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by **Sunrisia** » Sat Feb 10, 2018 3:56 pm

Neo-Isolationists Hold Demonstrations Around Sunrisia

Neo-Isolationists are holding a series of mass marches and demonstrations around Sunrisia. These demonstrations have seen a mix of pro-government demonstrations and anti-government protests, yet, all of them are happening under the “Neo-Isolationist” ideology. The marching Neo-Isolationists have mostly been waving and flying flags of the Second Republic of Sunrisia, as the present-day national symbol, and of the Democratic Union of Sunrisia, which has become a symbol of revolution, reunification and national awakening for Sunrisians which is associated with recovery from partition. Among flags, heraldic representations, historic/national symbols and ensigns, the Neo-Isolations are also carrying banners with different slogans proclaiming their stance. Flag desecration has not been ruled out either, as the Neo-Isolationists have been burning and tearing up flags of historical empires in Sunalaya, while refraining from desecration of flags of any present-day countries. Last time, flag desecration of former imperial states of the world had taken place in the marches of Sunrisian nationalists.

So far, the demonstrations have been peaceful, yet massive in number and no de facto leaders or organizers of these marches have yet been identified. Coincidentally, the Neo-Isolationist marches have emerged after, in a recent interview, President Nóv Fáustîtár had spoken about neutrality, non-alignment and “lone wolf” approach that must be integrated into or balanced with Sunrisia’s presently active foreign policy. The President has already had time to react to these demonstrations and has decided not to leave it up to his press representatives or other administration officials to issue a statement. Instead, the head of state had come out personally to voice his position with a statement – “I know what these people are about and I want to talk with them face-to-face. I think we are or at least might be on the same page.”

Sunrisian Neo-Isolationists differentiate themselves from regular isolationists, by claiming that they are not for cutting the nation off from the rest of the world. Instead, they advocate for keeping to a close selected circle of present allies and friends, while aggressively refusing rapprochement with world powers, states with imperial past or present and with other power blocs. They oppose expansionism and support Sunrisian humanitarian interventionism, which dates back to the Kingdom of Sunrisia.

In other news:

Vice President Dêc Grétân on Neo-Isolationists: “Bravo to the Sunrisian civil society.”

Convet votes to end armament support to the forces of the Democratic State of Uszwa and Aznazia in Ziamban, who resume facing off against the Red Hand, the Marxist State of Uszwa and The Bohin. Humanitarian and intelligence support set to resume.

Convet Speaker: “The Democratic State of Uszwa might be cooperative, but we differentiate ideologically. The Democratic State of Uszwa is a spawn of South Sunrisia and an authoritarian state, despite “Democratic” being in its ironic official and full title. We are not interested in arming the military of such a country any further. Aznazia is a potential military rival and a member of ROVAA. Arming them further would not be wise and they can produce their own armaments to fight the Red Hand. We can continue to provide intelligence support to help further trace the Red Hand in Ziamban and foil possible terrorist plots inside Aznazia, in case the Red Hand might attempt them again.”

Media awaits updates from the Sunrisian Department of Security and SDF military command on the mission of the Amestrris–Librira–Sunrisia 3-nation coalition in Zilveren Berg. Main questions focus on the amount of military objects destroyed that were used by Zilveren regime forces.

Who are the Zilveren rebels, how many anti-regime groups there are and what leanings do they have?

Investigative journalists and the “yellow press” research the painkiller addiction that President Nóv Fáustîtár had in his youth and whether the head of state has been relapsing into it.

by **Seguia** » Sat Feb 10, 2018 7:45 pm

EL MENSAJERO DE ENCORAZ

Prime Minister Marquez in trouble from leaks.

The Prime Minister is under massive fire due to destructive leaks that suggest bribery between Marquez and several federal and local judges. The leaks origins are being looked into. The new scandal has been named the Miguel-Bella Scandal. These leaks accuse the Prime Minister and Federal Judge Bella Linterna of bribery and bias in the 2016 Rodrigo Polen trial. The leaks tell us that Marquez's former Deputy Defense Minister, Rodrigo Polen, gave money to multiple government officials as well as jury members to swing the trial. These leaks reveal massive amounts of money being given to 71 people. Today, Prime Minister Marquez denies these leaks saying they are fake and written as an attempt to remove him from office. These leaks have been getting support by prominent senators like Raul Juarez(OBP), Jose Castillo(OBP), and Maria Garcia(SF). The loudest senators, Raul Juarez and Jose Castillo, say these leaks must be looked into. We will keep you updated on the story.

In other news:
-Senator Castillo keeps pressure on Marquez.
-Zaran-Dirkhiz tensions rise.
-Azovskaya beats Ophioneus, protests follow.

by **Dirkhizistan** » Sat Feb 10, 2018 7:52 pm

BREAKING: Dirkhizistan and Sinyrus declare war on Zaran for protecting islamic terrorist group named Al-Quwwat Al-Markazia(AQM)

Dirkhiz Army Parade on Sansiz Derdeq Day in Kheshkek

Today the Dirkhiz government has announced it's declaration of war on the rogue nation of The Arabic Socialist Republic of Zaran, the nation in western Azarah has been threatening Dirkhizistan with new missiles and has been in an arms race with Dirkhizistan for years. The terror group Al-Quwwat Al-Markazia(AQM), responsible for the the Sinygrad mall shooting that killed 124 people and wounded even more, and recently revealed, they also helped plan the Dirkhiz Izh Church Attack in October last year. Dirkhiz intelligence has discovered that Al-Kalora, the brutal dictator of Zaran, has been helping harbor Al-Quwwat Al-Markazia terrorists in Zaran, many members of the group are from Dirkhizistan, have reportedly left to Zaran to be trained by members of Al-Quwwat Al-Markazia. The military of Zaran has also been repeatedly threatening the naval forces of Dirkhizistan trying to move through the narrow straight between the Umbrellyan Oskka Archipelago and Zaran. The Dirkhiz intelligence had a spy join a Dirkhiz terror cell in Rombad, there they gained their trust and found out Zaran was harboring members of AQM, and even went to Zaran to find their bases and how they train the AQM in Zaran.

Another reason for the declaration of war is Zaran's oppression of it's jewish minorities in the Zarani district of Tsirasha, in western Zaran. The leader of an independence movement for Tsirasha(The Youth of Tsirasha), Sarah Avraham, has been in exile in Dirkhizistan trying to fight for the freedom of her fellow Tsirashans in Zaran. Dirkhiz President Mugharz has also shown support for an independent Tsirashan nation. The dictator of Zaran, Al-Kalora, has repeatedly accused Dirkhizistan of falling for "jewish trickery". Dirkhizistan has also been growing it's military strength due to world tensions rising and Dirkhizistan being threatened by Zaran. Minister of Defense Kimzov has said that the war will end quickly, as Zaran's military is smaller and not as advanced as Dirkhizistan's, but may use tactics similar to their friends, the AQM, such as suicide bombers, using civilians as places to hide behind, and more cruel ways of fighting. Dirkhizistan is also hoping for the Tsirashans, and the citizens of the rest of Zaran, to rise up against their dictator, Al-Kalora. Dirkhizistan's citizens are put on alert, as Zaran claims to have ballistic missiles that can hit Dirkhizistan.

IN OTHER NEWS:
War with Zaran

Uprising beginning in Tsirasha, Zarani news says

Dirkhiz navy to strike Zarani navy soon

Dirkhiz air force to strike Zarani bases

Sinyrus declares war on Zaran

Kimzov calls himself "terrorist's boogieman" in speech about war on Zaran

I DONT CAR EABOUT GRAMMAR

by **Portegla** » Sat Feb 10, 2018 10:12 pm

Assembly Approves MacKinnon Snap Election

The House of Commons voted 324-26 to approve Prime Minister MacKinnon's proposed snap election

ST. DENIS (PT) — After months of intragovernment battles and partisan gridlock, Prime Minister Neil MacKinnon's proposed snap election was approved by the Assembly of the Republic. The House of Commons voted to approve the snap election by a 324-26 vote, the Chamber of Peers assented without objection. The snap election will now be scheduled by President Leo Quinlan. The Denison Hill is expected to announce a final date in the coming days.

