The Western Isles News

by **Dragao do Mar** » Sun Apr 21, 2019 7:43 am

April 21st | Fortaleza, AL

Trans actress Danielle Mendes starring as Jesus Christ.

Theatrical performance about the Easter starred by a trans woman revolts Christians

Yeasterday, April 20th, the play "Os Crucificados da Atualidade", or "The Contemporary Crucified", was staged in Fortaleza in the "Páscoa Para Todos" festival, which counted with displays of movies, musical presentations and theatrical performances. Starring as Jesus Christ, the trans woman Danielle Mendes was accused of disrespecting the christian faith and caused revolt in conservative Marians.

The play received financial support of the Secretary of Culture of Fortaleza and was directed by Antônio Figo, who graduated in Visual Arts by the Federal University of Meireles. Interviewed by our reporter, Figo said “The part of Danielle in the play was to represent the suffering that Jesus passed two thousand years ago, and to represent the suffering passed by the LGBT population in Dragão do Mar and in radically conservative countries as San Jimenez, Thuzbekistan and Balnik. As a actress, she performed the part in excellent way and with total respect to the religious icon of Christianism. I'm sure that everyone who's criticizing her did never watch the play, and are taking images out of context as reference”.

The federal deputy Luiz Fiuza, of the Catholic Conservative Party (PCC), posted in his social networks photos of Danielle Mendes in the scene of crucification, with messages against the actress “Disgusting. These are images that completely shock and revolt me. That's what they wish to do with their so-called freedom of expression? To disrespect our sacred faith with the support of public money? And after all I am the one who gets called intolerant...”

The actress Danielle Mendes said to our reporter “Unfortunately, nowadays people hold too much to religious symbols and forgot the most important thing that Jesus taught to humanity: to love. I'm evangelical, and I know that to love the others as ourselves is the most important principle of Christianism. Those who are questioning my part as Jesus didn't understand my intention. I wanted to show to our people that the hardships that every LGBT knows aren't so different to hardships that Jesus passed”.

The federal deputy Amanda Menezes, of Marian Workers' Party (PTM), also pronounced in her social networks “Such hatred over the play is evidently caused by prejudice stimulated by intellectually dishonest and opportunist religious and conservative leaders. Their only objective of defame lesbians, gays and transsexuals through the manipulation of information, increasing the homophobia in the minds and hearts of our population”. The deputy Menezes, know for leading rallies of the Unified Republican Movement in the last year, became an active advocate of social progressivism and gender equality in the Chamber of Deputies of Dragão do Mar since the elections of 2018.

by **Tauskland** » Sun Apr 21, 2019 7:48 am

Prime Minister van der Lang resigns

By: Martijn van Dalen

The Prime Minister has resigned.

After the leak of thousands of documents implicating individuals in the public eye of tax evasion and in some cases, fraud, Edwin van der Lang threw in the towel and resigned from his post as prime minister.

While the investigation remains ongoing, the allegations were enough to have forced the Prime Minister to step down.

Evidence released on Wedenesday by the attorney general show that the Prime Minister across his 9 year tenure in that role saved more than $4 million by evading taxes.

The maximum sentence for tax evasion is upto 35 years imprisonment, but sentences are given taking the time span of the evasion and the total evaded.

Van der Lang could face anywhere between 3-7 years in prison taking similar cases into account.

He gave a statement on national television at 9am this morning.

''Following the leak of falsified documents last week, I have decided to resign to allow someone else to lead this nation whilst I defend myself in a court of law. These documents are built on sand and are falsified. I would never commit any form of crime against this country; one I love dearly and have led for nine years. The Conservative party will name my replacement in the coming days.''

Many cited the statement of the Prime Minister as damning proof he is in the wrong.

One user on social media said ''you can run but you can't hide''. Another said ''he says he is innocent but tries to make a run for it hmm''.

Reports say that Hugo Muller could succeed van der Lang as the first ethnically German prime minister in Tausklandic history.

More on this braking news later.

by **New Totzka** » Sun Apr 21, 2019 10:45 am

Yhaiva votes on independence

According to the most recent polls 89.1% of the Yhaivans would answer yes to independence.

Over 3 million Yhaivans will head to the polling booths to vote on whether or not Yhaiva will secede from the Totzkan Union and form an independent country. After several months of lobbying, campaigning and even a delay of the referendum date tonight’s vote may lead to the largest political change in Totzka since the Union was formed in 1979. If Yhaiva does vote for independence FPANY, the party responsible for leading the independence campaign and who also control all three Yhaivan state governments, have said they will aim to see Yhaiva fully independent by 2021.

The question put to Yhaiva is “Should the governments of the State of Terra de Rosma, Terra de Salash and Terra de Osho secede from Totzkan Union and form an independent nation of Yhaiva?” According to the most recent polls 89.1% of the Yhaivans would answer yes. Perceptions of corruption within the Federal Government (particularly in regard to President Améro), a belief that the Yhai are culturally marginalised and the desire to control Yhaiva’s own resources were cited as the most common reasons Yhaivans want to leave the Union.

Almost all non-Ethnic Yhai citizens of Yhaiva questioned, such as the Ilhan and Pamil settler populations, said they would answer “no” in today’s poll, claiming they would be marginalised within the new country. 53% said they would strongly consider emigrating from Yhaiva in the event of independence. Their cause has been taking up be groups like the Segunda Cláusula Movement and the so-called ‘Army of 1901’ which have lobbied the federal government to allow Non-Yhai majority areas in the south of Yhaiva to remain within the Totzkan Union. Outside of Yhaiva 61.2% of Totzkans said the federal government should intervene to “protect the rights and property of non-Yhai citizens living in Yhaiva” in the event of a pro-independence vote.

