open the country's internal stock exchange market to Luziycan traders, in what could result in a boom for internal listings.

Speaking with President Sera Svensson, Foreign Minister Dündar said, "as it stands Luziyca is our most crucial and trusted trade partner, their investments in our economy have been key to our development and we recognise that more can be done to assist Luziycan investors in ensuring further profitable gains, which is a win-win for our two great nations.

"With continued cooperation we can build an even stronger bi-lateral economic partnership that can be a model for all developing nations across the world. As we ensure efforts to ease transactions on our end, I am pleased to say that the Luziycans are willing to make openings for Ankoreni investments in Luziyca itself, many private businessmen in the Union have a keen interest in investing in infrastructure projects, housing projects and other property developments in the Christian Republic and this is a good sign of mutual trust and mutual aims for continued win-win scenarios" he said.

On the Nantai question, Foreign Minister Dündar asserted the Union's support for a "negotiated and mutually beneficial solution to the question", however he did reject the EC motion that would "disenfranchise 2.5 million in expressing their democratic will with regards to the Esquarian Community, we believe that the EC, being an advocate for democracy, is standing on weak grounds in this regard". He urged President Svensson to find a peaceful solution, saying "the world's two principle powers being at odds, will not bring economic stability to any corner of creation." But stressed that the Union stands with Luziyca in seeking democratic rights being respected in all territories of all nations.

The two also discussed Jinalut, with protests now subsiding, following the island's decision to assist the Union in cracking down on illegal books entering the Union from the island.

"We are both committed to ensuring a peaceful and stable environment for Jinalut to grow and prosper, as such we have agreed to set up a direct line of communication between Estanban and Bethlehem on this issue, should events in Jinalut in any capacity escalate, we will be able to communicate swiftly to ease any negative situation" he said.

Foreign Minister Dündar raised the Kraqi response to the Union's justified and righteous strike against a terrorist camp in East Nautarya, in which he said "I have discussed with President Svensson, the issue of Kraq. We have deep concerns about the nature of Ahmed Hussain and his government, it is directly undermining regional unity in the fight against terrorism, with xenophobic and outright sectarianism against the Union. If we are to survive this dark period of Nautasian history, we have to do so standing shoulder to shoulder. We hope, that Luziyca can use its influence to calm President Hussein and bring peace back between the Union and Kraq."

The two also shared the same position on Nevanmaa's decision to unify all of its colonial possessions into one state, with the Union expressing direct concern that any move to do so with Samchania would "create a deeply uncomfortable situation in Nautasia, one that could not be overcome easily" - a statement issued by the Foreign Ministry read.

"I am pleased that the Union and Luziyca share the same concerns over this Saint Lucia initiative by the new Nevan king. Whilst Luziyca has concerns globally, our concerns naturally are confined to Nautasia. Tuleena already represents a dark image of imperialism in the continent and any move to extend this new state to Samchania will deeply unsettle the Union. We believed imperialism of the 19th century to be over, any move or effort to resurrect it in the 21st century would be deeply de-stabilising" he said.

Foreign Minister Dündar is expected to dine with President Svensson and her husband Josef. Tomorrow he will address students at St. Anthony's Academy, on "Nautasia's Future", before visiting the Ankoreni embassy staff, where he will then return home to the Union.

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by **West Cedarbrook** » Thu Nov 17, 2016 6:50 pm

West Cedarbrook 1 Evening News
With David Haber
President Speaks to Lecistan Issues:
"Maintain Law and Order"
6:00 PM, Wrycova Central Time