"The Republic is at a crossroads," said a spokesman for Mr. MacKinnon. "The Prime Minister and this government believe the only proper way forward is to place the future of the Republic in the hands of the People." Mr. MacKinnon's spokesman expressed confidence that the Christian Democrats would be returned to power, but this time with a clear majority.

Prime Minister Neil MacKinnon and Margaret Daly MA
Mr. MacKinnon's coalition government was joined by the Farmer-Laborer opposition to approve the snap election. "When the People are allowed their voice, Prime Minister MacKinnon, the CDs, and the Family are going to see just how poorly they've led our Republic," commented Margaret Daly, leader of the opposition. "For much of the last three years, the Prime Minister has failed to unite his government. When his government has united, it's been united against the interests of the People." Ms. Daly continued, "We look forward to taking our message of strong social insurance, economic equitability, and stable governance to the People."

The Christian Democrats won a plurality of Assembly seats for the first time in decades three years ago. They joined with the Family of Portelga Party to form a coalition government, unseating the Farmer-Laborers for the first time in over 50 years. Since then, Mr. MacKinnon's government has failed follow through on promises to reform the Republic's tax code, lower rates, and modernize the welfare state. More importantly, his government has failed to address international trade issues and urgent issues facing the Republic's healthcare system. Latest opinion polls suggest Mr. MacKinnon's Christian Democratic Party is deeply unpopular with voters.

When asked for comment, Deputy Prime Minister Mark Falling, leader of the Family of Portelga Party, declined to comment.
Partisanship in the House of Commons

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POLITICS: Former CD Leader Charles Bennett suggests MAs sack MacKinnon before snap election

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SPORTS: Portelga national team over comes early deficit, wins 4-2

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by **Enceledus** » Sat Feb 10, 2018 10:48 pm

Enceledus joins Dirkhizistan and Sinyrus in against Zaran

President signs declaration of war

Orion President Armeda announced today in a live address to the nation that he has signed the declaration of war against Zaran and that Enceledus will work alongside Dirkizistan and Sinyrus. The president has ordered the mobilization of the 17th Callisto Mechanized Infantry Division and the Arctic Navy. The surprise address came on at around 7:30 this evening and interrupted regularly scheduled broadcasting for several minutes. The president's speech was short and concise, and read as follows:

Citizens of Enceledus, today is the day the Arctic Federation goes to war. The nation of Zaran has made headlines across the world for their atrocities, as have the numerous terrorist organizations within the country. Today, I have signed the official declaration of war, and the death letter of Zaran and the hostile militants. We will not stand idly by and watch as terrorists launch attacks on peaceful states. We will not allow Zaran to harbor and protect these extremist groups any longer. We will put an end to the discrimination and oppression of Jewish minorities in Tsirasha. We hear the pleads of Sarah Avraham, and promise to come to her aid and stop the oppressive regime from committing any more atrocities. We will join Dirkhizistan and Sinyrus in the occupation and liberation of Zaran from this hostile regime, no matter the cost. Rogue states such as Zaran have no place in the world, and it is our job to protect the innocent and ensure that they are defeated.

Zaran's ballistic missile threats do not phase us, nor do their potential unconventional combat tactics. Our soldier's are well trained and equipped and are prepared to complete the task at hand. We can promise to the people of Enceledus that this conflict will come with little bloodshed on our part, and that our men will come home. Through the combined efforts of Enceledus, Dirkhizistan, and Sinyrus, we can promise that this rogue regime will soon be destroyed and peace will be restored in Zaran. I have ordered the mobilization of the 17th Callisto Mechanized Infantry Division which will begin it's operation in Zaran as soon as possible. Thank you all, and long live Enceledus.

Enceledian forces are expected to mobilize sometime within the next week and arrive in Zaran several days later. An estimated 46,000 men are being mobilized, 36,000 of these being in the navy and 10,000 in the army. "It is likely that only several thousand men will be in Zaran during the initial stages of the war" says military expert Zoni Eglanos, "and not many of these will be on the front lines. Wars such as these are fought in small numbers, and as Dirkhizistan and Sinyrus are spearheading the invasion it is likely that not many Enceledian troops will even see the active combat. Most will be present to guard occupied cities and ensure that Zarani forces aren't able to take back any lost territory. Zaran does have a less technologically advanced military, but their strength will lie in guerrilla warfare and urban combat. These two combat settings will be extremely difficult for any invasive force, but accoding to Dirkhiz media the invasion should be swift and over soon."

The declaration of war has resulted in a slight decrease in President Armeda's approval ratings, going from 52% to 50%, the lowest in his presidency. The newly elected president has made it clear that he wants to establish Enceledus as an international power and the war in Zaran seems to be his first attempt at doing so. Whether or not this endeavor will prove successful is unknown, but will likely become clear in the following weeks and months. Many are optimistic, especially after Dirkhiz Minister of Defense Kimzov has said that the war will end quickly, leading many to believe that the conflict will end with little bloodshed and cost on the part of Enceledus. Others are less optimistic and see a long and bloody conflict ahead.

by **Portegla** » Sun Feb 11, 2018 12:27 am

President Quinlan Schedules Snap Election
Prime Minister MacKinnon Struggles to Hold Coalition

Denison Hill entrance gates

DENISON HILL, ST. DENIS (PT) — The recently approved snap election will be in four months, according to a spokesman for President Leo Quinlan. This announcement comes days after the Assembly of the Republic approved legislation for a snap election. At Prime Minister Neil MacKinnon's urging, the House of Commons passed the legislation by a 324-26 vote. The Chamber of Peers assented without objection.

Mr. MacKinnon hopes to expand the Christian Democrats' plurality to convert into the party's first clear majority. Three years ago, Mr. MacKinnon led the Christian Democrats to the party's first plurality and unseated the Farmer-Laborers for the first time in over 50 years. However, opinion polls suggest Mr. MacKinnon's coalition government is unpopular with voters.

President Leo Quinlan
At a press conference yesterday, Mr. MacKinnon commented on his government's poor poll numbers. "It's no secret governing in a coalition has been difficult, and we acknowledge that, but we firmly believe that the People still know and believe in our vision, and trust us to follow through on that plan. That's why they ended a half-century of Farmer-Laborer government." Mr. MacKinnon explained that voters would distinguish between the shortcomings of his government and the ideals of the Christian Democratic message in the snap election.

The Christian Democrats captured the House of Commons after promising to reform the Republic's tax code, lower rates, and modernize the welfare state. However, progressive members of the coalition government have made enacting Mr. MacKinnon's conservative agenda difficult. Internal disagreements on how to address international trade issues and urgent issues facing the Republic's healthcare system have also mired MacKinnon's government.

Prime Minister Neil MacKinnon and Deputy Prime Minister Mark Falling
Mr. MacKinnon's frustration with Deputy Prime Minister Mark Falling, the leader of the Family of Portelga Party, is well known. Rumors at the Assembly suggest Mr. Falling is frustrated for bearing the brunt of the blame of Mr. MacKinnon's inability to broaden his party's message to accommodate a coalition government with range of ideology. When asked, Mr. Falling declined to comment on Mr. MacKinnon's comments and the rumors of his frustration. A Family Party spokesman reiterated their members would remain focused on the job of governing in the four months before the snap election. When asked if the Family Party would reenter a coalition government with Mr. MacKinnon and the Christian Democrats, the spokesman declined to comment beyond saying that Family Party headquarters will be working to defend their seats and expand their membership.

Farmer-Laborer leader Margaret Daly could not be reached for comment while at a party leadership retreat. A spokesman for the Farmer-Laborer Party responded to say that government dysfunction starts at the top. "You could swap out the Family Party and create any other hodge-podge coalition government, but it wouldn't solve the Neil MacKinnon problem. As Neil MacKinnon has the reins of government to force an ideologically extreme agenda upon the Republic, nothing will change."
Partisanship in the House of Commons
Related stories: "Assembly Approves MacKinnon Snap Election"

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POLITICS: Former CD Leader Charles Bennett suggests MAs sack MacKinnon before snap election

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by **The Seven United** » Sun Feb 11, 2018 3:33 am

El estado de la unión, L'état de l'union

The State of the Foreign Affairs address made by the Unitary Commissioner called due to world circumstances. This year it was held a bit late due to the situation in Podzia.

