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[Drongonia]

Anti-smoking, vaping advocates lament lack of progress amid release of latest figures
Christchurch, Drongonia
October 31, 2023 | Sophie Cartwright

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Drongonia's rate of smoking is almost 5x higher than New
Zealand's, according to recent data. Photo // File

Anti-smoking advocacy groups are mounting pressure on the Government to do more as new figures released from the Ministry of Health show little improvement in the number of Drongonians lighting up.

Figures released yesterday by the Ministry show that the amount of Drongonians smoking regularly over the March 2022 - 23 period has reduced to 27%, down 2% on the 2021-22 figures. However, the modest decrease in regular smokers has been outstripped by a 5% increase in the number of people vaping daily, totalling 24%. In total, over half of Drongonians are either smoking or vaping daily.

Bridgette Miller, head of the non-profit advocacy group Anti-Smoking Action Drongonia said that while she and others were "somewhat pleased" with the continued downward trend of those who are daily smoking, the Government is not putting enough resource into those vaping. Miller told TVDG's Breakfast this morning that she believes "The tobacco and nicotine industries in Drongonia clearly have the Government by the short and curlies - and by the looks of it, people at the top seem to enjoy that".

It was only earlier this year that the Government formally cut tobacco industry subsidies, which have been ongoing for almost six decades. Anti-smoking campaigners expressed frustration earlier this year as the Anti-Smoking Act 2023 contained very little in the way of changes to the sale and supply of both vapes and cigars. Currently, vapes can be purchased at any establishment with a permit to sell cigarettes, and there are no restrictions on the nicotine content, flavours, or marketing used on products available through these physical outlets.

Anti-tobacco adovcates are urging the Ministry of Health and the wider Government to look overseas, and follow New Zealand's example. The country recently introduced a ban on cigarette and cigar sales to anyone born after January 1 2009. New Zealand has also regulated that from later this year, single-use 'disposable' vapes are only permitted to have a concentration of 20mg/mL of nicotine, among other changes.

Meanwhile in Drongonia, there are no limits to the nicotine concentration of vapes, with TVDG able to find online retailers selling 65mg/mL vape cartridges for use with pen-style devices. In addition, the consent process for vape and tobacco stores is left entirely in control of local councils, with the Ministry of Health only providing non-binding guidelines for the councils to follow when considering an application.

The Ministry of Health did not respond to requests for comment.

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[Gabeonia]

Armed Andstonians Raid Military Base, Kill 500

Gabeonian News Network - WAYLONIA, Andsto

Around 8:00 PM on November 5th, 1,000 Andstonian Citizens raided Fort Franc, the Gabeonian National Army base in the Dominion of Andsto, Gabeonia's colony. The armed group broke through the base's defenses and slaughtered an estimated 500 Army personnel. The Gabeonian Ministry of Intelligence reports that an estimated 250 personnel escaped the base but it is unknown if they are still alive.

The Ministry of Defense has said that the Andstonians have taken over Fort Franc and have taken another 500 personnel hostage. Gekas Costas, the Gabeonian Minister of Defense stated, "We are preparing an invasion of Andsto to restore order and rescue our personnel."

Gabeonian President Kaleb Nightwall stated in a press conference, "This revolt will not be tolerated. There are an estimated 500 Army personnel dead with another 500 held hostage because the Andstonian Assembly radicalized citizens. Gabeonia and its allies will enter the region and restore democracy and order. Although Andsto is a Gabeonian colony, it has great economic and political freedom. Gabeonia however does not allow slavery, child labor, or autocracies in its colonies or the world."

This is a developing story.

[Agausia]

Aioviḱara Entertains Idea of Cabinet Reshuffle
Author: Adam Vasilčuḱi
Tuesday November 7, 2023

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Tamara - As Agausia approaches the upcoming local elections on November 25th, President Simon Aioviḱara and his administration face a daunting predicament. For the past three months, the country's political landscape has been marked by a consistent trend - growing support for opposition and right-leaning parties, which has overshadowed not only the government coalition but also the center and left-leaning factions.

President Aioviḱara himself has been actively entertaining this idea as a way to address the challenges posed by the opposition's sustained popularity. He believes that reshuffling key cabinet positions could be a strategic maneuver to regain lost ground and potentially sway voter sentiment back in favor of the government. A key aid to the president confirmed to reporters on Monday.

However, this political maneuver is far from risk-free. The divisions and disagreements within the ruling coalition have been steadily growing more visible, creating a palpable sense of instability and uncertainty within the government. As the president and his team weigh the pros and cons of this strategy, the nation watches with bated breath, aware that Agausia stands on the precipice of a significant political shift.

The fate of the cabinet members, especially those considered to be at the center of controversy, such as T́imote Ḱurani, the Minister of Health, Social, and Labor Protections, becomes a matter of intense speculation. Ḱurani, representing the New Socialists, has faced significant public backlash, yet his party remains resolute in its support.

The consequences of this impending decision are profound, not only for the Aioviḱara administration but also for the long-standing Social Democratic party. If the cabinet reshuffle does occur and it ultimately fails to achieve its intended purpose, it could potentially lead to a catastrophic setback for the party. The opposition, meanwhile, senses an opportunity to seize control, reshaping the nation's political course.

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(Agausian Translation)

Rodesatsëâ Agûzâ 25 noembers mókloebul aǵilobriv arčevnebs ûaklovdeba, ṕrezident́i Simon Aioviḱara da misi administ́ratsëâ sašineli gačirvebis tsënaše ǵanan. Bolo sami tvis ganmavlobaši, kveḱnis ṕolit́iḱuri landšapt́i gamoirčeoda tanmimdevré t́endentsët - mzardi mkardačera oṕozitsësa da memaržvene ṕart́ëbis mimart, ramatsëâ dačrdila ara mkolod samtavrobo ḱólitsëâ, aramed tsënt́ri da memartsëkene praktsëbi.

Tavad ṕrezident́i Aioviḱara akt́iurad at́arebda am pikrobda, rogortsëâ oṕozitsës mǵradi ṕoṕularobit gamotsëve gamotsëvevebis gadasačrelad. Mas mâčnâ, rom minist́rta ḱabinet́ši saḱvanžo ṕozitsëbis šetsëvla šeižleba iḱos st́rat́egi manevri daḱargé ṕozitsës dasabruneblad da ṕot́entsërad šetsëvalos amomrčevelta gantsëḱoba mtavrobis sasargeblod. Ṕrezident́is žiritadi dakmareba oršabatsëâ žurnalist́ebs dûdast́ura.

Tumtsëâ, es ṕolit́iḱuri manevri šors aris risḱebisgan. Mmartvel ḱólitsëaši ganketkileba da ûtankmoeba st́abilurad ûpro tvalsačino kdeba, ratsëâ kelisuplebaši arast́abilurobisa da gûrḱvevlobis ašḱara gantsëdas kmnis. Rodesatsëâ ṕrezident́i da misi gundi itsënis am st́rat́egës dadebit da ûarḱopit mkarëbs, eri suntkvašeḱré ûḱurebs da atsënobërebs, rom Agûzâ ǵas mnišvnelovani ṕolit́iḱuri tsëvlis tsëaǵši.

Ḱabinet́is tsëvrebis bedi, gansaḱutrebit mat, vintsëâ daṕirisṕirebis tsënt́rši itvleboda, rogoritsëâ T́imote Ḱurani, žandatsëvis, sotsëaluri da šromis datsëvis minist́ri, int́ensiuri sṕeḱulatsës sagani kdeba. Ḱurani, romelitsëâ tsëarmóǵens Akal Sotsëalist́ebs, ganitsëada mnišvnelovani sazogadoebrivi reaktsëâ, tumtsëâ misi ṕart́â mt́ḱitsëd rčeba mis mkardačeraši.

Am mosalodneli gadatsëḱvet́ilebis šedegebi ǵrmaa ara mkolod Aioviḱara administ́ratsëstvis, aramed didi knis ganmavlobaši arsebé Sotsëal-Demoḱrat́i ṕart́ëstvis. Tu minist́rta ḱabinet́is tsëvlileba mokda da is sabolood ver mâǵtsëvs dasakul mizans, aman šesažló ṕart́ës ḱat́ast́ropé ûḱusvla gamoitsëvios. Imavdrólad, oṕozitsëâ gržnobs šesažleblobas kelši čaiǵos ḱont́roli da šetsëvalos kveḱnis ṕolit́iḱuri ḱursi.

