The Western Isles News

[Lesva]

BREAKING NEWS

Ousted President Puicu Gevin resigns, transferring power to his son Nosa Gevin as new President and head of GLPRIE

Flag used by the united Government of the Lesvan Presidential Republic in exile (GLPRIE).

After returning from a quick pre-announced visit to additional headquarters of the Government of the Lesvan Presidential Republic in exile (GLPRIE) in Hachen, Biaten, ousted President Puicu Gevin returned to Dociara, Roendavar and finally made that announcement that he talked about the day before yesterday.

Following the example of his veteran associates like Pagala Ira, Agen Vopal and Jer Headar, in a surprise to everyone, Gevin, who has had a reputation of an autocrat of pre-Saela Spring Lesva despite his recent attempts to lead an armed liberation struggle against the Throngist regime in Lesva before and the Scadi regime in Lesva now, as well as leading the former Council of the President of the Republic of Lesva in exile (CPRLIE) and now the Government of the Lesvan Presidential Republic in exile (GLPRIE), has decided to transfer power and leave the presidential post.

Although today’s initial announcement was a surprise in the first seconds, seeing to how Gevin is seen as someone whose attempt to secure power led to the Saela Spring, the follow-up announcement sounded more like what Gevin’s classical autocratic reputation, after Gevin announced who he would be transferring power to. In a hereditary fashion, Gevin announced that the presidency would be transferred to Gevin Jr. The new President and head of GLPRIE would be Nosa Gevin, the offspring of Puicu Gevin, who has been seen frequently alongside his father in more background roles. Nosa Gevin has been a part of the former CPRLIE, part of the current GLPRIE, served in the Lesvan Liberation Army (LLA) and the Lesvan National Army (LNA), and even took part in LNA’s unsuccessful invasion of Lesva during the Lesvan Revolution against the Throngist regime. While Gevin Jr becomes the new President, head of GLPRIE and commander-in-chief of LNA, Gevin Sr would transition into background roles of a mentor-like figure for his son and the younger generation of politicians and officials, who would now be leading GLPRIE. At the same time, unlike with Ira, and especially Vopal and Headar, many in the Lesvan diaspora do not believe that Puicu Gevin would completely withdraw to background roles of mentorship and that he would attempt to hold influential posts in GLPRIE, although Gevin Sr has so far not announced any such intentions.

The hereditary fashion of Puicu Gevin transferring power to his son is not expected to be challenged much in GLPRIE, as the internationally recognized government-in-exile of Lesva does not administer any country’s territory and thus does not have citizens that could elect who would run the government. And even if GLPRIE did administer Lesva today, some dissident experts suggest there would be a hereditary dictatorship of the Gevin family ruling Lesva, although, unlike within GLPRIE, such a rule could be challenged by Lesvan citizens depending on how repressive such a form of government would be, should it rule Lesva.

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• Renet’s Prime Minister Peter Hall publishes an op-ed in Renetian press with criticism towards the ideological leanings of the Scadi dictatorship in Lesva.

[Lesva]

Marshal Iuna Scadi set to make an official visit to Solaryia

Following two official visits to the Balniki Federation, Marshal Iuna Scadi is set to travel to Solaryia, the first official visit by the National Leader outside of Gael since the Lesvan Revolution

National flags of the Lesvan State and Solaryia.

Marshal Iuna Scadi continues to advance the foreign policy strategy of reconnecting with old historical partners of the Lesvan nation and possibly connecting with potential new partners. After making two official visits to Solaryia, a fellow state of the United Federation of Gael and member state of the Eastern Tripartite, Marshal Iuna Scadi is set to make an official visit to Solaryia, the first nation to be visited by the Revolutionary Leader outside of Gael. The Marshal described Solaryia as a country, which has been historically perceived by the Lesvan nation as geographically distant partner, a friend on another continent. During the isolation of the Throngist period, the Lesvan nation has lost contact with Solaryia, but now, the Lesvan State will pursue to inject new life into the bilateral historic partnership that should now be unfrozen. Marshal Iuna Scadi stated that despite what the enemies of the Lesvan State might think or how they might try to slander the Lesvan State, our country does not seek to be a pariah, an aggressor or be isolated like the Lesvan State was under the Throngist rule. The Revolution states clearly that the Lesvan State is a country that supports peace, cooperation and mutual progress towards all good things for all of humanity. Therefore, the visit to Solaryia will not only be a rekindling of an old historic partnership in the eyes of the Lesvan people, but a demonstration of promoting cross-border and cross-continental cooperation for the better of the future of all of humanity.

[Takiv]

Tovhar v. Nogva: Their positions on the issues

Virtaz, Takiv - As the snap election on 16 May is quickly approaching, both incumbent Chancellor Navke Tovhar from the Party for Democratic Reform and her main challenger, Raznak Nogva of the National Union Party have hit the campaign trail hard, traveling all across the country to give speeches and advocate for their party to voters. Nogva has spent more time in the critical region of Duzvan, the largest region in the country, and a key part of either major party's plan to hold on to their Regional Assembly seats in October. Tovhar has spent a lot of time in the coastal regions of Konevjvak and Fazvjr, as well as in the city of Virtaz, all three being key PDR strongholds for Tovhar to win reelection.

Both candidates have mostly focused on the issues at hand, a far cry from the 2020 campaign, where both Tovhar and then-Chancellor Milzav Nuzraj sparred fiercely on personal matters. Nogva, however, has criticized Tovhar for her role in a campaign finance scandal, alleging that the PDR used illegal methods to hide campaign donations from the National Election Commission. He has also advocated for new legislation giving the NEC more power to penalize organizations that violate campaign finance laws.

Nogva has also campaigned on lowering the cost of living and ending Takiv's stagnant economic growth. According to the latest projections from the Ministry of Finance, Takivaj GDP only grew by 0.2% in the 2023 fiscal year. Real wages were down 15% over the last 3 years, while the cost of living has increased by 5.6% in this year alone.

Current polling suggests a clear NUP victory, with them gaining 36.4% support in a recent TBT News poll, compared to the PDR's distant 14.1%. The Liberals and the Greens have seen large polling increases, with them gaining 19.2% and 13.1% respectively in our most recent poll. The Takivaj Heritage Party has seen a modest increase of 0.3 percentage points, increasing to 10.1% from their 2020 result of 9.8%. Support for the monarchist Loyalist Party has remained relatively stable at 3%, while support for the Socialist Workers Party has fallen from 7% in 2020 to 4% in our poll.

Tovhar vs. Nogva on Key National Issues:

Issue:	Tovhar:	Nogva:
Foreign Policy:	"The people have shown that they want a Takiv that is integrated with Raedlon. My government has pushed for membership in the ROS, and will continue to work with other Raelosi nations to promote peace and prosperity for Takiv and for Raedlon."	"Under a potential NUP government, I will ensure that Takiv attains full membership in the ROS as soon as possible, and we will work together to ensure fair and equally prosperous trade, movement, and economic policies."
Economy:	"The PDR will continue to work for the Takivaj people to provide a robust, stable economic policy, ensuring everyone can afford to live and prsper in Takiv."	"An NUP government will ensure an end to the stagnant economic growth that we've seen in the past 4 years under the PDR by expanding benefits for Takivaj businesses and manufacturers and lowering taxes on our small businesses. The NUP will keep Main Street bustling and prices low."
Healthcare:	"We will continue to fund our great National Healthcare Program, and support the thousands of hardworking doctors, nurses, and support staff who keep our citizens healthy."	"We need to ensure that the NHP remains fiscally stable, and that means that we will cut waste and unnecessary expenses in the NHP. The NUP remains committed to a healthy populace and an NHP that can support everyone."
Military Spending:	"We will ensure that our military remains strong and well-funded to fend off regional threats."	"Our military has been underfunded for decades, but that will end under an NUP government. We will make sure that our soldiers are well-paid, that our ships do not rust away in port, and that our planes remain flying in the sky. We will bring spending up to 2% of our national GDP to ensure that our national military can be maintained."
Civil Rights:	"Our party will continue to support Takiv's LGBT+ community, including protecting trans care as a right under the NHP."	"My party supports our LGBT community, but we believe that subsidizing trans healthcare as part of our NHP goes too far. This is a procedure best left to private providers." "This isn't the NUP of the 90s. The modern NUP is fully in support of same-sex marriage and adoption rights."