"Unfortunately, due to the situation in Podzia I was unable to make this speech earlier. The topic is our security, internal and external, and our foreign policy. Soldurs Des since taking office have been committed to opening up the Union from its cooped up hedgehog like status during Democrat and Alt-Liberal governments. This, has positively effected our foreign relations and our economy. We have joined the Miraya Defensive Assistance Alignment, also known as the MDAA. This defensive alliance is just that, defensive. We co-ordinate with our MDAA members on how to secure peace throughout the world via peacekeeping operations, and defensive drills on the home continent. It is now, ever so important that we are in a defensive alignment so beneficial as this, as our nations bond together.

In the space of a few months, the world has completely changed. Wars around the world have popped up due to selfish interests. Hermit kingdoms are coming out of their shells violently, and people are bickering over ships. While this has been happening, Corentia was a catalyst for stability and common sense. It still is, bar the exception of Zilverenberg a rogue state which no doubt has no mandate for its existence, and the time is certainly ticking for them.

However why am I here? To highlight what we already know? The Seven United has a plan of action to help hamper violence and buffer the economic affects. In Daredland, we have seen uprisings over uprisings. No more, the Union says no more. Over a thousand troops and the 1st Damsmarian fleet are being called back to enact a blockade on the Hasperans. On our Caledonian border, we will be amassing new artillery pieces and more troops ready to defend our nation and retaliate against any attack. We will conduct air patrols around these two hostile regions and our aim is to strangle them out with the co-operation of our fellow friends and of course Daredland itself.

The Union will be enacting a complete embargo on Zilverenberg, and any Zilverenberg traders (if any literally) will be banned from selling or trading. We will be hiking car import tariffs from 14.5% to 16% as a result of the economic blow back these conflicts, we want to encourage manufacturers to set up shop in the Union rather than exploiting us from abroad.

This is a very precarious predicament. If the world gets this wrong, we will be plunged into a recession lasting a long, long time. Thankfully, the only thing the previous government did right was a rainy day fund and bank control. It is however interesting, that even while in a recession this rainy day fund would continue going up. Maybe, the Democrats had a deal with some shady people to prop up their own coffers? Besides, we are prepared to spend this rainy day fund to avert any economic crisis on the horizon. There are already signs of this recession. With our great, great friends in SevBank and other banks across the Union, we will be lowering interest rates from 2% to 1.5%. This will help ease pressure on borrowers and attract investors to our stable country. This, with other economic changes to be announced by The Trade Commission, will help soften the blow from other nations that are suffering due to conflict in the world.

I want to rehearse, that the Union will always stand by its international partners. With our friends in the MDAA, Dogmana and in Corentia we will co-operate to secure peace and continued prosperity at home and abroad. At no stage will we want to alienate ourselves from our international counterparts, and at no stage would we want them to do the same either, no matter the isolationist calls. We have seen unstable bouts before, and we will continue as always to persevere through these stages in world history.

I'd also like to take this time to announce the assailants identified who took part in the Podzian situation. 19 year old Raol Paulez from Herza Novi, 42 year old Ana Paulez also from near Herza Novi, 21 year old Mateo Heras from Selt, 24 year old Sebastián Senator from Podzia, 22 year old Diego Garcia from Podzia and 37 year old Alejandro Lopes from Porfo Negro, the rest are currently being withheld due to investigative purposes.

We will continue to work for a prosperous, peaceful Seven United for today and most importantly for tomorrow.

Thank you all,
goodbye."

Currency: 1 Argent ARG ($A) = NS$0.71.9001

by **Sunrisia** » Sun Feb 11, 2018 7:14 pm

Sunrisia Cuts Off Military Aid To Molenston

The Sunrisian Convet has voted to end defensive military support for Molenston. The vote comes shortly after the Convet identically voted to cut off armament support to the military forces of the Democratic State of Uszwa and Aznazia fighting the Red Hand in western Ziamban. Because of such a short time apart, both resolutions are seen as companion pieces to each other. Following the vote to cut off military aid to Molenston, the Convet Speaker has stated the following:

“The Department of Security will confirm that prior to the war with The Bohin, Sunrisia had trained Molenston’s forces and had provided them with advisory support. A number of our troops had remained in Molenston for some time as trainers and advisors to Molenston’s military and as forces carrying out an individual reconnaissance mission. In the early stages of open hostilities, our soldiers had remained by their individual objectives and had no mission to be involved in the fight, eventually being withdrawn by the Sunrisian government. When the war had broken out full-scale, we have moved on with supplying lethal defensive military aid to Molenston against The Bohin. But now, when there is a counter-offensive going on by the countries of the Commonwealth of Rhodevus against The Bohin, we do not want to supply weaponry and equipment to Molenston that might end up as offensive aid, instead of defensive. We have done enough for Molenston before the war and in the earlier stages of it, but now, it is time for them to take this battle into their own hands as their personal fight. Meanwhile, the Commonwealth can stand by its duties to defend its own members. We might resume intelligence aid to Molenston and will continue providing humanitarian support to the region overall. We have also recently approved the allocated development aid funds for Ziamban and will approve more development help for struggling areas of the world.”

Military strategists say that the government has been making reasonable moves by stopping armament support for potential geopolitical adversaries and possible military rivals of Sunrisia, when talking about the existing military alliances in the world. Political analysts reiterate that point by saying that these resolutions were required in order for Sunrisia to stay cut off from power blocs and alliances other than MDAA. Press representatives for President Nóv Fáustîtár have confirmed that the recent resolutions of Sunrisian withdrawal from certain frontiers, are in coerce with the foreign policy advocated by the active Neo-Isolationist movement in the country, which has been gaining momentum in the past days.

In other news:

President Nóv Fáustîtár meets with Neo-Isolationist demonstrators on the streets of Aestin.

Sunrisian general on Zilveren Berg: “I think we will win. The Amestrris–Librira–Sunrisia coalition will prevail over the regime and Zilveren Berg will be a free nation once more.”

by **Belantica** » Sun Feb 11, 2018 8:03 pm

Typhoon Expected To Make Landfall Along The Southern Bight, Many Cities Could Be Affected
A report published hours ago by the Meteorological and Oceanic Service stated a typhoon was developing currently in the Belantic Sea in between the home islands and mainland Corentia. Upon the latest readings collected by weather buoys, radar aircraft, and satellite, the storm is already picking up in intensity and is heading east towards the Southern Bight area and near major cities such as Nuranto, Barlimore, and Montego. Local authorities and the MOS have begun issuing advisories, watches, and warnings in multiple areas along the coast and in maritime waters. below is the latest official report for the Service:

Meteorlogical and Oceanic Service

A low-pressure system approximately 800 miles to the west-south-west of the southern and western coastlines is currently moving east towards the Southern Bight at 15 MPH. Over the period of the last 24 hours, this system has continued to build in intensity, particularly with wind speeds, wave size, and rainfall. With the latest date from offshore monitoring buoys and radar-equipped aircraft, the storm currently is averaging wind speed of 57 MPH at its core, with heavy rain, potentially in the range of 2-3 inches/hr and possibly higher in isolated areas. Wave being generated are currently within the 10-12 foot range, and small craft are not advised to operate near the storm. At this time, with current projections, the storm is most likely to rise in intensity due to entering warmer waters, and computer models are forecasting that the current path may take the storm to the Southern Bight area, which has the potential to affect many cities along this body of water, including Nuranto, Montego, Barlimore, Westerlin, Harriet, Saint Francis, Lancet City, and other surrounding areas. At this time the Service has issued Large Wave Advisories in Oceanic Forecasting Sectors SW-11, SW-12. SW-13, SW-14, and SW-15. At current projections, it is expected to be within 150 miles of the coast within the next few days. We still continue to monitor this storm as it gets closer to the coast and ask those living in possible affected areas to remain posted on further information from the Service, especially those currently or planning to do maritime activities.

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by **Portegla** » Sun Feb 11, 2018 11:36 pm

Daly Rolls Out Farmer-Laborer Snap Messaging

Margaret Daly MA speaks at the Farmer-Laborer party conference

DARMALLES (PT) — Leader of the Opposition Margaret Daly led a party conference this morning to roll out Farmer-Laborer messaging for the upcoming snap election. The conference comes at the end of a weeklong retreat of Farmer-Laborer leaders which included Ms. Daly, her shadow cabinet, and numerous young Farmer-Laborer leaders. The retreat took place just outside Darmalles, deep within Farmer-Laborer territory in inner-Portegla.

