The Western Isles News

News · by **Samudera** » Wed Jul 19, 2017 10:44 pm

20 July 2017

GO-TOR EXPANSION IN OTHER COUNTRIES

20/VII/ANA/79

Go-Tor, online taxi transportation services originated from Samudera

Go-Tor motorbike driver in Samuderan road

WEATHER
FORECAST

BHINNEKA, SCR
25°C, Raining ☔
NANA, NS
26°C, Raining ☔
DANOPURA, NS
30°C, Clear ☀
GANDARIA, PE
29°C, Raining ☔
SERAM, NB
30°C, Clear ☀

BHINNEKA, Antana News Agency - ‘It helps me a lot in times of busy!’, that’s what every Samuderans said when they were asked what they thought about Go-Tor! (Except some conventional taxi and motorbike drivers, which ranted immediately) Go-Tor had changed the way normal Samuderans live. The ease of payment and ordering is one of many reasons they chose the online transportation.

Founded by a startup that won government startup funding competition, they immediately started their operation in 2015, and their market grows immensely fast in Samudera. With the unpopularity of conventional taxis, Go-Tor gained market fast enough by exploiting the opportunity there. Full coverage across cities of Samudera and several regencies around big cities, Go-Tor had secured their grip over Samuderans market.

Their endeavour to expand their service didn’t just end in Samudera alone. Last May, Go-Tor opened its first service in Hauton, Ainslie. It was received with such a delight that the CEO of Go-Tor, Rachandra Tahalele immediately says that they would soon opened in other cities. Arnton and Wellington were the second and third city Go-Tor served in this June and many other towns in Ainslie would be served in future plans.

With the entry of Samudera to the Cooperative Union, Go-Tor is expected to open their service in other CU countries. Athara Magarat is notably the first CU country to get Go-Tor running in their streets. Today’s marked the official operation of their online taxis fleet in New Libang, with previous field test conducted by Go-Tor indicated that most Athara Magarati is enjoying their trips.

Go-Tor would eventually expand to other countries, with CU as their first debut on international markets.

by **Jahe Davmwoem** » Thu Jul 20, 2017 8:14 pm

New Citizen Elect nominated by Council for vote

7/20/17

Mart Gyon-Heu, the Council's nomination for replacement vote

Mart Gyon-Heu is the nomination for the replacement vote for the position of Jahedain Republic Citizen Elect. The current one, Mr. Hanson Iazon, is currently under investigations for corruption. Mr. Iazon states that this is because he stands for Jahedain values that stand against typical Jahenian values. The council suggests he is corrupt, and against change that is for the better of the Confederation.

Mark Gyon-Heu, a well respected tribal leader, supports Jahedain integration into Jahenian society. He accepted the nomination.

I seek to right the wrongs of Iazon. Today I plan, tomorrow I execute those plans, all in favor of you and my republic. We must support the Confederation, and it will support us. I intend to guide you to this, and then only you will benefit.
I am but a humble servant of you.

Gyon-Heu also promised to give his whole Citizen Elect salary towards Jahedain charity.

by **San Jimenez** » Thu Jul 20, 2017 9:21 pm

Annual Apparition Celebrations Begin in San Jimenez!

Procession in Abhainn Alainn, Malaci

• Chamber of Congress passes agricultural development bill.
• Jimenean approval rating of the CU reaches 74%, the highest since admission to the CU.
• Vice-President George Davis' demilitariztion allows for citizens to offically travel to and from Maladium Island.
• Tornado hits the northern coast, an unusal target of tornado encounters.
• Maladium Island is scheduled to hold the first regional governor election since the war on the SLSJ.

Across the country, the people celebrate the apparition of The Virgin Mary to the island during the last ten days of July each year. During the ancient times of San Jimenez, the Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ presented themselves to the natives according to written accounts. The event shaped the ancient nations of the island and the nation of San Jimenez as well. She presented herself to a man named Bolivar Jimenez, who was soon to be the patron saint of San Jimenez, and instructed him to build the Catholic Church in the island. She presented Jesus Christ to them as well where the teachings of the word of god were taught and spread throughout the island. In the history of our country, hundreds of thousands of lives have been given in wars to preserve the faith of the Jimenean people and the sacrifices are remembered during the ten days of the Mary and Jesus Apparition. It is considered to be one of the holiest and magnificent events in San Jimenez history.

Today, the event is celebrated across the nation with thousands of parishes giving daily mass and daily processions for the ten days of the apparition. Parishes also ring the bells of their buildings throughout the day to signify the coming of Jesus Christ once again. The imagery of Christian symbols is presented by religious and even public buildings throughout San Jimenez during the ten days and some politicians even wear necklaces bearing the crucifix to show their faith during the event. In Gran Teran, marketplaces and cathedrals are swarmed with people from across the country and some from foreign countries to witness the event. In Gran Teran tonight during the festival, Vice-President read aloud to the crowd a letter from President Lucas Canone regarding the event. Here is the letter from our president:

"My fellow citizens and brothers and sisters of the church, let us rejoice during these days without distraction from sorrow and fear. For these ten days, we are reminded of the promises and eternal love of our Lord, Jesus Christ. We are reminded of the honorable sacrifices of our ancestors before us who struggled to defend the faith on our island. We are reminded that people of all nations are alike no matter the race, gender, or status, but in the way that we are all children of God. So I say to you my countrymen, join hand in hand with each other during these ten days and every day after and defend the faith that we nobly inherit. Live the life that we are created to live and live your life in the way that we were instructed to during these ten days hundreds of years ago. Go and spread the word of the Lord!
Sincerely, your president, Lucas Canone."