However, President Améro’s guarantees to FPANY, the Front For The Yhai Nation, continue to impede any such efforts. Shortly after suffering disastrous defeats in the Comissão Popular elections last November Améro promised FPANY, the party responsible for leading the independence campaign, that he would not prevent the party from invoking Article 5 of the Totzkan Constitution, enabling the three Yhai states to seek independence from the Totzkan Union via referenda. In return it appears FPANY party leader Ado'Osho Kimba promised to support the government within the Comissão Popular until the referendum. While this political manoeuvring ensured Améro could continue to pass legislation unimpeded by opposition in the Comissão Popular it did result in massive drop in his approval ratings from 59% disapproval to 93%.

There are also concerns about what form the new Yhai nation will take. FPANY have produced vague commitments about “preserving borders” and “maintaining existing infrastructure projects” (a likely reference to the Almorea-Totzkan pipeline) but so far basic issues, like the structure of the new Yhai national government, have yet to be addressed. Part of this is due to the emerging split within FPANY between the so-called Modernists, who want an independent Yhaiva to take advantage of the steppe’s vast bitumen wealth, and the Nomadists, who want the Yhai to return to their pastoralist nomadic roots. Party leader Ado’Illusan Vilo desire not to alienate either faction has likely contributed to lack of real commitments to what an independent Yhaiva will look like, causing the future for Yhaiva to seem even more uncertain.

by **New Totzka** » Sun Apr 21, 2019 1:56 pm

The following was broadcast across radio and television within the states of Terra de Salash, Terra de Rosma and Terra de Osho at 23:58 on the 21st of April, 2019.

ATTENTION

THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT HAS EVOKED EMERGENCY SECURITY MEASURES ACT 2002.

THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES HAVE BEEN AUTHORISED BY FRANCISCO AMERO, PRESIDENT-EXECUTOR OF THE TOTZKAN UNION, AND APPLY IN YOUR STATE.

ARTICLE 5 OF THE TOTZKAN CONSTITUTION HAS BEEN SUSPENDED.
ARTICLE 7 OF THE TOTZKAN CONSTITUTION HAS BEEN SUSPENDED.
THE STATE-GOVERNMENT OF YOUR STATE HAS BEEN SUSPENDED.
ALL STATE POWERS HAVE BEEN TRANSFERRED TO FEDERAL EXECUTIVE SECTION 8 – THE EXECUTIVE FOR DOMESTIC SECURITY.
ALL CITIZENS MUST COMPLY WITH SECTION 8 PERSONNEL.
SECTION 8 PERSONNEL HAVE BEEN AUTHORISED TO DETAIN ANY RESISTING CITIZENS.
SECTION 8 PERSONNEL ARE BEING SUPPORTED BY UNITS FROM THE NATIONAL ARMED FORCES.
ALL NON-ESSENTIAL LINES OF COMMUNICATION HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED.
ALL CITIZENS MUST RETURN TO THEIR RESIDENCES.

FOR YOUR SECURITY COMPLIANCE IS NECESSARY. REGULAR CIRCUMSTANCES WILL BE RESTORED ON AT 00:00 ON 1-5-2019.

by **Almorea** » Tue Apr 23, 2019 2:23 pm

FEDS SEIZE YHAI ACTIVISTS
Pro-independence Yhai party members arrested by federal marshals after Totzkan authorities launch abrupt crackdown

Agents of the Federal Marshals Service prepare to enter a home in suburban Ballavasach, Gray Hills province, on April 23, 2019

BALLAVASACH (FBCA)- The Justice Department today executed arrest warrants for 27 Yhai independence activists, in a stunning and unexpected intervention in Totzkan politics that comes days after Totzkan President Fransisco Améro suspended parts of his nation’s constitution in the three Yhai states.

A spokesman for Attorney General Dave Merenlaine said that federal marshals, with the assistance of local law enforcement, arrested the unnamed members of FPANY, or the Front for the Yhai Nation, the political party which has backed Yhai independence. The Justice Department responded to legal inquiries by saying that sealed indictments exist and that the arrestees will appear before a federal judge for a fair hearing “as soon as circumstantially possible.”

Border crossings have continued unimpeded after the arrests, although provincial officials told the FBCA that “there is, and will be, an increased security presence at points of entry.”

On April 21, the long-awaited Yhai independence referendum, backed by the FPANY, was abruptly cut short by a security clampdown in all three Yhai states, which included the temporary suspension of civil liberties and involved the participation of armed troops. Although the next steps for the Totzkan government remain unclear, Tuesday’s arrest of FPANY members living in Almorea confirms that the Hallowell administration has been coordinating with their counterparts on the issue.

President Alasdair Hallowell, who recently returned from a state visit to Ainslie, has not made a statement to reporters regarding the arrests, but will speak to top Totzkan security official Govind Sarvesh regarding the matter tonight, according to sources within Carldon Hall. The President conferred with his Totzkan counterpart by phone on Sunday night, shortly after Améro imposed martial law on Yhaiva.

It is likely that the arrests were timed to coincide with the congressional recess; Congress adjourned on April 19 and will not reconvene until May 5. The Hallowell administration received a bruising from the legislature over the past week that saw the Secretary of State and top diplomats come under intense cross-examination in testimonies before Federalist-controlled committees. Legal analysts have remarked that, in choosing to seize members of FPANY now, the administration can avoid the inevitable congressional inquiry until next month, by which point it will have prepared a legal defense.

In a statement given to the FBCA tonight, the Almorean Civil Liberties Union said that “the arrest of Yhai activists residing legally in Almorea is a blatant and wrongheaded example of the abuse of federal power, and only serves to legitimize the undemocratic and destabilizing actions of the Améro government in Yhaiva.”