Ms. Daly welcomed all 141 Farmer-Laborer MAs, party luminaries, and press to witness a daylong presentation of the Farmer-Laborer Party's strategy to win back the Assembly of the Republic in four months. The theme of the day was "Stability." Ms. Daly opened events by cataloging the ways in which three years of coalition government led by Prime Minister Neil MacKinnon have destroyed the political stability that reigned during the preceding 50 years of Farmer-Laborer government. While Ms. Daly presided over the presention, she allowed members of her shadow cabinet to present specific platform planks which all added to Ms. Daly's theme of "Stability."

Mr. Ira James MA and Ms. Donna Hebard MA
Shadow Minister of the Treasury Ira James's speech on "Economic Stability" recalled policies of the MacKinnon government which put the financial future of the Republic at risk and detailed the Farmer-Laborer plan to restore economic stability by relying on 50 years of success in growing the economy for even the lowest of Porteglans. Donna Hebard MA, shadow minister of foreign affairs, spoke of "International Stability." Ms. Hebard delivered a bleak introduction which recalled ways in which the MacKinnon government has retreated from the international scene to focus efforts to court multinational corporations to Portegla. Ms. Hebard proposed plans to rebuild international relationships "with nations and peoples, not corporations." Ms. Jamie Lowry MA, shadow minister of health, spoke of "Medical Stability." Ms. Lowry noted the ways in which the MacKinnon government has failed to address urgent issues facing the Republic's healthcare system and how a new Farmer-Laborer government would address these issues, such as an increase in funding to lower healthcare costs and modernizing the system without compromising care.

At the close of ceremonies, Ms. Daly admitted the Farmer-Laborers erred in the most recent general election. "We lost the confidence of Porteglans three years ago," said Ms. Daly. "After 50 years of power, we assumed we would always enjoy the confidence of the People, and we assumed wrongly. But we have learned our lesson." Ms. Daly continued, "Today we have started down the path of reconciliation by accepting our loss, understanding the roots of it, and addressing it head on. We have heard the voice of the Republic, we have seen the failures of Prime Minister MacKinnon, and we respond with 'Stability.'"

Prime Minister Neil MacKinnon visits the College of the Republic
While on a visit to the College of the Republic in St. Denis, Mr. MacKinnon made it known he is still unconcerned with Farmer-Laborer attacks on his record. "Five decades of Farmer-Laborer government was enough," Mr. MacKinnon said. "The People made that much clear three years ago. I know the Republic stands by the Christian Democratic agenda. That's why the People chose it three years ago and that's why they'll make that choice clear in four months." Mr. MacKinnon noted his government's poor poll numbers are a reflection of governmental inaction, not disapproval with the Christian Democratic agenda.

A spokesman at the Christian Democratic Party headquarters announced Mr. MacKinnon would host his party's conference in two weeks. The spokesman declined to answer whether or not Deputy Prime Minister Mark Falling and Family of Portegla Party MAs would be invited to join the Christian Democratic conference in a show of coalition unity. A spokesman at the Prime Minister's office also refused to answer. Mr. Falling said he would accept such an invitation, but individual Family Party MAs went off the record to voice their uncertainty that they would be invited to join the Christian Democratic conference.
Partisanship in the House of Commons
Related stories: "Assembly Approves MacKinnon Snap Election", "President Quinlan Schedules Snap Election"

Developing stories:

BREAKING: Christian Democratic HQ announces party conference

NEWS: Labor union membership on the rise

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by **Dirkhizistan** » Mon Feb 12, 2018 2:01 pm

Dirkhizistan battles Zarani naval forces near Oskka Archipelago, Tsirashans rise up in Zaran

Dirkhiz navy yesterday heading toward the Oskka Archipelago

Today the Dirkhiz Federal Navy has engaged the smaller Zarani navy just east of the Oskka Archipelago near the Zarani coastline. They engaged the Zarani navy around noon and have pushed back the Zarani navy and are making progress in defeating them. The Zarani navy needs to be defeated in order for Dirkhizistan's forces to be able to have a land invasion of Zaran and oust the leadership of Zaran and destroy the remaining terrorists being protected by the Zarani government. Dirkhizistan has reported few casualties and have reportedly sunk a Zarani cruiser. The Dirkhiz Federal Missile Forces have warned of an incoming ballistic missile attack on Dirkhizistan from Zaran, but they say it will likely be ended by Dirkhizistan's anti-missile defense set up last summer. They also plan on striking Zarani air bases with ballistic missiles soon to weaking Zaran's air force, the only part of Zaran's military that is able to match Dirkhizistan's. Sinyrus is not deploying soldiers to Dirkhizistan to prepare to assist the invasion.

In Zaran, the government of dictator Al-Kalora is now facing threats as a rebellion led by the jewish Tsirashan minority separatist group The Youth of Tsirasha has now started to take shape and Zaran is losing control of it's nation internally, as well as their forces being defeated elsewhere. Dirkhizistan says the land invasion may cost Dirkhizistan thousands of lives, as well as Sinyrus. Enceledus, the northern arctic nation, is now helping us defeat the terrorist threat that is Zaran. Encedelus has ordered their 17th Callisto Mechanized Infantry Division to begin operations against Zaran. Mugharz thanks Enceledus for helping Dirkhizistan destroy one of Sunalaya's most oppressive dictators, Abdul Al-Kalora.

IN OTHER NEWS:
Dirkhizistan sinks Zarani cruiser in naval battle near the Oskka Archipelago

Sunrisia cuts off aid to Molenston

Al-Kalora now claims to have chemical weapons and has threatened to use them against Dirkhizistan

Sinyrusian President Kdradski says islamic terror and communism will always threatened us, even if it is gone

President Mugharz's son-in-law attacked with man with a machete at wedding

GRAMMAR XD WATS THAD

by **The Seven United** » Mon Feb 12, 2018 3:09 pm

Home invasions on the rise, especially in the countryside // SEVUS drops 2.7% as commitments to interest rate cut are dropped

A new report by an independent audit from the Unitary Commission has found that home invasions are on the rise, especially so in the country side of the far stretches of the Union. A home invasion is when a usually armed criminal attempts to force his way into your house to rob, murder, attack, kidnap or rape. The difference between a home invasion and a burglar, is that a burglar usually does it when you are not in the house. Home invasions are intentionally done while you are there. The audit found that home invasion totals are going up and have been doing so since 2015, burglaries are also on the rise. The reason for this is unclear, it is believed that as people transition to house alarms and smart security systems, that such invasions and burglaries would become less common. It is cited by an independent source that the rise in these cases is in tandem with the rise in violent crime, usually perpetrated by cartels and criminal organizations with intent to hurt and conduct robberies. Some farmers in relatively isolated regions are under these umbrellas of these criminal organizations, which often rackeeter, kidnap and murder dissenters in their umbrella. A while back, S7NN covered the isolated and non-contacted towns. While this is similar, it is not the same by any string of note. The violent crime increase can also be noted to have been caused by these organizations "going to war" with each other. Some police officers are still under the pay roll of these organizations, sometimes completely dismissing offences done by them.

Well, what can you do? If you are living in an area where emergency services or alarm companies can not send help over quickly, you'll have to batten down the hatches yourself. The best way to prevent this, is deterrence. Often these malignant criminals will scout the building before making entry. There are various alarm systems out there which can sound the alarm and call emergency departments, but since this is not particularly useful when there are no emergency services around, there are a number of things you can do is a last resort.

Some people can garner licenses for weapons. These include shotguns, pistols, revolvers and other small-arms. Its more simple than people think, even past all the bureaucracy. Complete three simple forms and head out to the nearest training centre where you will be trained then assessed to use the gun you wish a license for (Including license checks, ID checks and competence checks). All training is mandatory if you want to get a license, regardless of previous foreign or other experience. Once you have your gun, you can keep it somewhere safe and away from children also being reachable in case of an emergency. Only a small proportion of home owners in rural areas know that you can get a gun license this simple, and with usually only a 400 Argent cost for the license. Gun supporting organizations in the Union believe that if more people were armed, they could defend themselves easier. Trust with the Police departments is low, and as such people should take matters into their own harms. The Unitary Police Commission assures people that corruption is at an all-time low, while admitting there is a problem but is easier than ever to root out bent coppers.

