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[Esorea]

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By: Jack Volker

Earlier today, Aegis Industries, the most important weapon manufacturing company in the country alongside the Erosean government finished their production chain for the newly developed CFA-44 "Nosferatu". inspired by the frameworks of other jets like the F-22/A, Sukhoi su-47, Su-33, and Grippen 39. The CFA-44 belongs to the latest generation of fighter jets, stress tests resulted in incredible combat capabilities and simulations reported a performance that of a F-22/A in most circumstances, Aegis Industries CEO Lambert Robertson declared the following.

We are very excited about the introduction of the CFA-44, stress tests came up with amazing results and field tests seemed to be perfect,
now that we've given this fighter the go, I am sure that the EAF will put this aircraft for good use. We are also in talks with the government to shortenour exclusivity contract on the production of the CFA-44 from ten to five years.

The CFA-44 "Nosferatu" is a multirole fighter, that means it is able to act as a fighter for air superiority missions and to support troops on the ground. Equipped with the latest on radar technology and sidewinder missiles, the CFA-44 "Nosferatu" might transform into one of the deadliest aircraft to date.

CFA-44 "Nosferatu" in Olsen Air Base

The CFA-44 will begin it's active service under the 156th Tactical Fighter Wing "Aquila". Their pilots are already being trained to fly the CFA-44 and are expected to use them in 6 months. We interviewed the captain of the 156th Marcus 'Statue' Schroeder in their introduction to the new mulrirole combat aircraft, this is what he had to say:

The squadron is very excited to say the least, we haev already begun our simulations on the settings and characteristics of the CFA-44 and so far our results are more than appropiate to be qualified users of this new combat jet. Also, I guess it's clearly an honor for us to be the first unit in the Air Force to use this new combat jet. We hope that the 156th can be a worthy unit for this fighter to be on.

The 156th Tactical Fighter Wing 'Aquila'

[South Baggnagia]

Congress of National Sovereignty (new parliament) votes President Dobrin Nóvak, Prime Minister Tomáš Talbursen out of office, sacks the cabinet

JUGAC, SOUTH BAGGNAGIA – Hopes of staying in power through a comfortable and questionable partnership have not come to fruition. President Dobrin Nóvak has become the latest victim of his own order issued yesterday to dissolve the parliament, abolish the Chamber of Deputies and replace it with the Congress of National Sovereignty as the new official South Baggnagian legislature. The Congress of National Sovereignty has now voted President Dobrin Nóvak himself out of office and removed him from power. The motion was declared effective immediately after being passed by the Congress. Additionally the Congress of National Sovereignty has also voted to remove Prime Minister Tomáš Talbursen from office though he had already lost his position after now-former President Dobrin Nóvak dissolved the parliament.

Ex-President Dobrin Nóvak appeared confident that his presidential order made yesterday to nullify the Chamber of Deputies and replace it with the Congress of National Sovereignty would not come back to bite him. The president was confident that he had satisfied the demands of the anti-globalist protesters led by the Nationalist Party of South Baggnagia (NPSB) with his sacking of the parliament while the president and his cabinet would get to stay in power. In fact Ex-President Dobrin Nóvak may have even thought that he actually crafted a successful self-coup which he has been accused of at home and abroad. Dissolving the parliament and abolishing the Chamber of Deputies as the South Baggnagian legislature gave the president even more power. The parliament was removed as a counter-balance to the president’s power and a new friendly parliament had taken its place. That friendly parliament has now shot the president in the back by not satisfying his ambitions and keeping him safe in the presidential position.

Gustáv Feldt, a member of the Nationalist Party of South Baggnagia (NPSB), who was elected and sworn in as the Chairman of the Presidium of Congress of National Sovereignty of South Baggnagia, announced the successful passage of two motions. The first one removed President Dobrin Nóvak from office and the second one confirmed the removal of Prime Minister Tomáš Talbursen from his positions. These were the first two motions passed by the Congress of National Sovereignty since becoming the legislature of South Baggnagia in place of the Chamber of Deputies. The successful passage of both motions was followed by standing ovations in the Congress. In absence of President and Prime Minister Chairman Gustáv Feldt has assumed the position of head of government and head of state. The Congress plans to vote on constitutional amendments to abolish the positions of President and Prime Minister of South Baggnagia.

On the street the reactions to the removal of President Dobrin Nóvak and Prime Minister Tomáš Talbursen were greeted with cheers and applause. Chairman Gustáv Feldt was welcomed by citizens as the new head of government and head of state having been one of the leaders of the anti-globalist demonstrations. The previous government leaves disgraced with bad economic policies, slow growth, high taxes and alleged corruption. This explains the positive reaction of citizens to an unconventional and rapid change of power in South Baggnagia.

The Congress of National Sovereignty intends to assemble a new cabinet but will keep certain ministers from the previous one. Vojtěch Wylem Bětnar is intended to stay Minister of Defense and Jurij Zéjler-Leichhardt as Minister of Foreign Affairs. The Congress has decided to rename the ministerial position to Minister of Foreign Affairs instead of Minister of Foreign and Ventismarian Affairs (before that the office was named Minister of Foreign Affairs and Ventismarian Integration). But the ministers will need to attend new hearings before Congress to be confirmed into their positions again. The rest of the ministers are planned to be replaced by new ones. Most of Nóvak’s and Talbursen’s cabinet will be sacked and replaced.

Chairman of Congress of National Sovereignty Gustáv Feldt said that South Baggnagia will now return to peace again and declared the constitutional crisis over. Demonstrators on the street say that they would now be coming back home and leaving the protest behind.

[Sunrisia]

Filmmaker Sóllér Fâbrîca Wants To Direct A Biopic About President Válîd Sâlúbĕr

Film director Sóllér Fâbrîca said that he wants to direct a biopic about the current President of the Sunrisian Second Republic – Válîd Sâlúbĕr. Although the political career of President Válîd Sâlúbĕr admittedly does not have that much material to direct a feature film about, despite the victories that his administration had achieved in his current term so far, Fâbrîca thinks that he can truly make something admirable and “patriotic.” The potential project has not been given a green light nor has it been picked up by any studio, therefore, it remains only a “floating idea” of Fâbrîca. A script or an outline do not exist, but Fâbrîca has commented that he would include the current President’s entire life and its’ known details in the biopic, with the President’s political career not even being among the main points of focus in the feature.

There are many directions which the story could take according to Sóllér Fâbrîca, as the plot could either be contained in the timeline of the current interesting political events centered around the Sâlúbĕr administration within internal politics, foreign policy or both, or it could be about the President’s life up to his election, based on the public information known so far. In the end, it could be a combination of all these directions in a single coherent storyline. Film director Sóllér Fâbrîca had an interest in directing a number of films centered around Sunrisian historical events. At one time, the filmmaker even considered the “Revolutionary” trilogy, which would have been centered around certain key chapters of Sunrisian history. In the end, it had not come to fruition, because critics considered the idea to carry too much of a “propaganda” characteristic, which Fâbrîca himself aknowleged, thus abandoning the idea.

Criticism towards the ambition of directing a biopic about President Válîd Sâlúbĕr has already been voiced. Although the current President of Sunrisia is enjoying popularity and a high approval rating, the idea of directing a biopic about him the middle of his tenure, sounds to critics like an attempt to make something that would project a cult of personality around the current state, which is something that Sunrisians strongly oppose when it comes any head of state, no matter what the reputation is.