Besides the close military and economic relationship between Almorea and Totzka, the Hallowell administration has other, practical reasons to oppose independence for Yhaiva. FPANY leaders Ado’Osho Kimba and Ado’Illusan Vilo have promised to preserve key aspects of the free trade deal inked by the two countries’ representatives in December 2018, but these assurances have not been enough for Almorean officials, who have reportedly worried that an independent Yhaiva could rapidly spiral into violent instability that would likely necessitate the intervention of the military to protect lives and property across the border.

Copyright MMXIX. First Broadcasting Corporation of Almorea. All rights reserved.

by **Nhoor** » Wed May 01, 2019 9:17 am

Barch li munustali syandume hot mhedast; asarunyesyem cela secywrítícil sòcom jomhtevwqhirescom
Minister’s son found dead; suicide suspected by the police

Sárruc, 1ch li méyili · 1203 | 1 May 2019 – A dead body found in one of the public bathrooms of Sárruc Central Station this morning has been identified as Corhad Demher, son of government minister Ranhòd Demher, spokesman Jamhord Soqhwqh of the city police has confirmed in a joint press conference during which First Minister Sanhad Bórya was speaking as well. Soqhwqh didn’t want to elaborate on the cause of death but said that there are clear indications that Demher took his own life. As the deceased is a close relative to a government minister however, it is likely that a full scale investigation will be set up. This was confirmed by First Minister Bórya, who extended condolences to minister Demher and his two daughters and their families on behalf of the government and the people of Nhoor, and asked the press to resepect their privacy in this difficult time.

Corhad Demher was born in 1989 as the only son and youngest child of theoretical physicist Ranhòd Demher and his wife Nháqo Barus, who died in a car accident in 1996. Corhad went to study art history in 2007 but after his first year he flunked and started working with as a bar tender in the capital. He ended up in dubious company and was arrested a few times, much to the embarrassment of his family. In recent years, Corhad’s personal situation seemed to have stabilised however and to the public he appeared to be doing well.

Following the swearing in ceremony that took place yesterday, Minister Ranhòd Demher officially stepped down as defence minister and took up the domestic affairs portfolio today; it was announced however that he will take an extended leave following this morning’s tragic event.

Nhóra pw rholaswn cu banhocurswch pw rasytímhanacu lonasyanduye Córwndar
Government to investigate Nhoor membership of international organisations

Sárruc, 22ch li aprílili · 1203 | 26 April 2019 – The government will investigate a membership or an associated membership of international organisations such as the Coalition of Six or the Cooperative Union. This was announced by the ministry of foreign affairs following a visit of minister of foreign affairs Orumha Cany-Jwchmiqen to the International District earlier this week. According to the announcement, the government of Nhoor shares the values of peace and stability, and feels that our country could better contribute to the propagation of these values as part of an alliance than on its own.

by **Enchanta** » Sat May 04, 2019 8:38 am

ATTENTION
The following broadcast was released by the Equality Council on 5:4:19

On Wednesday, May 1st, a Modernist attack was carried out on Oliver Alpin and Richard Harelm as they were leaving St.Dove hospital. They received minor injuries and have been sent to an undisclosed country. This is being seen as a declaration of war. The following safety measures have been taken.
All public buildings including schools, commercial stores etc. have been closed until further notice

All citizens must be in their residences by 7:00 pm

No one besides military personnel is allowed to come inside Enchanta

Failiure to comply will result in a fine of 100,000 crims
Enchanta is now known as The Divided Nation of Enchanta

by **Negarakita** » Sun May 05, 2019 3:48 pm

Suvurnia
Who is Surevi Hang?

The Magarati-Suvurnian Billionaire has been in the spotlight lately

Surevi Hang, pictured here at the Suvurnian Commercial Symposium

By: Syafiqulloh Tsen

With the opening of the Bhikkustan Vihara, the KAR government has done two things. Firstly, they have reinforced their message of de-Islamisation and religious tolerance, strengthening their appeal to foreign governments especially. In doing so, they have also played into the political aspirations of someone who, until now, had been an unknown in the Suvurnian political sphere. But who is Surevi Hang, and what does he want?

Surevi Hang was born in the People's Republic of Chuli in 1962, in a rural Magar family. As a child he did well at school, being talented with languages and mathematics. He was a rebellious child, and from a very young age knew that his own beliefs were radically different from those of the state's socialist ideology. He graduated from university aged 22 and went into the diplomatic service, accepting a posting at the embassy in Suvurnia. In 1985, by now fully disillusioned with the socialist system following the death of his father in questionable circumstances, Surevi defected to Suvurnia. The following diplomatic fallout was immense, especially as he brought with him documents which confirmed UCCR support for the Syahiri movement in Suvurnia.

Surevi worked first as a political consultant and journalist, before attending the National University of Suvurnia to study commerce. Highly gifted in the commercial field, he took advantage of the privatisations which followed the fall of Communism in Athara Magarat to build up a wide range of business interests. A pious Buddhist, Surevi has been influential in his advocacy for the Suvurnian Buddhist community. His funding of legal defences for Buddhist temples and lobbying for secular movements has won him much acclaim in liberal circles, who see him as a principled philanthropist who defends democrat causes. For example, he is a major stakeholder in the strongly liberal women's interest and entertainment magazine "her world" (lack of capitalisation stylised), and one of the KAR's main donors. He has often been suggested as a candidate for election, but has so far remained mum about any such aspirations.

The opening of Bhikkustan Vihara has been a watershed moment for Surevi. With its opening, Buddhism has been recognised by the government as a part of Suvurnian history and society, an impressive feat considering only 6% of the population follow the religion, primarily immigrants from Athara Magarat and Harnadesh. One thing is for sure, Surevi is a very ambitious individual. With this task completed, what is next?

by **Tauskland** » Tue May 07, 2019 12:14 pm

Noskhagen bombs: Seven confirmed dead, tens more missing

By: Martiin Dalanski

A series of three bombings in Noskhagen has taken the lives of seven people as it stands, with police saying the number of dead could reach in excess of sixty.