Good Evening. At the top of tonight's news, President Feld has commented briefly on the recent unrest in Lecistan. Following a meeting of the Wrycova Conservative Party Municipal Candidate Screening Committee, President Feld commented to reporters "External Affairs is monitoring events in Lecistan, and of course, we are in contact with our partners in the Conitia Security Agreement. Off hand, we support all efforts by Grand Duchess Katarzyna and the government of President Grzéskowicz to maintain law and order, under the terms of the Treaty of Szimóngôcz. Regardless of the issues raised by potential closer ties to the Nevan crown it is our hope and expectation that the Grzéskowicz government will be able to enforce the rule of law in Lecistan. All domestic issues, as well as the definition the Lecistani-Nevan relationship can and should be resolved under the provisions of the treaty. This is what our negotiators worked so hard to achieve after last year's civil war, and the compromises embodied in that treaty are the best hope for a peaceful expression of the will of the Lecishani people. Nobody wants to see the situation dissolve into the anarchy that precipitated the police action of 2015." The President added "It goes without saying that we weigh the interests of Masseau and Francilie, Lecistan's closest neighbors, as being of primary importance in any discussion on this matter within the Conitia Security Agreement."

Wrycova Conservatives Interrogate Mayoral Hopefulls

At the Conservative Party conference lasting most of the afternoon, Wrycova Senators, Councilmen, and Board of Control members grilled the three candidates expressing interest in unseating Libertarian Mayor Harry Kaplan next year; Wrycova Power and Light Board Chairman Avrom Fisher, Rosewood neighborhood councilman Issac Shimmel, and WryMu neighborhood councilman Moishe Taromsky. Although Fisher is the odds-on favorite for the Conservative nomination, Mr. Taromsky has received quiet backing within the party structure from Vice President Davidoff and Attorney General Arnstein, urging Wrycova Conservtive bigwigs to offer the capital voters a less stodgy image in the municipal elections, hopefully enhancing the party's standing as both the Presidency and Wrycova Municipal offices are up for grabs next September.

by **Tuthina** » Thu Nov 17, 2016 11:50 pm

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Comprehensive Trade Deal with Xiaodong Sealed
Political Unrest “No Significant Concern”

Despite the ongoing struggles within the State Presidium of Xiaodong resulting in continued failure to decide the succeeding head of state, a “comprehensive” trade deal between multiple corporations and the Xiaodongese government was nevertheless ratified by both sides earlier today, according to the joint press conference for the largest investors in the Empire related to the arrangement.

When asked about the seemingly turbulent political situation in Xiaodong, the spokesperson reaffirmed that it is of “no significant concern” as far as the trade is concerned. With the vast majority of goods slated to be transferred to various governmental departments of the auspicious state, the statement issued during the conference asserted that “essential goods need to be consumed regardless of the ultimate choice for [Chairperson of Presidium]”, and that due to its cordial relations with the Empire, it would be “both a moral duty and commercial decision” to conclude the deal “as soon as possible”.

The exact composition of the trade arrangement remains undisclosed, although it is suggested that the largest purchaser pertains to law enforcement in face of “outdated equipment and expiring consumables”. It is not known if the condition is related to the ongoing political instability in Xiaodong.

The negotiation, believed to have conducted for months in both polities, is described as “pleasurable” by representatives of both sides, and that future opportunity of deeper economic ties can be expected “once the [Chairperson choice] issue has settled” and the auspicious state returns to normal operation. According to informed correspondents, investment from the Most Serene Empire towards Xiaodong could easily reach “historical height” in the following year, as it is seen as a more reliable alternative to Toksan due to recently unfolded political situation.

by **The Jahistic Unified Republic** » Fri Nov 18, 2016 1:02 am

Protests Over Lazy Assembly Grows
"No Constitutional Process" to Dismiss Minority Government, Agrees Judges

If Zheng Zhuli and Jacob Connors do not learn how to play nice, it may mean a devolution into the nastiest sorts of anarchism.

The current ruling coalition of the Jahistic Union, the Unolian Fatherland Front, is nineteen seats shy from securing the 251 votes needed to break any ties. However, a coalition with Jacob Connors' Radical Jahistic faction and their 81 seats seems unlikely at best. A pan-Jahistic coalition would bring 253 seats. The addition of the Connorists to the Fatherland Front would result in an astonishing 314 seats to the Government benches, but neither side seems to budge. The feud over control of the All-Union Libertarian Party still causes deep divide and personal animosity over the former dominant Party in Unolian politics.