[Engleberg]

BREAKING: Reichskanzler von Kluge Suffers Surprise Medical Ailment, Interim Determined


Engelberg Royal Hospital

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Freie Reichsstadt Engelberg, Englean Kaiserreich – In an unexpected situation, Reichskanzler von Kluge has been admitted as a patient into the Engelberg Royal Hospital early in the morning after an undisclosed medical ailment. According to sources within the Chancellery, the Reichskanzler was meeting with the ministers of the Interior and Health when he became visibly ill. It is currently unknown what specifically happened to the Reichskanzler, but it is expected that he will survive the ordeal. This event has led to Article 29 of the Imperial Charter to be enacted in response to the Reichskanzler's inability to attend his duties, which called for His Imperial Majesty to determine a succeeding interim chancellor. This process had seen His Imperial Majesty meeting with members of the Reichsrat and ministers to determine which candidates were most appropriate for the position, with input from the Reichskanzler in the form of a recommendation for his interim successor. The list of candidates was not released by the imperial government, and it is unknown who exactly was considered by the committee. What is known is that Allgemeiner Stellvertreter des Reichskanzlers (Vice-Chancellor) Emil von Stetenhauser declined the position of Chancellor, citing that current duties prevent him from assuming the position at this time. Eventually it was determined that His Imperial Majesty did not see viable candidates for the position of Interim Chancellor, and instead reinstated the position of "Staatsbefehlhaber." This position is used in situations in which a suitable successor as Reichskanzler is not determined, and enjoys the powers and responsibilities of the position as Reichskanzler without the official title or related benefits. As of 15:00 Englean Imperial Time, a representative of His Imperial Majesty had confirmed that the position of Staatsbefehlhaber has been appointed to the current Imperial Vice-Minister of Interior Affairs Grafin Katrine Annika von Tatthausen-Bellwich.

The new Staatsbefehlhaberin is set to begin her duties tomorrow, meeting with His Imperial Majesty to formally accept the position before officially beginning her term. The young minister, being only 28, has stated that "this situation was unexpected, and [she is] very grateful for the recommendation from the Reichskanzler." There have been some negative reactions to the appointment from the population, but it has been reinforced that His Imperial Majesty and Allgemeiner Stellvertreter des Reichskanzlers Emil von Stetenhauser will be monitoring during her term. As of now, it is unexpected for any drastic changes in policy to occur during her term as Staatsbefehlhaberin. However, von Tatthausen-Bellwich has stated that she is interested in conducting a meeting with Sunrisian officials to discuss the tensions between the two nations and to determine a new path in which both nations may relieve the stress.

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[Sunrisia]

More Biopics By More Filmmakers: Director Elít Léncêr Says He Wants To Make A Movie About A Historical, Political Or Social Figure From An “Allied Country”

It’s been days since director Sóllér Fâbrîca declared an artistic intention to make a biopic movie about incumbent President Válîd Sâlúbĕr. Fâbrîca said that the intended project about the current, respected and successful head of government would carry a “patriotic” character, while also being honest, have a side of self-reflection to it and explore the President as a politician and a human being, including his career prior to presidency, the known details of his life outside politics and more. The part about self-reflection, according to Fâbrîca, would not only reflect on the President, but also have a certain side of self-reflection for the nation through the President and his representation of the country through his policies, actions and his image. In other words, the director believes that the President could partially serve as an “embodiment.”

The idea of Fâbrîca was criticized for being a potential fuel to a cult of personality, something that Sunrisians look down upon, as no leader should be placed on a pedestal and presented as the “face of a nation”, no matter how successful or impactful they are. The “face of a nation” is the civil society, according to the critics of a potential biopic about a sitting President. Since then, another criticism added towards the intention of director Sóllér Fâbrîca, was aimed at the director’s own past and the previous movies he has made. The targets of the new criticism were Fâbrîca’s international cinematic co-productions made with countries outside of Sunrisia’s “friend circle”, putting it lightly. An intention to make a “political” and “patriotic” movie, even if the director denies the political side of it, is perceived by critics as an intention by Fâbrîca to prove his allegiance by making a movie that praises a popular head of government, the national ideologies and Sunrisia overall.

Meanwhile, shortly after director Sóllér Fâbrîca, another filmmaker has also declared an interest in making a biopic project. That filmmaker is awarding-winning director Elít Léncêr. He has denied that colleague in film Fâbrîca had inspired him, calling it a mere coincidence and reaffirming that the idea had been floating around for a while. The director only spoke out now, since the topic of biopics is trending in Sunrisian cinema. However, rather than aiming to make a biopic about someone from our country, like Fâbrîca wants to, Léncêr said that he would like to explore a figure from one of Sunrisia’s “allied” or “partner” countries. The director immediately pointed at members of MDAA, SOWEFTA, VU and select partner states from around the world, that have closer economic, military and other relations with Sunrisia. The filmmaker said that he has been reading on the history of a number of countries falling into the aforementioned categories and on impactful historical, political and social figures in those countries. Director Elít Léncêr said that he would like to celebrate those people, the countries from where those people have hailed and the impact or success these individuals have brought to their own homeland or to the world. The filmmaker has not specified whom he would pick and from which country, but said that he already had several ideas in mind that he is looking at. Despite specifying the circle of countries from here would pick, Léncêr would be looking at an individual, how impactful how they have been and how interesting their story would be to explore in a biopic, before actually looking at what country they were from. The director stated that after “breaking the ice” with this untitled and unspecified biopic, he would then move on to making another one or several on people from Sunrisia.

[Dranauar]

Leftist Government of Dranauar Overthrown

It has been a very brutal week after the Dranauaran Central Committee had stepped down after a bloody coup led by renegade army units.

George Sanos, the leader of the Central Committee, was captured Friday night last week and executed. He had been in hiding since Monday of the same week after massive chunk of the 103rd Armored Brigade of the New Dranauar Army stormed the parliament and captured representatives. He fled amidst the chaos in a helicopter that was found abandoned some 55 miles from the nation's capital.

A new leader was "elected" hastily after the 103rd have moved into the national palace. General Andros Vara of the Revolutionary Units was elected as president.

It is unknown how the small minority of army men gathered support for a large-scale overthrow of the government. What is certain, however, is that the people of Dranauar are still under the control of an iron fist.

In a strange turn of events, all state assets were siezed and distributed to the nation's largest conglomerates. The National Train Lines and National Air Transport Corporation was given to NewLink, a transport and ports company. Several manufacturing corporations were given to two private companies.

The nation's private industry denied any involvement in the uprising, saying that this is merely a ploy by the Central Committe to regain people's support.

[New Vesvai]

NEW VESVAI BROADCASTING

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Matteas Noran Succeeds Kai Placore As New Vesvai’s Prime Minister

Two days ago Kai Placore has publicly announced his decision to transfer the position of Prime Minister of New Vesvai to a successor. As his successor Placore suggested Matteas Noran who was an MP from another albeit different party from the Alliance for Independent Tomorrow (AIT) governing coalition. AIT is the same coalition that Placore’s party is in. Reportedly fellow party members were not very enthusiastic about Kai Placore voluntarily quitting the position of the Prime Minister and suggesting to hand it over to somebody from another party. Placore defended his decision against fellow party members and emphasized that the party of Matteas Noran is still in the same AIT coalition which means that it shares the same ideals. Placore also said that this should not be a power struggle but the focus should be towards making New Vesvai a better place. Placore saw Noran as a better man for the job.

Kai Placore backed his decision up with the argument that Noran had a better sense and strategy of what kind of reforms New Vesvai needs to make in a number of areas of life. According to Placore himself Noran showed such initiative and branched out into so many walks of life that it only made sense for him to get the wheel of the national government. Remaining an MP or getting a position as a Minister of just one department would not have done justice to the potential that Placore and the governing coalition acknowledged in Noran. Kai Placore himself suggested that his party and other parties within the governing coalition consider Matteas Noran as the next worthy Prime Minister of New Vesvai. Soon after the proposal the government began an inner dialogue. Kai Placore decided not to resign as PM early on but rather wait for the parliament to discuss the proposal so that a proper transfer of the PM’s office could be made to a successor. Placore had an intention to resign in case the government would have rejected the idea to make Matteas Noran the New MP. The intention by Kai Placore to transfer the post of a Prime Minister to a successor was only made public two days before a scheduled vote on the new PM. That same day Placore announced Matteas Noran to be the successor he was backing before parliament.

Today in New Vesvai’s capital Perloveu the AIT-led Parliament elected Matteas Noran as New Vesvai’s New Prime Minister. Kai Placore shook his successor’s hand and applauded him alongside the rest of the MPs in the hall. This moment was symbolically seen as Kai Placore handing over the position of New Vesvai’s Prime Minister to Matteas Noran. This succession makes Matteas Noran the second Prime Minister of New Vesvai since the declaration of independence. It also makes him the youngest head of government so far because the new PM is younger than his successor Kai Placore. Outgoing PM Kai Placore said that he felt like he needed a break from being a head of government and declared Matteas Noran a better Prime Minister as a younger generation politician and a better reform strategist. New Vesvai’s Head Administrator Andre Tilicome congratulated Matteas Noran on becoming the new PM.