On Unity Day, which celebrates the unification of the Kingdom of Tauskland and the Territory of the Szar, people went out and about to celebrate the formation of modern day Tauskland.

People ventured to restaurants, pubs and stores to catch a good bargain on the Unity Day sales.

However three explosions at three densely populated areas of the city centre occured almost simultaneuously, causing near irreperable damage to buildings and killing at least seven.

Police say the public should expect the death toll to easily ''exceed sixty or even reach triple figures''.

The Prime Minister has chaired a meeting of the National Security Council, where he confirmed that this is a major incident and gave permission for military forces to be deployed into the city to assist police operations.

Operation Shadow as it is called, relates to an amount of reservist military personnel, mostly from the army, being deployed to various police forces that request additional support, and the soldiers are treated as additional backup.

Military equipment and gear could also be sent with the soldiers, but police in Noskhagen are generally well equipped to deal with such operations.

The Prime Minister gave a statement to the world's media shortly after chairing the meeting.

''Today I made the decision to authorise Operation Shadow, where military personnel will be joining police forces in Noskhagen as well as Szecina and Grenven to ensure that the public is safe in the days following this horrific act of cowardice. Officials already confirmed to me the deaths of seven Tausk citizens which is sadly expected to rise.''

As this story is still developing, updates will be posted and some information may be inaccurate, but The Keeper ensures its sources are incredibly reliable.

by **Tauskland** » Wed May 08, 2019 8:07 am

By: Martiin Dalanski

A series of three bombings in Noskhagen has taken the lives of sixty five people, says the latest police report. Tauskland's Unity Day celebrations were shrouded in thick smoke when at 6pm Tauskland time last night, three near simultaneous blasts rang out across the city.

A restaurant and two stores were attacked, the restaurant collapsing entirely, with nobody believed to have survived. Injuries have also reached far into the 200's, 259 to be exact. Tauskland's incredible health system is under incredible strain, but doctors, nurses and emergency personnel are determined to fight through.

The Joint Task Force of the Police, Fire and Rescue and the National Ambulance Service have made a collective statement saying that it is not yet possible to search the collapsed restaurant, The Ruzek, due to incredible safety risks, but ensured the public they were doing everything they can to get searching.

CCTV video stored at an offsite location in Szecina has estimated that anywhere from 45-70 people were in the restaurant at the time of the blast, meaning the death toll could exceed 100. Thirty three people are still missing after the blasts, with a large public appeal to find the missing persons. Tauskland's richest man Danil Illnjiki has donated an undisclosed sum to various charitable causes and organisations to assist various operations.

Today's sitting of Parliament was cancelled as a result of fears that it could be targeted, after police warned additional devices could be around.

As this story is still developing, updates will be posted and some information may be inaccurate, but The Keeper ensures its sources are incredibly reliable.

by **Tauskland** » Wed May 08, 2019 12:23 pm

by **Athara Magarat** » Fri May 10, 2019 6:06 am

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May 10th, 2019

Arun Valley research students: Isles governments still unsecure about the size of their capital cities

Kyu Con says it can help Isles governments fix their "capital size" problems

Keep saying that lady...

NEW LIBANG

Speak to any urban planner for long enough, and eventually you will hear four words: "city size doesn't matter". But size matters a great deal to many (most?) governments of the Isles (according to a recent study by Political Science students from University of Arun Valley, Hangate of Arun Valley, Athara Magarati Federation of Hangates).

The students, from their interviews with urban planners across the Isles, concluded that the size of a capital city does not matter. Any city run correctly, regardless of size, can work as the national capital and provide satisfaction for the entire population of the nation.

And the facts speak for themselves. An estimated 95% of cities in the Isles are of an ‘average’ size (1-3 million population); very few are significantly larger or smaller. When the Arun Valley students asked residents across 40 capitals in the Isles on the survey about what they want from a capital city, they consistently mention habitability, stability and attractiveness. Very few even mention size of the city they are living in!

But many (most?) Isles nations governments feel differently, the Arun Valley students concluded from their study. Isles governments, specifically the heads of the government or the state, compared their own nation's capital cities to the huge mega-metropolis of Nation X splashed across the media and concluded: our nation's is much smaller. The study reveals that Isles governments think that their citizens are always comparing the size of their capital city with those of other nations.

The Arun Valley students then recommended a well-known Magarati company based in Ghan Pokhara, Second Tamuwan Hangate. Who else other than Kyu Construction and Engineering to solve the lower problems of Isles governments? When interviewed by the students and then the Herald (along with the Beet), President-CEO Kumari Kyu sexily fixed her glasses and stated that Kyu Con would remove unnecessary elements around the outskirts of your average capital city and increase the city's size by twice in less than a year's time.

Demographer Anita Pakhrin from Population Examination Institute of Science (PEnIS)

However, not everyone was convinced by the study's conclusions and Kyu Con's blatant self-advertising. Demographer Anita Pakhrin from Population Examination Institute of Science (PEnIS) says, "It is a real shame that the size of a capital city makes so many Isles governments, particularly the heads of states or governments, feel inadequate. I urge these government people to make peace with the size of their capital cities and stop comparing it with other nations. Your capital cities are fine as they are. Your citizens enjoy what you have got, your people will be happier and probably a better administration if you stop fretting about your capital city size. And it you want to be a great government, a fully functioning nation-state and well lubricated bureaucracy will send most citizens absolutely wild. I know it does it for me personally."

by **Noronica** » Fri May 10, 2019 3:11 pm

^-BUSINESS_-
PHEONIX HOLDINGS INTRODUCING NEW 'CORPORATE GOVERNANCE'

Lucia McGall | Saltire Media

Published 10 May 2019

NOLON - Pheonix Holdings is among the other sweeping changes being introduced all over Noronica, providing a new definition on means of governance. The concept of a sovereign wealth fund is most certainly not new, yet in Pheonix Holdings' case, it is one of the most extensive in the Western Isles. Its portfolio is wide, covering multiple industries and serving to smoothen out what its Chief Executive has called 'crinkles' in Noronica's paused economy. From infrastructure to security services, Pheonix Holdings has grown exponentially from its inception as mere inheritance.