Any talks of a Grand Coalition with the inclusion of the Social Democrats are left purely to imagination, as a personal row between Li Zhou and Zheng Zhuli was formed after the sudden executions of several Social Democrat activists 3 weeks ago. The communistic Workers' Party does not want anything to do with any party besides the Social Democrats. As for the Peoples' Party, they provide confidence and supply to the Fatherland Front, but retain a neutral, crossbench status.

Li Zhou sued to have the government dismissed and new elections called, but Peoples' Court ruled that, unless there was a vote of no-confidence against the Government from the Assembly of the People, that there was "no means or Constitutional Process to call for new elections or otherwise dissolve the Assembly."

Meanwhile, it has been 102 days since any bill has been passed by the Assembly itself.

The Constitutional Repeal Act of 2016 officially uncodified the Constitution and declared the Assembly was the "Supreme Law of the Land". It made note that "The Great Leader, Comrade Thuman, is the eternal Head of State of the Nation and the People", and the Peoples' Court ruled accordingly, saying, until a new law is passed, technically only the posthumous Great Leader himself could act in that function.

Meanwhile, citizens are getting restless.

Protests erupted in Brookopolis, Unolia City, Stockaire, and Roosmore, calling for the institution of a President or Presidium, or for the dissolution of the Assembly itself for new elections. College students and intelligentsia presented the Assembly with a petition to have them vote on a motion of no-confidence. But, when the vote was brought up on Tuesday, the result was predictable at best: 292 nay, 208 yea. The motion failed.

"This has the making to be the first Constitutional Crisis in the new era of Unolian political science," Dean Wilnoa, Resident Professor for Unolia City University writes, "there is going to be an Act of Constitutional proportions passed to iron out this issue in the future, I think. It is impossible to let this happen again in this volatile time in history."

by **Xiaodong** » Fri Nov 18, 2016 7:42 pm

Comprehensive Trade Agreement signed with Tuthina as election campaign gets underway
By Gao Qiao

First Minister Xi Yao-tong with the ambassador from the Most Serene Empire and
business representatives from both countries in Rongshui

The government of Xiaodong and the Most Serene Empire have agreed on a "Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement" despite Xiaodong's ongoing financial crisis and uncertainty in regards to the government of Xiaodong. In a press conference organised at the Most Serene Empire's embassy in Rongshui alongside business and corporate leaders representatives from both the Most Serene Empire and Xiaodong, including First Minister Xi Yao-tong, announced the ratification of "the most significant trade deal between the Most Serene Empire and Auspicious Republic since 1988".

A spokesperson for the deal confirmed that it would see the Most Serene Empire be providing several new investments into Xiaodong's governmental branches, with the same spokesperson confirming that the deal is to be fully implemented regardless of the ongoing uncertainty regarding Xiaodong's government.

The signing of the deal has been seen as controversial due to the current lame duck administration of Xi Yao-tong facing election in January 2017, with several anti-globalisation and anti-Tuthinian protests being carried out in Rongshui and Baiqiao. Concerns have been raised over the secrecy of the trade deal, the lack of parliamentary scrutiny and the influence the Most Serene Empire has over Xiaodongese politics. Jiang Guxiang, deputy chairman of the thinktank Xiaodongese Forum for Democracy and Independence stated that "there is clear evidence that the Xiaodongese and Tuthinian governments seek to undermine democracy in Xiaodong by pursuing trade deals in secret without a mandate from the people, and that Tuthina exerts a disproportionate amount of power in Xiaodongese-Tuthinian relations".

A spokesperson for the Ministry of Trade, Investment and Privatisation stated that the deal was "years in planning" and that the government has released "as much data as it does on our other trade deals with countries such as Toksan." The same spokesperson also said that the deal "would see more investment in Xiaodong's public services, which are set to undergo drastic modernisation."