[Jenha]

(I'm archiving this. I hope that's fine with everyone here? ;·;)

[Hundredstar]

Roberson Semiconductors Opens New Engineering Site in Silicon Gateway, Hundredstar Regional Semiconductor Center, to Address Growing Demand for Complex Automotive SoCs Queenborough - Roberson Semiconductors (Roberson), the largest independent Khantari design service company, specializing in the development of large Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), embedded software, and systems, has opened a new engineering site in Silicon Gateway, Hundredstar. The new site will house a team of 15 experienced System-on-Chip (SoC) engineers who were previously working for Romatex. With this new engineering team, Roberson is strengthening its capability to design complex ASICs and SoCs. This will enable Roberson to address the globally growing demand for complex automotive SoCs. In addition to its new engineering site in Hundredstar, Roberson also has offices in other major semiconductor hubs, this gives Roberson a global reach and allows it to serve customers from all over the world. Roberson's expertise in designing complex ASICs and SoCs is in high demand, especially in the automotive industry. Automotive SoCs are becoming increasingly complex as they are required to support more advanced features, such as autonomous driving and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Roberson is well-positioned to meet the growing demand for complex automotive SoCs. The company has a strong track record of success in designing and developing ASICs and SoCs for a variety of industries, including automotive, consumer electronics, and telecommunications. Roberson's new engineering site in Silicon Gateway, Hundredstar will play a key role in the company's growth strategy. The site will provide Roberson with access to a pool of experienced and talented engineers, and it will also bring Roberson closer to its customers in the automotive industry. The opening of Roberson's new engineering site in Hundredstar is a significant event for the Regional semiconductor world. Roberson is now a unique player in the region, and its expertise in designing complex ASICs and SoCs will be a valuable asset to the Regional semiconductor industry. Roberson, a leading provider of engineering services, today announced the opening of its new engineering site in Hundredstar. The state-of-the-art facility will house Roberson's ASIC and SoC design and testing team, as well as provide a space for collaboration and communication with Roberson's customers in the automotive industry. The new site is located in a state-of-the-art office building with all the latest amenities. It features a dedicated laboratory for ASIC and SoC design and testing, as well as meeting rooms, conference rooms, and break areas. The site is also close to major universities and research institutions, which gives Roberson access to a pool of talented students and researchers. "The opening of our new engineering site in Hundredstar is a major milestone for Roberson," said CEO Velantino Gatebrook. "This new facility will allow us to expand our engineering capabilities and better serve our customers in the automotive industry. We are excited to be a part of the Hundredstar community and look forward to contributing to the local economy." The new engineering site is expected to create over 100 jobs in the Hundredstar area. Roberson is currently hiring for a variety of engineering positions, including ASIC designers, SoC designers, and test engineers. Overall, Roberson's new engineering site in Silicon Gateway, Hundredstar is a positive development for both the company and the Regional semiconductor industry. The site will help Roberson to grow its business and better serve its customers, while also boosting the Regional semiconductor industry.

[Drongonia]

(I'm archiving this. I hope that's fine with everyone here? ;·;)

Archiving as in locking the thread, or as in making a copy of its contents?

[Sarawak Darulhana]

Sarawak Darulhana hits Jolo with one of deadliest nights of bombings so far in war against Sulu Royal Armed
Fighting is ongoing after Sulu Royal Armed launched an attack on Sabah region on Oct.25 .
At least 40 Suluan killed in last 24 hours, including 12 in refugee camp and near hospitals

The blockaded Jolo Island has been hit by one of the deadliest nights of Sarawakian bombing so far in the war against the Moro's militant group which claim themself as "Pasukan Tentera Diraja Sulu Darulaman(Sulu Royal Armed)", as two more hostages were freed amid reports that talks to secure the release of dozens of others were under way.

At least 40 Suluan were killed in Jolo in the last 24 hours, according to the Bangsamoros-run health ministry, and 70 were killed overnight on Sunday in bombardments of the densely populated Darassalam refugee camp and streets close to two hospitals in Jolo City.

Entire residential blocks across the strip have now been levelled, including in areas where Suluan had been told by the Royal Sarawak Darulhana Armed Forces(RSDAF) to seek refuge. Approximately half the strip’s housing stock, and much of the coastal exclave, is now covered in grey rubble dust.

Late on Monday, Sulu Royal Armed said it had released two elderly Sabahan women – Dayang Anisah Culan and Nuri Azyana for humanitarian reasons in response to mediation by Philippines and Indonesia.

Meanwhile, Sarawakian outlets reported that the Malaysia and Indonesia were trying to broker a deal in which 50 people held by Sulu Royal Armed and other groups in Jolo of foreign or dual nationality would be released.

On Sunday it emerged the Malaysia had pressed Sarawak Darulhana to delay its expected ground assault on Jolo to allow time for the release of more hostages believed to be held in the exclave, and the delivery of more aid to the besieged territory.

The Utusan Sarawak newspaper said the Sarawak Darulhana prime minister, and his generals were at odds over when to launch an expected ground invasion.

Quoting unnamed senior Sarawakian officials, the daily said the Sarawakian leader is delaying putting boots on the ground while there is still a possibility of returning the captives, and that the “initial phrase” of the Sarawakian offensive – airstrikes – is “not yet exhausted”.

Wisma Adenan was forced to put out a statement on Monday night denying the reports of friction, saying: “The prime minister, the defence minister and the RSDAF chief of staff are working in close and full cooperation … there is total and mutual trust.”

The UN’s rights chief, Volker Türk, called for an immediate ceasefire and the “prompt and effective” delivery of humanitarian aid to the population of Jolo.

“This violence will never end unless leaders stand up and take the brave and humane choices that are required by fundamental humanity,” he said.

In Beijing, Xi Jinping said any discussions of a ceasefire could only take place if Sulu Royal Armed freed all the captives it seized on 25 october.

“We should have those hostages released and then we can talk,” Xi said, when asked if he would support a halt in hostilities.

As the situation in Jolo and northern Sabah region appeared to settle into a deadly holding pattern of aerial attacks, the conflict still threatens to spread to the south of Sabah.

Cross-border exchanges of fire between Sabah and the Kalimantan militia Klandestine Forces along the Blue Line separating the two countries are steadily increasing, leading almost 20,000 people to leave their villages in Sabah-Indonesia borders, the UN’s International Organization for Migration said on Thursday.

Bangsamoro’s health authority has said at least 57 people have been killed in Sarawak Darulhana's bombardment

On Thursday, the Sarawakian military said it had hit more than 20 “military targets” in the last 24 hours, and that ground forces had conducted “limited raids” to kill gunmen and search for hostages.

Sulu Royal Armed said the day before that it destroyed an Sarawakian tank and two armoured bulldozers inside the territory. Two drones launched from Jolo towards Lahad Datu,Sabah were shot down on the same day, both sides confirmed.

A.S Junaid, a spokesperson for the strip’s civil defence unit, told the independent Bangsamoros media organisation Bansa! that rescue operations were becoming more difficult because of the scale of destruction and impeded access.

“Our crews are recovering victims in the form of body parts, and the chances of recovering survivors are diminishing,” he said.

Monday’s hostage release, and that of two Sambas-Sarawakian citizens, Haroyo Bachtria and Sahat Raanan, on Friday raised the hopes of families of those people still missing – including several foreign and dual nationals – that more could be rescued before the window for negotiations closes with the onset of a ground offensive. Sarawakian’s DHN Radio Nasional 88.9 said on Monday that Sulu Royal Armed had warned via mediators that a ground invasion would reduce the likelihood of releasing hostages.

In a statement released on Sunday, the leaders of the China,Philippines,Thailand,Japan,Singapore and the UK urged Sarawak Darulha a to adhere to international humanitarian law and protect civilians, while underscoring their support for Sarawak Darulhana and its right to defend itself – calls that come amid growing fears that the war could balloon into a wider ASEAN conflict.

The Bangsamoro's Sulu Royal Armed's leader, Ismail Mataroyo, and the spokesperson of Jama'at Islami, Hossein Mirza Ghul talked by phone on Thursday about how to stop Sarawak's “brutal crimes” in Jolo, Sulu Royal Armed said in a statement.

Sarawakian aircraft struck two cells of the Militant-backed Klandestine group in Kalimantam early on Monday, the Royal Sarawak Darulhana Armed Forces said. With violence around its heavily guarded borders increasing, Sarawak Darulhana on Thursday added 14 communities close to Kalimantan and Mundanao to its evacuation contingency plan in the south of the country.

[Razenland]

RAZENLAND ICEBREAKERS DEPLOYED “FOR FINAL TIME”
Saturday 11th November 2023

Novigrad - In the Far North Region of the Republic of Razenland, near to the site of the new-build town of Novigrad, the national icebreaker fleet can be seen in the distance ploughing their furrows through the ocean’s waves. Their destination: Razenland. The vessels will patrol off the north coast of the whole continent during the winter months, visiting their homeland base periodically throughout and then returning to dock in the spring of next year.

These vessels have become a lifeline not only for Razenland itself but also for its many neighbours - near and far - along and around the continental north coast, as they break ice and clear pathways through the frozen winter oceans, enabling cargo shipping to continue year-round.