The key to understanding Pheonix Holdings' growth is to understand the process of its creation and who founded it. Several months ago, it did not exist, but now it is swiftly becoming a widely discussed topic in the office. That is due to the fact that it was created as a response to the national situation at the time, the so-called 'Royalist Division' that kick-started a nationwide renewal project, including the creation of Pheonix Holdings. The First Prefect Trystan Alexander, who was Prince before his election, inherited the Royal estate under his father's will. Instead of continuing the succession process, the First Prefect liquidated most of his newly-inherited assets and put his wealth into the reconstruction of the nation.

The First Prefect and the State Executive formulated a comprehensive plan to introduce a sovereign wealth fund to aid in reconstruction and the management of companies that were perhaps failing due to increasing domestic pressure from the past events of the year. Pheonix Holdings was born, with a steady backbone of financial support and an eager workforce to aid in stabilising the Noronnican economy. In some aspects, the company is held accountable to the First Prefect to ensure a smoothly-operated and transparent operation, but it maintains a strict policy of open collaboration with the industries that it encompasses.

Thus far, Pheonix Holdings has invested in several companies, including larger names such as Siork Airlines and Eyetech Security. With Pheonix operating as a major shareholder in these companies, it allows for a deeper and more diversified connection between the corporate and political world. While Pheonix has invested a large amount of the money it was granted through the First Prefect's donation, it has started accruing profit, which is set to increase according to projections.

The State Executive has also utilised this new connection with the business world to restructure Noronica's ageing systems, most notably its online services. The Noronnican Intergovernmental Network, a new online system designed through the collaborative efforts of the Ministry of Information and State Technology and Altera's Horizon Inc, was one such part of the restructuring project.

Through the careful yet emboldening efforts of the State Executive, Pheonix Holdings is a sign of a new dawn for the Noronnican Economy and the State. The Chief Executive, Lucas Lopez, made such a statement telling Saltire Media in an interview that, 'With the introduction of Pheonix Holdings, it is hoped that Noronica will take a step into relatively-uncharted territory that only a few other nations are making, the step into further corporatisation. It is plainly clear that the state was suffering from the disease of mismanaged complacency and misplaced trust for an ageing system. With this new government and new leader, hopefully, this marks the beginning of a wonderful relationship between politics and business'.

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by **Corindia** » Thu May 16, 2019 7:07 pm

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A rendering of the complete CSJSS

by **Alteran Republics** » Sat May 18, 2019 5:06 am

EXCLUSIVE: Strategos Ryansan's interview
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The following is a transcript of Strategos Ryansan's May 17th interview with the Alteran News Network.

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by **Almorea** » Sat May 18, 2019 8:38 am

NEWSWIRE

Senate confirms new ambassador to League

ELLSBURGH (APA)- The Senate today voted 25-8 to confirm the new Almorean ambassador to the League, Camden Zava, more than three weeks after the abrupt resignation of the previous ambassador, Barnabas Reid.

Mr. Zava was nominated by President Alasdair Hallowell to replace Reid after the latter quit on April 27 after grueling testimony before Federalist senators. In his message to Congress announcing the nomination, President Hallowell extolled Zava’s experience as ambassador to Noronica during the political crisis of the previous autumn and hailed him as an “excellent choice to represent the nation” before the region’s most important international body.

During his confirmation hearing, Mr. Zava testified that he would “pursue the administration’s multilateral approach to foreign affairs”, but insisted that he represented an “independent voice” with a “conscience”.

Senators were pleased enough with Mr. Zava’s credentials to cross party lines and support his nomination. Sen. Sarah Tolton (F-Gavshin) called the new ambassador a “smart choice” by the President and commended his Senate testimony.

Before travelling to the International District, Mr. Zava will address the 2019 Almorea and the World Symposium in Kingsford. The Symposium, the premier annual gathering of foreign-policy experts, was originally scheduled to host President Hallowell.

Ellsburgh mayor, eyeing 2020 spoils, presses for basic services

ELLSBURGH (APA- Ellsburgh mayor Marlon Caesar (A), who many analysts predict will seek the governorship of Adashawnee province in the 2020 provincial elections, today called for the Almorean Party to adopt universal basic services (UBS) as part of its legislative program.

Mr. Caesar, speaking to the Metropolitan Council, called for the Hallowell administration and congressional leaders to “guarantee fair and guaranteed access to basic human needs” by “adopting, promoting, and executing a platform that provides UBS”.

Mr. Caesar did not offer solutions as to how universal basic services in Almorea would be funded. As federal welfare spending currently totals over $53 billion annually, some have suggested that the cost of direct assistance could be “rolled over” into UBS programs.

President Alasdair Hallowell, who is expected to call for food security legislation in his upcoming June 24 address, has previously dismissed UBS proposals as “impractical”, although some in the party have pointed to the success of countries such as Athara Magarat in implementing similar policies.

Asked about his gubernatorial or, perhaps, presidential ambitions, Mr. Caesar was dismissive but could not help flashing a smile. “I’m doing this because I want to help people,” he told the APA. “It’s about time that somebody involves these proposals in political discourse.