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[North Oscotia]

Headline: Oscotia unveils plans for a second Aircraft Carrier

Date: 13th April 2024

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Story:

In a bold and historic move that underscores Oscotia's commitment to maritime security and naval dominance, the nation has revealed plans for the development and construction of a second aircraft carrier, to be named the RON Queen Charlotte. This monumental undertaking represents a significant milestone in Oscotia's naval history, marking the dawn of a new era in the nation's maritime capabilities. Development plans for the carrier began in 2020 with construction having begun in secret in 2021

With the world's oceans becoming increasingly contested and strategic, Oscotia recognizes the importance of maintaining a robust and modern naval fleet capable of projecting power and safeguarding the nation's interests across the seas. The decision to construct the RON Queen Charlotte reflects Oscotia's vision for maintaining naval supremacy in the Western Isles region and beyond.

The RON Queen Charlotte will be a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, marking a significant technological advancement for Oscotia's naval fleet. This propulsion system will provide the carrier with unparalleled endurance, allowing it to operate continuously for extended periods without the need for refuelling. This capability will enhance the carrier's strategic reach and operational flexibility, enabling it to project power over vast distances and respond rapidly to emerging threats.

Accompanying the RON Queen Charlotte will be a formidable complement of 65 aircraft, including fighter jets, reconnaissance aircraft, and helicopters. This diverse air wing will enable the carrier to perform a wide range of missions, from air superiority and strike operations to maritime patrol and humanitarian assistance. The carrier's versatility will make it a valuable asset in both peacetime and conflict scenarios, allowing Oscotia to adapt to evolving security challenges with ease.

The decision to name the new aircraft carrier after Her Majesty Queen Charlotte I pays homage to Oscotia's rich maritime heritage and royal lineage. Queen Charlotte I, as the reigning monarch, embodies the nation's values of strength, resilience, and unity, making her an apt namesake for this prestigious vessel. The RON Queen Charlotte will carry on this tradition of excellence and honour as it serves as a symbol of Oscotia's naval prowess and national identity.

The construction of the RON Queen Charlotte holds strategic significance for Oscotia and its allies. As a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, it will enhance Oscotia's ability to project power and influence across the seas, bolstering regional stability and deterring potential adversaries. The carrier's advanced capabilities will strengthen Oscotia's position as a key player in the Western Isles region and contribute to collective security efforts alongside allied nations.

Oscotia's investment in the construction of the RON Queen Charlotte underscores the nation's unwavering commitment to security and defense. By bolstering its naval capabilities, Oscotia aims to protect its maritime interests, ensure the safety of its citizens, and contribute to global peace and stability. The construction of the RON Queen Charlotte reaffirms Oscotia's status as a responsible maritime power dedicated to upholding freedom of navigation and promoting international cooperation. The carrier is due to be operational by late 2025 and will serve alongside the already serving carrier, the RON Crown Prince Ulysses, which us due to be fitted with nuclear power in 2026.

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Headline: Oscotia calls out Lesva Biological Weapon claim

Date: 13th March 2024

Story:

In response to alarming reports suggesting that Lesva may possess biological weapons, Chancellor Carson Reeves of Oscotia has issued a decisive call for the international community to launch a thorough investigation into these claims. The gravity of the situation has prompted Oscotia to demand transparency and accountability from Lesva, emphasizing the need to address such serious allegations with urgency and diligence.

Recent revelations regarding Lesva's alleged possession of biological weapons have sent concerns across the global community, sparking widespread worry and condemnation. The mere suggestion of such a grave threat to international security has heightened tensions and underscored the urgent need for a swift and comprehensive response.

Chancellor Reeves has unequivocally denounced the use or possession of biological weapons, reaffirming Oscotia's unwavering commitment to upholding international norms and treaties aimed at preventing the proliferation and use of such weapons. Reeves emphasized that any credible evidence pointing to Lesva's involvement in such illicit activities must be thoroughly investigated and addressed with the utmost seriousness.

In light of the gravity of the allegations against Lesva, Chancellor Reeves has called upon the international community to launch an immediate and impartial investigation into the matter. Reeves stressed the importance of gathering reliable evidence and conducting a transparent inquiry to ascertain the veracity of the claims and hold accountable any parties found to be in violation of international law.

Oscotia's insistence on a full investigation into Lesva's alleged possession of biological weapons is motivated by a steadfast commitment to maintaining peace, security, and stability in the Western Isles region and beyond. Reeves underscored the need for collective action and international cooperation to address emerging threats effectively and prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

In addition to urging an investigation, Chancellor Reeves reiterated Oscotia's readiness to engage in diplomatic dialogue with Lesva and other concerned parties to address the root causes of the crisis and explore peaceful solutions. Reeves emphasized the importance of diplomacy and dialogue in resolving disputes and fostering mutual understanding and trust among nations.

As Oscotia confronts the alarming prospect of Lesva's alleged possession of biological weapons, Chancellor Reeves called upon the international community to stand united in solidarity against such threats. Reeves emphasized the importance of collective action and shared responsibility in confronting global challenges and upholding the principles of peace, security, and disarmament.

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[Amestrris]

Amestrris Responds to Allegations of Biological Weapons in Lesva

In light of recent allegations regarding Lesva's supposed possession of biological weapons, Amestrris, a nation committed to upholding international security, issues a firm response to the escalating tensions in the Western Isles region.

Acknowledging the gravity of the situation and echoing the concerns voiced by Chancellor Carson Reeves of Oscotia, Amestrris emphasizes the urgent need for a thorough and impartial investigation into these allegations.

"Amestrris acknowledges the gravity of the situation and shares the concerns voiced by Chancellor Carson Reeves of Oscotia," stated Minister of International Accord Antileon Vasquez. "The accusations against Lesva necessitate a comprehensive inquiry to ascertain the facts and uphold international norms prohibiting the proliferation and use of weapons of mass destruction."

Recognizing the imperative of transparency and accountability, Amestrris asserts that the accusations against Lesva necessitate a comprehensive inquiry to ascertain the facts and uphold international norms prohibiting the proliferation and use of weapons of mass destruction.

Amestrrian officials stress the essential role of constructive dialogue in de-escalating tensions and fostering mutual understanding. As a nation dedicated to peace and security, Amestrris stands ready to support efforts towards conflict resolution and peacebuilding in the Western Isles region and beyond, but particularly in this situation, with Minister Vasquez pledging support to any international efforts.

"Reaffirming its commitment to upholding the principles of peace, security, and disarmament, Amestrris calls upon the international community to unite in confronting emerging threats and promoting global stability," stated Minister Antileon Vasquez.

Demanding full cooperation with any investigations undertaken, Amestrris asserts that collective action and shared responsibility are essential in addressing these allegations transparently and responsibly, ensuring the safety and well-being of all nations in the region.

In Other News:

• Marshal Scadi's proposal to end money and conventional government dismissed as "laughable" by prominent political analysts.
• Rezreksese Civil War rages on
• How Amestrris is bridging its isolation

[Yektov]

Domestic

Uryad to vote for new worker safety bill April 19th

Following the Aluminum accident in Nolsk that happened earlier this year, eyes have been drawn to Yektov about if they will work to prevent these disasters from happening anymore. The Department of Worker Activities (DWA), which is responsible for worker safety and worker rights, has faced heavy backlash due to there seemingly inability to do anything for worker safety. As Yektov continues its rapid modernization, worker safety continues to become a problem for many. Many old warehouses are being refurbished into metal production factories, such as the aluminum one in Nolsk that burned down, many of these new factories are not put up to regulation codes. The Zakonnyk, Kuzma Romanovych, has recently put forward the Workers Safety Bill in Uryad. The main clause of the Workers Safety Bill is the creation of the Yektov Workers safety and welfare Department (YWD) in government the YWD will replace the aging DWA. Romanovych stated that the YWD will enforce the creation of new laws and safety deals for workers. The YWD will also be able to force company’s not following worker safety laws to pay large fines. Viktor Artemovych, a member of Uryad and vocal activist against the bill, said “The Workers Safety Bill comes from a place with good intention. However the bill will only punish companies, and punishing the companies punishes the workers. Yes, they will be safer, but that will come with lowered wages and less work as companies deny working with them”. However Viktor is only a member of the minority, a vast majority of Yektov is supporting the bill. Not only the factory workers who are the topic of the deal, but members of other industries like the agriculture and fishing industries are showing support for the bill. Many workers have begun plans to organize large strikes against there companies if this bill doesn’t pass. Premier Andrij, a supporter of the bill, said in a press conference “The workers are the foundation of our nation. If we do not wish to secure the safety of our workers, we may as well shoot our entire nations population in the foot along with it. It’s only a matter of time before a mass domino effect takes a place, and the economic and political collapse of Yektov will happen then”. In order for the bill to pass, it must get a 60% or more vote in Rada, however before it can go to Rada a two-thirds vote must take place in Uryad to decide wether to officially create the bill or not. The vote in Uryad will take place April 19th, and if it passes in Uryad the vote in Rada will likely take place sometime in June.