President Canone's letter ended in excitement from the crowd as the festival was televised on GTG. The president was unable to give the speech directly since he is currently in Ainslie in the CU Summit Meeting. The country is a place of grand excitement and faith tonight and let us hope that those feelings will be carried on each day after in San Jimenez. Thank you and have a blessed holiday week!

by **West Suomi** » Fri Jul 21, 2017 12:20 pm

21 July 2017

International Headlines

Samuderan taxi company Go-Tor! expands to other countries
Ticking Flu almost eradicated out of Xrevaro, but a major drought continues
New CU summit starts in Caranoor, Ainslie

BREAKING NEWS
Sudbury, Northern Province, West Suomi

Larry Brown impeached!

The former governor of the Northern Province, Larry Brown, has been impeached following a trial for human rights violations. Larry received public backlash after he passed a bill in the Northern Province making homosexual acts illegal. Jeyzor spoke out against Brown, saying that this violated human rights, therefore breaking Suomian law.

After his impeachment, he has fled into exile in Medu. It is unclear what he wishes to do there.

The public is ecstatic about the news, other than Brown's few followers.

Last coal power plant in West Suomi demolished!
Dundee, East Midlands Province, West Suomi

Earlier this week, the last coal power plant of West Suomi, the Eastborough Power Plant near Dundee, was demolished, as West Suomi prepares to move to hydroelectric, wind and wave generated energy! This is a great new move by the Suomian government to become more eco-friendly.

Verona Beach recently moved to eco-friendly energy, with West Suomi following in its footsteps.

The people who lost their jobs will be given jobs at new energy plants, so they shouldn't be concerned.

That's all for the news today, tune in soon for more news on West Suomi and The Western Isles.
Have a great day!

Article written by Matthew Alsky

by **Xrevaro** » Fri Jul 21, 2017 8:33 pm

July 22, 2017
X.I.N.N.
Bréevira, Xrevaro

Fanning the Flames
As the heat wave comes to an end, the people of Xrevaro find themselves having to confront a new issue. The growing fires that have sprouted across the nation. The Department of Social Policy and Environment has confirmed eighteen blazes ranging from Grókea to Ozran and south Pejah. With Xrevaro's vasts forestry as dry as ever, people are wondering just how effective the fire fighting measures put into action just 2 days ago will be. During an interview with one of the forest ranger's contacted by the anonymous phone calls alerting the nation to the presences of the fires stated that "it could not be a worst time" and "the trees are basically match sticks, one ember and a whole new patch of forest will go up in flames".
What makes these fires particularly concerning is their general trend of being north/northwest of major cities. Wind patterns this time of year generally come through the south bringing plenty of moisture from the lakes and sea. However, this year, the winds have been coming from the north and moving through towards the south, contributing to Xrevaro's unusually dry weather. Adding to this, the winds can quite literally fan the flames south into the cities. So far no evacuations have been issued as the government asks those who are traveling "to be extremely cautious". It has not yet been confirmed if this is an act of eco-terrorism but many citizens have taken to social media claiming foul play in the creation of these blazes due to their unnatural locations.
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by **Dragao do Mar** » Sat Jul 22, 2017 7:11 pm

July 22, 2017 | Fortaleza, AL, Dragão do Mar

Association of Luso-Hispanic Nations officially established

Flag of the ALHN and of founding members in the front of the Congressional Building, in Fortaleza.

Yesterday, July 21st, all the attending representatives to the Congressional Building signed the Treaty of Fortaleza, declaring the official establishment of the Association of Luso-Hispanic Nations. Occasionally known as "ALHN", it is international organization composed by lusophone and hispanic nations across the Western Isles, where Portuguese or Spanish are official languages or are widely spoke. The ALHN operates as a multilateral forum for the mutual cooperation of the governments of its members.

The ALHN today counts with three full members: Corindia, Dragão do Mar and San Jimenez. And two associate members: Michigonia and Mirigli. There is a big probability of also Areguelista joining the organization, and its process of entrance is already moving. One of the first measures of the ALHN since its creation was the development of a student exchange program, the LUHISEP, or Luso-Hispanic Students Exchange Program, that will begin its operations in the next semester. It's goal is to reach more than 100 higher institutions and 3,000 students across its member states in the next year, and to be responsible for 10% of their graduates by 2020.

The work team of O Povo Mariano talked to the Prime Minister Leonardo Pinheiro, who was actively present in its process of creation, about his expectations for the Association of Luso-Hispanic Nations, and what the organization would represent for the future of Dragão do Mar.

"The ALHN assumes the commitment to unite the voice of peoples to a international dialogue. The diplomatic and political concordance enable the ALHN to perform an relevant role in the management of instability and conflict situations in its member states, as well as the guarantee of democracy. The ALHN works to promote the freedom of manifestation, the plurality of ideas and equality in the access to the scientific and technological knowledge. In this perspective, its member states should share common values to identify our people, such values are peace, democracy, human rights and social justice."

"The concept of the ALHN comes from many years ago, but only in this year we decided to host major talks about its consolidation. It was entirely a democratic process, from the choice of its flag and motto to the selection of its headquarters, every country that today forms the ALHN had its chance to talk about its concerns and proposals to the newborn organization. With this process complete, we can show to the international community that the diplomacy and cooperation can achieve great conquests. For Dragão do Mar, and for other member states as well, i imagine, the advancement opens a new stage in the national foreign relations, and i hope that opening this stage will result in a historic moment of much celebration for our future generations."