Li Majiang, a representative of the Confederation of Xiaodongese Business and Industry, said the deal was an important step in affirming Tuthinian-Xiaodongese business relations. "The Xiaodongese business community has worked with the government to get more Tuthinian investment into Xiaodong, especially regarding the recent freeze in relations with Toksan" Li said, while adding that the deal will make future Xiaodongese governments "more wholly committed to the current free trade, free market policies towards our biggest overseas partner". Kang Qinjie, another representative from the CXBI stated that the Xiaodongese business community hoped that the trade deal would help spur Tuthinian investments in Xiaodong to reach new heights.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs stated the deal would modernise
the police force in Xiaodong

In a separate statement, the Ministry of Internal Affairs have confirmed the deal will see the police forces "drastically modernised" despite the Ministry have implemented spending cuts in the police force over the past decade. This has resulted in some to claim that the deal would result in "the construction of a police state, or a state within a state, before the election" despite assurances from the Ministry of Internal Affairs that such modernisation had been planned for several years, and that Tuthinian investment has merely "sped up" the process. The Ministry of Internal Affairs confirmed in a joint statement with the Ministry of Trade, Investment and Privatisation that the Xiaodongese government had been negotiating the investment in law enforcement modernisation for months with Tuthina.

The announcement of the trade deal comes as campaigning for the 2017 election is underway, with the opposition United Democratic Appeal for Xiaodong leading in the polls to the incumbent Xiaodong Regeneration Society. The UDA's leader, Hu Wenjuan, condemned the deal for its secrecy and lack of details, and has promised to "open the books" regarding the deal if the UDA is elected to government in January.

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by **FreYhill** » Fri Nov 18, 2016 8:29 pm

Political Editorial: Toksanese & Tuthinan Relations
Pae Yong Chol, The Toksanese Herald| Posted: 4 October 2016 18:03 TEST| International

Prime Minister Namgung Yunso.

- (Hwanggum, Toksan) Despite remaining in the Tuthinan "Tengkong" Program, enterprise from the Most Serene Empire of Tuthina remains to be frightened in investing into the Toksanese Market, with a trade deal agreed upon between Xiaodong & Tuthina shining political tension between the Toksanese Commonwealth and the Autocratic Tuthinan Empire. Although the actions of former Prime Minister Mats Lundgren on the diplomatic table could be hard to fix, Prime Minister Namgung Yunso during a press meeting at Borcho House has broken her silence on the crumbling relations between our Monic allies.

The Prime Minister unveiled her five point plan to ensure that relations get "back on track" to its status before the Lundgren administration, with the plan including a "rethink" on its pacts with the Federal Republic of Daecon, a state visit to the Imperial Capital Sakan, further agreement on continental issues within Borea and Lahudica, a backstep on Prime Minister Lundgren "untasteful" comments about the traditional policies of the Empire and a reconfirmation on its Pro-Tuthinan Trade Program where good from the Most Serene Empire are free from tariffs.

Namgung Yunso during her meeting stated that "The Toksanese Commonwealth has, and will in the forseeable future support the Most Serene Empire as its Fatherland, and the Commonwealth Government must reassure that relations remain close" and also believed that work must be put into action to ensure that the Commonwealth does not alienate itself from its close neighbors. Nonetheless, the Prime Minister has some work to do to repair the now damaged relations between the two nations.

by **Pisdara** » Sat Nov 19, 2016 6:24 pm

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Debate rages over what to do over Ankoren
With a variety of states, Nautasian or otherwise, recalling their ambassadors from Ankoren and essentially cutting relations with the Islamic collectivist government, debate has raged over whether Pisdara should attempt a similar move.

Following the expansion of Ankoreni forces in southern Irvadistan and various attacks across international borders under the guise of stopping terrorism, a group of Nautasian states, as well as others, have suspended relations and recalled their ambassadors, and a sizable portion of Pisdari citizens are calling for similar actions. Relations between Ankoren and Pisdara have been simultaneously friendly and strained, depending on the issue. The local Islamic collectivist movement, represented by the Islamic People’s Movement (RUI), has pushed for further connections and associations with the Ankoreni regime since the June election that cemented their support, while others have warn against a close association with Ankoren, either due to their human rights abuses or due to a perceived shift away from Ainin and the free association.