In the meantime, as New Vesvai’s first PM, Kai Placore leaves a legacy of a better economic growth in comparison to northern neighbor Vesvai, an achievement of an economic and defense treaty with Sunrisia, signing a strategic partnership deal with MDAA, launching the construction of the opposition-proposed border wall with Vesvai for security and helping launch the Council of 3 with Daredland and West Zilveren Berg. These are respectable achievement but former PM Placore admits that New Vesvai still has a lot of things to achieve and feels like the successor’s legacy will be more noticeable than his own.

[The Seven United]

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Political parties come together to attend the Not in My Name March in Herza Novi / Communist Party split 'regrettable' says general secretary Jeuves D. Hueves

Today political leaders from all the Alternate Liberals, United Nationalists, Soldurs Des and Communists attended a march in Herza Novi demonstrating against recent violence and cartel/paramilitary activity. The Not in My Name set off at 1pm today and marched east to west through the city, going straight past the most disadvantaged neighbourhoods which are magnets for cartel/paramilitarism. Speakers from the community stood up and in defiance to the threats thrown against them, have spoken up and against the driving force of poverty and crime in their community. Paramilitarism.

Spoken in Pizko"They do not wish to protect us. They do not wish to keep us safe. They do not wish to stop crime. They are the crime, they are the danger, they are the threat against us. They use our weakest and youngest as pawns in their own games of stoking fear and terror. While they claim to protect us they ship in by the tonne, all manners of drugs and substances that they hook onto our vulnerable. They punish those who dissent and resist their control and extortion. Their racketeering and profiteering has scarred our communities. Together all of us we can rid our neighbourhood of these criminals. They thrive off the support of our unknowing community members. Together we can end this and stop our communities from being used ever again". - Monchek Unpocetebien, a community member.

The Montedoran Police Service have said that there is currently a lull in terrorist cartel activity, and they are confident that the numerous arrests and charges made during the riots of last month have brought serious disruption to the terrorist activities. They also announced that at a flash-checkpoint over a thousand rounds of ammunition, two assault rifles and a grenade were found in a car. A thirty eight year old man has been charged with numerous counts including the membership of a terrorist organisation.

In other news general secretary of the Communist Party Jeuves D. Hueves has said that its 'regrettable' that over fifteen members of Unitary Parliament from the Communist Party left to register a new Socialist political party, The 'Damsmarian Unionist Party'. It comes as there is tension within the Communist Party over ideology. Many within the party reject traditional Marxism and say that 'Common Sense Socialism' is the only way forward on an electable platform. Other groups within the party say that any other ideology not based off Marxism is rejecting Communism as a whole and that is truly unelectable. Time will tell as the General Secretary organises a party conference over the issue to be held on the fifth of April this year.

The new Damsmarian Unionist Party headed by Felipe Peña Inés will be based off a lighter Socialist model that allows for the existence and creation of private business and enterprise, while reigning in big business and allowing workers increased control over the corporation in which they work, the party has dropped most Communist principles in favour of "Common sense Socialism" says Felipe. He told the media and viewers today at their first press conference in Arbasta "I left the Communist Party because I believed it has completely destroyed old Democratic principles of common sense socialism. The Communist Party wish to fully isolate us into a bureaucratic Communist state, principles I have tolerated for all too long. In the DUP there is no bullying or ridicule but acceptance and open minds instead of swiping out any dissent about Communism and its sheer inability to work as a pure ideology. We must seek to emulate a state which looks after its people, its working classes and makes sure that workers are unionised and empowered to fight against unscrupulous big business. Our Common Sense Socialism wants to work in tandem with the free market not work against it. We want to protect our environment while simultaneously ensuring that our industry is not lost to mega corporations that take the profits offshore. We want to maintain our position as a trading hub while slicing down on bureaucracy as we transition into a fully fledged federal state, instead of a Proto-Union marred in paperwork. We want to maintain our democracy instead of destroying it like the Communists wish to do so". He further went on about The Damsmarian Unionist Party and the emphasis of Damsmarian Unity and wish for The Seven United to cut down on the excessive bureaucracy that comes with the "Proto-Union Status" and to become a fully fledged federal state.

Currency: 1 Argent ARG ($A) = NS$0.65.7817.

[South Baggnagia]

Jurij Zejler-Leichhardt and Vojtech Wylem Betnar re-appointed in cabinet positions under the new government of the Congress of National Sovereignty of South Baggnagia

JUGAC, SOUTH BAGGNAGIA – The Congress of National Sovereignty of South Baggnagia has re-appointed Jurij Zejler-Leichhardt and Vojtech Wylem Betnar in their previous cabinet positions but this time within the new government of South Baggnagia. They will now serve in the same positions within the new government where they served under Ex-President Dobrin Nóvak. Under the government of the Congress of National Sovereignty Vojtech Wylem Betnar will serve as Minister of Defense of South Baggnagia and Jurij Zejler-Leichhardt will serve as Minister of Foreign Affairs of South Baggnagia (former Minister of Foreign Affairs and Ventismarian Integration, later Minister of Foreign and Ventismarian Affairs).

Minister Jurij Zejler-Leichhardt and Minister Vojtech Wylem Betnar both attended hearings before the Congress of National Sovereignty of South Baggnagia. Vojtech Wylem Betnar had his hearing first for the position of Minister of Defense within the new government and Jurij Zejler-Leichhardt went second for the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs within the new government. After both hearings the Congress voted on whether to accept these officers in the cabinet positions. The Congress voted in favor with a decent majority. Chairman Gustav Feldt later declared that Vojtech Wylem Betnar would now be Minister of Defense and Jurij Zejler-Leichhardt would be Minister of Foreign Affairs. The Chairman and the rest of Congress applauded the two government officers. Chairman Gustav Feldt gave his respect to the patriotism of Zejler-Leichhardt and Wylem Betnar for joining the revolution against the old regime. The Chairman said that it proved both of Ministers’ patriotism and willingness to work for South Baggnagia under any government and any ideology. They were not loyal to select politicians but rather were and remain loyal to the nation of South Baggnagia.

The Congress now has to re-appoint the rest of the cabinet. According to early known information Minister Vojtech Wylem Betnar and Minister Jurij Zejler-Leichhardt are likely to be the only officers from the previous cabinet that have been appointed in the new one. The others will probably be sacked and replaced with new Ministers. Of course the Congress is not confirming anything to the press until the hearings happen and actual votes are held. So far the Congress is looking at a number of names. Chairman Gustav Feldt said that the Congress wants fresh faces for the rest of the new government.

[Talvistova]

BREAKING: Explosions rip across country in feared coordinated domestic terrorist attack

As was reported earlier this morning by the National Broadcasting system, several explosions have ripped across important government building all across the country. The explosions are feared to have been domestic terrorist actions by the radical pro-democracy Et Ex Monarchia Party, which is seen as the violent right arm of the push for democracy in the country. It is believed to have been spurred on by the main focus of recent parliamentary debates about how to handle the increasingly slow pace of the elections, in which the idea of restoring the monarchy for the time being has massively increased in popularity due to the inherent uncertainty of a swiftly formed democratic system and the stability of the monarchy itself in past situations similar to this.

While no official casualty numbers are official yet, it is feared that across the 9 explosions across the country, those being the provincial parliaments in each province, the headquarters of the Black Knight Ring, and attempts at the winter palace as well as nearby guard stations, that upwards of at least 1,500 people have been killed and several thousands more injured, many of which being members of the government. Notable outspoken pm Alexei Yakupov had this to say about the attacks:
I refuse to be cowed by this thinly veiled thuggish attempt of political violence. These people think they can use their bombs as a way to sway our opinions, but has history taught them nothing? Political violence only ever results in the opposite of what you wish happening, and I fully intend to go into parliament at the earliest possible chance and finish this debate over this foolish political squabbling. Now if you excuse me, I need to go check on my colleagues. -PM Alexei Yakupov, Djuga

In other news, the winter palace has officially come out to declare momentary emergency powers and activating most of the country's military police and beginning a manhunt in search of those behind the explosion, as well as calling on neighboring countries to assist in finding those responsible in case they flee the country.