Prime Minister Leonardo Pinheiro

by **Ventlimer** » Sat Jul 22, 2017 7:58 pm

7-22-17
Ventliri, Ventlimer
Ventliri Public Broadcasting

Palace Staff Announce New Initiative In Congress, Aslat Makes Statement Regarding Travencian violence

Today, The Presidential Palace Staff and the Majority Leader Nashlin Valmud of the Socialist Party of Ventlimer announced the start of a new initiative which will "Begin its legislative process quite soon".

"The initiative", Valmud said in the announcement, "aims to completely rework the education system of Ventlimer into a workable, successful, and productive system."

With the announcement, a quick summary of the future bill was released. It included a national standardization of curriculum, limited standardized testing, and a 2-path system focusing on a university path and a career path. Which path a student should take, Nashlin said, would be determined by testing throughout years 3-8 and would be negotiable with parents.

"The system will rely on the willingness of parents to help the school staff in the education of their child," Markus Benler, the Secretary of Education, said following the announcement. "It will, of course, include committees of parents and local leaders to help determine the needs of each school system. However, the most important issue is getting children to school. No matter what bill goes before Congress, it must include a compulsory attendance clause. If this does not happen, then all we will do is flush money into a system that not enough children will attend for it to make any notable impact on the future of Ventlimer."

The bill is expected to go before congress in a matter of weeks, but may take longer as Teachers Unions and Government officials engage in talks regarding what Nashlin called "minor details", especially regarding teachers' salaries.

Conservative Minority Leader Carth Salone of the Conservative party called the initiative an "outrageous attack on local tradition."

"The idea that the government may attack local traditions and even overrule them is preposterous and uncharacteristic of any government, especially of the Iron Republic," Salone fumed to reporters shortly afterwards. "By tradition, tribal leaders have always handled the education of their own children. While the system certainly needs to be repaired and modernized for today's challenges, we cannot simply nationalize the whole thing like this initiative is likely to require. Instead, we must bolster the existing system and give tribal leaders the resources they need to decide their people's fate."

Despite the rant, the disunited conservative party is unlikely to be able to put up an effective resistance to the bill once proposed. However, both the Secretary of Education, who is overseeing the negotiations, and the Majority Leader have invited various members of the conservative party to discuss the upcoming bill.

"Education," Markus Benler said later, "is not only a local effort, but a national one. As such, we must not only assert that the national government must be at the head of it, but we must also create this system as a united nation willing to devote the resources required to do so and not as a fractured, divided government. If a compromise cannot be reached, then the system will suffer of political turmoil 5 or 10 years from now. This simply cannot be allowed to happen as too much rides on the ability of our society to produce knowledgeable citizens."

The meetings are scheduled to begin on Monday Afternoon and will likely extend into the coming weeks.

Travencian Violence Concerning President Aslat

Over the last week, the Travencian province of Carpathia has been suffering of leftist strikes and violence with key parts of its largest cities being held by strikers and protestors. Rather than try to handle the problem itself, Travencia has formally requested that the Ventlimian Government step in to restore order.

"A few days ago," President Aslat said in a statement, "Our friends just across the water asked for our assistance in dealing with a potentially catastrophic issue which the government, due to various agreements with the province, cannot objectively control. We have been asked to restore order in conjunction with our neighbor to the North. Due to the nature of the issue, the sensitive circumstances surrounding it, and the proximity and importance of the nation in question to Ventlimian Economic Interests, I told the Travencian government that anything they require will be provided to quell the conflict before it starts and to give the parties in question time to reach an understanding."

The Secretary of Defense confirmed the President's promise to Travencia in an interview afterwards.

"Yes, of course I can confirm the President's statement. I was there and advised him on whether to do it."

When asked about how the situation was going to be handled, the Secretary of Defense suggested the mobilization of a large portion of the Armed Forces.

"The Problem at hand is not a simple matter and there will be several objectives to initially restore order. In attempts like this one around the world, I believe the chief problem that was always overlooked in other nations was that the problem was much larger than initially stated," the SoD explained. "The problem is a social one and, in order to restore and maintain order, we must act as both a military command and a civilian police force. That means quelling the uprising, restoring stability, then gaining the trust of the population with a Strict R.O.E and door to door surveying of needs of the population to ensure that civil infrastructure remains operable and that the civil unrest does not hurt the individual citizens of the Carpathian District. However, this requires manpower. As such, I have authorized our generals to Mobilize the First Division and all assets it contains as well as parts of our navy to assist."

Covonant has also been asked to help, however, and other nations have offered their support as well. When asked about this, the SoD was adamant about the need for a Centralized Response.

"The worst mistake we can possibly make going into this is to have too many cooks in the kitchen, so to speak. We must have a limited number of responding nations and all of them must be communicating at the highest level to ensure that we all agree the the whats, the hows, and the whens of this operation. I would even support the creation of a centralized command structure to be established over the troops or, at the very least establish zones of operation in which each nation has the ultimate authority with respect to the central government of Travencia."

Travencia, however, is only one of many situations where leftist extremists are causing issues. Whether it be the small nation of San Jimeniz, the Kingdom of Ecumeria, or any other number of nations, Leftist Extremism is on the rise throughout the isles.

"The rise of these groups presents a very real threat to the stability of many nations in the isles and, as IW2 rages on, we must look at how we can best combat the extremists," Vutna Crusso, the Secretary of State, said today.

Secretary of State and the Treasury Department Authorize Foreign Aid to Xrevaro

In other news, Xrevaro is suffering from yet another crisis, prompting the Treasury and State departments to authorize funding for foreign aid to the beleaguered nation.