New trade deal signed with Platina

Premier Andrij has continued his modernization of Yektov. He has signed a deal that will lower tariffs with the nation of Platina, encouraging trade between Yektov and Platina. Simply speaking, the deal involves Platina giving raw iron to Yektov in return for Yektov sending agricultural goods. The tariff for goods going to Platina will be lowered 15%, and Platinish iron will have its tariffs be lowered by 10%. As Yektov continues to modernize itself and grow its steel industry, Platinish iron will help fuel Yektosk steel production as businesses take there first steps integrating into the global market. This deal also will heavily benefit Platina. Platina has a large population of 23 million people, and Platina may face issues in the future such as overpopulation or climate change, agricultural goods such as wheat and corn from Yektov will help lower food prices for people living in Platina and avoid any food scarcity from taking place. Speaking of food scarcity, the establishment of the FAWSA (Food and Water Security Agency) by the League has lead many to believe that this new agency will massively promote Yektov to trade its agricultural goods to many countries in need of food. “Yektov is the breadbasket of Gael. However in the following years, Yektov will become a breadbasket for nations across the world.” Deputy of Agriculture, Josypovych Yashchenko, said in a recent interview when asked about the FAWSA.

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[Lesva]

Marshal Iuna Scadi addresses foreign investigation proposals regarding falsely alleged biological weapons

As the topic of biological weapons is not abandoned by leaderships of foreign countries, Marshal Iuna Scadi addresses foreign investigation proposals

Marshal Iuna Scadi visited a park in Saela, where the National Leader interacted with locals and discussed the goals of the Revolution that are designed to improve life and advance the Lesvan nation to new heights that our ancestors could not dream of. The Marshal was accompanied by a trusted friend and ally Lieutenant Nica Corsin, Secretary General of the Central Social Council. The interaction with citizens led to the topic of biological weapons once again being brought up, as some foreign leaders have suggested that an investigation should be launched centered around the alleged capacity by the Lesvan State to manufacture nuclear weapons, which is something that Marshal Iuna Scadi has dismissed as slander a number of times before.

Despite having already put the topic to bed a number of times before, Marshal Iuna Scadi patiently addressed it once again, as citizens had questions:

“The fact that we had passed on information to the government of Kravato about the Sapli Fever having been used by the previous Throngist regime to manufacture a single biological weapon to assassinate Berislavic, was still a right thing to do. It is unfortunate that revelations made were used by our enemies, whether it be those linked with the former Throngist regime currently occupying Cane Islo, or those from the regime that existed even before the Throngists. They have used it for slander and now attempts are being made at discrediting the Revolution and to plant doubts in the mind of international leaders about our good intentions regarding support of international peace. Because we now face this slander, it does not mean that revealing the Throngist regime’s schemes was not the right thing to do because of the consequences that came from it. That was still the correct decision.

But now, regarding any suggestions that an international investigation should be conducted about alleged biological weapons in the Lesvan State, we just want to say that our own words should be enough about us having no interest in doing or having anything of the sort – no biological, chemical or nuclear weapons. We have said that a number of times before and we will repeat it again, since this topic is being grasped upon. A call for investigation puts us in an uncomfortable position of having to be evaluated or checked by foreign powers or institutions as if we are some sort of an untrustworthy thug nation. And that creates the question – who gets to be the judge and who gets to police whom? Who has the authority to speak on behalf of international rules and check to see if others are following those rules? In the end, all countries are equal and none get to police others. Do Lesvan officers get to investigate if other countries are upholding the values we considered crucial on their territory or are they playing by the rules that we see as crucial?

That being said, if Chancellor Carson Reeves or Minister of International Accord Antileon Vasquez or anyone else want to talk about something, we are ready to hear them out, because we want to hear what exactly they are suggesting? What is this investigation going to be, what it will look like, who gets to conduct it and how much say does the Lesvan State get to have before the supranational institutions that see themselves as the authority over any nation?”

[Saint Ardor del Alba]

16th of April, 2024
Lifestyle

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A Taste of Verdelin arrives at San Lázaro

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The signature poached meringue

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by Ludovico Prado

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Verdelin chef Jacques Barbier has woven a magic spell on San Lázaro with Charlotte Allard, a restaurant dedicated to the vibrant culinary traditions of Courban. Stepping into Charlotte Allard is like stepping into a bygone era of Verdelin hospitality. Warm wood paneling creates a sense of comfortable intimacy, while elegant chandeliers cast a soft glow. The waitstaff, with their impeccable knowledge of Courbais cuisine, guide diners through the menu with an attentiveness that borders on reverence. A touch that particularly charmed us was the adherence to tradition – wine portions are meticulously measured with a ruler, a delightful quirk that adds to the restaurant's old-world charm.

The menu itself is a love letter to Verdelin. Alongside familiar staples like salade Courbais (a hearty salad adorned with bacon and a poached egg) and grattons Valcouronne (deep-fried pork fat with a surprisingly delicate texture), Charlotte Allard boasts unique delicacies that will tantalize your taste buds. The quenelle de brochet, a light and airy fish mousse, is a testament to the delicate touch of Courbais chefs. Don't be fooled by the name "cervelle de canut" – it translates to "silk worker's brains" but is actually a flavorful cheese preparation with herbs and garlic, a delightful example of whimsy reflected in their cuisine. While the menu caters to vegetarians with thoughtfully prepared vegetable options, the heart of Charlotte Allard lies in its celebration of the classics. Generous portions of meat are cooked to perfection and presented alongside seasonal vegetables, creating a beautiful pairing of textures and flavors.

A true star of the show is the restaurant's dauphinoise potatoes. This seemingly simple dish, a symphony of creamy potatoes and fragrant garlic, is a testament to the power of Verdelin culinary technique. Each fluffy bite is the perfect accompaniment to the rich sauces that grace many Courbais specialties. The vol au vent, a pastry filled with succulent chicken and mushrooms swimming in a luxurious cream sauce, is another must-try.

For a truly decadent finale, Charlotte Allard offers a dessert that is both light and luxurious. The signature poached meringue is a cloud-like creation, perfectly complemented by the rich crème anglaise. But for those seeking a more indulgent conclusion, the rum baba trolley offers a legendary experience. This boozy, rum-soaked cake is a delightful indulgence, rivaling the restaurant's own delectable grattons Valcouronne as a must-try.

Charlotte Allard is more than just a restaurant; it's a portal to the heart of Courbais cuisine. It's a place where diners can experience the depth and character of this esteemed Verdelin city in a sophisticated and welcoming setting. So, if you're looking for a culinary adventure that will transport you to another world, look no further than Charlotte Allard.

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[Lesva]

Marshal Iuna Scadi departs for Solaryia

Anticipated official visit by Marshal Iuna Scadi to begin soon, as the National Leader departs for Solaryia

National flags of the Lesvan State and Solaryia.

Marshal Iuna Scadi, the Secretary General of the Central Social Carto and the Overseer of the Revolution, has finally departed to Solaryia on the National Leader's third official foreign visit and the first outside of Gael. Marshal Iuna Scadi's plane left the Lesvan State's National Capital Saela and headed for Solaryia. The cross-continent trip is set to take some time. The official visit is meant not only to be a quick visit to Solaryia, but also an extensive and comprehensive one. Marshal Iuna Scadi prepares to visit Eridanis and other regions of the visited country. The Marshal expressed a wish that there would be a permission and opportunity for the National Leader of the Lesvan State to not only interact with the Government Officials of Solaryia, but to also have an opportunity to interact with the local of Solaryia to create a relationship with the people. The ultimate goal for the Marshal in this visit is to rekindle what was once a historic partnership with a lot of potential, but which never had the opportunity to grow to that full potential because of historic circumstances.

In the meantime, Lieutenant Nica Corsin, Secretary General of the Central Social Council, as Marshal Iuna Scadi was escorted on a trip to Solaryia, announced that the Lesvan people should continue the process of figuring out which policies left over from the Throngist period should be retooled and adapted by the Revolutionary Lesvan State, which needed to be abandoned and what new policies needed to be introduced. This initiative by Lieutenant Nica Corsin reiterated the original calling by Marshal Iuna Scadi for the people to make a decision about what to do with policies inherited from the Throngist period.