Often people are afraid that if they were to defend their home, they would be banged up for murder or assault with a deadly weapon. In Caledonia and Aragon, this is true. However, in all five other states (Bailor, Cyprexe, Trident, Montedoran, Chalendon) this is not true. In these five states, varying degrees of castle doctrines are in place. If there is an intruder in your house, whom is not armed you are to contact the police immediately after gun pointing the criminal. However, if you were to shoot the unarmed man and he is later proven to be unarmed and not an immediate danger to life, you would be in jail though for less time than a traditional case of murder. If you were to shoot a man who was armed and visibly so, it would be acceptable to incapacitate the thug. However, in Caledonia and Aragon you are not permitted to do this at all and must call the police and vacate the property immediately, as castle doctrines do not apply here in these states since 2004.

In other news, the SEVUS stock exchange detailing fifty large private companies in the Union has dropped 2.7% in one day as Ahina backtracks on commitment to cut interest rates. Ahina said in a brief statement that after talking with banks, the idea was dropped. Many companies are worried that the current global economic plights will knock heavily on the Union and that without an interest rate drop pressures will continue to pile on. According to The Financial Insider magazine, this is also a sign that investors are beginning to realize the financial plight of the Union, where as debt is still piling and public expenditure is at its record highest. Some are saying that investors and shareholders are starting to panic. It is unknown if this is a slight correction or brief panic, or the beginning of a plight. Ahina has said "Don't worry and sell out just because you don't get what you want right now. Stocks will correct themselves and this is what they do all the time. There is no financial problem here, and like I said in the speech just a short while back, we already have good implementations in place which are able to keep our economy going and soften any blows from any other trading partners. Expect a bounce back later this week". Ahina did not mention, nor did the Financial Insidor about the huge drops experienced by the Pantorrum stocks, which are taking a rapid plunge into deep losses. Union traders have experienced a small whiplash from this, however our economic editor believes that there was a delayed response, and we are only starting to feel the effects now.

-John Howard, writer for S7NN

Other News
Dirkhizistan war with the Zaranis, and the consequences of this
No signs of a let up in the heat, SunalayaMet warn of dire consequences to water in Nenahay if current set up was to continue block in weather patterns
News on the Zilveren front
Molenston aid cut by Sunrisia
HS3 now in full operation again says Commission for Infrastructure

Currency: 1 Argent ARG ($A) = NS$0.71.8665

by **Aznazia** » Mon Feb 12, 2018 4:46 pm

Aznazian astronaut begins mission on CSS
By: Sherene Hampton

UPDATED: 6 Pm February 12th

After nearly 4 months of preparation, Dr. Francis Hartman has arrived on board the Commonwealth Space Station via the Endless Frontiers Merlin Heavy Lift Rocket. The mission has been in the works for nearly a year now with this mission being the first time the new Merlin Heavy has brought a man into space. The rocket originally was first launched back in September with a Government geo-spatial satellite as its cargo and marks a return to deep space rockets by the company that brought Aznazians into space back in the late 1970's. CEO Austin Wood stated that "this is an important step in making our aerospace company into one of the only private organizations that can send men to other celestial bodies. I look forward to having our rockets land on Ares sometime within the next 2 decades". Mr. Wood then spoke with Dr. Hartman and other Commonwealth astronauts who rely on lighter resupply rockets from Endless Frontiers for transporting equipment, waste, and personal to and from the station when commonwealth nations are unable to launch. Even though Aznazia is not part of the Rhodeve Commonwealth, it enjoys many privileges of its members due to the strong ties it has with the commonwealth.

The mission that Dr. Hartman will be preforming is in league with scientists from numerous institutions such as the Aznazian Space Exploration Division (ASED), the Commonwealth Space Program, The University of Crawford in Aznazia and the Rhodeuvs based Acadia University. Hartman will remove equipment from the cargo pod of the Merlin upper stage in order to conduct research on coatings and new designs for solar panels that reduce the rate of degradation in space as well as methods to further reduce waste on the station and the areas where energy saving technologies could be implemented. These technologies and observations are important for future long term space missions such as the Mun orbiting space station that Aznazia and Rhodevus plan on launching by 2025 and missions to Ares where energy will be the limiting factor to what can be accomplished.

In other news
- Members of the Liberty and Sapphire Parties stand against cuts to renewable energy in National Assembly and Senate
- Chancellor Pudikov looks to roll back public welfare spending with support of his National Democratic party and fiscal hawks of the Liberty and Silver Parties
- Aznazian troops victorious in holding back enemy thrust in Molenston
- 3 Boy Scouts Missing in South Suavio
- 4th Fleet arrived in Belantica to defend against Zilverenberg
- Aznazian Soccer team losses against Azovskaya in ISFA World Cup
- New Hybrid and improved safety features of "refreshed" L-200 lineup is Lancet Automobiles' answer to tough Aznazian automotive market

by **Sunrisia** » Tue Feb 13, 2018 10:30 am

BREAKING NEWS

President Nóv Fáustîtár Resigns, Vice President Dêc Grétân Takes Over As Head Of State

LIVE BROADCAST

Soundtrack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63NiS3uZaTA

President Nóv Fáustîtár has officially announced his resignation from the post of the President of Sunrisia today. The announcement came in a special hour-long televised address to the whole nation. The announcement did not entirely come out as a total shock, because many Sunrisians had already began suspecting that President Fáustîtár was planning to leave office. The resignation has come shortly after President Fáustîtár’s eye-to-eye meeting with Neo-Isolationist demonstrators on the streets of the national capital Aestin and also a quick tour through other parts of Sunrisia, where he had also met with Neo-Isolationist demonstrators there. However, this was also the time when the media and investigative journalism has been digging deeper and deeper into President Fáustîtár’s history with painkiller addiction which he has briefly struggled with in his youth. In recent times, the press has been suspecting that President Nóv Fáustîtár has been relapsing back into his addiction from many years ago, expressing compassion, but also questioning whether it was safe to have a leader with such issues for Sunrisia and, in a way, for the world.

In his address, President Nóv Fáustîtár talked about mental and spiritual exhaustion, but later confirmed some public suspicions. He has said that the Neo-Isolationists had in many ways applauded his foreign policy, but felt that he was not going far enough in that direction and has not been too determined. President Fáustîtár has agreed with the ideology of Neo-Isolationism as the more reasonable and effective successor to classical isolationism. He said that his administration had actually been attempting to somehow develop this type of model, but could never quite get there, which is why the President had actually congratulated the demonstrators for finding what he was searching for. The head of state has actually described himself as a self-discovered Neo-Isolationist from this point on as well, following his conversations with the Neo-Isolationist demonstrators. However, he believed that a different person from his associates would be better at actually bringing this ideology to life in Sunrisia, other than him. Apart from the ideological reason, the President also confirmed the nationwide rumor of his relapse into painkiller addiction and said that he held no moral right to lead the nation at this time. President Fáustîtár said that he needed to check himself into rehab for the addiction and afterwards get back to traditional Sunrisian meditation for spiritual cleansing and healing. Whether the President would relocate to the valleys or the mountains, away from the public, for his spiritual practice, was not confirmed. President Fáustîtár also did not say that he was retiring from politics just yet, but taking a much needed hiatus. After that, came his goodbye.

The national reactions to the resignation of President Nóv Fáustîtár were sad, but also hopeful. His persona had already made national history for what he had done for Sunrisia, which is why the citizens believe that he not only deserves a break, but has a right to go save himself now, when he has saved the nation. Neo-Isolationist demonstrators around the country have respectfully applauded President Nóv Fáustîtár, instead of cheering on his resignation and de facto overthrow by their movement.