"Xrevaro has suffered countless tragedies over its history, not limited to invasion, natural disaster, and terrorism," and expert at the University of Ventliri said. "There is no doubt that they need aid now in their time of need, but the issue of sending aid and an inhibitor of Xrevaran response to these events is the political landscape that exists there. Instead of a national government, what we see is a series of divided territories which are often at odds with one another, making the delivery of aid complicated. However, we must try to help them regardless of the politics involved."

The offering of aid was officially made this morning in response to massive wildfires coming at the end of a long drought. While no evacuations have been made according to Xrevaran media, the situation is precarious and major cities could be set ablaze as the winds drive the flames southward.

This has been VPB in Ventliri.

by **Ainslie** » Sat Jul 22, 2017 8:40 pm

Arendai International

ARF response team lands in Breevira
Breevira, Xrevaro

Following the commencement of some of the worst bushfires ever recorded in the nation, Ainslie’s Rapid Fire Response Team (ARF Response Team) has been dispatched to Breevira to aid local firefighters. The elite team of 100 firefighters are often regarded to as the most talented and experienced bushfire specialists. The team originates out of Highland Ridge and the town has been successfully defended from massive bushfires because of these firefighters.

The orders of the ARF team are directly from the national government of Ainslie; Coordinate with local forces to protect the capital from major destruction. A change in wind direction expected over the coming days will make the bushfires ascend to catastrophic status, with Breevira facing the possibility of imminent destruction. The leader of the ARF team spoke exclusively to Arendai this morning.

“It does not get much worse than this. There is a serious threat against Breevira which must be alleviated.”

The ARF team is doing emergency hazard reduction burns around the capital in order to mitigate the circumstances, and limit the amount of fuel which could effect the fire.

Current Acting Prime Minister, Jane Blackmore provided a statement to Arendai.

“These are fires beyond we have seen here in Ainslie. This could be a truly devastating event and we owe it to the Xrevarans to send our best in order to help them. We know of the effects of bushfires on the community, and this could become a serious problem. We have sent the ARF team in order to try and lessen the damage to Breevira, the national capital of Xrevaro. We have additional firefighting forces on standby if necessary.”

We will provide updates on the events as they develop.

Weather Today

Arnton, WS - 31/22
Borderton, LV - 34/23
Hauton, WS - 28/19
Mandurah, DA - 30/28
Rathane, BU - 29/20
Wagstaffe, MN - 28/21
Wellington, NO - 28/20

by **Haasar** » Sun Jul 23, 2017 3:03 pm

July 23rd, 2017

Selago, Haasar

Emperor Reaver Forms Secret Police!

Emperor Reaver flew out to Titan City for a press conference Friday morning. At said conference, he revealed that he and Prime Minister Litnem had formed a secret police after Blackwell's assassination to discontinue any further terrorist activities in Haasar. He also stated, "... the HSP [Haasch Secret Police] will also be used to capture foreign criminals, capture and deport illegal aliens, hidden protection, and to infiltrate domestic cartel and terrorist activities." The public is appalled, and rants that their privacy is being invaded, and that the HSP is only for monitoring the public inside of their homes. Another press conference is being held in Varenburg, Argonia to address these public claims.

Editor: Michael LeFette

by **Tectonix** » Sun Jul 23, 2017 5:38 pm

BREAKING NEWS: Covonantian Ambassador Concludes Speech to Parliament
Winston Gorgovin, The Stellanova Times | July 23 2017

Ambassador Julianus Gannica addressing Parliament in the first summoning of a foreign dignitary by the new legislature.

- (Stellanova City, Tectonix) Covonantian Ambassador Julianus Gannica to the Cooperative Union has recently left Tectonix for the Cooperative Zone, following a highly-televised address to the Tectonixian Parliament here in Stellanova City. Immediately following the election of Crassus Gais and his Covonantian Conservative Party (CCP), the then-Congress of Tectonix summoned then-Covonantian Ambassador Lucretia Silvania to appear before them to give the lawmakers a better understanding of the nation's stance on the Cooperative Union. During the campaign, Gais had been heavily critical of the economic and political union, noting the alleged illegality of Covonant's entry into the organisation, and the Union's supposed "overreaching" resolutions.

Parliament, and the Valdr for that matter, to great issue with this position. Here's Melissa Grozny, the Valdrian Estate Press Secretary—

The Cooperative Union has been one of the greatest economic boons that Tectonix has had since we escaped the clutches of Mortina. We reap millions of dollars in increased economic output, tourism and commerce, and have been able to get a larger presence on the global stage. Covonant, the Union's founding state and whose capital the Treaty of Coventry is named after, leaving the CU would result in utter calamity for Tectonix and the other member-states. Market instability, decreased trade and a damaged tourism sector would be but a few of the issues that would arrive on our shores, and Parliament is concerned over this possibility. Thusly, they summoned the Covonantian ambassador so we could get it, straight from them, what they plan to do.

The ambassador was quick to mention the alleged illegitimate membership of Covonant in the CU in his opening speech, which in turn served as his main talking point. The ambassador used it to answer both Secretary of State Alder's and Chief National Ambassador Entemont's questions, and was able to respond to the Speaker and the Opposition Leader in an equally acceptable manner. However, when the Valdr pressed Mr. Gannica on exactly what CU resolutions were an "encroachment on Covonantian internal affairs," the ambassador was only able to compile a half-hearted response about the recent trade resolution, which hadn't really been around when Gais was campaigning.