[Lesva]

Dissident journalists based abroad are investigating the mysterious inner circle of Lesva's dictator Marshal Iuna Scadi

Throughout the currently short time that the Scadi dictatorship has been in power in Lesva since ousting the Throngist dictatorship in the Lesvan Revolution, there have primarily been two high-ranking people from the regime known to public and seen in public, as the regime present itself as a “people’s power” direct social democracy, which would technically mean that every citizen of Lesva is part of the regime from their logic. Those two known people are the leader of the regime Marshal Iuna Scadi, who has left for Soliarya today, and his right-hand man, who led the rebels against the Throngist regime in the field, while Scadi was injured, tortured and in Throngist regime’s captivity for the rest of the Lesvan Revolution and that person is Lt. Nica Corsin. Marshal Iuna Scadi and Lt. Nica Corsin are just the ones we have seen most and whom we already know. However, it is said that there are many other people around both these figures, including family, friends and many more. Dissident investigative journalists outside of Lesva have launched investigations to unveil the inner circle of Scadi to expose to everyone the so-far secret people “at the top of the food chain” in Lesva right now.

[Lesva]

SPECIAL BROADCAST ACROSS CANE ISLO

First Secretary of the Throngist Movement Party of Lesva, the Honorable Teca Viltin, gives address about reforms within Throngism and securing Cane Islo

Altered design of the National Flag of the Throngist Republic of Lesva, used on Cane Islo controlled by the Government of the Throngist Movement Party of Lesva in opposition to the Scadi regime in control of the Lesvan mainland.

We now present another special broadcast across Cane Islo, as First Secretary of the Throngist Movement Party of Lesva, the Honorable Teca Viltin, brings a new address regarding the most important matters right now. We now ask for attention of everyone seeing or listening to the following broadcast:

“Fellow Compatriots,

Although we are blessed not to be in a state of war, the current cease-fire in place with the regime in the mainland is not a cemented guarantee and that is why we ask all residents of Cane Islo, the island which we had managed to hold onto without giving it up from the regime that has taken the mainland, to join the Throngist Armed Forces and the Carmineshirts Militia, so that we would all be ready to defend our authority over Cane Islo from a possible incursion against a much larger mainland, in case the current regime in Saela decides to come here with weapons in their arms to reclaim control here. Under the Basic Statute of the Throngist Republic of Lesva, in effect on Cane Islo but not the mainland, we still have gender-neutral conscription in place, but we ask you to join the preparations for defense with a genuine feeling within your heart and a sense of natural duty and not just something being imposed onto you. This is your home and your land, but it is also all of ours Throngist Revolution, which we cannot sacrifice to the regime that has managed to take the mainland. This is our last stronghold, which we need to defend.

However, I come to you with this address and this calling not only for another call to action. Under current circumstances, our stronghold and control of Cane Islo is still fragile and we still feel the cold breeze coming at us from the mainland. In order to withstand and secure the control of the legitimate Throngist government at least of Cane Islo, against the regime that today controls the mainland, we need a strong structure. That structure refers not only to a strong armed force that can withstand an attack or an invasion, but a strong government structure after we had relatively recently taken back the island and relocated back here from our temporary refuge in Najimam. A strong structure and a strong Throngist government on Cane Islo against pressure from the mainland is something that our well-meaning allies in the hardliner faction of the Throngist Movement Party of Lesva have said can be achieved only through what they called “a return to form”, a re-establishing of the Throngist government as it was, when the hardliner faction was dominant and held leadership of the Party and all of Lesva before today’s regime in Saela took over the mainland. However, we as a reformist faction of the Throngist Movement Party, have counter-arguments and as a representative of the reformist faction, as well as a today’s Party First Secretary, I want to present some counter-arguments.

The primary driving force, that allowed the armed coup by the Underground Brotherhood led by Marshal Iuna Scadi to succeed in taking over power in the mainland of our country, is because at period Lesvans had grown disenfranchised with the ideology of Throngism. I know that it is difficult to take this in, but before finding the cure from the disease, we must realize what caused the disease. Even though First Secretary Cebra Tolar of the moderate faction led the Party at that time, our citizens had already started losing faith in Throngism at that time. We believe this was a result of mistakes made by the hardliners and moderates during their time in charge of the Party and country. The hardliner faction did not want the system to change in any way and wanted to make the rules even more strict, while the moderate faction kept thing stale and stagnant, which I ask not to be taken as offense. Now that us, the reformist faction, have been called upon by history, by the Party and by the people to lead, we believe that Throngism can only be saved and faith in Throngism restored, if changes are made. We will not withstanding if our citizens remain apathetic towards Throngism and that apathy grows. It will only be an advantage to the mainland regime and nobody will be motivated to defend the last Throngist stronghold on Cane Islo nor the ideology. Throngism needs to restore faith in itself and renew belief in itself through change and through reforms, which our faction will be offering. Also, Throngism needs to present competition to representative democracy, because right now the latter has more flexibility, which puts Throngism at a disadvantage. We need to change that.

If our hardliner allies disagree with us reformists, I extend a hand in partnership. Let all factions of our Party work together to resuscitate Throngism, while building a strong and stable government here through breathing new air and life into it. Only in that way will Cane Islo withstand as the last stronghold of Throngism and people will genuinely want to fight for it. What we did before was not working and that is why we lost Saela, while the people did not massively rise up to defend the Throngist flag remaining over Saela. We need to change course. There are still enough people allegiant to us on the mainland in the same way they were here, which is why we able to reclaim Cane Islo from the new regime. The allegiant people to the Throngist Republic of Lesva and the Throngist Movement Party of Lesva, which is more than half of the population, if not the majority, is the reason why Marshal Iuna Scadi is struggling to amass enough loyal soldiers to go to war against us to reclaim Cane Islo for the new regime. Those people, our compatriots back on the mainland, rightfully see us as the real government of all of the Throngist Republic of Lesva and not just Cane Islo. So let us make our people proud and show that we can change and that we are not going to fail them again.

Thank you for your attention.”

[Lesva]

Throngist era monuments and symbols dismantled across the Lesvan State under centralized control

Lieutenant Nica Corsin voices a Decree signed by Marshal Iuna Scadi, authorizing centralized control and overseeing of dismantling of Throngist era monuments and symbols across the Lesvan State

As Marshal Iuna Scadi continues the official visit to Solaryia, back in the Lesvan State in physical absence of the National Leader, Lieutenant Nica Corsin, Secretary General of the Central Social Council, is carrying out management functions. Visiting a Social Council in Saela, Lieutenant Nica Corsin voiced a Decree signed by Marshal Iuna Scadi before the National Leader’s departure to Solaryia:

“Since the Revolution won, our citizens themselves have been dismantling monuments, symbols or any signs of Throngist rule across the Lesvan State. It has been a citizen initiative and that is the entire purpose of our direct social democracy. However, Marshal Iuna Scadi had a feeling that this process still needed organization and needed to be brought to its’ finish, rather than leaving it to be a spontaneous force of nature. That is why, before leaving for Solaryia , the Marshal signed a Decree that authorizes as a centralized and more organized process of dismantling any traits of the former Throngist rule across our country. Even though the Decree applies to the entire territory of the Lesvan State, we are only able to realize it on the territory that is under our control today, meaning the Decree cannot be enacted in part of the region of Acean and on the island of Cane Islo. In the latter, the former Throngist regime holds control of that territory and even though some of the symbols had likewise undergone citizen-initiated dismantling there like in other parts of our country, we are willing to be the Throngist regime will begin restoring those symbols until it controls Cane Islo, but it is not something we will ever recognize. In the free part of our Lesvan homeland, the rules of the Revolution apply. On the ruins of former Throngist symbols, the new symbols celebrating our Revolution, our directly social democracy and our National Leader Marshal Iuna Scadi would rise.”

[Lesva]

SPECIAL BROADCAST ACROSS CANE ISLO

First Secretary of the Throngist Movement Party of Lesva, the Honorable Teca Viltin, announces first ever Throngist elections on Cane Islo

Altered design of the National Flag of the Throngist Republic of Lesva, used on Cane Islo controlled by the Government of the Throngist Movement Party of Lesva in opposition to the Scadi regime in control of the Lesvan mainland.