ALMOREAN PRESS ASSOCIATION- ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ©MMXIX

by **Noronica** » Sun May 19, 2019 10:29 am

^-POLITICS_-
FOURTEEN MIKLANIAN DIPLOMATS EXPELLED ON ESPIONAGE CHARGES

Francis Urchardan | Saltire Media

Published 19 May 2019

NOLON - The United Prefectures of Noronica is today expelling fourteen diplomatic staff from the Miklanian Embassy in Nolon who were identified as 'undeclared intelligence operatives working under the abused powers of diplomatic immunity', by the Ministry of State Security (MSS). In a statement to media representatives this morning, the Noronnican Chief of the MSS revealed how Miklanian Intelligence operated a 'wide-scale intrusive intelligence operation' through their diplomatic staff in Nolon.

In an unexpected media conference, the Minister of the Ministry of State Security unmasked the alleged espionage operation conducted by the Miklanian Office of Strategic Intelligence on Noronnican soil. The fourteen operatives operated under the guise of diplomatic staff, three of them being of high ranking within Miklanian diplomatic hierarchy. It was hinted at that these three specific operatives were present in several classified meetings alongside the Miklanian Ambassador, where they met Noronnican intelligence and military staff alike.

A key part of this plot is the fact that twenty non-diplomatic suspects were arrested around the city, accused of being operatives recruited and handled by the fourteen diplomatic staff who operated as handlers for these individuals. According to Professor Harold Tiernan of the University of Gwynon, "Intelligence operatives within an embassy do not usually act as agents themselves, instead acting as handlers for those operating in the field as ordinary citizens".

In response, the First Prefect addressed the issue in the chamber of the State Executive, saying, "This was a blatant and calculated attack on national security going on for the past few months as Noronica reeled from instability. It is no secret that Miklania and Noronica have had soured relations in the past, but this was an attempt to bully and exploit an unstable nation to steal vital intelligence. It is a clear sign that Miklania is afraid of other nations rising to mediate its unbalanced power share in the region, flexing its muscle to act with gross impunity."

Asked whether this may be happening in other Miklanian embassies and consulates around the region, the First Prefect said that, "I would ask that other nations exercise caution when dealing with possible intelligence threats of this scale. However, I would hope that Miklania has not breached the understanding of diplomatic immunity in other nations."

In a time of regional instability, the Miklanian military-industrial complex continues to prosper without checks and balances on its power. Now that Noronica has emerged from its instability, the First Prefect promised to "work with its allies to bring about an equal and stable state of balance within the region to replace the unbalanced share of power." Asked whether he was referring to Miklania or the Mesder Sea Treaty Organisation as a whole, the First Prefect did not confirm.

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by **Austrovik-Germania** » Wed May 22, 2019 10:42 am

Issue Forty Seven | 22^nd May 2019

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"Safety March" Against the Planning of a new Nuclear Power Station collapses into violence

Meine Kinder wollen keine Leukämie

by Hermann Dortmund | Die Volksstimme Columnist

by **Thuzbekistan** » Sat May 25, 2019 5:26 am

REPORT: FWC System Failures in 2018 Recession Were Made by Choice
Baziri Asud
5-25-19

In 2018, the League of the Western Isles passed a "League Resolution to Promote International Peace." It called for the sanction of Thuzbekistan for the intervention in the Orsandian Civil War which ended late last year. Most nations answered that call. With a simple stroke of the pen, the region shattered the Thuzbek Economy. Ports were closed, factories were shuttered, and, for the first time since the System was created, the workers were left on their own.

In Baslov and many other cities, both large and small, workers were left without pay, without housing, and without a stable food supply. According to recent study by the Islamic Association of Thuzbekistan, Mosques flung open their doors in all parts of the nation, feeding and housing the starving families. But, without government support, the IAT reports that Mosques and other private charities were only able to cope with about 20 percent of the unemployed masses, leaving millions to the hands of the government, which had promised Thuzbekistan's workers a minimum income, secure housing, constant employment, and food on the table. But as days turned to weeks and weeks turned to months, the payments never came. As families waited for their tax money to save them, the System did nothing. No payments were ever delivered.

As a result, thousands protested, sometimes violently, in Baslov, Bashlon, Turvin Ghada, and Ashluv. Small rural communities like Zalmen refused to pay their taxes and vandalism marred the government and financial buildings in Ashluv. All of these prompted harsh punishment from the National Police. The Protests were violently ended, the farmers were forced to pay taxes with several disappearances being rumored in Zalmen, and order was eventually restored. However, by the time it was, the Orsandian Civil War had come to an end and the sanctions were slowly being lifted. But, throughout these many months, not one payment had reached the people from The System. Now, according to the leaked reports from Parliament and the redacted reports from economic think tanks within The System, the Thuzbek people know why:

The FWC and Prime Minister Alaattin Cihangir decided not to make those payments.

The report leaked from Parliament by an unknown source quotes recorded conversations in the Ashluvian Palace, official statements between the FWC and the Prime Minister's office, as well as orders from the FWC to the Provincial and Local Councils. Using these sources, the Parliament's report depicts a FWC and Prime Minister who decided that the government should not have to honor its commitments to its people. Instead, they chose to expand military spending, move ahead with failed missile tests, and to perform expensive deployments of our largest naval assets. While the people of Thuzbekistan literally starved, the military was looking to pick a fight with its unending support from Ashluv. Instead of start the massive infrastructure projects that were not only needed, but were the go-to method of controlling unemployment, Cihangir and the FWC worked feverishly to keep the government and its military funded throughout the crisis.

While the report does not detail how MPs reacted to these realities, this publishing house has obtained a document from the Prime Minister's office to the Vanguard Party Leader and the Opposition Leader, who were both appointed by the Prime Minister and historically have had the job of keeping the parties in line. In the document, it details a Thuzbek Intelligence report regarding the general views of each party. Excepting the International Socialist Party, the document states that "all parties are vehemently opposed to the current administration." It goes on to state that "The conservative party of Thuzbekistan is acting as a ringleader of cross-party opposition to the administration." At the very end, it gave an ominous warning:

"If the parties are not brought back in line, then extreme action must be taken."