[Sunrisia]

Vice Minister Of International Relations Fîbrá Acíesên Arrives In South Baggnagia For A Short Visit

Vice Minister of International Relations of the Sunrisian Second Republic Fîbrá Acíesên has arrived in South Baggnagia for a quick and previously-unscheduled working visit. The Vice Minister would be meeting with members of the new government of South Baggnagia – the Congress of National Sovereignty of South Baggnagia, as well as is scheduled to visit Sunrisian military service personnel in Sunrisian Forces – South Baggnagia (SFSB) and the Joint Task Force (JTF), where they serve alongside South Baggnagian military service personnel. It has not been confirmed on whether Vice Minister Fîbrá Acíesên would be visiting the military service personnel of Sunrisian Army – Neodvisni (SAN), although the Minister had expressed a wish to do so and to not exclude any Sunrisian forces in South Baggnagia. If an escorting military aircraft is provided, then it is likely that the Vice Minister will indeed visit the soldiers of SAN.

Meanwhile, regarding a meeting with the Congress of National Sovereignty, Vice Minister Fîbrá Acíesên said that the agenda is for the current Sunrisian government and the new South Baggnagian government to reaffirm that the status quo in relations remains. This would mean securing and reaffirming the existing defense and economic ties between the 2 countries and the treaties between South Baggnagia and Sunrisia. Vice Minister Acíesên stated that it was very important to secure the alliance between South Baggnagia and Sunrisia to deter the ambitions and aggressive behavior of North Baggnagia. At the same time, the Sunrisian side would strongly state to the South Baggnagian side that in order for the alliance to be secured and not waver, the new South Baggnagian government will have to reassure Sunrisia of solid commitment to human rights and confirm that the questionable succession to power of the Congress of National Sovereignty will not push South Baggnagia towards becoming an autocratic and inhumane state. Vice Minister Fîbrá Acíesên said early on that the democratic nature of South Baggnagia is what made it different from its’ northern neighbor, therefore, the Congress of National Sovereignty in South Baggnagia is responsible to keep that polar opposite difference between the South and North, instead of blurring the ideological lines between the 2 Baggnagian states, not in favor of democracy and humanitarianism.

Media Representative for the Administration and Cabinet of the President Agénâ Rûmár said that President Válîd Sâlúbĕr would be making a phone call to Chairman of the Presidium of Congress of National Sovereignty of South Baggnagia Gustav Feldt after Vice Minister Fîbrá Acíesên departs from the quick visit to South Baggnagia. The President previously supported a statement by General Pártên Câstódél, the Commander of Sunrisian Forces – South Baggnagia (SFSB), that the alliance was largely based on the humanitarian factor and providing military protection and security to the citizens of South Baggnagia from North Baggnagian aggression. The alliance is not about a relationship between the governments, however, the interactions between the states do happen through the governments, therefore, the Congress will be asked to comply with humane values in order for the ties to be saved. This is what President Válîd Sâlúbĕr will not refrain from stating to Chairman Gustav Feldt and it will also be a message that Vice Minister Fîbrá Acíesên will be pushing forward during the meeting with the Congress of National Sovereignty. However, the common anti-globalist views may also be a sign that the Sunrisian government and the new South Baggnagian government will find common ground and a common language based on the understanding of where both are coming from.

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• Spokesperson for the Department of International Relations Elén Spêctrá-Fâmína on Talvistova attacks: “We send our condolences in regards to any casualties that might have been suffered and hope that Talvistova will not be kept in fear by the threats of more potential attacks. Fighting for liberty using such methods puts a damaging stain on the reputation of freedom fighters across the planet and damages the good will of the liberty cause itself.”
  
  
• Minister of International Relations Edén Sȏlítûdá says that Dranauar deserves a democratically-elected government rather than ideologically biased right-leaning, left-leaning government or a military junta that has just taken power in the country.
  
  
• President Válîd Sâlúbĕr congratulates new Prime Minister of New Vesvai Matteas Noran on his succession to the position of head of government in the island country.
  
  
• Minister of Security Vírân Spêctér returns to Sunrisia after an international tour in Corentia and southern Dogmana (New Vesvai). Next countries scheduled to be visited are West Zilveren Berg, Smoya and Amestrris.
  
  
• Minister of International Relations Edén Sȏlítûdá will embark on an international tour in the near future, visiting the same countries as Minister of Security Vírân Spêctér did or more.

[Lylhorion]

Lylhorion Forces Return from Molenston

After a long and drawn out relief operation, the Lylhorion forces deployed to provide assistance in Molenston have returned home. Having provided 7 million dollars in food supplies and water, treated over 75,000 sick or wounded people, and rebuilt a significant portion of the Molenston Bouy network, the operation has been deemed a success. It was rare for Lylhorion forces to deploy outside of Corentia, but to this date the deployment has garnered decent support among those polled. Last month, 56% approved of operations in Molenston. Far less than the 68% that supported the deployment in August, but still a mandate to serve.

The mission has dragged on a full 2 1/2 months beyond its original end date, which placed tremendous strain on naval budgets and led to the drop in public support. The total cost of the deployment is estimated to be over 45 million dollars. Fortunately for the Navy, costs did not rise above projections as many critics of the effort predicted.

The King welcomed the forces home as they docked in Ecbatana, finally reunited with their families after several months serving their country in a far away land. The vast majority of personnel returned, but the King mad sure not to forget those lives lost. 6 servicemen were killed in a suicide bombing while stationed outside of the Hospital Ship treating thousands of wounded and ill citizens. Parliament is expected to commission a memorial in the capital to those lives lost, the first deaths in the Lylhorion military during service since the turn of the century.

[Daredland]

Daredland initiates SOWEFTA–Daredland Cooperation Council meeting to discuss signing of the associative Integration Protocol

Daredland has achieved the pursued association with MDAA. The Confederation is now working actively towards achieving the same association with SOWEFTA. The governing Pro-Liberty Front of a Western Corentian Daredland (PLFWCD) is especially emphasizing the active pursuit of this goal. The PLFWCD coalition is fulfilling its campaign promises engraved in its name to integrate Daredland into Western Corentian institutions. Over the past days a big discussion within the government has been happening about achieving an association with SOWEFTA by signing the Integration Protocol which would make Daredland an associate member of the trade bloc. Confederal Chancellor Eelco Lechner and President Franz Potesinan have been actively talking about it recently. So far Daredland only has a free trade agreement with SOWEFTA but the Confederation wants to deepen the integration process.

To progress in the association goal further Daredland has initiated a meeting of the SOWEFTA–Daredland Cooperation Council to discuss the Integration Protocol itself and the process of finally signing it to establish an association. The Daredi government believes that a similar approach can be taken as was taken with the establishing of an association with MDAA. Officials hope that SOWEFTA would agree to a summit with Daredland where a prepared Integration Protocol could be signed. That is what the representatives of Daredland will be advocating in a meeting of the SOWEFTA–Daredland Cooperation Council.