And now, we bring the new address by First Secretary of the Throngist Movement Party of Lesva, the Honorable Teca Viltin, to all residents of Cane Islo:

“Fellow Compatriots,

As I have stated in my past address, if we plan to withstand and avoid a counter-revolution like the one that has resulted in the takeover of the mainland by a regime that holds power there today, not to mention armed militia and Balniki forces seizing a portion of the region of Acean in the south-west of the mainland, then we are required and we must learn from the mistakes of the past.

The past course did not allow us to withstand, since the stagnation and the disillusionment of our people allowed for an easy fall of the Throngist Movement Party’s rule and its’ physical expulsion from the mainland, even at times of relative peace. Our citizens no longer believed in Throngism and that our ideology was going anywhere, which allowed for radicals to rise and seize power without a united resistance from Lesvans. Had our Party been moving in the right direction at that point, the people would have been willing to resist with passion and belief in their hearts, had they believed that Throngism was going anywhere. The former First Secretary, the Honorable Cebra Tolar, of the moderate faction began first moves in the direction of change, but at that point it was not enough – it was too little and too late, with all my respect towards the former First Secretary.

The easy downfall was the result of the wrong course and a rejection of change by the hardliner faction, the indifference of the moderate faction and a failure to listen to the suggestions of our reformist faction. And I repeat that the downfall was quick, easy and the lead up to it took place at a relatively peaceful time. Now, as we had settled on Cane Islo and secured the legitimate Throngist authority only in this part of Lesvan land, while illegitimate forces control the rest, we face pressure from the regime on the mainland which seeks to advance on us sooner or later, and we risk of collapsing from the inside once again, if we fail to revive people’s belief in Throngism and reinvigorate their wish to defend our ideology, unlike what happened on the mainland before. If we continue down the same path that we have been moving in before, we shall fail again and we will collapse under external pressure combined with domestic indifference, therefore, we need to change course and we need to learn from past mistakes. Now, the stakes are higher than before and we must not only act, but act quick.

Because we cannot keep doing what the Party has been doing before and because the problems we face today are a result of that past course having failed, we have concluded that things need and must change. Therefore, the Throngist Movement Party by the initiative of our reformist faction will begin the reforms we had planned.

The first major reform, effective immediately, is the announcement of first ever elections in Throngist history. Instead of having the Party guide the people from a paternalist position or just encouraging citizens to join the Party or Throngist organizations in order to become involved in the process of governing our own land, we shall try another form of including our citizens, in today’s situation all residents of Cane Islo, in the political process. Residents of Cane Islo will be electing their delegates from the Throngist Movement Party to be their representatives in the institutions of local-level government like cities, towns, administrative divisions and municipalities, while also electing deputies from the Throngist Movement Party of Lesva into the Supreme National Carto of the Throngist Republic of Lesva to pass laws and appoint Officials of the Council of Ministers of the Throngist Republic of Lesva, as well as the First Secretary of the Party, directly on behalf of the people who elected them.

We have yet to determine the exact date of the elections, but the campaign can already begin tomorrow. Thank you for your attention. Until we speak again in my next address.”

[Kaskalma]

PolityProvinces Outage Wreaks Havoc

[zooms to presenter standing in front of screen]

Presenter: It’s called PolityProvinces, and it was taking the western isles by storm. Learn more, right after this.

[intro plays, generic jump cuts of presenters standing in front of screens, and weather, and other stuff and talking. screen jumps to logo of PP and footage of someone scrolling through the talk board - presenter continues speaking]

Presenter: PolityProvinces, or P-P as the gamers call it, is a multiplayer online role playing game where players play as fictional countries or other entities - called polities within the community.

PolityProvinces was created by semi-well known writer, Bax Marry, three years ago on a cheap Lesvan server. Marry has said that he wanted to create a game like this after writing his latest book Jean Government, a “book about spies and governments or something, I forgot since nobody’s read it,” according to Marry.

The game lets players create their own custom polities and control them through resolving Situations - fictional problems or scenarios given to players 3 times a day - or by role playing with other polities in their Continent - clubs or regions of players - or by interacting with people on PP’s extensive online talk board.

The game gives players complete control of their nation, with the most dedicated players creating information pages or communiques about their polity for others to read. It even has its own League of TWI, called the Global Council, which votes on important laws called proposals.

In fact, the GC used to be called the League, according to Bax Marry [cut to interview of Bax, server with note saying “Under any circumstances, DO NOT CREATE BACKUP”] “Uh, yeah, it actually used to be called the League of the United Nations, but last year I received a letter from the League General Secretary saying that the League holds the rights to any legislative body called the ‘League’ so I had to rename it. We held a vote and there were some really good suggestions, like World Assembly, United Nations, General Assembly, but ‘Global Council,’ really stuck out.

But then, tragedy struck. Last week PP’s largest server disk was destroyed in a catastrophic failure caused all PP servers to crash, losing almost a year of data.

[footage of Bax Marry interview] “Yeah, I mean it sucks, we hadn’t backed up the servers for a whole year because I had just been too busy increasing the size of my book ads to make them more annoying and it just didn’t cross my mind. But we lost a lot of data, most of all all the card -those are collectible cards with the stats of certain polities by the way- transaction history from the past year was lost. We had just released a new line of cards too, so those are all gone now.”

Wow, that’s certainly unfortunate, if only there had been some way of foreseeing this or creating a backup disk, oh well. Moderators on PP or doing the best they can to restore the site, and the talk board is still functional; so if any PP players are watching, make sure to go encourage the mods and let them know you’re expecting progress.

[Lesva]

SPECIAL BROADCAST ACROSS CANE ISLO

First Secretary of the Throngist Movement Party of Lesva, the Honorable Teca Viltin, announces relaxation of censorship and freedom of information on Cane Islo

Altered design of the National Flag of the Throngist Republic of Lesva, used on Cane Islo controlled by the Government of the Throngist Movement Party of Lesva in opposition to the Scadi regime in control of the Lesvan mainland.

Good evening, fellow citizens here on Throngist Cane Islo, where the Throngist Republic of Lesva continues and lives on. After making history today by announcing the first ever Throngist elections in the earlier half of the day as the first major reform, First Secretary of the Throngist Movement Party of Lesva, the Honorable Teca Viltin, who represents the reformist faction in the Throngist Movement Party of Lesva, used this evening to announce and implement a second major reform to accompany the first ever upcoming Throngist elections.

The First Secretary declared the relaxation of censorship and freedom of information in the media, arts, and culture. First Secretary Teca Viltin argued that the censorship and information reform was especially timely in the currently beginning campaigning period prior to the upcoming Throngist elections, however, the Head of the Party stated that the campaign was not the sole motivation for the second reform. The First Secretary said that the reform and opening our citizens up to the outside was a necessary part of progress, so that Throngism could evolve and challenge other existing political systems, as stagnation and refusal to change lead to Throngism suffering before and people becoming disenfranchised.

However, First Secretary Teca Viltin stated that the relaxation of censorship and freedom of information would not be universal, comprehensive and all-encompassing. Anti-Throngist and counter-revolutionary information or propaganda, as well as information promoting the Scadi regime on the mainland or arguing for reunification with the mainland under the regime in power there, would be cracked down on as terrorism and a threat to the security of Cane Islo.

[Lesva]

Lesvan Volunteer Regiment (LVR) reportedly falling apart from the inside as many fighters are defecting to the Scadi regime in Lesva

Flag used by the Lesvan Volunteer Regiment (LVR) and now by Lesva under the Scadi regime.

Lesvan Volunteer Regiment (LVR), a militia force of the international Lesvan diaspora originally formed by Lesvan volunteer veterans of the conflict in Romancia, is reportedly falling apart. LVR has already been in a crisis since its' withdrawal from the Lesvan coast it had occupied during the Revolution, but now the militia force has apparently reached a breaking point, as many are now joining the side of what was perceived as LVR's enemy.

Many fighters are surprisingly going to Lesva from their self-exile abroad and defecting to the current regime of Marshal Iuna Scadi. The strongly anti-Throngist LVR, which was perceived as the strongest armed opponent of the Lesvan Throngist regime which since being deposed now only controls Cane Islo, apparently only was the enemy of the Throngist regime specifically and not dictatorship in Lesva in general. Many fighters are embracing the ideas of the Scadi regime and joining the present-day dictatorship's ranks, specifically the regime's militia, the military, the police, intelligence and other institutions.