With the alternative route by sea completely imponderable, being so many miles around to the south, icebreakers have seen heavy use in these waters now for many decades. But, with construction work in the new port town of Novigrad proceeding apace, it has been suggested that these vessels are being deployed for the final time. In effect, a new town will open up transcontinental shipping overland by rail, and the region’s icebreaker fleet could be stood down. The new town is, after all, beginning to come to life. Tram routes are being built, threading their way between nascent communities of simple houses with large gardens. The port itself is under construction and, nearby, so is the cascade of dams that will contribute massively to national energy generation in future.

Razenland, perhaps surprisingly, claims one of the world’s largest icebreaker fleets, and commits the vessels to work every October or November, through until March or April the following year. The ships are expensive to build, buy and operate, but Razenland boasts an operational fleet of eight large vessels, the oldest of which was built in 1954 and has been in virtually continuous operation ever since.

While some nations have been critical of these developments, including the threat of withdrawing the ships, Razenland’s President Volotka has been keen to defend them, citing the opportunity to “save the oceans and the ice caps” from global consumerism. An added bonus is the opportunity for all transhipments to filter through Razenland’s taxation system - an important new revenue stream for the country - while simultaneously reducing costs in the operation of the icebreaker fleet.

Interestingly, the icebreaker fleet is unlikely to be moored up permanently, with there being an evident requirement of some icebreaking work near to Razenland’s Far North coast, to facilitate access to the new port in the first place. Skeptics would argue this nullifies all advantages of the strategy, even going so far as to suggest the port should have been constructed in a different country entirely.

Although regional leaders might not like the idea of their overseas trade being funnelled through an intermediary, the alternative - that they pay Razenland for its icebreaker patrols - has also never been palatable. So why should Razenland do everyone else’s dirty work and not be paid for it?

Bizarrely, the nation has only itself to blame. Razenland began an active programme of dominating the regional icebreaker market in the 1950s, swallowing up neighbouring countries’ vessels and trapping itself in this role under the illusion that it was winning control. But Razenland never became a continental superpower, always remaining in the under-storey of regional politics. Apart from surrendering its sea ice patrols, Novigrad represents the only realistic solution to escaping the vice grip of its own ill-conceived choices.

The current fleet includes at least one vessel from every decade dating right back to the 1950s:

Year Name
1954 Balga
1961 Volovsk
1971 Gorinsk III
1978 Flomsk
1980 Rommot
1993 Gorinsk IV
2002 Ankoly
2016 Pabruysk

The number of vessels named after the capital city of Gorinsk now reaches four. Gorinsk was broken up in the 1940s, following which Gorinsk II was launched in 1949. Lasting until the late 1960s, Gorinsk II was replaced by Gorinsk III, delivered new in 1971. After Razenland reaffirmed its position as an independent nation in 1990, its first new icebreaker, built in 1993, was also named Gorinsk, becoming Gorinsk IV. Gorinsk III and Gorinsk IV are both in active service. All of the vessels are named after towns and cities in Razenland.

[Sarawak Darulhana]

Santubong sends bid for co-hosting 2032 SEA games with S.Sarawak despite frosty ties

By DHNews Staff



SANTUBONG-North Sarawak capital Santubong said on Saturday it has sent a proposal for co-hosting the 2032 Sea Games with the South’s Kapit to the ASEAN Olympic Committee (AOC) in a bid to keep its hopes alive despite Jakarta being the front-runner.

The AOC has already picked the Indonesian city as the preferred partner for hosting the Games.

North Sarawak's Prime Minister Datu Bendahara Diraja and South Sarawak leader George Ngkasan agreed to pursue the joint Sukan Suknus(Sukan Nusantara) bid at their summit in Kapit in late 2016.

But recently, the relationship between these two countries hangs following the fact that South Sarawak was found to have helped the Zionist Regime in the recent massacre of Palestinians and that caused North Sarawak to act to suspend all diplomatic relations between the two Sarawak countries

Santubong city said the host has not been finalised and it submitted the proposal with a vision titled “Ignore the Past, Toward the Future.”

“The city government conveyed its legitimacy and need to co-host the SEA Games, stressing that it will realise the AOC’s vision of world peace through sports,” it said in a statement.

When asked about whether the idea was shared with Kapit, a city official told DHN the proposal was the result of intra-agency meetings and the Unification Ministry in charge of inter-Sarawakian affairs would seek discussions with the South.

A Unification Ministry official said the proposal was a move by the city to highlight the significance of the two Sarawaks in hosting the event.

The current Bendaharas administration is seeking to build on the Kuching's Sukan Nusantara hosted in 2016, during which athletes from both Sarawaks marched under a unified flag at the opening ceremony and fielded a combined women’s ice hockey team.

North Sarawak has expressed hopes of reviving the momentum for ties at this year’s Pahang SukMa. But Kapit has been deriding Bendaharas in recent weeks, dismissing the possibility of a restart of talks.

[Diarcesia]

In a Historic Election, Eudocia Bardan Secures Victory in Dyrrhonian Isles
October 30, 2023

RHAMNASIS—In a momentous electoral triumph, Eudocia Bardan of the Communist Party emerged victorious in the closely watched elections for the position of Duchess in the Dyrrhonian Isles. Eudocia, known for her progressive vision and commitment to social equality, is set to become one of the most influential figures in the region. Her win marks a significant shift in the political landscape, with promises of increased representation for non-citizens and a renewed focus on social justice. As she takes the helm, anticipation builds for the changes and reforms that will shape the future of the Dyrrhonian Isles under her leadership.

Eudocia's rise to prominence mirrors her party's meteoric success in recent elections. Having only first appeared on the ballot in the then-capital of Rhamnasis's local elections just two years ago, the Communists have made a name for themselves as an emerging political force with a vision of social justice and equality for all citizens, regardless of race or nationality. Their popularity has grown alongside their platform centered around environmentalism and economic reform that prioritizes both dieretic autonomy and regional cooperation. The citizenry is among many who look forward to working with Eudocia to further these goals, though an undercurrent of unease is also present with how the new government will coexist with the apparently antithetical historical economic policy that propelled the Isles to be one of the regional hubs of trade.

The new Duchess's win comes after an extensive election process that saw her and the competitor favored to win, Torc Stylian of the Agamedean Party, participate in a series of debates around the Isles. During these events, she notably stood by her three main pillars of policy. Her vision centers around building stronger ties between citizens while also working to make amends with those who were left behind during the Isles's economic rise. She has made clear that this involves abolishing archaic practices that contributed to the economic inequality the rural regions experienced. She has also made a commitment to environmentalism and has said she will work to make sure that future generations can enjoy a stable environment. Finally, she plans on working with other diereses towards increasing social justice domestically.

Eudocia's win is historic, as she cemented the left-wing shift of Dyrrhonian governance: it is noted that the center-right Agamedean Party leadership under the previous duke, Carp Michelack, had to implement policies voted in by the coalition dominated by center-left and left-wing parties in the legislature since he came to office. It also comes at a time when many are concerned about the rise of far-right reaction in the region. Her victory suggests that citizens want leaders who value equality and environmentalism, both increasingly important issues that can't be ignored any longer by in this part of the multiverse.

As the newest Duchess of the Dyrrhonian Isles, Eudocia will take office alongside her vice-duke Lioubov Dixon. Her first order of business is to appoint a new Privy Council, which she intends to do in consultation with both citizens and non-citizens alike through town halls across the archipelago. She has also said that she wants her government's focus on social justice to be reflected in its composition: half of all appointed officials are expected to be non-citizens.

[Noveria hal]

Breaking news: Noveria Hal is literally on fire after a repeated bombing run by Mew1. the leader of Noveria Hal, mega charzard X says any help would be very appreachiated (artillery is needed) in other news, the Noveria Hallian Dodo is still very mutch extinct!

[Razenland]

CONSTRUCTION GOES HAYWIRE - BUT “NOTHING TO SEE HERE” AT INCIDENT SITE
Saturday 18th November 2023

Gorinsk - Director of the Ministry of Construction & Housing, Elena Tereshchenko, has today come under fresh fire for acts of corruption, after an accident at the under-construction town of Novigrad was deemed not to warrant investigation. The incident involved an excavator belonging to her father’s construction firm, which has profited substantially from the new urban development.

During the incident itself, the excavator lifted its bucket and caught the wires of a new trolleybus route, causing significant damage and injuring a worker who was hit by the assembly of wires as they crashed to the ground. Fortunately they were not live, or the worker would have been killed.

Safety campaign groups argued the incident should have been investigated fully, with prosecutions forthcoming. Today, however, Ms Tereshchenko confirmed no investigation would be necessary. Even her Cabinet colleagues are taking aim at her after that one.

Director of the Ministry of Justice, Kirill Bortnik, described the news as “everything we expected, based on who is involved” - a virtually unveiled attack on the Tereshchenko family at large. This reveals a break in the fault line of the Cabinet which, previously, had never shown any disloyalty to Ms Tereshchenko. Indeed, Chairman of the Cabinet, Konstantin Buryak, had even defended her when former minister Viktar Maksudov attacked her record previously.