Calls to publicly and officially denounce Ankoren for its actions have been proposed by a number of deputies, however Speaker and RUI leader Shadar Kabari has claimed such suggestions are “rash and unwise. If we want to become closer with our Nautasian heritage, we must support Ankoren in its fight against terrorism and Aininian imperialism.” Others however have claimed not denouncing Ankoren will lead to Pisdara weakening its ties both outside and inside of the continent, and damage new relations.

by **Union of Akoren** » Sun Nov 20, 2016 8:29 am

Oil-to-Factory scheme gives out $25 billion in grants to "brand setters"

The Union has issued over $25.5 billion in "Oil-to-Factory" grants, after a three month bidding process came to an end. Among the biggest recipients is Khobar Automotive Industries, the home and electronic appliance giant Caso and e-commerce company Gökkuşağı. Around 40 other enterprises some listed on the Estanban Stock Exchange received grants from the Finance Ministry. The Oil-to-Factory grants has been an annual event since its inception in 1983 by State President Javad Shadani, as a means of using vast oil revenues to support industrialisation and diversification.

Finance Minister Shoreh Rouhani has praised the Union's private corporations

Finance Minister Shoreh Rouhani stated that the "2016 Oil-to-Factory process was a very close call, many of the companies and bodies that competed for the grants showed extensive plans and initiative towards improving productivity, growth prospects and treatment of patriotic workers, this year also marks the first in that we will hold a second bidding process in December aimed directly at technology start-ups, to ensure Ankoren is the leading tech powerhouse of the continent."

Addressing the Union Congress, Minister Rouhani, the first woman to hold the Finance Ministry, stated that initial forecasts for 5.9% growth were hugely "underestimating the power and strength of our industrial capabilities, the Finance Ministry expects annual growth for the Union this financial year to be 6.4%" she said, to loud applause.

"Unemployment has fallen again to 2.2%, inflation has remained steady at 3.1% and we expect wage growth to be 4.5% this year, yet again our economy is delivering improving wages and living standards to every citizen of the Union, still we prove ourselves to be the continental powerhouse and a major economic power of the future" she stated again to loud applause.

The Oil-to-Factory scheme was devised by State President Shadani in 1983 as a means of diversifying the economy, following his infamous quote, "unless we cast off the Arab addiction to oil, we too shall become the victims of supply and demand - let us use the black gold to build up our factories, who may carry us through the cursed gold's downs." The State President was renown for his disdain for oil, calling it a "military blessing and a military curse, an economic blessing and an economic curse".

Since 1983, over $3 trillion according to the Finance Ministry has been invested into building and expanding domestic industries through grants, which have stringent legal bindings attached and only granted to companies that have presented extensive and realistic plans on how they would use the grant - ensuring no misuse or corrupt activities with the vast amounts of money, but also generating competition between recipients to produce the most impressive plans for expansion and improvements.

CEO of Khobar Automative Industries, the largest car producer in continental Nautasia and which employs over 35,000 people across the Union, praised the Finance Ministry's decision to grant KAI, $2.8 billion. Samir Ebtekar speaking at the Oil-to-Factory Conference, said, "I am so pleased, I am so pleased, our plans for improvement, reform and increased production is genuine, with this grant we can swiftly secure two new plants in the east of the country, increasing our annual production to 869,000 vehicles. We can employ a futher 5,000 people and invest more into research and development, securing KAI as global brand in years to come."

One of the biggest surprises was the decision to grant $850 million to Soğuk Sular, a private company that has become impressively strong in growth terms, producing numerous wind turbines for provincial governments.
Another big recipient was Öncü Electronics, a growing company that is contracted by smartphone companies to mass prodcue their products. The company has been granted $2.8 billion following its announcement to have entered a partnership with Eko, the Union's largest and fastest growing domestic smartphone and laptop company. The grant will be used by the Öncü-Eko partnership to boost their capabilities in research and development, marketing and product quality, whist it is also to be used to build and open a new Öncü plant in Viranshahr.