“[W]e have managed to achieve an association with MDAA so the natural next step is to do the same with SOWEFTA in the near future. The government wants to do it soon enough but of course it not only depends on Daredland but also on SOWEFTA. A lot depends on their punctuality and their willingness. We think that good will shown by MDAA will also be shown by SOWEFTA because the organization basically has the same members in it. By achieving an associate member status for Daredland in MDAA and SOWEFTA we will have completed phase 1 of our integration. Phase 2 and final phase will of course be Daredland’s full membership in both MDAA and SOWEFTA. But to achieve phase 2 we will have to continue active work on our reforms and on facing the challenges posed to our sovereign borders. Right now we should focus on completing phase 1 before looking so far ahead.” – Dries Schwarz (TLP), Confederal Minister of SOWEFTA Accession of the Daredi Confederation

Party for Central Approach (PCA), an opposition party, said that the governing PLFWCD wants to exaggerate its political achievements by presenting associate member status for Daredland in MDAA and SOWEFTA as ‘enough of an achievement.’ PCA says that the government should not be praised until Daredland fully joints MDAA and SOWEFTA which PLFWCD presented as a campaign goal. The government fired back by saying that PCA is an opportunistic party that has now shifted its political positions towards the pro-Western Corentian views popular in the nation. Whereas before PCA worked together with the Legion of Germanic Daredland (LGD) party in unsuccessfully usurping power in Daredland. Some experts say that PLFWCD has a fair point while others accuse the government of using old attacks against PCA focused on its cooperation with LGD and the Social Liberal Party (SLP) to usurp power. Critics say that the government should instead respond to the arguments of PCA as an opposition party instead of personally attack the party on its past actions.

[Sunrisia]

Felsinia Wins Sunalayavision Song Contest, The Seven United (Damsmar) Secures 3rd Place, Sunrisia Finishes 6th

Bartôld Żâder of Felsinia has won the Sunalayavision Song Contest this year with the song – “Fôla dal Tirabusån.” This was truly a triumphant victory, because it has been 34 years since Felsinia had been a winner of the contest. In last year’s Sunalayavision Song Contest, Felsinia finished 12th. The last time Felsinia won and claimed the 1st place, was in 1985, when Cârla Viscónt, the representative of Felsinia that year, claimed victory and the 1st place with the song – “Par Lîṡa.”Now, Felsinia has won the 1st place once more in a deserving and slightly experimental performance of a genre-mixing and tone-mixing song – “Fôla dal Tirabusån.”

This year, Sunalayavision was hosted in North Rukonia, which finished 2nd and at one point, was even potentially viewed as a winner 2 years in a row, possibly getting to host the contest again. Jokingly, references were even made that the international artists might not have to leave North Rukonia and stay there until the next year’s contest. With just one point behind, North Rukonia finished as a runner-up to Felsinia after the jury of the host country voted last and had its’ final votes help Felsinia triumph. This year, North Rukonia was represented by Sigur with the song – “Hoppípolla”, another genre-mixing experimental track, which shows the direction of popular trends in music and what gets the popular approval.

Felsinia’s victory means that the Sunalayavision Song Contest stays in Ventismar as its’ arena, if Felsinia will go forth with hosting the next competition as this year’s winner. It was believed that Ventismar would get to keep the competition as a host, since early on in the voting, Capsland was in the lead. This year, Capsland was represented at the Sunalayavision Song Contest by Kappaboyes with the song – “Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom”, a catchier and more energetic track. In the end, Capsland finished in 5th place. This year’s voting definitely consisted many more twists and turns, with the suspense being kept up to the last minute. The votes by North Rukonia, with the host country being the last to vote, literally changed the winner at the last moment and by that point, places have already been changed around quite a bit.

The top 5 ended up being dominated by Ventismarian countries with just one exception. That exception is The Seven United (Damsmar), which claimed an honorable 3rd place, quickly speeding ahead during the vote and not losing momentum since. This year, The Seven United (Damsmar) was represented by Sandra Andres with the song – “Innocent Love.” Like “Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom”, it was a more energetic and “poppy” track, although of a different tone, pace and arguably “subject matter”, although the lyrical content of both songs is about romance in their own way.

Our own country, which was represented by Aglomera with the song – “Vîltí” (Hope), claimed 6th place out of 17. During the contest, the Sunrisian performer showed friendship with the Damsmarian representative Sandra Andres and the representative of New Vesvai – J. O., which represented New Vesvai in the country’s post-independence debut at the Sunalayavision Song Contest with the song – “One of Us.” J.O. ended up sharing 9th place with the Englean representative Franz Jötzel, who performed – “Monarchie Jetzt”, and the Rhodeve representatives Father, Father, who performed – “In My Heart.” Aglomera said she believes that J.O. deserved a higher place and said that her opinion was not politically-motivated.

Aglomera congratulated Sandra Andres and The Seven United (Damsmar) with the 3rd place, expressed her wish to perform together with Sandra Andres sometime and with J. O. of New Vesvai as she said before, and invited Sandra Andres to perform in Sunrisia sometime. Aglomera humorously remarked that she might have to put in extra effort to convince Sandra Andres to visit, because the Sunrisian Jury gave the Damsmarian representative 4 out of maximum 5 points possible. New Vesvai and Shastara, the latter represented by The Shaelic Women and the Mustang Royal Guard with the song – “Amazing Grace”, were the only countries to receive 5 points from the Sunrisian Jury. Shastara finished 4th, breaking ahead of Capsland in the midst of voting.

[The Seven United]

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Sandra Andres makes third for Damsmar in Sunalayavision 2019

This years Sunalayavision has been very exciting, with twist and turns in each nations jury vote. The winner of the song contest was Felsinia with the song "“Fôla dal Tirabusån" by Bartôld Żâder. The host North Rukonia was slated to win until the last two nations voted, that was when Felsinia bridged the gap and came first with a lot of excitement within the crowd and at home as millions of Damsmarians watched the final. It was a stunning victory for Felsinia because it had been 34 years since Felsinia had last won the contest and had the ability to host Sunalayavision. Sunalayavision for the second year coming will be hosted in Ventismar. Felsinia have already announced the location of Sunalayvision 2020, the "PalaGrànnd" at Ciûṡa dla Disaiṡa.

More importantly for Damsmar, Sandra Andres the Damsmarian singer came third in the competition. Four points was the distance between third place and first, out of eighty points the Damsmarian singer received sixty two behind the North Rukonian competition. Sandra returned to Damsmar a pop-star and was received by the Unitary Commissioner this morning.

Speaking to S7NN Radio she described the feeling of singing at Sunalayavision. "It was just amazing. Amazing. I can't describe it. Everybody was so supportive! You know in the world we have so much tension and at times distrust but in Sunalayavision everybody came together as one, a singing force to be reckoned with. We supported each other and most importantly we had a lot of fun taking part representing our nations. Sunalayavision has definitely inspired me to continue my singing as my new single In the Heat of the Night came out and has been doing so well! Sunalayavision 2019 is definitely the highlight of my life. Shout out to my friends Aglomera and J.O!" She then went on to talk about future collaboration with J.O and Aglomera, "Oh definitely I will be working with J.O and Aglomera together I think we can reach new heights!"

Sunalayavision 2019 is over but the clock is now ticking for Sunalayavision 2020, and we've been told the number of nominations for the 2020 Damsmarian representative are already through the roof!

Ah, this has been an amazing year.
Leoto Varignez, back to you in the newsroom.

Currency: 1 Argent ARG ($A) = NS$0.65.8084.

[Sunrisia]

Sunrisia Supports Association Of Daredland With SOWEFTA: Sâlúbĕr Administration Reaches Out To Other Trade Bloc Member States

Daredland has expressed its’ expected wish to sign the Integration Protocol, an association agreement with SOWEFTA, and to sign it sooner than later. This would make Daredland the second associate state of SOWEFTA, alongside The Seven United (Damsmar), who currently remains the only country having signed the Integration Protocol with SOWEFTA. Currently, Daredland has a free trade agreement with SOWEFTA, which already is the 1st of 3 grand steps towards integration into SOWEFTA. The Daredi government has initiated the meeting of the SOWEFTA–Daredland Cooperation Council to discuss the Integration Protocol and arrange its’ signing. Daredland has taken initiative in achieving its’ recently-established associate state position in MDAA by encouraging the MDAA–Daredland Commission to organize the signing. Daredland is now taking the same pro-active steps with SOWEFTA and this show of initiative puts forward a bright perspective for Daredland to achieve the same amount of success with SOWEFTA as with MDAA.