Ms Tereshchenko’s father, Fiodar Tereshchenko, became a millionaire last year following rapid growth of his company. His main business interests are in construction and cement, but his portfolio is expanding - and so is his wealth. Is his involvement in the construction of Novigrad beginning to appear as a stain on the story of its conception? And could it force ruptures within government?

Mr Bortnik’s own contribution to the scheme could likewise be described as detrimental. He is reported to have said that he’d use the town to site a new prison building to help Razenland with processing and housing of “terrible criminals” - this being very much not the picture of utopia President Volotka has in mind.

How many more political storms Elena Tereshchenko can weather is anyone’s guess, but it looks as if they’ll keep coming.

[Agausia]

Prosecutors Investigate Agausian Metropolitanate
Author: Dimit́ri Beliḱi
Monday November 20, 2023

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St́alina - Agausian prosecutors have announced a comprehensive investigation into multiple churches within the Metropolitanate of Stálina, delving into allegations of financial misconduct that have sent shockwaves through the Orthodox community.

Lead prosecutor, Sergi Mčedeli, disclosed that irregularities were first detected during a routine examination of the Metropolitanate's central financial records. However, as investigators delved deeper, discrepancies were uncovered in the financial transactions of St. Michael's Cathedral, Holy Trinity Church, and St. Constantine's, each falling under the jurisdiction of the Metropolitanate of St́alina in Agausia’s Tavze Region.

In response, Bishop Damân Ḱalist́osi of the Metropolitanate of Stálina called an emergency synod, where he addressed the media. "This is a challenging time for our Eparchy. We are cooperating fully with the investigation, and we will take decisive action to address any wrongdoing," he stated. “Our faith community deserves nothing less,” The bishop expressed deep concern about the potential impact on the trust of the faithful and vowed to rectify the situation swiftly.

The exact nature of the crimes remains officially undisclosed, but sources close to the investigation have shed light on a range of financial irregularities that are under scrutiny. Allegations include the mishandling of funds intended for supporting the clergy within the implicated churches. Investigators are scrutinizing whether these funds were used inappropriately or if unauthorized transactions occurred.

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(Agausian Translation)

Agûzis ṕroḱurorebma gamótsëkades ḱovlismomtsëveli gamožëba Stálinas mit́roṕolit́ši arsebul mraval eḱlesâze, pinansuri gadatsëdomis šesakeb braldebebze, ramatsëâ šoḱi gamoitsëvâ martlmadideblur sazogadoebaši.

Mtavarma ṕroḱurorma Sergi Mčedeli gaamkila, rom darǵvevebi ṕirvelad gamovlinda mit́roṕolit́is tsënt́raluri pinansuri čanatsërebis rut́iné šemotsëmebis dros. Tumtsëâ, rodesatsëâ gamomžëblebi ûpro ǵrmad iḱvlevdnen, gamovlinda šeusabamobebi tsëminda mikélis saḱatedro t́ažris, tsëminda samebis t́ažrisa da tsëminda ḱonst́ant́ines t́ažris pinansur t́ranzaktsëbši, romeltagan titoe ekvemdebareboda st’alinas mit́roṕolit́is iurisdiktsëas Agûzis Tavzes regionši.

Amis saṕasukod, Stálinas mit́roṕolit́is eṕisḱoṕosma Damân Ḱalist́osi moitsëvâ sagangebo sinodi, sadatsëâ man sit́ḱvit mimarta medâs. "es aris rté ṕeriodi čveni eṕarkëstvis. Čven srulad vtanamšromlobt gamožëbastan da miviǵebt gadamtsë'ḱvet́ zomebs nebismëri sakis ûḱanono kmedebis aǵmosapkvrelad", - ganatsëkada man. „Čveni sartsëmunoebrivi sazogadoeba araperze naḱlebs imsakurebs“, - gamokat́a eṕisḱoṕosma ǵrma šešpoteba mortsëmunëbis ndobaze ṕot́entsëiuri gavlenis gamo da ṕiroba dado, rom stsërapad gamóstsërebs sit́uatsëas.

Današûlis zust́i buneba opitsëalurad ûtsënobâ, magram gamožëbastan daakloebé tsëḱaroebi natels mohpenen pinansuri darǵvevebis mtel rigs, romlebitsëâ ganikileba. Braldebebi moitsëavs eḱlesëbši sasulëro ṕirebis mkardasačerad gamizné tankebis arastsër gamoḱenebas. Gamomžëblebi amotsëmeben, gamoiḱenes tu ara es tankebi arasatanadod, an mokda tu ara araavt́orizebé t́ranzaktsëbi.

[Karnatadesha]

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SAMATA SUCCESSION SHOWDOWN

Mysore: In a political whirlwind, incumbent Mysore Chief Minister Sudhir Tatkare is poised to leave his office, paving the way for a significant shift in the political landscape of the province as he takes on the role of Union Cabinet Minister in Karnatadesha. Tatkare's impending departure has sent shockwaves through the ranks of the Samata Party, creating a power struggle within the party's Mysore unit. The unexpected decision to relinquish his position as Chief Minister is a result of the unfortunate demise of the Union Civil Aviation Minister Manikrao Geete, a key figure in the MTD-led coalition government, which allotted eight Ministries to the Samata Party.

The move was authorized by the Samata Party National Executive Committee at an emergency meeting based on the recommendation of party founder and supremo, Harpal Gupta. A staunch loyalist of Harpal Gupta, Sudhir is anticipated to serve as his watchful eye within the power corridors of Mysore, while also acting as a counterbalance to Gupta's long-standing rival within the party, the current Union Agriculture Minister, Vinod Darekar.

Currently, the Samata Party province unit in Mysore is divided into so many camps vying for control, it could easily be called a coalition. These factions include the group supported by Sudhir Tatkare; state party president Chandrakant Mahajan's camp; former Union Minister of State and Legislative Council Chairman Girish Desai's faction; Union Agriculture Minister Vinod Darekar's followers; the formidable group led by former Chief Minister Bapat Lonikar; party troubleshooter Ashish Patil supporters; Mysuru Mutt seer Ramchand Sharma.

Tatkare's group has thrown their support behind his second-in-command and the current Deputy Chief Minister, Diwakar Kute. Chandrakant Mahajan claims the backing of five out of nine district units of the party within the province, while Girish Desai asserts significant support from party members in the Legislative Council and Parliament. Vinod Darekar is making a push for strongman MLA Ramdas Kamble, whose constituency falls under his parliamentary constituency, to be selected for the coveted post. Bapat Lonikar is vouching for his son, the first-time MLA Deepak Lonikar, as the suitable successor. Ashish Patil's candidature has found favor among coalition allies MTD and the Swarajya Dal. Not surprisingly, MTD's ideological parent body, SMVP, a Powerful Madhwa-Vaishnavism lobby, is rallying behind the Mysuru seer.

Apart from these factions, there is also Rajkumar Ulle, a loyal partyman orginally from Kollar province who made Mysore his home and was elected in spite of attempted sabotage by Sudhir Tatkare coterie and later tried unsuccessfully to stake his claim to the chief ministership. Besides Kollar province unit of the party, Rajkumar has the support of party national working president, Shivraj Gupta, son of Harpal Gupta, who has been trying to break out of his father's shadow and became the sole heir to the Gupta clan legacy - the family has over 14 members in different levels of politics.

Amidst the political upheaval, the Samata Party mouthpiece has leveled serious allegations against the opposition Prajasattiya Front (PF), asserting that a conspiracy is afoot to topple the democratically elected government in Mysore. The Samata Party claims that the PF has been engaging in talks with various factions of the party, pointing to the presence of high-ranking PF leaders in Mysore since the announcement.

As part of this alleged plot, senior Cabinet ministers from Kollar, as well as the PF floor leader in parliament, Prasad Naik (Belgaum MP), have been summoned to Mysore. The Samata Party contends that a series of secret meetings have taken place, indicating a coordinated effort potentially overthrow the current government.

Kollar delegation, for instance, engaged in discussions with influential figures such as Rajkumar Ulle, who shares roots with Kollar, and Bapat Loniker. Notably, Bapat Loniker, once a member of the Prajasattiya Front, maintains warm relations with the PF's national leadership. Simultaneously, Belgaum MP held crucial meetings with Union Ministers Vinod Darekar and Girish Desai, with the aim of securing their support. Similarly, the Mysore PF province president engaged in discussions with Mysore Samata Party president Chandrakant Mahajan, fueling speculation about a potential split of the Samata Party.

However, the Prajasattiya Front has swiftly dismissed these allegations, stating that their leaders were dispatched to assess the volatile political situation in Mysore and to review the party's preparedness in the event of potential elections.

Pundits speculate that while the Prajasattiya Front currently holds just 25 out of 189 seats in the Mysore Legislative Assembly, it appears to be strategizing to form a coalition government with the support of the Ulama Congress and Samajvadi Paksha, which collectively hold 20 seats. Additionally the party hopes to garner the backing of enough dissident factions of the Samata Party, along with PF turncoats who deserted the party to join SJP in recently held elections, to achieve a simple majority which would allow them to gain control over the province's governance.