State President Evren Volkan addressed the conference through video link, praised all those present, saying "to those industrious minds who leave today without grants, know that are embraced, loved and praised by the state, you are the engine that drives our Union towards prosperity and global respect, you are the brands of the future, the conglomerates of the new world to come and we shall forver do we all can to ensure your dreams become a reality."

According to the PMI index, the Union's manufacturing sector is growing at a rate of 69, any rate over 50 indicates growth. Mert Güçlü, a senior analyst at Estanban Global Economics believes that "the Oil-to-Factory event has been a major success story, no other government in Nautasia or perhaps the world has such a programme in place, that will give companies such vast sums of money, geared towards direct improvements in productivity. Of course, this year's sum of $25 billion is relatively low, compared to what has been seen in prior years, but with the $100 billion stimulus package announced for infrastructure and further industrialisation, its merely a highly directive boost to the Union's growing brand setters."

Among the various infrastructure projects announced was a $5 billion plan to expand the trade port in Erdek, to increase volume to 3.5 million containers, whilst $3.3 billion was announced to fund the construction of four new steel mills in central provinces. The Finance Ministry and the Industry Ministry announced $20 billion will be invested in modernising the Siyah Çamur oil and gas field in Dalkırmaz province over the next ten years, whilst $5 billion is being granted to the State Institute for Modernising the Petrochemical Industry, which is expected to be used in R&D to aid in the development of clearner and more efficient means of extracting oil and gas from beneath the surface.

Industry Minister Hamid Taşdemir said that "the Oil-to-Factory programme will continue until we are truly developed economy, this is what has driven us from a backward third world petro-state to the industrial powerhouse of continental Nautasia, I am certain that we stand as a model to all developing nations" he told the conference.

Ankoren is the second biggest economy in Nautasia after Ainin, with a GDP of $750 billion.

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by **Pavonistade** » Sun Nov 20, 2016 1:10 pm

Liberal presidential candidate under fire for "un-Pavonistadian comments"
Date: November 20, 2016

Calvin Almor, the Liberal presidential
candidate, was criticized over remarks he
made against Republican candidate Kal
Simpsen.

The candidate hoping to secure presidency on behalf of the Liberal Party is facing backlash due to his criticism of Republican candidate Kal Simpsen and his eligibility to run for president.

Calvin Almor led the Liberal Party to greater success in the 2013 elections by winning several seats previously held by the ruling Democratic Party. In a recently-leaked audio tape, the Liberal Party chairman spoke with his vice presidential running mate Cayman Ohakim about Simpsen - born in Bethlehem, Luziyca - and claimed that he was not suitable for the Presidential Palace because of his birthplace.

Almor asked Ohakim, "Don't you think [Kal] Simpsen is unfit to be involved in any part of this upcoming election?"

Ohakim did not respond while Almor stated, "He [Simpsen] is leading the Republicans. And as a foreigner, I simply think that he is manifestly ineligible to sit in the Presidential Palace. He likely doesn't have our interests in his mind, he's probably going to suck up to the Luziycans, he'll make Pavonistade a puppet of them [Luziycans] again. We can't trust him to be president."

Since the audio tape was released, Almor has apologized for his remarks, saying that he "was completely careless about such inexcusable and un-Pavonistadian comments."

Republican candidate Simpsen mentioned the incident in a statement he released today. He claimed he was "not offended" and that Almor's attack was "not a unique personal attack".

Simpsen was also supported by Conservative candidate Alexander Levant, who stated that Almor is "exemplifying the regressive left and serious left-wing hypocrisy", and Pavonistade First candidate Jule Capaldi, saying "it's pathetic to attack someone that works for decades to serve the Pavonistadian people." President Eric Oppenheim briefly referred to the incident, declaring Almor's comments to be "clearly unjustified" but also requesting all people to "exercise restraint in the face of baseless criticism."