The Sunrisian government has expressed support to Daredland’s initiative and pro-activity. Sunrisian representatives in the SOWEFTA–Daredland Cooperation Council will be backing and helping progress the signing of an Integration Protocol between Daredland and SOWEFTA. The Sâlúbĕr administration has reached out to the governments of Creperia and Edereon to hopefully achieve coordination, solidarity and promote/lobby Daredland’s initiative of signing the Integration Protocol. President Válîd Sâlúbĕr has specifically contacted President Válîd Sâlúbĕr and Prime Minister Ditt Regimēna of Creperia, as well as Prime Minister Céc Mustigañ of Edereon. The President told foreign colleagues that Sunrisia backed Daredland’s idea of organizing a similar summit between SOWEFTA and Daredland as was held between MDAA and Daredland in Conordo, Edereon, where the association was signed. President Sâlúbĕr offered for Sunrisia to host such an event this time, if the rest of the bloc would agree to it. The President also said that the Sunrisian representatives in the SOWEFTA–Daredland Cooperation Council would be backing a quicker signing of the Integration Protocol between Daredland and SOWEFTA, wanting to know if Ederi and Creperian representatives at the Cooperation Council would back the proposal as well. President Válîd Sâlúbĕr did not reach out to The Seven United (Damsmar) yet, because the country is an associate state and not a full member, however, the administration now debates that the Damsmarian stance and involvement in the procedure is also valuable.

Meanwhile, the opposition parties in the Convet say that the Sâlúbĕr administration and the governing coalition at the Convet should both carefully consider how far should SOWEFTA expand, because that was not the trade bloc’s original purpose. Opposition Members of the Convet say that SOWEFTA was created as a trilateral bloc and morphing it into a larger free trade area would not be “productive.” The opposition instead voiced their committed stance against globalization and questioned the government commitment to anti-globalism, if it’s ready support the expansion of SOWEFTA. The Conservatives have met half-way with other opposition parties, who hold different political views and represent other values, in agreeing that they back bilateral deals with other countries instead of expanded multilateralism.

In other news:

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• Convet debates unilateral lift of some outdated sanctions on other countries. Lawmakers not that individual sanctions on government officials of The Tao have not been lifted, whereas the political situation in the country is different today.
  
  
• Damsmarian singer Sandra Andres, who won 3rd place in this year’s Sunalayavision Song Contest, drops more hints about working together with Aglomera and New Vesvai’s artist J.O. in a potential future collaboration.

[Greater Annecy]

Report: Annecyian Armed Forces to receive major overhaul in 2019

After serious debate within Parliament, the Annecyian Armed Forces has received a new mandate from the Government. In the new Armed Forces Act, the Ministry of Defence has been empowered to expand the armed forces after years of sequestration and failures.

The decision in Parliament to grant the armed forces a greater budget comes on the tail of a resolution passed by the Council weeks ago to pass a motion already in debate in the Forum on the matter, with most of the following debate in the Forum focused on the extent of the overhaul that the Armed Forces would receive over the following years. In the final vote on the much-amended act, Parliament granted the new armed forces nearly $300 Billion in new funding with the intent of “creating an armed force capable of extended international operations across Sunalaya”, which has passed the Council earlier today. To commemorate the birth of the new armed forces, PM Reynaud made a personal visit to Montgriffon Army Base to attend the graduation and pass-in-review of the nation’s newest recruits, where he made a statement on the status of the armed forces and his pleasure to see their imminent revival.

In Other News

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• Damsmarian singer Sandra Andres, who won 3rd place in this year’s Sunalayavision Song Contest, drops more hints about working together with Aglomera and New Vesvai’s artist J.O. in a potential future collaboration.
• Lylhorion Armed Forces return from extended operation in Molenston

[Frasian Viceroyalty]

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Staatsbefehlhaberin von Tatthausen-Bellwich to Visit Territory of Librira

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Freie Reichsstadt Engelberg, Englean Kaiserreich – In a recent announcement by the press representative of the Imperial Chancellery, it has been revealed that Staatsbefehlhaberin von Tatthausen-Bellwich has arranged a meeting in the Territory of Librira tomorrow. This announcement has come to the surprise of many within the Kaiserreich, given that the nation has refused to recognise the socialist government currently governing Librira since 1895. The specific reasoning for the meeting has not been released, but it is assumed that it is about warming relations between the two nations and other deals that might release one form of tensions within the continent.

As it is currently, the Kaiserreich has no relations with Librira and instead recognises the Kingdom of Librira as the legitimate government and nation 124 years after their deposition. This is a well-known policy by the imperial government over the past century, especially if the nation has gone through a socialist revolution. Throughout the 20th Century the Kaiserreich has worked to detriment all attempts by Librira to gain regional power because of their communist government, creating a hostile nature between the two nations as a result. A vote by the Reichstag in 1969 saw Librira recognised as the "Territory of Librira" to allow official maps and other government functions to address the area in which Librira exists, replacing the older terminology which saw the area as "Kingdom of Librira." Since 1895, there have been no attempts to make a connection with the communist nation by the imperial government until now.

The Staatsbefehlhaberin is set to arrive in Libra tomorrow to meet with Premier Ivan Gurov, being accompanied by Reichsminister für Korentien Alfred von Kebenhauser for the meeting. It is expected that the Libriran Premier and Premierski will be present with the Staatsbefehlhaberin and Reichsminister before the People's Congression in Libra.

In other news, the government of the Weniges Reich has recently voted to adopt the Englean Papiermark as an accompanying currency to the Weniges Reichsmark. In a nearly unanimous vote by the Weniges Reichstag it was decided that the Papiermark was a more viable currency for the nation to establish an economy on and that it would be officially an "accompanying currency" to the Wengies Reichsmark, but de-facto the official currency of the nation. It was also decided that major currencies such as that of the VU, Rhodeve Commonwealth, Belantican Mon, and Ophionese currencies would be accepted and traded within the nation as well. The Weniges Reich also denounced the Daredi decision to join the MDAA's SOWEFTA program, with Reichskanzler Steiner stating that it "Further incorporates Daredland into the Sunrisian state, cementing the further control of the Occupational Government."

In response to the terrorist activities in Talivstova, Außenminister von Richter has stated that the Kaiserreich "Condemns the actions by the terrorists, and will do everything in its power to assist an ally in these trying times." von Richter also offered the services of the Abwehr to assist in the manhunt for the suspects, citing the "need to apprehend" the individuals "as soon as possible." The SMS Bö has been dispatched to Talvistova to assist in securing the waters surrounding the nation to prevent any escape by sea, and the Reichspolizei have set up checkpoints in airports with flights to and from Talvistova to assist in the screening process. The Außenminister also reinforced one statement: "The Kaiserreich will not allow these types of events to occur in allied nations, for it is only an effort in barbarianism that harms those who are innocent. As long as these individuals are free, they shall be hunted to the furthest reaches of the world."

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[Librira]

Your Source for Local, National, and International news

History in the Making? Englean Official to visit.

Libra

Since the revolution of 1894, the Englean Kaiseriech has refused to recognize the People's United Republic of Librira. Instead referring to the country as the ‘Kingdom of Librira’ or ‘Libraryland’. After nearly 125 years this policy of ignorance has let up. Today, the Central Government announced a surprise meeting between the Premier, Premierski, People’s Congression, and the Englean Chancellor. The announcement caught many off guard, as it was announced a mere day before its to begin.

The announcement has already brought derision from members of the CPSU who claim the government is getting in bed with the ‘same stateless ****s who caused the famines and strikes of the 1890s’. The STS lauded the move as a ‘step forward for functional diplomacy in Corentia’. The CPSU has announced that it will protest the Chancellors arrival in front of the Congressional Hall. Libra Militsya has taken the opportunity to begin cordoning off the area around the building, as well as calling in VSB troops for additional assistance in securing the area.

When questioned on what the meeting was about, the Office of the Premier stated they could not say at this time, but that the meeting is significant in that this is the first major diplomatic action taken by either nation since the 1890s. The last was a attempt by then Foreign Secretary Ilya Moranov to visit the Englean Kaiserrech following the Revolution. She was arrested shortly after arriving, but was released and allowed to leave, all while her calls for a meeting being ignored.

The time of the meeting is still secret, but it is expected the Chancellor will be flying into Libra MAS sometime in the morning. Analysts are predicting this may be the beginning of a thaw in Libriran-Englean relations, and even the beginning of co-operation. The Premier’s Office as well as the Secretariat of Foreign Relations and trade cautioned, that it's too early to be expecting such things, after such a long time of separation, the diplomatic process must be carefully, and slowly carried out to avoid tensions.