[Ostaja]

The Ostaji Herald

Harvest Week Bombing Leaves Fourteen Dead with the Bomber At Large

Tuesday, November 21st, 2023

Rychlik, Ridgeslik - Tragedy struck today in Rychlik, the capital of the state of Ridgeslik, after a bomb was set off at the heart of the farmer's market hosted in the city square. Ridgeslik State Police have reported 14 dead and dozens injured in the blast, and more have reported injuries due to the subsequent stampede from the market. A manhunt has begun for the bomber, with the capital city on lockdown and Governor Aleksy Nowak-Scott declaring a state of emergency.

The bombing brings a shocking pause to the National Harvest Week events, which included the markets opened at the site of the bombing. The Federal Republic annually celebrates the work following the harvests nationwide with a week of celebration, feasting, and vacation on the penultimate week of each November.

Early speculation suggests the motivation for the bombing was tied to the ongoing protests held through Ridgeslik for an independence referendum, which also began at the start of this week with the annual Harvest Week. The protests, backed by the Ridge Movement and the associated Ridge Movement Political Wing (RMPW), were planned in the weeks leading up to the holiday in response to what protesters claim to be unfair governance by the Federal Senate of Ostaja and its Constitution. Many have directly targeted Chancellor Abigail Ryan, whose Federal Union Party (FUP) is unpopular compared to the more conservative Sovereignty Party and right wing RMPW. Others point out that, while recent polls suggest as many as 53% of Ridgeslik citizens are open to a referendum on independence, the Ostaji Constitution's requirement for a 60% vote threshold on such a referendum was unfairly forced onto the state to allow ascension into the Federal Republic. The protests themselves have been tense, but otherwise nonviolent until today.

The Chancellor, in remarks following the attack, denounced the actions as anti-democratic and cowardly, and pledged federal support for repairs to the afflicted citizens and infrastructure. She urged for an end to violence amid the peaceful protests, and told reporters she is communicating with Governor Nowak-Scott and first responders on the ground. Kadon Austin, party leader for the RMPW in the Federal Senate, declined to comment.

 

[Agausia]

Government Accused of Witness Tampering
Author: Ant́oli Svórod
Friday November 24, 2023

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Romda - In a courtroom in the northern part of the city of Romda, the Agausian government, representing the prosecution, finds itself four weeks into a case against a former accountant for the Čirveuloba family, Orhan Čomsḱi. Following a six-month investigation, authorities arrested Čomsḱi, charging him with conspiracy, fraud, money laundering, and bribery. The investigation revealed that Čomsḱi acted as a liaison between members of the city government and the business owned by the Čirveuloba family.

On Thursday, the defense accused the prosecution of witness tampering, alleging coaching and scripting of witness testimonies in favor of the defendant. Lawyers engaged in a heated debate over the validity of these claims, prompting reports that the judge grew visibly annoyed with the bickering from both parties.

In April 2023, investigators released information that Čomsḱi was under investigation for a second time. He was subsequently arrested on the twelfth of October. A lawyer for the Čirveuloba family stated that, once again, Mr. Čomsḱi had acted on his own accord, and the company and its subsidiaries were mistaken for giving him a second chance.

In 2013, Čomsḱi was originally arrested and fired from his employment with the Čirveulobas after being implicated in a payment to a hitman who killed a Romda city council member in 2008. A spokesperson for the family at the time claimed they had no knowledge of Čomsḱi’s involvement in organized crime and apparently severed ties with the accountant. However, it was later revealed that Čomsḱi and his family lived in a flat owned by a member of the Čirveuloba family.

Later that year Čomsḱi plead guilty and served a sixteen-month sentence before being released as part of his plea deal. He agreed to provide information about the hitman but was unable to offer anything substantial about who ordered the hit. After his release in 2014, Čomsḱi took a job as an accountant at a subsidiary of the Čirveulobas in the city of Dačrili.

In response to the defense's motion, the judge issued a warning to both parties regarding unregulated contact with witnesses, stating that he would not tolerate such behavior and would hold both sides in contempt if it persisted.

Expressing dissatisfaction with the judge's adjudication, Čomsḱi’s lawyer announced plans to call for a mistrial. The defense intends to argue that the judge is displaying clear favoritism toward the prosecution by immediately dismissing their claims of witness tampering, despite what they assert is "overwhelming evidence."

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(Agausian Translation)

Kalak Romdas črdiloet natsëlši sasamartlo darbazši Agûsës mtavroba, romelitsëâ tsëarmóǵens ṕroḱurat́uras, otki ḱviris ganmavlobaši aǵmočndeba čirveulobis ožakis ḱopili buǵalt́eris, orhan Čomsḱis tsënaaǵmdeg. Ekvstvâni gamožëbis šemdeg, kelisuplebam daaḱava Čomsḱi, mas brali šetkmulebaši, taǵlitobaši, pulis gatetrebaši da mekrtameobaši tsëûḱenes. Gamožëbam daaǵina, rom Čomsḱi mokmedebda rogortsëâ meḱavšire kalakis mtavrobis tsëvrebsa da Čirveulobas ožakis saḱutrebaši arsebul bizness šoris.

Kutsëhabatsëâ, datsëvis mkarem brali dasdo braldebas motsëmis gaḱalbebaši, braldebulis sasargeblod motsëmëbis čvenebebis stsëavlebasa da sḱriṕt́irebaši. Advoḱat́ebma čértes mtsëvave debat́ebi am ṕret́enzëbis martebulobastan daḱavširebit, ramatsëâ gamoitsëvâ inpormatsëâ, rom mosamartle ašḱarad gaǵizânebé iḱo orive mkaris ḱamatit.

2023 tsëlis aṕrilši gamomžëblebma gamókveḱnes inpormatsëâ imis šesakeb, rom Čomsḱi meored iḱo gamožëbis kveš. Šemǵomši is 12 okt́ombers daaḱaves. Čirveulobis ožakis advoḱat́ma ganatsëkada, rom ḱidev ertkel, Čomsḱi mokmedebda saḱutari survilit da ḱomṕanâ da misi švilobili ḱomṕanëbi šetsëdnen, rom mas meore šansi mistsës.

2013 tsëls, Čomsḱi tavdaṕirvelad daaḱaves da gaatavisuples samsakuridan Čirveulobastan, mas šemdeg, ratsëâ braldebé iḱo mḱvlelis gadakdaši, romelmatsëâ Romdas saḱrebulos tsëvri 2008 tsëls moḱla. Im dros ožakis sṕiḱerma ganatsëkada, rom mat ar itsëdnen Čomsḱi čartulobis šesakeb. Organizebul današûlši da ašḱarad gatsëḱvit́a ḱavširi buǵalt́ertan. Tumtsëâ, mogvânebit gairḱva, rom Čomsḱi da misi ožaki tsëkovrobdnen Čirveulobas ožakis tsëvris saḱutrebaši arsebul binaši.

Mogvânebit imave tsëls Čomsḱi m aǵâra današa da moikada tekvsmet́tvâni sasželi, sanam gaatavisuples saṕrotsëso šetankmebis parglebši. Is datankmda mḱvlelis šesakeb inpormatsës mitsëdebas, magram veraperi šestavaza arsebiti imis šesakeb, tu vin šeuḱveta dart́ḱma. 2014 tsëls gatavisuplebis šemdeg, Čomsḱi mušaobda buǵalt́erad Čirveulobas-is švilobil ḱomṕanâši kalak Dačriliši.

Datsëvis mkaris šuamǵomlobis saṕasukod, mosamartlem orive mkares gaaprtkila motsëmëbtan araregulirebé ḱont́akt́is šesakeb da ganatsëkada, rom ar moitmens aset ktsëvas da gagrželebis šemtkvevaši orive mkares abučad aǵebda.

Mosamartlis gadatsëḱvet́ilebastan daḱavširebit ûḱmaḱopilebis gamokat́visas, Čomsḱis advoḱat́ma gamótsëkada, rom aṕirebs sasželaǵsrulebis datsësebas. Datsëvis mkare aṕirebs amt́ḱitsëbs, rom mosamartle ašḱara pavorit́izms amžǵavnebs braldebis mkaris mimart da dûḱovnebliv ûarhḱops mat ṕret́enzëbs motsëmëbis gaḱalbebis šesakeb, miukedavad imisa, rasatsëâ isini amt́ḱitsëben, rom „absolut́uri mt́ḱitsëbulebaa“.

[Razenland]

RAZENLAND NATIONAL FORESTRY AWARDS PLANTATION TO WILDLIFE RESERVE
Friday 24th November 2023

Rommot - A forestry plantation near the town of Rommot has been given over to nature, after Razenland National Forestry offered it to the Ministry of Environment’s bison programme.