Kal Simpsen was nominated in the Republican Party leadership convention on August 16, making him the first presidential candidate to be born outside of Pavonistade. He is also the first naturalized Pavonistadian citizen to be running for president, ever since the Pavonistade Election Act was amended in 2010 to allow foreign-born naturalized citizens to participate in presidential elections.

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by **Xiaodong** » Sun Nov 20, 2016 2:38 pm

Ankoreni State President begins visit to Xiaodong
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Ankoreni State President Evren Volkan with First Minister Xi Yao-tong in Rongshui

Fresh off the heels of a comprehensive trade agreement with the Most Serene Empire, Xiaodong will the host of Evren Volkan, State President of the Union of Ankoren, and an accompanying delegation as trade, arms and political agreements will be made. This marks the first state visit of a leader of the Nautasian nation to Xiaodong and may set the stage for greater cooperation between Xiaodong and the worlds most powerful Islamic nation.

In talks with First Minister Xi Yao-tong today, State President Volkan announced a new deal with the Xiaodongese government that will see Xiaodong receive Ankoreni oil at lowered prices as well as investment in Xiaodongese mines and infrastructure, in return for discounts in Xiaodongese coal, bauxite and oil. First Minister Xi also signed a deal that will see Xiaodong export an undisclosed amount of arms to Ankoren as well as the abolition of several tariffs between both nations. Both leaders also discussed recent political events in Nautasia, with First Minister Xi promising State President Volkan to support him in opposition to Nevanmaa's "Crown of Saint Lucia" plan as well as condemning recent criticisms of the Ankoreni's governemnts policies by the Kraqi and Francilie amongst others.

"The dictatorial regime in Ragobad has consistently shown itself as a destabilising and corrupting force in the region, and lacks the moral and diplomatic authority to condemn other governments" Xi said in a press statement today, whilst criticising the decision of Francilie to withdraw its ambassador as "unhelpful".

Talking to a press conference at government house, Xi stated that the Xiaodongese government is in "full support" of Ankoreni military operations in Nautasia, praising the Ankoreni state a "beacon of stability and modernity" in the region and their actions as "bringing peace, order and development" to Nautasia, promising to fully support Ankoren in light of several countries withdrawing diplomatic relations from the country. As well as lauding Ankoren for its interventions in wartorn Irvadistan, East Nautarya, Kraq and Samchania for fighting off terrorist insurgencies, Xi also praised Volkan for pushing for modernisation and investing in developing countries such as Pisdara as well as maintaining pro-trade policies with more developed nations such as Luziyca. Volkan in turn praised Xiaodong for its successful development policies and for maintaining its sovereignty in a time of increasing globalisation.

The successful meeting with the State President comes as a boost for the government, which is reeling in the face of elections scheduled for January. This alongside the comprehensive trade agreement recently signed with the Most Serene Empire is a message by the government that despite recent economic woes, Xiaodong is still open to business. It also signals a clearer shift in foreign policy towards states commonly classified as "pariah states" by developed countries, in contrast to the semi-isolationist foreign policy of Xi's predecessor Yuan Xiannian.

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by **Union of Akoren** » Tue Nov 22, 2016 8:38 am

State President enjoys successful visit to Xiaodong

State President Evren Volkan's visit to Xiaodong has been heralded as a great success by both sides, it comes after numerous trade deals were signed, including the reduction in tariffs on Ankoreni goods, the same will be done for Xiao food exports to the Ankoreni market, as well as a complete reduction in Xiao minerals, which was a key part of the trade deal. The Xiaodongese also announced support for the Union's war against terrorism and pledge their joint opposition to the Nevan proposal for ending the political independence of its colonies. State President Volkan proclaimed Xiaodong to be the Union's "greatest friend in the East".