This was only days before the death of the Conservative Party leader in his own home.

At the end of this report, the picture is clear: The Federal Workers Council and the Socialist government chose not to care for the one group they have always claimed to care the most about: The workers of Thuzbekistan. Instead, the neutered Islamic Association of Thuzbekistan reports that the only reason there was not a mass panic was because the religious opened the doors to the workers even as the government shut theirs.

This Opinion Piece does not represent the views of Baslovian Publishing House or Thuzbek State News

About the Baslovian Publishing House:

The Baslovian Publishing House is an independent paper licensed by Thuzbek State News and follows the core values, rules, and leadership of the Thuzbek State News Agency in Ashluv.

by **Scantarbia** » Sat May 25, 2019 6:44 am

SOLARIA: PAVING THE WAY FOR A GREENER TOMORROW

By Alfred Alabaster, 25 May 2019

ARCTURUS - In order to concentrate its efforts for a greener tomorrow, leaders Scantarbia's 35 start-ups and company convened together on the country's capital, Arcturus. In this meeting, which doesn't allow any media to come inside, ends up with a decision to unite into a single company called Solaria. With its motto "Blue Roof, Blue Sky", Solaria aims to create a greener tomorrow, now. The company website, which is still hugely work in progress, can be seen here.

"We see this as good progress, for the wellbeing of the environment, our children, and our society's sustainability", said the country's leader, Nicetas Akylas when asked for his comments about this new company last Thursday (23/5).

From the information made public by the company, we know that the company produces solar energy generation utilities. These items, ranging from small household rooftop photovoltaics and solar roof tiles up to huge multi-kilometer squared solar power plants. Not only power generation Solaria also offers power storage products. Again, these products range from wall-mounted batteries which could be equipped in your ordinary house, essentially creating a microgrid, to a massive battery complex which could act as a back-up power supply for an entire city when the power plant suffers failures, preventing potentially economically-devastating blackouts. Not stopping inside the confines of a finite Earth, the company also produce aerospace-grade solar panels for use in satellites or space stations.

But with this new company, there are rising concerns on how will they plan to recycle old, retired and unused photovoltaics, due to the fact that some of the materials inside such objects are inherently toxic in nature.

by **Nhoor** » Sat May 25, 2019 10:42 am

by **Polar Svalbard** » Sat May 25, 2019 9:54 pm

Arildrion Industries CEO gives press talk on involvement with the PSSA over the CSJSS

Just today Arildrion Industries CEO Zacharias Wikström gave a press conference on the companies recent involvement with the PSSA (Polar Svalbardian Space Agency). This was in regards to the companies' Atlas World Bearer Rocket bringing the Svalbardian module of the CSJSS to space. The CSJSS is the Corindi-Svalbardian Joint Space Station which was just recently docked together on May 16th and will soon have its first astronauts inhabiting it. For Polar Svalbard this station brought together funding from many sectors of the economy, especially the pharmaceutical companies, which funneled itself into the PSSA in order to help the agency complete its section of the station.

Arildrion Industries received the contract over other launch options like Corindia or the Alteran Republics mostly because this was seen as a joint-Svalbardian venture and the PSSA wanted the whole section of station to be purely brought up by Svalbardian means. This was especially helpful for Arildrion Industries as this was only the second time one of their heavy lift rockets has sent cargo to space. This was the main point of the press conference as brought up by Mr. Wikström.

"Yes we were very excited when the agency brought us the contract for the Svalbardian section. This was a big step for us, especially as previously the world bearer only had one other commercial launch which was the defense satellites launch back in February. It was a little nerve racking but I was confident in my people that it would work."

SNN Reporter: "What do you say to questions about whether Arildrion Industries will follow in SpaceX's lead towards reusable rockets?"

"While we're always looking at steps forward in the industry, reusability is not a concern for us at the moment. For one thing we are much too far behind SpaceX in that study to even boast that we are pursuing that goal in any meaningful way. They've been working with that as their main goal for a decade whereas we have been mostly pursuing reliable launches. The thing about this industry is that it is an inelastic market. While yes companies like SpaceX may have advantages in that regard, there are many factors that go into how contracts are obtained than just that. Next question please."

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Consul Adstutia Issues Statement On Enchanta

Recent news and traffic across the internet suggests that Enchanta is entering into a large amount of civil unrest and turmoil. Just recently the Enchantan government released a mandate declaring martial law. Currently not much is known about what is going on in Enchanta and our network will be sending in journalists soon once it can be ascertained what the current threats are in that region.

At the moment though the Consul Adstutia and her office have put forth a statement. This statement says that Polar Svalbard hopes that any internal strife in Enchanta can be solved quickly and with little bloodshed. Polar Svalbard though will remain out of the conflict as best as it can and hopes that other nations in the area will not further hinder the situation. In addition to this it is not advised for Svalbardians to travel to or conduct business in Enchanta.

SNN will keep you updated on this situation as more reports become available.

by **Austrovik-Germania** » Sun May 26, 2019 3:00 am

Issue Number Forty Eight| 26^th May 2019

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General Elections in the Kingdom - Your Candidates Shown Here!

| After the ongoing corruption scandal with the current ruling party of Austrovik-Germania, the NlP (Nationalliberale Partei, National Liberal Party), including its leader, Christian Von Ganz, have signed a unilateral Act of Resignation after two years and three months out of the total five years possible in office. This, of course, leads to a snap election within the country, with several candidates running for office. Die Volksstimme has compiled a list of every candidate running for the office of Minister-President on the 28^th of May.