Two hundred hectares of plantation were thinned in 2018, leaving plenty of other trees some space to grow. But in 2019, Carpathian boars were introduced, to dig up ground and provoke growth of other plant species too. Jan, a forestry worker here for more than 30 years, became involved in the release of the boars: “This area will not be touched again for another 15 or 20 years. We knew the bison programme was over our back fence and thought this could make a nice home for them. We added the boars first to enrich the environment for the bison.”

The Razenland National Forestry (RNF) plot meets a nature reserve at one corner. The boundary fence between the two measures roughly 20 metres across. A new perimeter fence was erected around the plantation after logging work in 2018, and this small boundary will now be taken down. There is a large pond at the top of the inclined forest, dug in years ago to capture rainwater and eliminate flooding. The only thing keeping wildlife away was the sound of tractors and chainsaws.

But the pigs have transformed the plantation in their five years here, with their work contributing to the arrival of painted storks - the national animal of Razenland. They nest in the high trees and feed in the large pond, which was populated with fish stocks also in 2019.

Razenland’s bison population numbers 54, after a breeding programme was established with twelve animals, from Poland and Belarus, in 2010. Two small herds were given 200 hectares each which, after five years, towards the end of 2015, was increased to 1000 hectares and merged, allowing the Polish herd and the Belarusian herd to meet for the first time. This latest addition offers them a 20% increase in the size of their home.

The breeding programme has been considered a success not only for what it has done for the world bison population, but also for its positive impact on nature. A team of scientists and government officials are now looking at options for more new wildlife reserves in Razenland for the introduction of bison, and are also considering permitting the animals to roam completely freely.

This development might also be seen a positive contribution to a decrease in forestry works generally, in support of the president’s Century of Trees Project, which aims to plant more than 13 million trees annually to reforest Razenland. This scheme will not be deemed successful without a sharp curb on deforestation. A universal basic income trial for RNF workers, begun earlier this year, was also expected to make a dent in the high outputs from the timber and logging industries. Government statistics on the success of the scheme are awaited.

[Hundredstar]

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Ronchellon HydroTex (RHT) Unveils Ambitious Solar Initiative to Power Sewage Treatment Plants Across Hundredstar

Bledllyn - In a groundbreaking move toward environmental sustainability and energy efficiency, Ronchellon HydroTex (RHT), a leading sewerage services provider in Hundredstar, has announced its ambitious plan to install solar photovoltaics (PV) at 396 carefully selected sewage treatment plants (STP) across the nation. This initiative is poised to not only significantly reduce carbon emissions but also cut down on electricity costs, aligning with the nation's Prime Energy Transition Initiative Roadmap (PETIR).

The solar PV installation will be executed under the Self-Consumption (SelCo) model, ensuring that all the solar energy generated will be utilized at the STPs. RHT has partnered with four prominent companies, each having committed to Renewable Energy Power Purchase Agreements (REPPA), to carry out the installation. The total capital expenditure (CAPEX) for this massive undertaking is estimated at $84 million.

Upon completion of Phase 1, RHT anticipates an annual generation of 22,781 Megawatt-hours (MWh) of solar energy by 2026. This translates to an impressive estimated annual electricity savings of $1.9 million. As the project progresses into Phase 2, a meticulous assessment is underway for 583 potential sites that could generate an additional 21,500 MWh of solar energy per year, resulting in an extra annual savings of $1.8 million by 2027.

The cumulative impact of Phase 1 and Phase 2 is projected to be substantial. RHT expects to slash carbon emissions by an impressive 34.4 kilotons of carbon dioxide equivalent (ktCO2e) by 2027. This aligns with the company's broader commitment to integrating green technologies at selected STPs, including the innovative reuse of biogas. These measures underline RHT's dedication to environmental sustainability and contribute significantly to the national goal of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while simultaneously bolstering the use of renewable energy sources.

In essence, RHT's solar PV initiative not only represents a major leap towards a more sustainable and eco-friendly future for Hundredstar but also serves as a shining example of corporate responsibility and environmental stewardship in the realm of sewage treatment services.

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[Agausia]

Local Election Day
Authors: Danâ Ličeli, Iust́inâne Ḱaḱačó, Iuliani Ramont́i
Saturday November 25, 2023

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Tamara - Across the country, Agausians went to the polls to participate in local elections, filling over 900 elected positions. Commune Administrators, Commune Assembly members, and City Councilors were all subject to elections after their two-year terms. With a turnout of just over forty-eight percent and all ballots counted, official results are expected to be announced Monday morning.

A special election in Aḱlos’s third parliamentary district also took place after former MP Sumleni (SD) resigned following the unfortunate death of his brother. Although the district has narrowly been held by the Social Democrats since 2015, polling indicates a potential shift for the opposition.

Since June, the opposition has sought to frame local elections as a litmus test for the government's mandate and has implemented a strategy to nationalize elections, typically hyper-localized. The opposition had invested heavily in the outcome of these elections.

Polling vs. Exit polls:

Opinion polling appears to have underestimated the support for the two main parties in Agausia, the Social Democrats and the Agausian Liberals, ultimately motivating voters to turn out. Both parties exceeded expectations but still faced losses to smaller local parties.

The Progressive Democrats had an exceptionally good day after witnessing a rise in the polls since early October. Party Chair Andrër Koṕili praised the results of his party and also acknowledged the success of the opposition’s National Coalition.

Despite consistently polling in third and fourth place in recent months, the Democratic League of Agausia only fielded just over two hundred candidates in the local elections. Approximately fifty of them are expected to secure office, marking an impressive feat for the brand-new party.

These reports are based on the latest exit polling:

Commune Administrators:
There are 96 Commune Administrators:

27 Agausian Liberals
26 Social Democrats
15 Progressive Democrats
12 Farmers and Greens
5 New Socialists
5 Conservatives
4 United Alliance
2 Democratic League of Agausia

Commune Assemblies:
There are 288 Commune Assembly seats:

61 Social Democrats
58 Agausian Liberals
48 Progressive Democrats
39 Farmers and Greens
20 Democratic League of Agausia
14 New Socialists
12 United Alliance
9 Christian Democrats
9 Communists
8 Conservatives
4 Pensioners
3 Action!
3 Republicans

City Councils:
There are 530 City Council seats:

133 Social Democrats
129 Agausian Liberals
63 Progressive Democrats
38 Farmers and Greens
37 New Socialists
32 Democratic League of Agausia
30 United Alliance
20 Conservatives
14 Communists
13 Pensioners
8 Republicans
8 Christian Democrats
3 Action!
2 Business Party

Special Election:
A special election for Aḱlos’s third parliamentary district was called after former MP Sumleni (SD) resigned. Former mayor of the city of Ḱvenitsëḱali Ṕaat́a Boičeni (AL) appears to have flipped the seat, defeating his main opponent, former prosecutor and judge Iveri Ṕlekovi (SD).

Polls had fluctuated, giving both candidates the advantage numerous times during the campaign. The current mayor of Ḱvenitsëḱali, Mikeil Osiṕovi, a member of the Conservative Party (KPA), endorsed his own chief of staff for the position. Polls placed KPA candidate Sergi Parašvili at a distant third place.

“Today, we sent a strong message to those in Tamara,” Boičeni said in his victory speech. “It is time for change, and it will come soon, and it has started here, today!” The MP-elect addressed supporters at an election night event in the village of Zemožana.

The MP will not take his seat until parliament returns from its winter recess on February 5, 2024.

Overall:
The opposition had hoped for a blowout to legitimize their plan to use the local elections as a test of the governing coalition's strength. However, this did not materialize. While the opposition and other right-leaning parties made gains, the left and the Social Democrats seem to have retained their lead.

Both the government and the opposition have claimed the elections as a success. Leader of the opposition Aleksandre Ûmdaže (AL) stated that the results show clear discontent with the current government and declared election day a “rallying call for change.”

Social Democratic deputy party chair Isidora Čehkizdi spoke at an event in Tamara and claimed that the vote was a sign of Agausian confidence while acknowledging that work still needs to be done to improve people's lives.

Several small parties had a good turnout. The Democratic League of Agausia, the Republicans, and the Action! party all saw impressive local turnouts, winning forty-four, eleven, and six positions respectively. The Communists also performed well but made no serious gains.

These elections have revealed that the Agausian electorate is more divided than ever. While the opposition has made steady gains, the long-entrenched government remains resilient.

[Razenland]

PRESIDENT EXPEDITES CALL FOR REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL FORUM
Monday 4th December 2023

Gorinsk - President Witold Volotka has announced that he is making clear his intention to host a regional environmental forum between high-ranking officials from all nine countries on the continental northwest peninsula.

The nine nations have historically had very disparate relationships after repeated attempts through several decades of the last century to establish an economic and political union of soviet states akin to the USSR - an aspiration promoted by some and rejected by others. These all floundered, eventually leading to the invasion of Razenland and its two direct neighbours by Armaraland in 1981 - to create a union by force.