All in all, there have been mixed responses to the Ambassador's speech, though one thing does remain clear: Covonant will not be stopped from seeking a "Covexit," and Tectonix will be trying its hardest to keep the band together.

by **Jahe Davmwoem** » Sun Jul 23, 2017 5:42 pm

Voters reject Gyon-Hue, political crisis emerging!

7/23/17

Mart Gyon-Hue, rejected by voters Citizen Elect

Hanson Iazon, who as of yesterday was forced to resign and faces investigations

Today, in a percentage of 23.7% to 72.3%, Gyon-Hue was rejected by Jahedain voters to be the new citizen elect. However, Iazon yesterday resigned as Citizen Elect, claiming that he was forced to resign. This brings the nation to a standstill, as the Jahedain absence creates a hole in the higher legislature. According to rumors, a proposed solution is to change the Jahedain status to protectorate, meaning they would not be represented by a Citizen Elect. More as this story develops!

by **Friemark** » Sun Jul 23, 2017 6:24 pm

July 23, 2017 - Sunday

HRH PRINCESS ALICE, COUSIN OF KING, DEAD AT 79

The Princess in April of 2015

GULDSTAD - The Royal Family has reealed that HRH Princess Alice has died at the King William II Memorial Hospital in Guldstad at the age of 79. She had been there after suffering a terrible fall on July 16 of this year. She was a widow, her husband having passed on December 24, 2008, and had no children.

Princess Alice was born on January 11, 1938 to Prince George Friederich, brother of King William II, and Princess Mary of Greece. She was a close friend and mentor of our King, having grown up with him. The Nation can hardly forget the terrible image of her at her mother's funeral in 1939, after she was assasinated by anarchist Henry Jonson. She and her father were seen as inspiring images of Friesian courage, powering through the grief and hardships from the murder.

The young princess being taken home from the funeral by her nanny. Her father stayed went home shortly later

Almost 20 years later, however, she got married to childhood sweetheart Sir Karl Anderson in 1958. The pair had met in 1944, while attending school. They only started dating in 1954, when the Princess was 16. The ceremony was huge, and is best seen by how we reported it all the way back then, "It seems that everyone who is somebody is here. Of course the Royal Family is here ( Crown Prince William is the Groom's best man), and so is most dukes and lords. Outside the church are hundreds of civillians, just waiting to see the young couple."

Princess Alice with her sister and bridesmaid, Princess Julia

While the couple became less seen when our King became coronated, they were not totally out of public eye. Princess Alice started the Friemark Cares Foundation, a charity for helping our nations orphans, many of whom lost one or both parents at a young age like her. She also went to many poorer spots of our nation, like Bergstad which at the time was a home for many of our worst-off. With her help, the city, and many others, became much better. A quote from her says it best, "I help the poor, the orphans, I help them because no one else will."

by **Xrevaro** » Sun Jul 23, 2017 7:46 pm

July 24, 2017
Bréevira, Xrevaro
X.I.N.N.-Opinion
Queen's Address
Code: Select all
"Xrevaro and we, her people, are no strangers to adversity. From the birth of her lands to the first arrival of our ancestors and till today, Xrevaro has always been plagued with difficulties. However, the land- as much as it brings us pain- has given us the tools to fight for our survival. Hardship after hardship, we have persevered! In the latest string of events, we have been struck especially hard by calamity. This drought has harmed our crops, the flu has stunted our movement, and these flames threaten our livelihoods. I address you all today, to assure you that once again, The United People of Xrevaro will preserve! Already we have received help from the international community, and we send our many thanks to Ainslie and Ventlimer. The fires near Ozran have been extinguished and we have assumed control of the other flames. Currently, Erutu is under the most stress from fires. Aerial evacuations have gone underway and we've asked that the citizens get on their crafts to wait on Lake Tehilsn. Erutu shall not fall to these flames. I must thank our civilian fire fighters for rising up to the call and defending their communities and the nation from these vile acts of terrorism. These fires were deliberately caused, of that we are sure. We are working in tandem with The Commonwealth International Police Organization to locate and bring these terrorists to justice. In these times, I ask that we, as a nation, join together and support one another. We are resilient people and these fires will not destroy us. Thank you."

It is times like these where I am proud to be Xrevaran. Queen Pavoti's speech to the nation was exactly what we needed. When faced with adversity, we many times lose sight of ourselves and our identity. In her speech, Queen Pavoti has reminded us of who we are as Xrevarans and I applaud her.
I too, sincerely thank the brave ARF response team for coming to fight these flames; and the Ventlimen government for sending financial aid. If you're unsure of the current state of the fires and their locations please refer to the map below:

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News · by **Samudera** » Mon Jul 24, 2017 4:14 am

24 July 2017

SAMUDERA SIGNS KIRSDOFF AGREEMENT

24/VII/ANA/79

Wahyu Liman flew to Ainslie to sign the treaty

Solar Power Plant in Kadungjaya Regency, Pesiris State

WEATHER
FORECAST

BHINNEKA, SCR
28°C, Cloudy ⛅
HAKANTO, KR
29°C, Cloudy ⛅
KOTAPURA, NS
31°C, Clear ☀
REMBULAN, PE
27°C, Raining ☔
SRIPURA, SU
30°C, Clear ☀

BHINNEKA, Antana News Agency - Minister of Energy and Natural Resources (ESDM), Wahyu Liman, just flew to Ainslie this morning to sign Kirsdoff Summit Agreement. Since the last government couldn’t participate in its summit early this year, current government decided to sign and ratify them, citing a better future for Samudera.