In line of succession, Vice President Dêc Grétân has taken over the position as the new President of Sunrisia, whom President Nóv Fáustîtár had meant when he was talking about a person better for the job than him. The Sunrisian Convet has recognized the succession of Dêc Grétân to presidency of Sunrisia. The office of Vice President now remains vacant, however, New President Dêc Grétân has promised to pick a New Vice President very soon, which would have to be approved by the Sunrisian Convet. Before constitutional changes, a President was eligible for three 3-year terms in office, while his Vice President was elected separately. With amendments, a President is now eligible for two 4-year terms and gets to pick his own Vice President. The discussion to get back to the old format or continue the new one, is still active today within the political elite and the civil society.

In other news:

Successor President Dêc Grétân: “Sunrisia remains standing by its allies and select friends against evil.”

by **The Seven United** » Tue Feb 13, 2018 10:53 am

Ahina injects hundreds of millions into more new public infrastructure plans // SEVUS closes 3.2% lower // The Budget coming soon

The Seven United has undergone one of the worlds fastest urbanizations in recent decades. Since the creation of the Union, cities have grown at a massive pace. In response, the Democrat government began matching this with new motorways and rail, which it did. Billions were spent on massive motorways which spanned across the Union, the longest being the M2-M1 link. These new motorways were impressive for their time, boasting wide lanes and modern tolls. New high speed rail were laid down across 4 states, soon to be 5. The money this massive public works project cost, is still being paid by the government today in form of debt repayments. The financial burden that those costly expansions still weigh heavily on the economy, costing us millions to continue footing the bill not only in maintenance but in the loans taken out to create such expansive networks.

Ahina, however, does not want to stop this. She said in an interview with us "The key to our growth is linking up the Union together, bringing forth new relatively isolated people into the system. This will help in the long-term substantially as the rest of the Union connects up." The new infrastructure plan she put forward costs around 470 million Argents. It approves the M11 link up between Selt and Trinidad, it also approves the M1-M30 link up. It will also included extra lanes on some of the Aygon motorways. Some have said that the figures are conservative and this will cost a lot more. Where is this money coming from? The magic cash reserve, made by the Democrats and propped up by the Alt Liberals it is made to patch financial holes. At the present, Ahina says the fund is worth around a billion Argents though experts believe it is around 700 to 800 million Argents. Ahina said this money won't go to waste any more.

In other news, the SEVUS stock exchange has dropped 3.2% lower than yesterday, as it continues its plunge. Ahina confirmed with us again in a brief radio-call that the interest rates will not lower, she believes that to do so will hurt the people and only gives small help to financial institutions, she also said that she does not recognize a problem and believes that the Unions years of stagnation can not possibly get any worse, and that a bounce back is inevitable. The stock exchange has stumbled 5.9% over the past two days in trading. Others are saying that this is the delayed reaction to the Pantorrum losses and is a wake-up call to ignorant investors. The Financial Insidor said that investors are only beginning to understand the consequences of overspending in Sunalaya, which will affect all people alike.

Ahina has also brought forward the budget to tomorrow when the Unitary Parliament will agree on where to put the budget. It is believed that the budget will highlight that peoples mean wages have grown and that people are beginning to splash out more on items and holidays than in the past, though will also rehearse the squeeze on peoples wallets as other trading nations begin to get hit by current financial woes.

Ahina yet to comment personally on Sunrisian situation, though Commission welcomes new president, wishes Nov Faustitar best of luck in future life. Ahina though has rumoured to have commented negatively though has not given this to the press yet. Will most likely do so tomorrow as she begins the process of debating the Unitary budget.
Currency: 1 Argent ARG ($A) = NS$0.71.7953

by **Enceladus-** » Tue Feb 13, 2018 6:22 pm

Enceladus and Chemensia found Pan-Continental Space Agency

Government to allocate $2.8 billion into funding

Gredže President Cassini was happy to announce the creation of the Pan-Continental Space Agency, or PCSA, space program working alongside Chemensia and potentially other nations across the globe. The government is giving the agency $2.8 billion along with the funding given by Chemensia. The agency, headquarters in Gredže, is primarily focused on the launching of satellites, rocket launch capability, and space exploration. Along with the founding of the new space program the Enceledian government also announced the completion of the Sunaru Space Telescope, a telescope set to be launched into space within the next calendar year. Sunaru is a powerful telescope with some of it's goals being to view the creation of stars and galaxies, study the formation of planets, and conduct direct imaging of exoplanets and novas. The 10 billion dollar project began in 1996 and was the focus of the Enceladian space program. The government has announced that it is finally complete and that the telescope will be launched by the PCSA sometime next year in Chemensia.

One goal of the PCSA is to send probes to several of the moons across the solar system. Several of the moons have underwater oceans and it is possible that they may harbor life underneath, one of which has great geysers which send water molecules several kilometers into space before returning back to the planet as ice. The goal is to send a probe equipped with a device able to detect microbial life forms through these geysers and see if they are able to detect any signs of life underneath the surface. Other probes would land on the other moons and conduct similar tests as well. Enceladian officials even alluded to the possibility of sending a rover in the future and even a manned mission to these icy moons, although they included that such a mission would not be possible until long into the future given current funding and technology.

Another goal of the PCSA is to get more nations involved in the project. Enceladian and Chemensian officials have made it clear that the agency is open to the international community. and that other nations are more than welcome to join. "The more nations we get involved, the quicker things will progress," says scientist David Izoli. "A manned mission by the PCSA is inevitable, but at our current pace will be several decades in the future. With more nations we would have more resources, funding, and bright minds working on ways to send men deep into the solar system at a much quicker rate." Currently it is unknown if any other nations are trying to join the PCSA although it is expected more will get involved as the agency continues making breakthroughs in research and exploration.

by **Rhodevus** » Tue Feb 13, 2018 9:26 pm

Rhodeve Hockey League Day 4

Today saw three incredible games as six teams vie for the remaining 3 spots in the semifinals.

Braughtin Bay Champions vs Fallow Hills Geese (1-4)
Coventry Centaurs vs Arynia Moose Riders (0-1) OTS
Rome Rangers vs Santos Sea Otters (2-3)

Fallow Hills Geese and Arynia Moose Riders move on to the semifinals. The Santos Sea Otters and Rome Rangers have one final game to break the 1 game to 1 game tie for the final semifinal position

by **Engleberg** » Wed Feb 14, 2018 9:30 pm

Uranium Deposit Discovered in Anhalt-Köthen; Crown Prince Friedrich Wilhelm Formally Establishes Imperial Motors & Aerospace

Imperial Motors Turmfalke Spotted in Berlin

Kammpfelten, Anhalt-Köthen, Englean Kaiserreich -- In a surprising discovery, three cadets in the officer training program of the Kaiserliche Heer stumbled across a large uranium deposit within the vast property of the Hürtgeschloss Imperial Range in Anhalt-Köthen. Undergoing survival training, these three ventured into a previously hidden quarry-like deposit within the valley. Upon inspecting closer, the "telltale signs" of uranium deposits were apparent according to Leutnant Ernst Kallmann, the three's supervisor. Upon returning to the castle, the Reichsministerium für Wirtschaft und Energie was notified of the discovery and sent a detachment of surveyors to inspect the site. After three days, it was determined that the site was teeming with uranium ore and it was declared an Imperial Mining Site. The site, residing on land owned by the House of Hohenzern, was immediately taken under the ownership of Reichsnuklearwerk, KLG - the company dealing with nuclear reactors and uranium enrichment owned by the Kaiser. Kaiser Siegfried has not commented on the situation, and the story is still ongoing.

In other news, Crown Prince Friedrich Wilhelm has announced the formal establishment of his company - Imperial Motors & Aerospace. Founded with limited partnership with former Luftstreitkräfte Generaloberst Max Hoffstadt, the company has been described as the "next big step in driving and space exploration." There are two divisions within this company, with each practically acting as two different bodies - Imperial Motors and Reichsluft. News on the latter body is scarce, but it is rumoured that the body is cooperating with the Luftstreitkräfte to produce hypersonic aircraft. In terms of Imperial Motors, the first vehicle produced by the company has been given a confirmed name - Turmfalke. The vehicle has been described as a "sports sedan," employing varying engine choices. The flagship variant of the Turmfalke will be installed with a V10 Meibach Rosenrot engine, while the Turmfalke SE will be fully-electric. A Turmfalke Rosenrot has been spotted within Berlin, sporting a dark grey finish outside of a Reichsmart. Crown Prince Friedrich Wilhelm has stated that the vehicle will be presented to the public within the upcoming months, and pre-orders have been opened to certain nations and persons. When questioned, the Crown Prince stated that monarchs such as Karen Pearson of Belantica have been offered either the Rosenrot or the SE variant of the Turmfalke.

by **Rhodevus** » Wed Feb 14, 2018 10:08 pm

Rhodeve Hockey League Day 5

The Santos Sea Otters faced off against the Rome Rangers in Rome this afternoon. After an intense game which went into double overtime, the Santos Sea Otters' rightwing Gerold Wiggem scored the game winning shot.