[Sunrisia]

Minister Of International Relations Edén Sȏlítûdá Goes On An International Tour, Starting With Edereon

Minister of International Relations Edén Sȏlítûdá has embarked on that planned international tour following the return of Minister of Security Vírân Spêctér from his international tour of Western and Central Corentia, and of New Vesvai, during which the Minister of Security reinforced military relations with allies after assuming office. Minister of International Relations Edén Sȏlítûdá intended to go on the same tour and visit the same countries, except the agenda would have been diplomatic. Minister Sȏlítûdá had begun the tour today after departing from an airport in Orentan and heading to Conordo, Edereon. Minister of Security Vírân Spêctér began the tour with Creperia and ended with Edereon. Minister of International Relations Edén Sȏlítûdá will go the opposite route by starting with Edereon and ending with Creperia. Nevertheless, the designated countries for the tour remain the same. In chronological order of the tour, the designated countries are – Edereon, Daredland, The Seven United (Damsmar), New Vesvai and Creperia.

There will be multiple issues for discussion centering around all questions of international diplomacy, however, Minister Edén Sȏlítûdá mentioned the goal of convincing the Ederi, Creperian and possibly Damsmarian officials to support Daredland’s goal of establishing an association with SOWEFTA through the signing of the Integration Protocol. To Daredi officials and to Daredi citizens, Minister Sȏlítûdá would affirm Sunrisian support to an association between Daredland and SOWEFTA. To all parties involved, the Sunrisian diplomatic representative body would be extending an invitation to attend a summit between Daredland and SOWEFTA in Orentan. In New Vesvai, Minister of International Relations Edén Sȏlítûdá would be the first Sunrisian government official to meet New Vesvai new Prime Minister – Matteas Noran, who recently succeeded his predecessor – Kai Placore as the Head of Government of New Vesvai.

[Cill Airne]

Cill Airiochin Doctor Responsible for Dozens of Deaths
"Nation Outraged by his actions"

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Kilya, Cill Airne - For decades the residents of Kilya, a small town 60km south of the nation's capital, trusted Dr. Pavel Vankov to look after their families and friends.Dr. Vankov studied medicine abroad before returning to begin his medical practice in 1958. He worked in hospitals around the nation before finally settling down in the idyllic little village of Kilya in 1965. Serving as the town's only doctor until 1991 many of the residents have memories of Dr. Vankov. Residents of Kilya told the Daily Worker that the elderly man - Pavel Vankov was born in 1927 - was "well respected by the community," and many had fond memories of them to share. One woman, Katyusha Popova, told us how he had delivered her mother in 1968, had delivered her in 1997 and her child in 2017.

This man who has helped birth many of the town's residents, treated their colds, and made sure Kilya remained healthy was never suspected to be one of the nation's most notorious criminals. However in 2014 the People's Commissariat for Internal Affairs (PCIA) opened a private investigation into Kilya when a PCIA agent had noticed the town has reported a large number of missing people's reports for a town its size. Beginning in 1967 around 2 missing people's reports have been filed every year - with 1983 seeing the most with 7 people going missing that year; with no resolve. While total around 3 per year have been filed in Kilya, only one of the three are typically found. When asked, many of these people have been suggested as having defected from the USRCA. PCIA spokesperson Alexy Sokolov stated that this is an unusually high number for the entire nation, even more so when considering the town has a population of 16,000.

During their investigations the PCIA uncovered complaints filed against Dr. Vankov dated between 1958 and 1965 from the various hospitals he had been employed by. It appeared he had been fired multiple times for these complaints - though no further action had been taken. Ranging from "discussing morbid topics openly" to inquiring about body disposal, later retracting it as a joke between work colleagues, the PCIA stated these complaints were serious enough to begin investigating the now elderly doctor.

Upon noting that all unsolved missing person's cases in the Kilya region were connected - all were patients of the doctor - the PCIA raided the man's office and house simultaneously. It was at his house that PCIA agents found multiple parts of human remains - from limbs in various states of decomposition to fragments of bones. Two complete skeletons were also found in the basement of the doctor's resident. In the private files of the doctor in his office were found documents belonging to nearly all of the unsolved missing person's reports, in total for 84 people. These documents were passports, driver's license, and party membership ID cards. The PCIA stated this is enough to tie the doctor to the murder of at least 84 people over his 54 year stay in Kilya, but it is likely to be higher for those who did not have any forms of identification at the time of their death.

The motives behind the doctor's actions have not yet been revealed, and Alexy Sokolov stated they may never be uncovered. Dr. Vankov is expected to appear before a People's Court sometime this summer to face sentencing. The revelation of his actions have left the community of Kilya in shock and dismay. One resident reported feeling ill when they had heard the news, stating they had been a patient of the Doctor's for nearly two decades since they had moved to the town.

For the Daily Worker, Elisabet Asplund

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In other News:
- Edén Sȏlítûdá, Minister of International Affairs for Sunrisia, begins international tour.
- Englean Official to visit People's United Republic of Librira.
- Sunalayavision 2019 comes to a conclusion.

[Lylhorion]

Lylhorion Water: Cleanest on Sunalaya? Here’s a dirty secret...

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Government officials, scientists, and the general public have all been in agreement on one thing: for the last 35 years, Lylhorion Water has been as fresh as it gets. Sourced from the Lylhorion mountains, the water that ships across the globe is very different from the water that moves through treatment plants in Orias. And that’s the secret, one the government and major corporations like Lylhorion Water don’t want you to know. It’s why they’ve cooperated to spread this same false narrative: you’re drinking the same water we sell across the globe.

The difference is sharp. The water sold internationally is collected from fresh streams in the Lylhorion Mountains, streams that form into powerful and raging rivers a few dozens miles away. It’s pH level is incredibly well balanced, almost perfect. The water is crystal clear even in the streams. Natural minerals that it picks up while it travels down the mountain give it a unique flavor, with no need for artificial mineral additives. It’s unprocessed, raw water. And it’s cleaner than any processed water you’ll find at home. Or anyone’s home.

The water we drink here in Orias hasn’t seen the Lylhorion Mountains in a day. It’s been collected from rivers far from the source, heavily purified and processed, and then pumped through rusty water mains straight to your house. It contains contaminants like arsenic, lead, sulfur, lime, and calcium. Most of it’s been processed and then reprocessed from waste water for decades.

It’s understandable why the water quality is so different, I suppose. Lylhorion Water is a private corporation, selling their water for profit. They have a brand name to maintain, and they spare no expense to deliver the finest products. The government is looking for the fastest way to save money, and for the past 2 decades that’s been ignoring crucial infrastructure maintenance on the cities water system. And it’s not just Orias, every city in Lylhorion faces the same problem. Water treatment plants are aging fast, water lines are falling apart, and contaminant levels are reaching impermissible levels in some regions.

The time for action is now. If something isn’t done soon, Lylhorion will ironically be out of fresh water. The government needs to work with private industry and develop a plan to revitalize the drinking water for residents- yes, the actual citizens. Not consumers across the globe, but the people at home they’re supposed to serve. Yes, it’ll be expensive. But the health of our nation cannot be measured in dollars alone. The well being of every Lylhorian should be the indicator for action.

[City of Novorossiysk]

Head of Novorussian Church says "Aunhii should be slaughtered"

Leaked tapes reveal horrific conversation between the Cyril and several other church authorities

Novorossiysk People across both Novorossiysk and other parts of the world are calling for action after several audio recordings of conversations between the head of the Novorussian Orthodox church and other church authorities were released earlier today. Yuri Shovenakov, the current Cyril of the church, made several statements against the Aunhii population in Novorossiysk, and at one point suggested that the government should "round them up and gun them down."