The reluctant PSS seems falling to SCGAD’s dominance over last month, bringing a good fresh wind for Samudera’s path. SCGAD’s full commitment for one-hundred percent renewable energy goals was supported fully by minority Green Party, while the conservative party, PKB, saying that’s only a bluff and empty promise intended to boost their popularity. The conservatives didn’t say he oppose the move, but it’s a rhetorical that every populist said.

Political battles over renewable energy had been delaying Samudera’s transition to a fully renewable country. Coals, a dominating power plant fuel over a century, has always been a major opposition to change in energy sector. Almost a third of Samudera’s energy are supplied by coals power plant, admittedly. PSS have never took renewable energy sources as an important sector, saying that Samudera would soon invest in it, while no concrete step had ever done by any presidents.

Environmentalist had grown in numbers in recent years, due to education about climate change impacts on Samudera. With a huge deposits of coal found in eastern Samudera last year, it’s doubtful that the government will soon turn into renewable energy like solar and wind alike. However, SCGAD’s presence in government is changing that views.

With Samudera’s participation in the Agreement, Samudera is binded to turn fully into renewable energy. Companies like Mentari Inc. and ELQUID Gas Company had been developing solar and natural gas sources for power plants in recent years, with Ahnslen government support. Future cooperation with Ainslie is expected, regarding electric car mostly.

by **Albion Invicta** » Mon Jul 24, 2017 10:41 am

24th July, 2017
The Lanercost Times
Albion Invicta

Region's first floating windfarm arrives in United Commonwealths

Region's first floating windfarm arrives in United Commonwealths
The Lanercost Times - 24th July 2017
________________________________

United Commonwealths provides proof that wind power is the future of renewable energy.

The Poseidon Energy project known as "E-Sea One", is the first of many planned projects.
Up to 12 of these floating wind farms are planned for completion by 2020.

by **Rontbar** » Wed Jul 26, 2017 1:30 pm

26/07/2017
Rontbar Outlet
Anderta

In one of the most divisive moves of her career, Prime Minister Bella da Ferra has signalled an end to the so called National Consensus, by announcing the renationalisation of the railways and a radical reform of social care.

The National Consensus is thought to have been established after the end of the National Front goverent ok 1973 and informally requires that there be no major changes to the healthcare system, private railways, social care and pensions. Da Ferra's speech at the National Industrialist Conference in Anderta (NICA) revealed plans to renationalise the railways and bring them back into government control within 4 years, to require those in the top band of tax to pay for non emergency healthcare, and to means test social care funding, resulting in the government no longer paying for social care if the receiver has over R700,000 in assets, excluding the value of the primary property.

In what was thought to be an outlook into the Progressive manifesto for the upcoming general election, da Ferra also announced the slashing of income tax from 21% to 17%, a further rise in tuition fees and a requirement for schools to teach against radical religions and denounce fundamentalism.

Da Ferra's approval ratings remain steady ahead of September's general election, with 59% approving and 28% disapproving of her performance. The Progressive Party is more popular than their leader and they hold a 10% lead over the Conservative Party and are expected to gain the first outright majority in Rontbar's history. This is despite widespread perception that the party has shifted to the right to appease Conservative voters, and abandoning it's centrist message. Despite this, the end of the National Consensus is highly popular, being seen as a major sign of change.

by **Dragao do Mar** » Wed Jul 26, 2017 2:00 pm

July 26, 2017 | West Suomi

Noisk Corporation starts the construction of the
Hydroelectric Plant of Haja Luz, in West Suomi

Illustration for the plan of the finished hydroelectric plant.

Decades planning the transition of the Suomian generation of energy from fossil sources to renewable ones are coming to fruition as the construction of the Haja Luz hydroelectric plant began earlier this week, in West Suomi. With a successful contracting of the subsidiary Noisk Energy by the government of West Suomi, the Marian conglomerate Noisk Corporation starts its expansion to the country with the beginning of the construction works of the hydroelectric plant, estimated at $2,2 billion.

At the principle the construction counts with few workers, mainly from Dragão do Mar, from the provinces of Aldeota and Messejana. But the company will heavily employ local Suomian workers as a office is being built in Dundee. The expectation of jobs generation and profit for the city's economy is very big.

Located in the shore of the Eriel Lake, it is expected to start its operations in 2021. The Hydroelectric Plant of Haja Luz will generate 700 MW of energy, with capacity to serve 2,5 millions of Suomians. To earn the contracting, the company was recommended by the Marian government. "It's a private contractor company that grew in Dragão do Mar is the 70's and expanded to other countries in the 80's. Noisk Corporation, most specifically Noisk Energy, operates the larger hydroelectric plant of Dragão do Mar, the Hydroelectric Power Plant of Sinos." commented Leonardo Pinheiro "We trust them and wouldn't suggest a random Marian company to the construction.". It is estimated that 71% of the energetic necessities of Dragão do Mar are today supplied by hydroelectric power plants.

by **San Jimenez** » Wed Jul 26, 2017 8:29 pm

Confederate John Quinn selected as Liberal Progressive Party (LPP) Nominee For President!

Confederate Quinn giving a statement in the House of Confederates.

• Chamber of Congress in controversial debate for the funding of religious education.
• Conservative congressmen pledge to reject the halting of funding for religious education.
• Malaci regional congressmen accused of theft from regional treasury.
• Jimenean Catholic Church pushes for the establishment of more parishes in Abhainn Alainn, Malaci.
• Foreign college attendance beginning to increase with the ALHN foreign exchange program.