The de facto dissolution of LVR puts into question the fate of other Lesvan militant groups like the Lesvan National Army (LNA) and the Free Lesvan Army (FLA). The former is a military wing of the Government of the Lesvan Presidential Republic in exile (GLPRIE), while the latter is an Alteran-backed militia with ties to GLPRIE.

In other news

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• Reformist leader of the Throngist regime Teca Viltin introduces turning point reforms on Throngist-controlled Cane Islo like first ever Throngist elections, relaxation of censorship and freedom of Information.

[Lesva]

SPECIAL BROADCAST ACROSS CANE ISLO

Government of the Throngist Movement Party of Lesva announces allocation of funds to create an Official News Broadcasting Network on Throngist Cane Islo

Altered design of the National Flag of the Throngist Republic of Lesva, used on Cane Islo controlled by the Government of the Throngist Movement Party of Lesva in opposition to the Scadi regime in control of the Lesvan mainland.

Good afternoon, fellow citizens. As the reinstatement is taking place of the legitimate Throngist rule on Cane Islo after liberating the island from the regime on the mainland, Throngist Cane Islo and our collectivist Throngist society is undergoing historic changes that are unlike anything that life was like in the Throngist Republic of Lesva within its’ complete borders in the past.

Throngist Cane Islo is currently on the first day of the historic first ever Throngist election campaign for the upcoming first ever Throngist elections, while our citizens are opening up to a new reality after the introduction of reforms that had introduced relaxation of censorship and freedom of information across Throngist Cane Islo. As the Throngist system is reforming itself on Cane Islo, in order to survive by evolving through lessons from the mistakes of the past, there is other progress being made.

First Secretary of the Throngist Movement Party of Lesva, the Honorable Teca Viltin, announced that the media on Cane Islo cannot resume its’ broadcasts on war-time frequencies like were are doing now, therefore, the First Secretary declared that by the initiative of the reformist faction within the Throngist Movement Party of Lesva, the Government would be allocating funds to create an Official News Broadcasting Network, in order to create Cane Islo’s own unique equivalent of what LesCentVis used to be, before what it became today – a propaganda tool for the new regime on the mainland after its’ takeover of power.

First Secretary Teca Viltin invited the young minds of the enthusiastic new generation of journalism across the Throngist Republic of Lesva and Cane Islo specifically, to join hands in the mutual effort to create a new era of media broadcast and information sharing on Throngist Cane Islo by joining the process of helping create the Official News Broadcasting Network for Cane Islo to counter the waves of propaganda aimed at our island from the mainland.

[Lesva]

Regime of Marshal Iuna Scadi: A dictatorship of romantic radicals with no ideology or idea for the future?

The current personalist dictatorship of Marshal Iuna Scadi is largely being described and perceived as “less evil” by observers and analysts, in comparison to the former Throngist regime it took power from in the Lesvan Revolution. Although, at the time of this news report coming out, that same Throngist regime is now trying to present a “new face” and image of itself by running Cane Islo, a territory that the pro-Throngist forces and Throngist loyalists had captured, under a new brand of the old one-party regime that once ruled all of Lesva and not just Cane Islo. Even though the Scadi regime currently has a supposed better reputation, despite being a different brand of dictatorship and not a legitimate government, those same dissident observers and analysts from the dissident Lesvan intellectual diaspora still have a lot of criticisms towards, but not necessarily for the reasons many might think of immediately.

Dissident intellectuals are describing the Scadi regime in Lesva as a dictatorship with no ideology or prospect for the future. Its’ Revolution did reshape the Lesvan country and society by establishing what it calls “direct social democracy”, but in reality mob rule, a system of government officially not in use anywhere else in the Isles. But that is pretty much where the Revolution has seemingly stopped or had run itself into a corner, as no other advances or grand changes are being made. The Scadi regime still runs Lesva with social policies inherited from Throngist Lesva, despite occasionally hinting at changing them, but insisting that it must be the “people’s decision and initiative” and not of the de facto Supreme Leader Scadi. The revolutionary essence of the Scadi regime only seems to show itself, when supporting foreign rebellions or talking about radical ideas for reshaping humanity, with no model or even possibility of applying them in practice. Scadi’s revolutionary regime seems to have plans for humanity and the Isles, but lacks to apply anything in practice in Lesva to show that those radical ideas are possible for application in real life and not just to be written down. And that principle is what makes some view the Scadi regime as a more ambitious and dangerous international threat than what even the Throngist regime was.

Unlike the Throngist regime with its’ Throngist ideology, the Scadi regime does not seem to have a specific ideology apart from a vague revolutionary rhetoric of people’s power and support for all struggling liberation movements of any kind across different nations and continent – the power of those today that were oppressed yesterday. Even though Throngist Lesva was likewise a threat for trying to export the ideology abroad, the extent of Throngist Lesva’s ability to do damage was limited by the lack of much enthusiasm for the ideology internationally, despite what the original Throngist revolutionaries in Lesva may have envisioned before. With the current Scadi regime, support for any and all “liberation” and “resistance” movements opens a much larger realm of possibility, since there are and will be movements around the Isles struggling and not always with peaceful means for any kind of cause. Scadi’s enthusiastic declaration of support for any and all such movements holds a risk of turning the Isles into a “powder keg”, according to some dissident analysts.

In other news

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• Reformist First Secretary of the Throngist Movement Party of Lesva Teca Viltin announces allocation of funds to create an Official News Broadcasting Network on Throngist-controlled Cane Islo.

[Lesva]

SPECIAL BROADCAST ACROSS CANE ISLO

First Secretary Teca Viltin denounces late former First Secretary Taica Berislavic, late former Minister-Secretary General Crisi Ghaném and late former Minister Viktor Kovac as "foreign agents" and "enemies"

Altered design of the National Flag of the Throngist Republic of Lesva, used on Cane Islo controlled by the Government of the Throngist Movement Party of Lesva in opposition to the Scadi regime in control of the Lesvan mainland.

Reformist First Secretary of the Throngist Movement Party of Lesva, the Honorable Teca Viltin, made an address before Members of the Throngist Movement Party of Lesva in Paita Sudi today. The First Secretary announced another major shift for Throngist Cane Islo from the past path of the Throngist Republic of Lesva.

First Secretary Teca Viltin continued the historic, yet careful address given by former First Secretary of the Throngist Movement Party of Lesva, the Honorable Cebra Tolar, of the moderate faction on one New Year's Eve. That address concerned late former First Secretary of the Throngist Movement Party of Lesva and former Chairman of the Supreme State Council of the United Federation of Gael, the Honorable Taica Berislavić, late former Minister-Secretary General of the Presidium and Political Bureau of the State Realm of the Throngist Republic of Lesva, the Honorable Crisi Ghaném, and late former Minister of Gaeltic Affairs and Integration of the Throngist Republic of Lesva, the Honorable Viktor Kovac. Former First Secretary Cebra Tolar revealed to the Lesvan people that the three figures started out as aforeign agents that were originally tasked with infiltrating the Throngist Movement Party of Lesva and had successfully done so, but intentionally or not, became figures in Throngist history with significant contributions that had left mark. The rhetoric of former First Secretary Cebra Tolar was bittersweet and ambiguous back then, as the Head of Party at the time wanted to revel information to the public that was a secret, but the First Secretary thought that Lesvans had a right to know the truth and make their own conclusions.

Today's address by First Secretary Teca Viltin was meant to be a continuation of that historic address with no ambiguity. First Secretary Teca Viltin denounced late former First Secretary Taica Berislavic, late former Minister-Secretary General of the Presidium and Political Bureau of the State Realm Crisi Ghaném and Minister of Gaeltic Affairs and Integration Viktor Kovac, calling them not just foreign agents, but enemies of the Throngist Republic of Lesva:

"We denounce Taica Berislavic, Crisi Ghaném and Viktor Kovac. There can be no ambiguity about it. These people were foreign agents, who lived among us and infiltrated our Party. They were spies, who looked Lesvan Throngists in the eyes and lied to them every day in every single interaction. Their task was not to aid the Throngist Revolution, but to create a puppet regime and a client state out of our country that would be loyal to whichever powers they served. How can there be any ambiguity about it? There cannot be. Regardless of the policies adopted when these spies were in the government, we cannot and must not let go of where they came from and that they were lying to us. We cannot naturalize foreign spies. Therefore, we denounce all three of them and especially Berislavic, who not only occupied key offices in the Throngist government and rose through the ranks to the top, but ordered the execution of the original Throngist revolutionaries to create a personalist regime with a cult of personality that would serve as a puppet to a foreign power. Berislavic is the worst out of all three, although all of them should be removed from our.memory and history. This should be the official policy of the State and Party."