"They're no good for our country, really. The Aunhii should be slaughtered. I'm serious, you're laughing but I'm serious, an Orthodox city like Novorossiysk barely has time for Catholics, much less some group of crazed polytheistic maniacs. This is an Orthodox nation, there is one god, and these people should not be allowed here. We should force them to leave, and whoever stays, well the government should round them up and gun them down." - Transcript from one of the recordings

Aunhii is the major religion in the neighboring North Rukonia. In the early 600s AD, the Ruzkov Empire invaded the Kingdom of Novorossiysk and integrated it into part of it's empire. Around 1240 AD the Ruzkov Empire began an effort to wipe out anyone who was not Aunhii. Novorossiysk became a prime target as most if not all of it's residents were devout Christians. As Ruzkov soldiers entered the city citizens immediately fought back, soon escalating from minor skirmishes to a full fledged rebellion. After several years of fighting a war on multiple fronts the Ruzkov Empire allowed Novorossiysk partial autonomy along with the freedom of religion, ending the rebellion and allowing Ruzkov forces to focus their efforts against Umbrellya and Rezua. Despite coming to a compromise with the Ruzkov Empire, many Novorussians remained hostile towards the Aunhii. Novorossiysk again rebelled in the 1400s, able to peacefully break free as the Ruzkov Empire was already in the final stages of it's decline. Novorossiysk has retained a large portion of it's Rukonian and Ruzkon population, with over 8% of Novorussian citizens being of Rukonian decent and 6% of them being Aunhii as well.

Many of Novorossiysk's citizens are in disgust at the statements. "He does not represent Novorossiysk; we are not a people of hate, and we do not condemn what he is saying," says Andrey Savenko. "The Aunhii are welcome here, in my home, in my church, wherever they like." Many others in Novorossiysk agree with Andrey and are calling for a change, yet there still has not been any statements on the matter from the government. "We need change now, we cannot have someone like this representing our country and our people. We are friends with the Rukonians, our disputes with them are centuries old," continues Andrey.

Despite the controversy surrounding his name the Cyril still has not commented, although was spotted 'laughing and bantering' with several soldiers on his way into the Nevsky monastery earlier this morning.

[Belantica]

Naval Exercises Scheduled With Lindenholt, Kaiserreich, Talvistova, and Rezua
This afternoon, the Ministry of Defense has announced that they will be conducting their biannual naval exercises in the Belantic Sea and the southern portion of the Lutetian Ocean over the next few days, even as Independence Day (March 27th) draws closer. This year however, many nations, regional and across the ocean, have decided to partake in the exercises alongside the Royal Belantic Navy. Notably, it will have 2 nations of Corentia, Talvistova and the Englean Kaiserriech, and 2 nations from across the Lutetian, being Lindenholt and Rezua. While certainly this is not the largest exercise conducted, it surely is one that features the most nations partaking. While these exercises are quite normal this time of year, they have been pushed forward to to recent events ongoing that has prompted maritime security concerns, especially due to hostilities growing worldwide and a response to the rapid and questionable expansion of the MDAA. While this organization is mainly focused on land-based operations, the RBN holds the belief that Belantica should retain hegemony over the waters near her islands, both the homeland and the islands to the east, as the navy serves as the backbone of Belantica's defense forces.

Naturally, even if the total count of servicemembers is expected to fall below the 10,000 personnel threshold, the Belantic government has still decided to issue an announcement to the United Sunalayan Assembly in case the number does go above 10,000, and as an act of "maintaining responsibility and neighborly conduct, as part of developing positive global relations and upholding the transparency of military operations that do not require secrecy". In addition, this has brouight out several positive remarks about how Parliament has made this an international exercise involving a Ventismarian and Corentian nations. "All of these nations joining in have been longtime allies or friends to Belantica throughout her history," stated Senator Clarence Waters, "in addition to them being partners in business, trade, and research. Therefore, it is almost a bonding experience that we want to preserve for years to come. Believe it or not, trade and commerce between the Ventismarian Union and the United Queendoms is quite large, with their members making up collectively the largest single market currently. Therefore, the VU as a whole is one of, if not the largest trading partner Belantica has. Every day, Belantica receives man different types of goods from Ventismar, and several of our own wares and raw materials are sent to them. Therefore, it is within both of our interest to make sure this flow remains safe and secure from adversaries near and far, especially with hostilities growing to our immediate west between various nations on mainland Corentia, some of which see the United Queendoms in a negative light, which we assume must be envy over decades of prosperity and peace our nation has benefited greatly from. This has of course, brough concerns that these groups might try to hinder the great partnership that stretches across thousands of miles of ocean, in which we say that the Royal Belantic Navy and allies will surely protect from any devious acts."

A total of 44 vessels will partake in the exercises: 4 from Rezua, 2 from Lindenholt, 12 from Talvistova, 10 from the Kaiserreich, and 26 from Belantica. Exercies will begin at exactly 10 AM on the 25th, and end at the same time on March 31st. The exercises will cover situations involving open-ocean and close-quarter engagement, hostage situations, trafficking intervention, search and rescue, and live-fire demonstrations on Independence Day off the Golden Coast of New Albany.

In Other News
-Damsmarian singer Sandra, who placed 3rd in the Sunalayavision contest, proves popular in Belantica among youths
-A high-ranking priest in a faraway city-state makes racist remarks, Federal Police Service considered barring from entering the UQs, citing "hate speech has no place in our nation"
-Center City Metro. Government considering pilot-testing a "Electronic Road Pricing" scheme along major thoroughfares and expressways were congestion is an issue
-Over 150 kg of Heroin and 12 people were arrested in Nuranto last night. Shipment was expected to be bound for mainland Corentia
-Brigadier Gen. Akira Kusanagi to speak before Parliment, her goal to increase the budget and adjust the training policies for land-based forces of the MoD
-The Great Debate on National Service continues: who it includes, what in entails, and why it may have benefits

[Cill Airne]

An Escape to the Englean Kaiserreich
"A True Story"

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The following article was written by Fyodor Popovich. Popovich was born in the city of Kalinya, Ruzayevka Socialist Republic in 1951. He was arrested in 1969 for attempting to cross the border into Rezua to escape the USRCA and was sentenced to prison for 10 years. When he was released in 1979 he began plotting, and made his escape in 1980. He made his way to the Englean Kaiserreich. His story has been smuggled back into the USRCA to be published in this newspaper.

Caution. Caution and planning. That's what it takes to escape the ever-watching eyes of the communist regime. And never doubt that, they are always watching. When I turned 18 in 1969 I knew one thing for certain - I was going to be executed by this regime or I was going to make it out of this country. Back then I was young and foolish and I didn't have a plan. I didn't even know where I'd go. I just knew I was going to get out. But that youthful will is what got me caught. I was sleeping during the day in a secluded area near the border with Rezua. I didn't figure I'd get caught, no one would be out there. I figured i'd make the attempt to cross over the border fence that night. Unfortunately for me, the ever-watching eyes had seen me, and I was stopped as soon as I attempted it.

Ten years they took from me. But it was ten years to plot and plan and think. When I was released in 1979 I knew what to do. I knew my only hopes would be to escape via the cold, harsh north. Its impossible to cross the border into Rezua without being caught. But the north is not as watched. But wait - there's nothing north of Cill Airne how can you escape?

In the remote islands of the nation there are people, people unaffected by the communists ways. Because of how far north and west their islands are... They can take you by their fishing boats - even as far as Allentyr! This is what I did. This is how I got out of my own home country.

I lived there for a time. I used false names worried spies from Cill Airne would track me down. That they would hunt me down. But they never found me. I worked and worked, saving money. I was a refugee in a foreign land - but I was not alone, others before me and others after me have made the same leap. When I was here, as a refugee, I learnt about some of the things we were lied to about growing up.

We were told that the Englean Kaiserreich is a vile place, a dictator with a high and mighty King ruling over his slaves. That it is a place with no freedoms, no social mobility, no prosperity. That it is the epitome of the Capitalist system that we were being liberated from.

But I am writing to you today to say this is not true! None of it is! The Kaiser cares for his people - he cares for the oppressed people of Cill Airne too. It is a land of opportunity, a land where anything is possible. It's a land where you can own your own home. It is what the whole world should strive to be. It is what the whole world should be.

I write to my brothers and sisters abandoned in Cill Airne, to all the people suffering there. Hope exists. It exists in the Kaiserreich. Find a way.