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Good evening, we have just received confirmation that Confederate Quinn of the region of Celena has just accepted the Liberal Progressive Party (LPP) nomination for the presidential election. Confederate John Quinn is 52 years old and has served as a congressman and also served in the War on The SLSJ. His opponent will, of course, be current President Lucas Canone of the Confederative Conservative Party (CCP). President Canone has been nominated by his party and is expected to run for a re-election to keep the presidency for six more years. Confederate Quinn is expected to carry his home region, Celena, on election day on December 10, 2017. President Canone will more than likely begin his campaign for the presidency when he arrives in San Jimenez from the CU Summit Meeting.

Confederate Quinn has promised to his party that if elected, he will take a harder stand against communism which he slandered President Canone for "going easy" on the former SLSJ, a former communist sympathetic group in San Jimenez. He has also made an incredibly controversial statement on the issue of church and state. Confederate Quinn was met with much concern when he pledged to make San Jimenez 'the secular state it had to be to advance and prosper in the 21st century". Conservatives are generally concerned by Confederate Quinn and are anxious to hear President Canone's response when he returns. That is all the information known at the moment from Gran Teran.

We will update you when further information is gathered. Thank you for supporting Gran Teran Gazette, have a great evening.

by **Jahe Davmwoem** » Thu Jul 27, 2017 5:21 pm

Lord Protector Cornelis to Citizen Elect Council:
Fix this crisis or I am taking over

7/27/2017

The Lord Protector threatened this morning to enact emergency powers if they fail to solve the Jahedain crisis by Monday. This situation, where the previous Elect of Jahedain resigned after claims of corruption, but Jahedain voters rejected a replacement, has left a deadlock in the Elect Council, where unanimous Republic support is required for many government functions.

With this crisis, many proponents of rapid centralization have made themselves heard, calling this crisis the "End of the great attempt of Keomoran Libertarian principles to take hold". They claim that the Jahenian people have always been at their best under clear directions, that the status quo of strong leaders has existed since the rule of Governor Wilm Veldmate lead the Jahe Merchant Company.

The Lord Protector has not mentioned a particular agenda, only that he will "Enact Constitutional Powers and dissolve the Elect Council on Monday if they do not end the crisis". If this happens, a rapid loss in the faith of the rather new experiment of democracy will be very likely.

by **Greater Albionia** » Fri Jul 28, 2017 5:52 am

BREAKING NEWS

Vehicular incident in Fois

Friday, 28th July 2017
1:57pm GMT
Fois, Albionia

In the city of Fois, a black vehicle was reported to have hit several pedestrians before it crashed into a green vehicle and tipped over.
Police have confirmed 3 deaths, and an unknown number injured. Police are investigating the possibility of a terrorist attack.
Amongst the dead are the driver of the black vehicle, the driver of the green vehicle as well as a pedestrian who was some meters away from the scene, on the pavement.
This incident has coincidentally occured on the anniversary of the Nois-se-Nord Bombing, 20 years ago, killing 67 people.
This will be updated regularly when new news arrives.

Update 1, 2:02pm GMT: Police have confirmed the death of another person, bringing the death count to 4.
Update 2, 2:07pm GMT: Police have discovered the identity of the driver of the black vehicle as Jean Pierre Saint, 24, a major at the Fois University.
Update 3, 2:12pm GMT: Police have labelled the incident, a terrorist attack, but "cannot be certain at this stage".
Update 4, 2:14pm GMT: Police have confirmed another 2 deaths, bringing the death count to 6.

by **Lardingo** » Fri Jul 28, 2017 6:12 am

Lardingo Record
June 28th, 2017

Supreme Court weighs in on voter fraud crisis

The Supreme Court of Lardingo ruled 8-2 today that because her election was valid, the NLP’s Lucy Maywether will still be allowed to take office. This despite the fact that her party is in the center of a voter fraud investigation, and four of the NLP’s five election wins were announced invalid.

The Supreme court also ruled 6-4 that NLP shall be allowed to continue submitting candidates for office. Accordingly, the court announced in it’s statement, the four NLP candidates whose elections were announced invalid would be allowed to participate in the follow up elections. Chief Justice Benjamin Ison explained the his reasoning in the majority opinion for the latter decision:

While high ranking members of the NLP have been charged with attempting to bribe or threaten voters, the NLP’s base has not. Therefor, the NLP’s voting base should not be forbidden from submitting candidates for office just because their leaders have been charged with wrongdoing. Furthermore, the constitution states that anyone may run for office, and the court has interpreted this to mean that even if an individual has been charged or convicted of a crime they should still be allowed run.

However not all justices agreed. Justice Orchid Jacobs wrote the minority opinion.

The minority has interpreted the candidacy clause of the constitution to mean anyone may run for office no matter their race, gender, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or age. Insisting that it allowed for criminals or those charged with crimes for run for office is stretching it’s meaning.

Go-Tor to introduce new fleet in Lardingo!
CEO to visit Crystal City.
The Samuderan online taxi service Go-Tor will being opening a branch in Crystal City. It’s CEO flew to the capital for a meeting with Chief Executive Renolds and top Lardian business leaders.

Colby Newman, mayor of Crystal City, issued a statement on Go-Tor’s expansion into the city:

We are so excited that Go-Tor has decided to come to the Crystal Lake. Go-Tor has become a hit in Samudera, and I am optimistic that it will become one here too.