Friedrich Strocher, of the SDP (Sozialdemokratische Partei)

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Angela von Halsburg, of the CDU (Christlich-Demokratische Union)

Heinrich Strasser, of the NAA (Nationale Austrovik Arbeitergewerkschaft)

Bertha Merkel, of the Grüne Partei

Adolf von Hersmann, of the NAHp (Nationale Austrovik-Heilspartei)

| All the Candidates have been named here that will appear on your ballot paper in two days time. See you at the polling station!

by Erick Bornver | Die Volksstimme Columnist

by **Polar Svalbard** » Mon May 27, 2019 9:45 pm

Election Season In Wake Sud Comes With Stern Warning From Polar Svalbard

KARANOA - Wakeite Socialists made important gains monday in elections in Wake Sud, strengthening the party's position in the fledgling nation. In the Pahia (Senate in English) the nation's socialist party has gained a majority, which will mean that they have strong sway in the nation's government. The nation's king, King Kapueo Napua, has stated that he hopes that they all can find common ground and lead the nation to prosperity together.

Furthermore socialists won seats in multiple regional governments and local governments. This is likely due to the nation's continued economic slump since the First Wake War in 1998. In addition to that the nation receives minimal international aid due to its isolationist policies and its hostility towards Polar Svalbard. Refugees from North Wake and Wake Atolla have stated that they hope that the new socialist dominated government will take a hard stance against Polar Svalbard and its continued control of their home islands.

In response to this news the Consul Bellum stated that Polar Svalbard does not look kindly upon the proliferation of communist ideals so close to its home shores. Along with that he stated that he hopes the First Wave peoples continue to know their place and stay in their holes. While this strong rhetoric is not well received by all, many Svalbardians support how Polar Svalbard has handled the situation in the Wake Isles.

Strong Protests Break Out In Wake Atolla

KA TEMA - Protests have again broken out in Wake Atolla, the territory recently incorporated into Polar Svalbard after the military's Operation Whiskey Alpha in 2016. Since then the area has had constant internal strife against both military forces and corporations that have moved onto the island.

These protests seem to coincide with the recent elections in Wake Sud and may be meaning that a fervor is starting to sweep over those in the Wake Isles area. These protests were largely separatist in ideal and were extremely large. It was non-violent though and while the local military units were on standby no force was needed and the crowds naturally dispersed at the end of the day.

The question also is if these protests are in connection to the recent protests in some small towns in the Dorlec Mountain Range that were against unfair treatment towards first wave peoples. Some signs in the protest were in regards to the mistreatment across the millennia towards first wave peoples by Europeans and the second wave peoples who came to Polar Svalbard. How this situation will develop is anyone's guess.

by **Austrovik-Germania** » Tue May 28, 2019 8:40 am

Issue Forty Nine| 28^th May 2019

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Massive Victory for the Heilspartei - Adolf von Hersmann elected 15^th Minister President

| Across the entire nation this evening, thousands have been celebrating on the streets after the election of Adolf von Hersmann, the leader of the right-wing Nationale Austrovik-Heilspartei (NAHp), with over 56% of the national vote, and winning 373 of the 602 possible seats.

| After the victory was announced, Hersmann visited the Hortendorf Winter Palace, followed by the city of Valcia, to be officially inaugurated Minister-President of Austrovik-Germania. He also had a game of golf with the current Austrovik Crown Prince Michael Gustav Wilhelm, due to the current King's inadequate health to leave his accommodation; Micheal, who thoroughly enjoys a game of golf, told Die Volksstimme that Hersmann "was a relaxed, friendly and welcoming man". Afterwards, he arrived in Valcia, to meet and discuss matters with the Royal Bishop of Austrovik-Germania, Francis II, on religious and political matters. According to the Bishop's spokesperson, the meeting was "remarkably constructive, relaxed and friendly in its nature". Adolf also visited his hometown of Norconderm, and was welcomed by cheering fans and merry faces.

| Whilst in his hometown, Hersmann made this small speech in a farmers' market:

_{"Brothers, sisters, farmers, cobblers, maidens and labourers. We have secured a decisive victory. Not only have we begun the journey to a greater, brighter Austrovik Rijk, but also have begun the journey for greater recognition of the normal Austrovik national. The farmer, who works long hours every day to not only put bread in his family's plate, but to put a meal out to an entire city every week. The labourer, who works industriously in harsh factory environments so the people of the Kingdom can have as little as pots and pans. The people who make the Volk thrive and operate do not simply just deserve, but demand recognition for their sacrifices for this nation. The Austrovik National Salvation Party will work day-in, day-out to ensure that the general working folk receive what they deserve.
Not only that, but we will bring back what the entire country deserves. Socialist and liberal flim-flam has stained the culture of Austrovik-Germania, and has stained the people of this glorious nation too. Our healthcare system, ruined by influxes of illegal alien migrants from the four corners of the world, fails to save countless lives every day due to the ignorant and disgusting attitude of illegal immigrants. The NAHp will secure the borders of this glorious Rijk. No more migrants. No more liberal flim-flam. No more of this disgusting behaviour by devilish socialists to destroy this nation's culture! Our glorious Rijkswehr, once the shining jewel of the state, has now been torn, dissolved and made obsolete by previous governments for what good reason? We have dangerously imperialist neighbours on our doorstep. Take a good, close inspection of the Black Isle. Is it owned by Mesder natives? Does it even at least operate under its own jurisdiction? Of course not, it is owned by imperialist threats from the east!
We cannot let this country's flame die out!"}

| However, whilst still winning the election, the NAHp did not win the required amount of seats, falling 28 seats short of the 401 seats (roughly two thirds of the Rijkstag), however, it has been reported that talks have commenced between the NAHp and the Grüne Partei, which gained 13 seats, resulting in 31 Grüne Partei Abgeordnete (Members of Parliament) in the Rijkstag. This "National Green Coalition" could give Hersmann the majority in parliament, and a more concrete NAHp victory.

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