State President Evren Volkan with First Minister Xi Yao-Tong in Rongshui this morning

State President Evren Volkan's visit to Xiaodong has been heralded as a great success by both sides, it comes after numerous trade deals were signed, including the reduction in tariffs on Ankoreni goods, the same will be done for Xiao food exports to the Ankoreni market, as well as a complete reduction in Xiao minerals, which was a key part of the trade deal. The Xiaodongese also announced support for the Union's war against terrorism and pledge their joint opposition to the Nevan proposal for ending the political independence of its colonies. State President Volkan proclaimed Xiaodong to be the Union's "greatest friend in the East".

State President Evren Volkan arrived in Rongshui yesterday and enjoyed a warm and friendly welcome by Xiaodong's First Minister Xi Yao-tong, the two are reported to "get along very well" according to a source close to the State President. The Xiaodongese have proved to be highly receptive to the corrupt world order and made numerous gestures in support of the Union, denouncing the vile assault against the Union by the Kraqi regime.

"The dictatorial regime in Ragobad has consistently shown itself as a destabilising and corrupting force in the region, and lacks the moral and diplomatic authority to condemn other governments" Xi said the press
conference, whilst criticising the decision of Francilie to withdraw its ambassador as "unhelpful".

State President Volkan in turn proclaimed Xiaodong to be the Union's "greatest friend in the East, and I want First Minister Xi to know that the Union will support his government in all efforts and we would very much like to see a continuation of First Xi's excellent leadership. In Xi we can trust" he said smiling.

State President Volkan also praised the nature of the Xiaodongese government, proclaiming it another example of "alternative governance that works, proof that the orthodoxy of the current world order is false and outdated, Xiaodong like the Union is an example for all developing nations to seek independence and freedom from imperialist exploitation."

The visit saw numerous bi-lateral agreements signed, including the Union's decision to offer Xiaodong oil and gas at reduced prices, around 30% below the current market price, in order to assist Xiaodong in "stronger and dependable economic development", whilst the Union will also invest close to $3.5 billion in various Xiaodongese mines and infrastructure projects over the next three years. In turn, the Xiaodongese will lift various tariffs on various Ankoreni goods, which will be reciprocated by the Union. The Xiaodongese also announced discounted exports to the Union, with a focus on coal, bauxite and Xiaodongese oil, which will reportedly be used by exclusively by selected Union manufacturers. The agreements also saw a "significant arms deal", which remains undisclosed. The Ministry of National Defence however praised the arms deal as a "major introduction of quality weaponry into the armed forces, further supporting our efforts to diversify our dependence."

State President Volkan praised the Xiaodongese for maintaining national sovereignty in face of globalisation, "the Xiaodongese can be proud in their works and efforts to maintain their sovereignty in face of globalisation and its pernicious side effects of importing Imperialist influences and corruption."

The State President also stated that the Union would assist Xiaodong in any way it can to "spread modernity and competitiveness to the developing world, what is key to our bloc's survival as independent nations, is to ensure cooperation and collaboration with each other. I thank First Minister Xi for his kind praise of the Union's efforts in this regard and I assure him that we will do all we can for Xiaodong, together, shoulder to shoulder we can overcome anything."

Both governments have officially announced the co-founding of the International Forum for Developing States (IFDS), an international bloc that will be comprised of all developing and newly industrialised states, with the aim of establishing cooperative relationships, that will enable the developing states to work together in obtaining development, but also supporting each other in protecting national and economic sovereignty.

State President Volkan and First Minister Xi, called the IFDS the "first step towards a united developing world, that no longer stands silent or alone in the pursuit of development, we shall stand and work together, sharing successes and warning of failures."

Prime Minister Qassem Akbari, addressing the Union Congress this afternoon, said "I have spoken to the State President who informs me that his visit to Xiaodong is nothing but a fantastical success, he asks that we all seek to combine our minds and prayers in thanking God almighty for such a strong and reliable ally in Xiaodong", receiving applause from the Congress.

State President Volkan is expected to visit various projects across Xiaodong where Ankoreni investments will be made, whilst also visiting Xiaodongese historic cultural landmarks. He will also address students in Xiaodong's most prestigious university.

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