Austin Parks, who lives in Crystal City, shared his opinion on the foreign online taxi service:

All I know is that the local taxi services are inefficient, and the drivers are rude. They drive like maniacs. Once I was in a taxi, and the driver started swerving. I thought he must have fallen asleep or something!

by **Greater Albionia** » Fri Jul 28, 2017 9:50 am

Following the Fois attack, the Prime Minister, Luc Loiseau spoke to the people of the Principality.
Friday 28th July 2017
5:53pm GMT
Fois
"Today, the City of Fois came under attack, by a young man in his twenties, studying chemical engineering. This man took the lives of 8 people, including himself in the worst act of terror this country has seen for over 20 years. Many remember this day as the anniversary of the Nois-se-Nord Bombing. Now we have two more reasons to remember it. Those who are are related to those people, have had their lives changed forever. Not just the killed, but the injured too. As the investigation continues, you may see more police officers on the streets for your safety. Be vigilant. Be alert. Our country mourns.

by **Athara Magarat** » Sat Jul 29, 2017 4:41 am

July 29th, 2017

SHOCK child soldier kills 'enemies'

NEW LIBANG

The people in the streets of New Libang watch in horror. Four men appear at the screens and all of them have their hands tied at their backs. An anonymous female voice says that the first man is a Vancouvian agent of Kirati descent working under orders of the Vancouvian Congress and the national army. The man, in his thirties, was sent to locate and a kill a specific person.

"...This fool here thought that he had outsmarted us by trying to join our ranks..." The anonymous voice says in Atish, one of the official languages used in Athara Magarat and many other nations of the Isles.

The second kneeling man, sobbing in tears, is said to be one of the former government officials of Arvan, recently annexed by Noronica.

"...This sinner could escape the soft Noronican soldiers, but he will be dealt with today..."

The third man, who has bruises on his face, is a Lowlander army officer from Shanowinn, says the anonymous voice.

"...I respect fighters. I respect this man. But I hate what he fought for. He fought to oppress others..."

The final man, in his late forties, is said to be a corrupt businessman from Travencia.

"...The worst of the bunch. We are no communists but sometimes one cannot help but think if Marxists are right. God will be on our side as we free this beautiful world one more corrupt a$$hole..."

The anonymous speaker does not say if whatever she says is true. She does not say the name of the individuals. Just before the eight minute video is about to finish, she reads some lines from various holy books as a young boy joins her. "The Almighty has tasked us to free the world of sinners. The so-called Children of God must learn that the divine hate the way you have turned out. Divided along stupid ideological lines. Arguing which race or religion is better. Oppressing the culture of others. Today, with divine command, we execute these four unholy men for their sins to create a just world."

The boy, about 10 years of age by appearance, steps forward. He introduces himself as a Holy Warrior and says in perfect French that he will start with the Arvanan first. He then reveals he is of mixed Arvanan-Sunuwar descent and yells "Mourir Pécheur Oppressif" to the former Arvanan government official as he fires the handgun he is holding. After their fellow captive is dead, the three others tremble. However the child shows no mercy as he stoically shoots the three at the back of their heads.

SHOCK is using child soldiers; most of them are reported to be from the previously war-torn region of Arvan.

The recent video released by the multinational terrorist organization SHOCK has stirred serious discussions in Athara Magarat and other Isles nation. Many were terrified at the prospect of a child treating death in such light manner and calling himself a Holy Warrior for an organization like SHOCK.

"Just when we thought the recent Vancouvian and Athara Magarati efforts were showing progress, the SHOCK release such barbaric videos." Athara Magarati Defense Minister Jyoti Thapa told the reporters. "They are the worst kind out there. Resorting to brainwashing children from a previously war-torn region to become recruits when the joint Vancouvian-Athara Magarati efforts started curbing terrorist elements in Athara Magarat. I urge all nations to support us in our fight against SHOCK. We will together create a much better world than what SHOCK terrorists can think of."

However others are less optimistic than the defense minister. Most Athara Magaratis said in a recent survey that SHOCK would continue being the biggest security threat to the island nation and other Isles countries. 57% of the Athara Magaratis believed that SHOCK had a strong base in their nation and wanted terrorist elements to be removed while the rest said that statistics showed most SHOCK recruits were not Athara Magaratis and that SHOCK attacks had started becoming news headlines only after the refugee crisis; linking the terrorist problem with socio-economic reasons.

"Unless the politicians from Athara Magarat and abroad find the real problem and its lasting solution, SHOCK is going to around. No matter how many guns we have or have many foreign boots march in our streets." A student said requesting anonymity.

by **Greater Albionia** » Sat Jul 29, 2017 7:15 am

CAF News Centre, Jenarde
Saturday 29th June 2017
Group claim responsibility for Fois attack, and warn "it's not the last"
The independence group KLB today claimed responsibility for the Fois attack which yesterday killed 9 people. The KLB group has been in the country for sometime, but their actions declined after the period known as "The Mishaps" ended. It seems now that the KLB group may be rising on the scene again after they claimed responsiblilty for the Fois attack. In an online video, they claimed they would "shoot, stab and murder" to show the nation their views. A masked man in the video speaks about planned attacks in the future.
"We will bomb the Arena Saint soon. It may be today, tomorrow or in the future. We will attack Etoile Nord. Expect us to kill."
The government has stated that increased defence will be put in action to defend landmarks and the public from attacks in the future.
With the KLB on the rise, Albionia may have a new terrorist problem.

by **Greater Albionia** » Sat Jul 29, 2017 10:30 am

BREAKING NEWS
Etoile Nord 'attacked'
Friday 29th July 2017
6:30pm GMT
Just over four hour after a video from the KLB group, discussing their intentions to do more damage to the principality, a man with an axe attacked bystanders in the city of Etoile Nord.
The man was later arrested by police after he turned himself in.
The attacker killed two people and injured 5 more with an axe he had purchased at a building supplies store.
He commenced the attack on the sidewalk of a man road in Etoile Nord.
We are aware that some are in a critical condition with one not expected to survive.

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