Since independence was formally declared at the start of 1990, Razenland has enjoyed close links with its neighbouring countries of Vosland and Taibisland, but has always kept Armaraland at arm’s length. Other states in the region - Gerganstan, Tannarestan, Kiquastan, Mokastan and Lodana - all have competing priorities and only a loose sense of alliance which is all too easily undermined.

But President Volotka has said the nine nations must at last be allied on one issue at least: “While there is no reason to assemble any multinational union for regional politics or economics, our global climate emergency requires our fullest attention and cooperation. To that end, Razenland invites all regional presidents and their environmental ministers and teams to attend the first regional environmental forum, in Razenland, in January 2024.”

This is an uneasy move on the part of the president, as his predecessor’s success was founded on the principle of national defence against other nations within the region. There is a risk that Volotka’s actions will be seen as a betrayal of the national instinct for self-preservation.

Razenlandians, however, also harbour a deep sense of national pride for the country’s beautiful natural environment - a pride arguably misplaced given its reliance on coal power stations and mineral extraction industries. And the records of other countries close by are likewise poor.

All eight of them drill for more oil than Razenland while simultaneously continuing to extract coal. They also extract gas, which Razenland doesn’t, and regulation of their various chemical and processing plants is variable, with pollution outputs very high.

The Razenland Government’s Director of the Ministry of the Environment is Zhasmina Teymurova. She will have a leading role in the forum and in encouraging other nation states to make “simple but effective commitments to reducing environmental devastation.”

Getting all nine nations to agree on anything will be a hardship, as goodwill comes and goes between them all depending on the issue. Armaraland in particular could be a problem. Using its sheer size to impose upon its neighbours has seldom won it friends. Its decision to invade Razenland in 1981 was politically damaging on the international stage, and their relationship has never recovered. It wields influence over smaller states to its south and east, but also struggles in the south, and in the west, on issues such as access to the ocean (its only sea access is off its own north coast, where the shipping lanes freeze in winter). Upcoming elections in that country could make or break Volotka’s forum, and the forum could make or break Volotka’s own political career.

WHAT IS THE CONTINENTAL NORTHWEST PENINSULA?
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The continental northwest peninsula is a peninsula which hosts a group of nine nation states. They are heavily industrialised nations engaged in mineral extraction and processing, as well as manufacturing. They were all at one time a part of the Russian Empire and were all linked either to prospective membership of the USSR or to an idea to create an equivalent union within the peninsula region.

Three of the five smallest nations form the throat of the peninsula adjoining the rest of the continent - these are Gerganstan, Tannarestan and Kiquastan. They are arranged diagonally from the easternmost to the southernmost points of the entire peninsula, with the bulk of the continent to their southeast.

West of Kiquastan is Mokastan, and northwest of that is Vosland, two considerably larger countries. Directly to the north of Vosland is Razenland, another large country. Southeast of Razenland, and northeast of Vosland, is Taibisland. South of Taibisland, and biting into the northern part of Vosland, is Lodana. Taibisland and Lodana are small countries. Tannarestan and Lodana are landlocked.

Southeast of Taibisland, east of Lodana and Vosland, north of Mokastan, Kiquastan and Tannarestan, and west of Gerganstan, is Armaraland, the biggest country within this region, at least three times the size of Razenland (the only one with which it does not share a border).

Map key:
1 Armaraland
2 Gerganstan
3 Tannarestan
4 Kiquastan
5 Mokastan
6 Vosland
7 Lodana
8 Taibisland
9 Razenland

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[Drongonia]

Opinion polling shows rising support for left-bloc, right coalition squeaks majority
Christchurch, Drongonia
December 5, 2023 | Sophie Cartwright

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The poll was conducted between December 1 and 5, and
surveyed over 12,000 participants. Photo // TVDG

Recent opinion polling conducted by TVDG has shown falling support for National, along with rising support for Labour and an unbroken growth streak for the Conservatives.

The poll, conducted between December 1st and December 5th, surveyed 12,561 registered voters by landline and mobile phones, emails, and online survey invitations. The poll shows the continuation of a constant drop in support for the governing National Party, with the party falling just shy of 40% for the first time since taking office in 2017. National's support has trended downwards in TVDG's polling since mid-September, when the party polled a respectable 43.1%. After a brief recover in early November, the party has dropped more than 3 percent, to 39.9% in this latest poll.

Labour has seen the biggest boost in support over the past month, jumping from 38% in late September to 41.7% in this latest poll. Even with this rise, however, the left-bloc does not have quite enough support to form a government in this hypothetical election-night scenario. Labour's 41.7%, combined with the Greens' meager 6%, sees the two parties falling short of being able to form a government.

National's path to power in this election-night scenario would sit squarely with the hard-right Conservative Party, which has experienced a meteoric rise since leader David Townsend won the Swinton seat from disgraced former People's Front MP x x during the February by-election. Prior to the by-election, a mid-January poll put the party at just 2.3% of the vote, along with a low chance of winning an electorate seat. In the latest poll, the Conservatives have managed to stay above the 10% mark, with 10.2% of the respondents casting their hypothetical vote for the party.

According to political analysts, a National-Conservative coalition is likely in the 2024 election, regardless of current polling. Another key player is Sean Davidson and the Libertarian Party, with Davidson's seat and the party's 1.2% support potentially being the difference between a win and loss for the right-bloc in an election that many are speculating to be on a knife-edge.

Full results are below.

If an election was held today, which party would you vote for?
12,561 polled - "none" or "unsure" answers discarded
41.7% | Labour Party
39.9% | National Party
10.2% | Conservative Party
6.0% | Green Party
1.2% | Libertarian Party
1.0% | People's Front

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[Agausia]

Tobacco Farmers Sue Government Over Subsidy Changes
Author: Milân Hežist́ḱi
Wednesday December 6, 2023

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Tamara - A nuanced legal battle is unfolding in Agausia as tobacco farmers mobilize against the government's recent and intricate alterations to subsidy eligibility criteria, sending shockwaves through the heart of Agausia’s small tobacco farming community.

The farmers argue that the changes were made without appropriate consultation with the tobacco farming community. They also argue that the sudden changes create uncertainty and financial strain, potentially jeopardizing the economic viability of tobacco in the country.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Environment and Food Policy has defended the subsidy modifications, stating that they are part of a broader strategy to align agricultural subsidies with environmental sustainability goals, economic efficiency, and regional equity. The intricate changes, they argue, are necessary for ensuring a more targeted and effective distribution of limited resources.

Tabacco farming in Agausia is a very small industry concentrated in five southern regions. The forty-two registered tobacco farms keep most of their product in the country, suppling the Agausia population, which means that acute changes can have drastic impacts on tobacco prices in the country.

Lawyers representing the group of eleven farmers, have emphasized, "Tobacco farming is a specialized industry with its own set of challenges. The government's approach seems disconnected from the intricate realities of the trade. We're not against sensible reforms, but these changes feel like a one-size-fits-all solution that unfairly targets our community."

The Ministry of Agriculture, Environment and Food Policy, nor any other member of the government respond to question or comments in time of publication.

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(Agausian Translation)

Agûzâši mimdinareobs niuansuri samartlebrivi bržola, rodesatsëâ tambakos permerebi mobilizebulni arân mtavrobis mër subsidirebis ûplebamosilebis ḱrit́eriumebis bolodroindeli da rté tsëvlilebebis tsënaaǵmdeg, ramatsëâ šoḱi gamoitsëvâ Agûzës mtsëre tambakos meurneobis sazogadoebaši.

Permerebi amt́ḱitsëben, rom tsëvlilebebi tambakos meurneobis sazogadoebastan šesabamisi ḱonsult́atsës gareše gankortsëlda. Isini aseve amt́ḱitsëben, rom mólodneli tsëvlilebebi kmnis gûrḱvevlobas da pinansur dažabulobas, ratsëâ ṕot́entsërad saprtkes ûkmnis kveḱanaši tambakos eḱonomiḱur sitsëtsëklisunarânobas.

Soplis meurneobis, garemos datsëvisa da sursatis ṕolit́iḱis saminist́rom daitsëva subsidirebis tsëvlilebebi da ganatsëkada, rom isini tsëarmóǵens ûpro parto st́rat́egës natsëls soplis meurneobis subsidëbis garemosdatsëviti mǵradobis miznebtan, eḱonomiḱur epekt́urobasa da regionul tanastsërobastan šesabamisobaši. Mati mt́ḱitsëbit, rté tsëvlilebebi ûtsëlebelâ šezǵudé resursebis ûpro miznobrivi da epekt́uri ganatsëlebis ûzrunvelsaḱopad.

Tambakos meurneoba Agûzâši aris žalân mtsëre indust́râ, romelitsëâ ḱontsënt́rirebulâ samkretis kut regionši. Ormotsëdaori regist́rirebé tambakos meurneoba inakavs tavisi ṕroduktsës ûmet́es natsëls kveḱanaši, ratsëâ amaragebs Agûzës mosakleobas, ratsëâ nišnavs, rom mtsëvave tsëvlilebebma šeižleba mḱvetri gavlena ikonios tambakos pasebze kveḱanaši.