Santos Sea Otters vs Rome Rangers (2-1) DOT

With the Santos Sea Otters making their way into the final semi finals spot, all four remaining teams will begin their charge for the finals tomorrow.

In Other News:
-Gerald R. Ford Class Supercarrier has been completed and finished preliminary testing in the Great Northern Shipyard. It will soon be sailed to a Pantorran Naval Base in Rhodevus for final testing.

by **Sunrisia** » Thu Feb 15, 2018 10:50 am

President Dêc Grétân Selects Fógâr Nélsân As Vice President: Neo-Isolationist And Nationalist Demonstrations Continue

The office of the Vice President of the Second Republic of Sunrisia is no longer vacant. Following the example of his predecessor President Nóv Fáustîtár, the succeeding President Dêc Grétân has also picked a nonpartisan politician to be by his side, similarly to how President Nóv Fáustîtár, being an Independent himself, had originally picked Dêc Grétân as Vice President, also an Independent. President Dêc Grétân shares the opinion that it is best to have nonpartisan politicians in presidential, VP and other high offices of the administration, especially when working with a parliament headed by a very colorful coalition of right-leaning, left-leaning, centrist, center-left and center-right parties, not to mention the opposition. The New Sunrisian Vice President is Fógâr Nélsân, a former lawyer, a nonpartisan politician, worked in the presidential administration and nearly ran for an MP position in the Convet, having planned to establish his own party to compete with others, but never having gone through with it. The New Vice President was approved by the Convet and his inauguration ceremony took place later.

Meanwhile, on the streets across Sunrisia, Neo-Isolationists continue their demonstrations and marches, this time having been joined by the Sunrisian Nationalists as well, who have organized separate demonstrations, but also in companionship with the Neo-Isolationists. With resignation of President Nóv Fáustîtár, the anti-government protests among the Neo-Isolationists have dispersed and instead switched to pro-government demonstrations and symbolic support marches for a foreign policy they have advocated for. The Neo-Isolationists say that there is a quasi-revolutionary situation in Sunrisia right now, because their marches have correlated with the resignation of the President and a change in government, which is why they continue the marches in symbolic advocacy of the Neo-Isolationist course, promotion of this course and informing the remainder of the populace about it, as well as in celebration of peaceful systematic changes in Sunrisia, among other reasons to continue waving the flags. The Nationalists say that their demonstrations are focused more on the inside and the themes of identity, history, religious and state pride, while the Neo-Isolationists concentrate more on the outside course. However, in the current situation, the Nationalists have come out in support of the active cause of the Neo-Isolationists in relation to Sunrisia’s future.

Moving away from the streets and into a more quiet setting, the now-former President Nóv Fáustîtár says that he has been receiving letters from the allied states of Sunrisia, some of which have come privately and some of which had reached him through the government channels. The most recent letter came from Layfet, where among pleasant wishes and expressions of appreciation to the fruitful results of his presidency regarding bilateral relations, the former President is also in line to receive many awards from the people of Layfet. Fáustîtár says that he might now have to plan a visit to Layfet where he had been invited to, but as a private citizen and no longer a President or even a politician, because of his declared hiatus. The former President has added the visit to his schedule and plans to embark on it, before checking himself into rehab for painkiller addiction back in Sunrisia and withdrawing from public life for a physical, mental and spiritual recovery period.

In other news:

Sunrisian Defense Force counting the number of military objects it had destroyed in Zilveren Berg so far, which would then be added to the overall number accumulated by the Amestrris–Librira–Sunrisia coalition.

by **The Seven United** » Thu Feb 15, 2018 12:53 pm

Events inside the Unitary Parliament

4PM, Unitary Parliament.

All members flood into the parliament, sitting at their seats. The party leaders and commissioners, shadow commissioners alike sit at the front while back benchers are talking. The Speaker, Sebastian Relajante a Soldurs Des politician enters and raises his hand, declaring silence. Ahina stands up in comfortable fashion, beginning what she thought would be a comfortable ride.

"Hello all. It is upsetting to see some UNP members deciding not to turn up, as this is deciding the budget that will be given to all states including The Montedoran. Though I am happy to see some UNP members attending *points to scornful faced UNP member* Yes, you too! Regardless, lets move on to starting the budget debating process. So far, I can't sugar coat it. There are some pressures on the economy, particularly regarding outside influences acting on our trading partners. Our stocks have fallen in corrections due to investor fear over interest rates, but I expect this will be a short blow. Overlooking these negativities there are plenty of positives that are working to bring our standards up. Mean wages have grown, consumers are more active, cars are still in demand and our private sector is starting to take over from public works which is saving us money and generating new private sector jobs. Along with this, Belantic manufacturers are steadfast in staying here and we encourage more manufacturing sites to be set up, as we the Union continue to maintain lower corporation tax rates than a few years ago helping entice outside business to set up and hire. So with this, I will highlight my aims for this budget.
I would like the Unitary Parliament to agree with me on allocating money from the cash reserve, around 900 million Argents of allocated money to accepting infrastructure plans that have been long waiting. Other than that I would like to say that our relations with Sunrisia continue and we are steadfast to support their integrity and we hope that there is a solution to any protests but we also wish the new president a warm welcome from the Union. Now, the Parliament will shout and cry about their own states and how they want money allocated to them. Let the budget begin."

As Ahina sits down next to her Soldurs Des members of Unitary Parliament, hands raise quickly. The Speaker lets Alt Liberal MUP Christina Seb Anderson speaks in a firey tone, using hand gestures vigorously.

"This is absolutely ridiculous and you think we are going to let you go with it. Soldurs Des is about to run this Union into the dirt with their sectarian, Empire-like policy of silencing the opposition. And we won't tolerate it no more *Claps in the audience* It is completely scandalous that the High Court have been completely useless and in fact have been against ruling that the silence of the independent Montedoran media be against the foundations of the Union, which it really is. You and your party continue to disrespect the Unitary Parliament and our democratic system which is the basis of this Union. The Alternative Liberals do not accept your mandate for oppression, and nor do your own voter base. With that, we say goodbye."

The Unitary Parliament room breaks into out roar, claps and boos. The Alt Liberals in their entirety are seen walking out of the chamber as the Speaker asks for silence. Ahina smiles and stands as the Alt Liberals continue to walk out in silence,

"Well if we were suppose to be oppressing the democratic means of the country then we didn't really need to do anything anyway, did we? They just walked out and gave us more influence over the chamber."

She sits and no hands but the leader of the Democratic Party, Jeuves D. Hueves hand raised and the speaker accepts letting him stand. He stands in a reasonable fashion and under a calm look.

"Ahina, I urge you to end this Montedoran scandal. It is dragging this institution through the dirt, and is causing the situation to get worse. Please, I tell you. Stop this, for now we can not work with a party which is reflective of something we'd see in the 1920s and 30s. With that I regrettably will ask our party to leave the chambers along with myself."

The Democratic Party copies the Alt Liberals and walks out in silence, leaving nothing but empty seats. Ahina is now nolonger smiling and is angry, staring at the UNP concerned, no UNP member puts their hands up, instead they all leave. The Greens and Others leave in scornful silence, the magnanimous look also turns scornful and she along with her party also walks out.