In comparison to reactions towards the original address by former First Secretary Cebra Tolar, the reactions from the Party were this time less ambiguous. The Party gave a louder and more unanimous ovation, with the strongest reaction from the First Secretary's own ever-expanding reformist faction.

[Lesva]

GLPRIE prepares to draft a Resolution at The League of TWI calling for an investigation on potential biological weapons in Lesva

Emblem of The League of The Western Isles.



National flag of the former Republic of Lesva prior to the Throngist takeover. Currently used by the united Government of the Lesvan Presidential Republic in exile.

The Government of the Lesvan Presidential Republic in exile (GLPRIE) is preparing to draft a Resolution at The League of TWI, calling for an investigation into the possibility that Lesva might be manufacturing biological weapons or possesses the capability to manufacture biological weapons. GLPRIE’s planned Resolution echoes calls by some countries’ leaders for an investigation into claims that Lesva possesses a biological weapon capability and GLPRIE is also basing this on its’ own Sapli Commission’s Final Report concluding that the former Throngist regime, now in control of Cane Islo under reformist leadership, manufactured a biological weapon on a laboratory’s virus samples of Sapli Fever, in order for a political assassination of Throngist regime’s leader Taica Berislavic to be performed. The Final Report was based on the Intelligence File left over in the Throngist archive, provided by the regime of Marshal Iuna Scadi in control of Lesva right now, which was given to the government of Kravato and pretty much confirmed a conspiracy theory that developed since a hacktivist group leaked the so-called “Fever Papers.”

The previous head of GLPRIE, ousted former President Puicu Gevin, was against the investigation, staying by his Libertarian-Nationalist roots and ideals that Lesva should remain as independent as possible of international organizations and supranational bodies, even though he supported using The League to internationally recognize GLPRIE as the sole legitimate leadership of Lesva over the Throngist regime or the current Scadi regime, whichever may hold power in Saela or any part of Lesva right now. Now that Puicu Gevin’s son Nosa Gevin is the new president and head of GLPRIE, the young leader may have been swayed in the direction of initiating a Resolution calling for a League-mandated investigation, even though Gevin Jr promised and still promises to uphold hi father’s political legacy.

The rumor is that GLPRIE plans to possibly use this resolution to discredit the Scadi regime in the same way it likely used the now-legendary Resolution 30 to politically assassinate the Throngist regime in the eyes of international law.

In other news

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• Reformist Throngist Movement Party First Secretary Teca Viltin on the Throngist-controlled Cane Islo doubles down on his moderate predecessor’s Cebra Tolar’s historic revelation speech about Taica Berislavic, Crisi Ghanem and Viktor Kovac by making a new address denouncing all three as “foreign agents” and “enemies.”

[Lesva]

SPECIAL BROADCAST ACROSS CANE ISLO

Police, Military and Militia deployed on Cane Islo’s streets to control rival demonstrations in favor and against denouncing late former First Secretary Taica Berislavic, late former Minister-Secretary General Crisi Ghanem and late former Minister Viktor Kovac

Altered design of the National Flag of the Throngist Republic of Lesva, used on Cane Islo controlled by the Government of the Throngist Movement Party of Lesva in opposition to the Scadi regime in control of the Lesvan mainland.

The denouncement of late former First Secretary of the Throngist Movement Party of Lesva and former Chairman of the Supreme State Council of the United Federation of Gael, the Honorable Taica Berislavić, late former Minister-Secretary General of the Presidium and Political Bureau of the State Realm of the Throngist Republic of Lesva, the Honorable Crisi Ghaném, and late former Minister of Gaeltic Affairs and Integration of the Throngist Republic of Lesva, the Honorable Viktor Kovac, in today’s address by reformist First Secretary of the Throngist Movement Party of Lesva, the Honorable Teca Viltin, to Members of the Party, is causing spontaneous reactions in Throngist Cane Islo.

Citizens across Cane Islo are gathering into competing demonstrations on the streets. One side supports the denouncement and celebrates it, while the other is against the denouncement and supports the figures of Berislavic, Ghanem and Kovac. Police and the Military are deploying to the streets across Cane Islo. The Carmineshirts Militia is joining the police officers and the military troops. Their joint task is to keep the situation under control.

Meanwhile, First Secretary Teca Viltin has additionally confirmed that locations and institutions across Cane Islo named in honor of Berislavic, Ghanem and Kovac would be renamed, while their monuments would be taken down across the island.

[Lesva]

Dissident journalists abroad are already uncovering extensive family and friendship ties of Marshal Iuna Scadi in investigations to uncover the dictator’s anonymous inner circle

Dissident Lesvan journalists based abroad have fairly recently started announcing intentions to uncover the currently hidden layers of the present-day dictatorship in Lesva and specifically the inner circle of Marshal Iuna Scadi, the head of the regime. Currently, other than Marshal Iuna Scadi, the other well known official of the current dictatorship is Lt. Nica Corsin, who is Scadi’s friend and led the coup and takeover of Saela, while Scadi was tortured in Throngist captivity. Today, Lt. Corsin is a head of government in the regime, while Marshal Scadi is the head of state. But the investigations aim to discover others and even though specifics are yet to come out, some information is already being presented from early investigations.

Dissident journalists are talking about the uncovering of extensive family ties and friendships of Marshal Iuna Scadi, including many mutual friendships of Scadi and Corsin. These people are said to be the other anonymous “players” of the regime and component parts of the system. However, it is yet too early for information to be discovered and revealed about who these people actually are. So far, the investigative journalists are only giving us a “sneak peak” and revealing that not even a surface has been scratched yet.

In other news

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• Throngist-controlled Cane Islo sees competing demonstrations in favor and against the denouncement of Taica Berislavic, Crisi Ghanem and Viktor Kovac. Throngist regime deploys police, military and militia to control the situation on the island. Reformist Throngist Movement Party First Secretary Teca Viltin announces removal of monuments and renaming of locations honoring Berislavic, Ghanem or Kovac.
  
  
• Government of the Lesvan Presidential Republic in exile (GLPRIE) drafts Resolution 32 at The League of The Western Isles, calling for an investigation into biological weapons in Scadi’s Lesva left over from the Throngist times.

[Great Altera]

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Press Release
Frontier Institute Report:
AI Key to Future; but must be met with caution

Government prepares for Age of AI with the publication of a new report from
The Frontier Institute outlining the importance of AI to support strategic
decision-making on national security.

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Published on behalf of the Ministry of Information
Authored on 24th April 2024

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• New report from one of the UC’s leading institutes for AI highlights the importance of harnessing AI to support national security decision making
  
  
• AI tools can identify patterns, trends, and anomalies beyond human capability, and assist intelligence analysts to make sense of complex problems
  
  
• The report was jointly commissioned by the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and Department for Digital Communications (DDC) and authored by the independent Innovative Digital Technologies Centre (IDTC), a research centre based at The Frontier Institute

AI must be viewed as a valuable tool to support senior national security decision makers in Government and intelligence organisations, according to the findings of a new independent report commissioned by government.

Published today, the new report reiterates the potential for AI to make transformational improvements in intelligence analysis by supporting analysts to process data more quickly and accurately, helping keep the UC and her allies safer.

The report also finds that the use of AI has the potential to exacerbate dimensions of uncertainty inherent in intelligence analysis and assessment, suggesting additional guidance for those using AI within national security decision-making is necessary.

With the huge growth of data available for analysis, AI can be used to handle the administrative tasks of data processing as well as to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies beyond human capability. The report authors state that not utilising the technology would be a missed opportunity and could undermine the value of intelligence assessments.

Jointly commissioned by the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and Department for Digital Communications (DDC), and authored by The Frontier Institute’s Innovative Digital Technologies Centre (IDTC), the report also considers how both the risks and benefits of AI-enriched intelligence should be communicated to senior decision-makers in national security.

Whilst shining a light on its significant potential, the report highlights the importance of using AI for intelligence assessments safely and responsibly, with continuous monitoring and evaluation involving both human judgement and AI recommendations to help counteract biases.

The report suggests additional training and guidance for strategic decision-makers to help them understand the new uncertainties introduced by AI-enriched intelligence.

Additional recommendations include upskilling intelligence analysts, and strategic national security decision makers, including Director Generals, Permanent Secretaries and Ministers, and their staff to build trust in the new technology.