Iurist́ebma, romlebitsëâ tsëarmóǵenen tertmet́i permeris žgups, kazgasmit aǵnišnaven: "Tambakos meurneoba aris sṕetsëalizebé indust́râ tavisi gamotsëvevebit. Mtavrobis miǵoma, rogortsëâ čans, ar aris daḱavširebé vačrobis rtul realobastan. Čven ar vart tsënaaǵmdegi gonivré repormebis, magram es tsëvlilebebi igržnoba. Rogortsëâ erti zomis gamosavali, romelitsëâ ûsamartlod miznad isakavs čvens sazogadoebas.”

Soplis meurneobis, garemos datsëvisa da sursatis ṕolit́iḱis saminist́ro da artsëâ mtavrobis skva tsëvri ar ṕasukobs ḱitkvas an ḱoment́arebs gamokveḱnebis dros.

[Sarawak Darulhana]

THURSDAY•07122023
"The exchange of the people will be discussed" - Bendahara Diraja Patinggi Abang Jauhari
By DHNReporters

SANTUBONG-The Bendaharas of Sarawak Darulhana,Datu Bendahara Diraja Patinggi Haji Abang Jauhari said that any exchange between the people of Darulhana Sarawak and South Sarawak will be discussed in the near future.This matter started following the request of South Sarawak want to exchange their Malay people of Dayak's People Republic of Sarawak with Sarawak Darulhana's Dayaks.

"The request from the south is quite difficult for us to do because they want zero Malays in their country. They want the Dayaks in our country to be their people and as an , they will give the Malays there to become citizens of our country",he said during the Closing of the 2023 session of the National Assembly(DUN) this morning.

Datu Bendahara Patinggi Abang Jauhari also said the discussion on the exchange issue a discussed next year during the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Session.

"For now, I will not discuss this matter as Christmas and New Year's Day are approaching I give space for YB to enjoy the remaining weeks before 2023 ends

At the closing session of the national assembly, most national assembly members (ADUN) their disapproval of the South Sarawak proposal and see them as an Apartheid state.

YB Patrick Barret who represents Bukit Begunan (Dayak Autonomous Region) and Deputy President of the National Front thinks that Sarawak is Darulhana do not have to fulfill the request of South Sarawak because the Dayak people in Sarawak Darulhana have pledged to be loyal to Sarawak Darulhana and also the Sultanate-based administration.

"We have sworn and vowed to be citizens of this country,loyal to the National Sovereignty and the Royal Monarchy System. I am sure many of our community will not agree with the request of South Sarawak"

"I know that there are people from my community who are Islamophobic and often raise sensitive issues. I think that this kind of society should be expelled from Sarawak Darulhana.We here, Dayaks and Malays live in harmony, but we also have enemies in the blanket who always wants to destroy all the harmony that is achieved."

Contrary to the view of YB Patrick Barret, YB Wishal Hasrullah representing Matang and also the youth leader of the Malay Power Party said,Sarawak Darulhana should meet the demands of South Sarawak.He views this way, racial conflict will end

"I noticed that they always make negative comments on social media and recently when the Palestinian-Israeli issue came up, they are the ones who provoked the negative comments.They hate us because they think Borneo belongs to them. So we have to fulfill the offer of South Sarawak where we exchange the Dayaks in our area with the Malays in the their area.Then there will be no more disputes because they have become citizens of the "promised land" and the Malays there will return to their ancestral homeland on our coast.That is Fair and Equitable."

Most recently, His Majesty Sultan Tengah III Ibrahim Ali Omar Shah III told the people not to make false speculations and continue to practice what the late Sultan Tengah II ordered "Keep the Country Good, Don't Fight, You are brothers and sisters".His Majesty who said through an official statement from Istana Darulhana that the conversion of the people is not an easy matter even though many parties are asking His Majesty to agree.For His Majesty, the desire of Southern Sarawak to expel the Malay and Muslim community is a cowardly thing and clearly violates Human Rights as stated in the UN and also violate the Borneo Agreement which says "every race and ethnicity should be given basic rights as citizens in your country without race and religion disputes". His Majesty also said any related decisions will be made through his Majesty himself and decided through the Royal Council and the National Shu'ra Council

DHNReporters conducted a poll on Facebook where Facebook users voted to Agree or Disagree. However, our survey found that 60% agreed with the change and 40% do not agree to the idea.DHNReporters also found various reactions from Facebook users, including the opinion that it is appropriate to exchange people between the two countries to end the racial conflict,some also think that we should not follow the will of South Sarawak because we are already compatible with the lives of various races,some think that exchanging the Dayaks in the North with the Malays in the South will not end the conflict as long as there is no understanding between the two countries.

[Elyseia]

Her Majesty, Amber Valoria I Sanctioned by the Crown

⚜ HM's Herald ⚜ --- -•- -•- -♔- -•- -•- --- 8th of the 12th division of the 73rd year After the Treaty of Rouchfield | HM has given the following address today evening, after Elysia establishes a new consulate in the Galactic Federation | My Dear Citizens of Elysia, Today marks a momentous occasion in the history of our great empire as we extend our hand in friendship to the Galactic Federation. With the establishment of our new consulate, we forge bonds of diplomacy and cooperation that transcend the vastness of the cosmos. Elysia has always embraced the spirit of unity, recognizing that our collective strength lies in the diversity of our alliances. The Galactic Federation, with its rich history and diverse cultures, presents an opportunity for collaboration that goes beyond borders and planetary systems. As Empress, I stand before you with a heart filled with hope and anticipation for the possibilities that this consulate brings. Our commitment to peace, prosperity, and mutual understanding echoes in the halls of this diplomatic venture. Together, we shall navigate the cosmic currents, facing challenges as one united front. The values that have defined Elysia—freedom, justice, and progress—find resonance in the principles of the Western Galactic Republic. It is with great pleasure that we embark on this journey, fostering not just political alliances but friendships that will endure the tests of time. May this consulate be a symbol of cooperation, a beacon of interstellar amity that lights up the darkest corners of the galaxy. Let it stand as a testament to our shared commitment to building a future where all sentient beings can thrive in peace and harmony. To our diplomats and ambassadors, I extend my deepest gratitude for their tireless efforts in making this consulate a reality. May your endeavors pave the way for a new era of understanding and collaboration between Elysia and the West Galactic Republic. As we open the doors to this consulate, let us stride boldly into the future, hand in hand with our new allies. Together, we shall script a tale of cooperation, progress, and shared prosperity that resonates across the stars. Thank you, and may the cosmic winds guide us towards a future of boundless possibilities.

[Salafist Palestine]

The Nablus Crescent
Rashid Omar Al-Nur

His Holiness, the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem, has issued an official fatwa, demanding that no missionaries from any foreign country permitted within the territory of the sovereign Arab Emirate of Salafist Palestine, nor shall any “infidel religious propaganda and false doctrines and blasphemy accusations against Allah, the Merciful, the Wise, the Beneficent, against His Messenger, the Prophet Muhammad, Peace Be Upon Him, against the Holy Quran, against the Sunnah and Hadith, against the Sharia and the traditions of Islam by apostates and infidels who are enemies of Islam and of the global Islamic umma.”

According to the instructions of the fatwa, anyone caught disseminating such literature, as well as Marxist, Leninist, Stalinist, Maoist, Juche, feminist, Zionist, pro-homosexual, pro-lesbian, pro-bisexual, pro-transgender, progressive, republican, liberal, socialist, social democratic, anti slavery, transhumanist, globalist, pro-Western, Shia, Sufi, Druze, Baha’i, Mandean, Alawite, Yazidi, pagan, Wiccan, New Age, Buddhist, Hindu, Sikh, Zoroastrian, democratic, modernist, Christian, atheistic, agnostic, occult, nationalist to any nation but the Emirate, or libertarian principles must be beheaded, hanged, shot, stoned, or burned alive. All such materials must be destroyed upon his or her conviction and sentence.

Also ratified today was the Emir’s royal edict legalizing the enslavement of anyone who isn’t a Muslim and who hasn’t paid the jizya or “religious tax,” though they must be immediately emancipated upon conversion to Islam. He further reinforced the newly restored death penalty for apostasy committed by Muslims who defected from Islam, though he authorized clemency for any who repented of their apostasy. He further prohibited the translation of Christian scriptures into Arabic and the Quran into Aramaic on pain of public flogging.

In other news, the deportation of the last remaining Jews in Palestine has commenced and is expected to be completed by this time next year. The formal expulsion of all Jews from Palestine was a process initiated by a previous Grand Mufti in 1944 in cooperation with the now defunct Greater German Reich, pursuant to a pact with the then German Fuhrer, Adolf Hitler. The current Grand Mufti has consistently denied reports that his famous predecessor, peace be upon him, had originally advocated the extermination of all Jews worldwide as “Zionist propaganda.”