This marks the first time in Union history did Unitary parliament walk out unanimously against the reigning party, all parties including all minor parties had walked out in an unplanned fashion. It is believed that the Alt Liberals were the only ones that planned to walk out, and the rest of the parties had joined in suitable fashion. Ahina went on a tweeting rage today to express her disappointment in the "democratic institutions". She said on tweeter, "This is an absolute farce. Unitary parliaments walk out in plain manipulative tactics. The voters aren't biting it! I expect a full attendance tomorrow." The Alt Liberals said to the press that they were not going to be bullied into attending, and that the boycott will continue until a reasonable solution to the Montedoran issue comes, and that Ahina stops disrespecting the institutions of the Union. The Speaker Sebastian Relajante addressed media saying that he was not concerned and believed that a reasonable solution touted by the Alt Liberals was that if they just attended in the first place.

SEVUS continues to fall, dropping 3.9%. Investors panic as democratic institutions of the Union disintegrate within minutes.
Why another election is not feasible.
Financial Insidor says that Mortgage bubble will explode as housing market will see bubble burst, prices drop and subprime mortgages devalued almost instantaneously. Financial Insidor blames hard effects on the housing market because of SevBank trading subprime mortgages and passing them off with good ratings.
Argent drops in value.
Currency: 1 Argent ARG ($A) = NS$0.71.6322

by **The Seven United** » Thu Feb 15, 2018 4:04 pm

Alt Liberals leave Union without central council

Today, at the Unitary Budget, a planned Alt Liberal walk out in protest of central policy in The Montedoran had caused all the other parties to walk out too. Ahina has exclaimed severe disappointment and expects all parties to attend the second day of budget talks tomorrow. She stressed again later today that if no deal is reached, Soldurs Des will simply enact their own budget. Which is something she says she does not want to do, as it would be undemocratic. The Alt Liberals have contacted us and have said that they will not be bullied by Soldurs Des and will not attend unless their own demands are met, which is yet to be cleared though it is believed that the Alt Liberals demand a Montedoran regional election by the middle of March. Other demands include the freedom of MNN cameraman and that they are allowed to resume their journalism, also a rather odd one is that Ahina simply stop disrespecting and "mucking up" the centralized democratic institutions of the Union, which has been made opaque "thanks to Soldurs Des dictatorial policy, most of which not passed through Unitary Parliament thanks to second-hand loopholes found by overpaid lawyers."

Ahina has yet to respond to this specific demand, though she has tweeted again that without a budget, any financial woes will be exacerbated. Speaking of financial woes, the SEVUS has dropped another 3.9% today as investors react to the walk-out, and the fact that there is little chance of a backtrack on the interest rates though SevBank has recently tweeted that financial policy will be reviewed again with Ahina in light of new economic conditions.

So what are the consequences of the walk out? It effectively means that the 18 seat Unitary council can no-longer operate without anybody other than the reigning party in it. The council is vital to the Unitary Parliament, and the council is what votes on quick foreign affairs, putting parliamentary acts to vote and deliberation on big issues. The council in itself is not as powerful as the central Commission, but it holds a huge sway on the parliamentary vote. Ahina has hinted in the past that she wanted to make it mandatory for council members to attend when necessary, but she lacked support from other parties as this would bind them to their duties which other parties are reluctant to do.

The Union can operate without a parliament or council in the short term, but in the long term it is not feasible. Many bureaucratic posts would be left unattended, MUPs (Members of Unitary Parliament) don't represent their voters at a central level, new elections may come as also the central Commission would have a lot more work on their hands as they now have to deal with issues that would have been dealt with by parliament.

-John Howard, writer for S7NN

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by **Rezua** » Fri Feb 16, 2018 4:59 pm

Empress Celebrates Second Wedding Anniversary

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This evening, the empress and her wife celebrated their second wedding anniversary. What is most surprising is how they celebrated it. The couple went out to dine within one of the Sorilette Isle's Red Districts. Having only gone into a Red District one time for a tour earlier this month, Empress Ymira returned to eat at one of the restaurants in the "Coral District", a Red District known for seafood.

While it is heavily speculated, many believe that the empress is attempting to win support for the Red Districts after she voiced her desire to respect the culture of the residents of the isles. The empress decided after her tour of the isles that the Red Districts were important to the tourist market, local pride, and was connected to the livelihood of almost a third of the isles.

Empress Ymira and her wife Princess Sierra just recently seen entering a restaurant with plans to visit more of the "Coral District" later. The empress made a short comment that stated she wanted to support the livelihood of her new citizens and show them that she was there for them while also getting to celebrate with her wife. Her stance on the Red Districts seems to be positive in all respects but the many brothels that are also in the districts.

As of this week, the Red Districts are legal under Rezuan law, with the exception of prostitution. Currently defined under sex trafficking, prostitution in the Isles has been closed down by force. Police were forced to physically enter brothels in order to close them. While no one has been arrested yet, the brothel owners could face heavy fines for ignoring Imperial law and Parliamentary demands that ordered them to close their businesses.

While this is seen as unlikely, many do not think Rezuan law will allow the brothels to remain open, yet it seems that the Sword and Stars Party has created a coalition with the Elitist Party to legalize them, albeit with stricter rules. For instance, no prostitute may be under the age of twenty-one. Should businesses hire women or men under twenty-one to be their prostitutes, heavy fines and possible jail time will await them. Strippers (sex workers who did not preform intercourse) are still allowed to be hired at eighteen, though will also have new regulations.

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by **Chemensia** » Fri Feb 16, 2018 7:23 pm

After Year of Easing Tensions, Yosija-Chemensia Border Lights Up Once Again.

Yosija-Chemensia Border- It has been over a year since the rise of the GGOS in southern Yosija. However, the GGOS, PMM, and Yosijan government have been able to keep peace for longer than expected. Today, however, the streak of peace has ended. Border guards near St. Josefgrad were awakened by gunfire across the border. The border was put on high alert. Yosijan officials say that their troops were called to a brawl between GGOS and Yosijan militiamen. Yosijan officials say after arriving, they took heavy fire and began to fight back. The Yosijan troops eventually retreated due to being heavily outnumbered by the Guard. The local Yosijan group that was believed to have been attacked was called the Varia Stream Militia, named after a nearby stream. Varia leader Muhamad Surkovic says their headquarters was attacked by a large GGOS group, and that the remaining members fled. There have been an unknown number of casualties.

The leader of the GGOS, Adrijan Elijovic has given us insight to the battle. "The fight for the building and the river Varia was important. The Stream Militia is much more of a threat to us the PMM. The Stream Militia has denied our Chemensian people access to the land under their control. These Yosijans shouldn't even have been in the Varia area in the first place, as the Varia is one of the many blood vessels of the Chemensian land. The Yosijans belong in Yosija, Chemensians in Chemensia and Camiskija. Towards the end he addressed the fight with the Yosijan Military. These soldiers had no business getting involved, and not only that, but my men were being fired at by the Yosijan soldiers. The federal government may deny it, but it is the truth. Yosijan commanders fire back at Elijovic saying that he is only trying to protect himself from justice. President Zemlic was alerted about this and he went on the phone with the Yosijan and Camiskijan presidents. Zemlic told CNNN that This new arising tension has brought back the fear of more wars. I fought in the Svetostigrad and Kadradko wars, and believe me, I don't want more Chemensian lives lost to gain nothing.

CNNN will keep you updated these renewed tensions.

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by **Baggnagia** » Sat Feb 17, 2018 10:58 am

Armed skirmish breaks out on the Chemensian–Yosijan border

SOUTHERN YOSIJA, NORTHERN CHEMENSIA – The border between two of Baggnagia’s neighbors Chemensia and Yosija has lit up again after a period of peace. Fortunately it appears that the clash has not taken place between the militaries of both nations, but rather between armed militia groups on both sides of the border. The armies of Chemensia and Yosija had only intervened as peacekeepers and not fighting belligerents. The situation remains vague at the moment and it is not clear whether the fighting had stopped or whether skirmishes are still ongoing in one form or another.

The Baggnagian government has expressed solidarity with neighbors and hopes for things to return to calm soon. President Fran Hapénic has proposed any aid that might be needed to both nations. In the meantime as Baggnagia and Sunrisia continue military operations against the Core terrorist paramilitaries in northern Baggnagia, there has been concern about militias from Yosija or maybe even Chemensia accessing northern Baggnagia and allying with the Core. Border patrol has been strengthened and half of responsibilities of guarding the national borders has been given to the military of Baggnagia. By parliamentary decision, this is expected to last throughout the duration of the fight against the Core and the situations in Chemensia and Yosija.

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