This report follows action already taken by government to ensure the UC is leading the world in the adoption of AI tools across the public sector, as set out in the Prime Minister’s recent speech at Greyhelm Digital Technologies College on AI for Public Good.

For example, Government has already begun this work through its Generative AI Framework for UCG, which provides guidance for those working in government on using generative AI safely and securely.

The Interim Prime Minister Mark Jackson said:

"We are already taking decisive action to ensure we harness AI safely and effectively, including hosting the inaugural AI Safety Summit and the recent submission for an AI summit to take place for GTU members."

"We will carefully consider the findings of this report to inform national security decision makers to make the best use of AI in their work protecting the country."

Dr Joshua Hildern, Director of The Frontier Institute’s Innovative Digital Technologies Centre said:

"Our research has found that AI is a critical tool for the intelligence analysis and assessment community. But it also introduces new dimensions of uncertainty, which must be effectively communicated to those making high-stakes decisions based on AI-enriched insights. As the national institute for AI, we will continue to support the UC intelligence community with independent, evidence-based research, to maximise the many opportunities that AI offers to help keep the country safe."

Amelia Spillett, Director of DDC said:

"AI is not new to DDC or the intelligence assessment community, but the accelerating pace of change is. In an increasingly contested and volatile world, we need to continue to exploit AI to identify threats and emerging risks, alongside our important contribution to ensuring AI safety and security."

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[Lesva]

SPECIAL BROADCAST ACROSS CANE ISLO

First Secretary Teca Viltin goes out to speak with demonstrators, while Police, Military and Militia plans to disperse the demonstrations in the next 4-5 days

Altered design of the National Flag of the Throngist Republic of Lesva, used on Cane Islo controlled by the Government of the Throngist Movement Party of Lesva in opposition to the Scadi regime in control of the Lesvan mainland.

First Secretary of the Throngist Movement Party of Lesva, the Honorable Teca Viltin, has gone out into the streets of Paita Sudi, the capital of Cane Islo, to visit and speak with demonstrators, who have gone out into the streets after an official denouncement of late former First Secretary Taica Berislavic, late former Minister-Secretary General of the Presidium and Political Bureau of the State Realm Crisi Ghanem and late former Minister of Gaeltic and Integration Viktor Kovac. Joined by security personnel, the First Secretary went to visit demonstrations supporting the denouncement and those opposing it in defense of Berislavic, Ghanem and Kovac. The message of First Secretary Teca Viltin will be that the Party will seek to establish an understanding of both sides, however, there are no plans for reversal of the denouncement no matter what. The First Secretary’s intention will be not only to develop an understanding, but to explain to citizens, that now is the time exclusively only for unity, because Cane Islo has the Scadi regime in the mainland looking for an opportunity to restore control of the mainland’s leadership over the island. In the meantime, Police, Military and Carmineshirts Militia are on stand-by and observe the demonstrations, while having them encircled. Authorities have declared an intention to end the demonstrations by force in the next 4-5 days, if the streets are not cleared by that time by participants of either demonstration.

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REVIEWS
Senna Conquest: a scam on wheels!
Senna Conquest? More like Senna Con-Job! The Senna Conquest is the biggest load of rubbish I've ever had the misfortune of laying eyes on. I'd rather walk barefoot on hot coals than drive this sorry excuse for four wheels. Seriously, who in their right mind thought this pile of junk was a good idea? It's like they took all the worst bits of every crap car out there and mashed them together into this sorry excuse for a vehicle. Let me tell you why this thing is an absolute nightmare on wheels.

The Senna Conquest looks like it was pieced together from spare parts found at the bottom of a landfill. First off, the exterior. The grille looks like it was inspired by a cheese grater, with sharp angles and awkward placement that make it look like the car is perpetually snarling in anger. And don't even get me started on the headlights. They're about as stylish as a pair of mismatched socks, with one looking like it belongs on a spaceship and the other like it belongs on a lawnmower. Moving on to the side profile, things somehow manage to get even worse. The proportions are all wrong, with the wheelbase looking like it's been stretched and squashed in all the wrong places. It's like they couldn't decide whether they wanted a compact SUV or a minivan, so they just threw both ideas together and hoped for the best. And let's not even get started on the rear end. It's like they took all the leftover scraps from the front and side and just slapped them on the back without any thought or consideration. The taillights look like they belong on a Christmas tree, and the bumper looks like it's about to fall off at any moment.

Let's talk about the interior. It's like sitting in a metal coffin with seats made of rocks. And don't even get me started on the materials. It's like they went out of their way to find the cheapest, flimsiest plastics known to man. Every touchpoint feels like it's one sneeze away from disintegrating into a cloud of dust. But it's not just the materials that are the problem. The layout is about as intuitive as trying to navigate a maze blindfolded. Every button and switch is placed in the most inconvenient location possible, like they were playing a game of "pin the tail on the donkey" with the dashboard. Trying to adjust the air conditioning or change the radio station feels like trying to perform brain surgery with a spoon. And let's not forget about the ergonomics. Trying to find a comfortable driving position is like trying to solve a Rubik's cube blindfolded while riding a unicycle on a tightrope. The steering wheel feels like it's made for a gorilla with tiny hands, and the pedals are so poorly positioned you'll feel like you're doing a tap dance every time you try to brake or accelerate. The interior of the Conquest Conquest is a hot mess of discomfort and frustration.

Now let's go deeper into the shameful performance of the Senna Conquest. This thing drives like it's powered by hamsters on a treadmill, I kid you not. The engine is about as responsive as a brick wall, wheezing and coughing like a dying walrus every time you hit the gas pedal. And good luck trying to accelerate; it's slower than a turtle with a limp. But it's not just the lack of power that's the problem. The handling is about as nimble as a three-legged elephant trying to do ballet. The steering feels like you're trying to wrestle a greased pig, with no feedback or precision whatsoever. And the suspension? It's like they filled it with rocks instead of shock absorbers. Every bump in the road feels like a punch to the gut, leaving you bruised and battered after just a short drive. And let's not even talk about fuel economy. You'd think with the way this thing performs, it'd at least have some decent gas mileage to show for it. But nope, you'll be spending more time at the pump than you will on the road. It's like driving a thirsty camel through the desert, except instead of water, it's sucking down gallons of fuel like it's going out of style.

Not to mention, there is virtually no features in this car. It's like they couldn't be bothered to include even the most basic amenities that any car owner would expect. It's an insult to the very concept of modern automotive technology. There's no touchscreen, no fancy gadgets, just a basic radio. It's like they expect you to entertain yourself by banging rocks together while you drive. And forget about connecting your phone; Bluetooth? Wi-Fi? Ha! You'd have better luck trying to communicate with a wall. There's no automatic temperature control, no dual-zone settings, just an outdated air conditioning system. It's like they wanted you to be cooked alive in this abomination of a car. And let's not forget about the seats. The seats feel like they're made from rocks covered in sandpaper, with about as much support as a soggy cardboard box. And good luck trying to adjust the seats; it's like trying to move a boulder with your bare hands. The worst part? It doesn't even come with a cup holder, not even an armrest. It's like they're actively trying to make your life miserable every time you set foot in this rolling disaster.

Whoever thought it was a good idea to charge actual money for this sorry excuse for a car needs to have their head examined. First off, let's talk about the actual numbers. Can you believe they have the gall to charge a whopping $20,000 IAD for this steaming pile of garbage? That's right, twenty-five thousand dollars for a car that's not even worth the metal it's made of. You could buy a used luxury sedan for that kind of money, or even a brand-new economy car with actual features and performance to speak of. So let's recap about what you actually get for your thirty grand. Answer: it's not much. You get an underpowered engine that sounds like it's on its last legs, a cramped and uncomfortable interior that feels like it was designed by a sadist, and features that wouldn't be out of place in a car from the 1990s. It's like they're trying to sell you a tin can with wheels and calling it a luxury car. For the same price as the Senna Conquest, you could buy a car that's actually worth driving like a Hernan Advada. Cars with better performance, more features, and a higher level of comfort and luxury.

In conclusion, the Senna Conquest is not just a car; it's a monument to disappointment, frustration, and missed opportunities. From its lackluster performance to its barren interior, every aspect of this vehicle screams god-awful garbage. It's as if the designers set out to create the most underwhelming car imaginable and succeeded beyond their wildest dreams. So do yourself a favor and steer clear of this rolling disaster. Your wallet and your sanity will thank you in the long run.

Afonso Arinos
SENIOR JOURNALIST

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