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[Entrits]

A Nation unto Itself

After 6 years of democratic rule, the country begins its second election in December of 2018. Formally a monarchy, the country as created a new institution of democratic governance and the 2018 election year will decide the fate of the new country. Novak Ezra has brought the northern insurgency to end not through blood shed, but peaceful resolution much to critique of many of his staff and opponents. The left claim that he has brought a far right party that threatens the fabric of democratic governance into a potential leadership position while his own party, the DCP, claim that he has weakened his party at the expense of the country. PM Ezra, the Entritsian who gave up his title before the end of the monarchy in defiance of his family to a lead a peaceful transition into democracy, might just fall upon that sword come election period. To some, he is that "hero" who gave breathe into a new age of democracy. To others, he is a coward or a traitor. Stuck between two polarizing sides of a political structure, it looks that his rein is threatened from both sides. Entrits has entered a beguiling yet precarious period in its history in which its future is unclear.

The far left claim that PM Ezra has not done enough to increase the prosperity of workers and the economy is in shambles from economic deregulation - emphasising the small financial bubble burst in 2016. While these claims are unsubstantiated by the increase of GDP by roughly 3 percent on average in the last 5 year, the Labor Socialist Parties (LSP) claims they can do better. The center Democratic Liberal Party (DLP) has fractured into those who wish to work with the PM's DCP and those who wish to align with the LSP, mainly departing on lines of a growing popular swing on the fringes of the DCP.

The Cruitsian Nationalistic Party (CNP), seen by many as a growing far right threat, has attack PM Ezra in his inability to step in and stop the "annihilation" of the Vifist church. His soft temperament against Drusgoian "terrorist" and his olive branches to the left have labelled him a traitor to the state's "values." The recent attack at the Ohino cultural festival has left Ezra with less friends on either side of the spectrum. Despite no claims of responsibility, the mere utterance of "terrorism" brings past memories of terrorism and state terrorism depending on which party of the country you are affiliated with. For some, the Cruitsian Nationalist Party represents the abhorrent and sporadic rightist violence the rocked the country for centuries and is everything wrong with the country. Still, others view the state as a domineering force, suffocated the liberty of free Entritisan through a more vocal left. Stuck in the middle of these forces was Novak Ezra that, for a time being, pushed these force in unison. This is not an acclamation or a condemnation of his term. He has done many positive things for the country such as increasing the education system to even higher standards then before or decreasing violence to an almost negligible amount to what it used to be. However, the Northern Alliance fell flat, domestic terrorism as been replaced by international terrorism, and the East has been fraught with violence, threatening to either push Entrits into a global conflict or threaten her through territorial snatches from otherwise friendly countries.

Despite this, the greatest threat does not lie abroad, but within the heart of the country itself. The difficulty in which the country finds itself is a manifestation of previous generation. The competing directional shifts risks pulling the country into shreds and igniting the the people into a furious past. As the last months approach into the December elections, we do have solace that the memory of a non-to-distant past will push the country into a direction of peace. However, it will take the stead leadership of PM Ezra and responsible parties to do so. Perhaps, despite its flaws, the threat comes from the dismantlement of the constitution or perhaps it comes from the democracy that was supposed to bring peace. We, as a nation, should reflect upon the responsibility we have acquired through democratic ideals and the shared consequences if those ideals fail.

Opinion Article The Kaltish

[Entrits]

Daily News

EASA Announces Development of Scientific Telescope

The Entritsian Aeronautical Space Agency (EASA) has confirmed that they will attempt to develop a large space reflector space-based telescope. EASA claims that preliminary plans began being drawn as of 2017 and are near competition. One of the newest independent government agency, EASA saw a slight increase in funding in the 2017 fiscal year. "This is an exciting time. This is what we were meant to do as an agency. To find the unknown and bring the information back home to understand our universe. This will help us understand our place in the universe and determine our path in this vast expanse," claimed Krasna Corak, head of EASA.

Corak refused to suggest when the telescope would be finished and said there were no timetable for launch at this time.

Scuffle Breaks out Between LSP at CNP Headquarters

Labour Socialist Party (LSP) and Cruitsian Nationalistic Party (CNP) members clashed in front of the CNP headquarters this morning after a LSP member through a bottle at counter-protesters full of urine. The protest was broken up by Cailian Police Officers and three individuals where arrested as a result of the scuffle. Two of those individuals, the one who through the bottle and a CNP counter-protester, were arrested for aggravated assault.

Witnesses claim that rhetoric became heated after LSP members began chanting "Trek, Trek to Drek," a reference to the Cailian armies 1908 march to Drekovo which ended the War for the Red Entrits when the city of Drekovo was burned to the ground. Many suggest the Cailian military burned the city to the ground, killing many of those inside while others suggest the Drekovo Slovio burned the city down himself. The city remains abandoned. Witness conflict on which side started the physical scuffle.

House of Commissions Approves Vifist Sovereignty

The House of Commissions, Entrit's upper legislature approved a plan to release the current land owned by the Vifist church in Radovanci for the Church. The patriarch is restricted in any military structure but is allowed to keep the traditional Vifist Guards for protection. The defense of the Cavik, the name of the area granted to the Church, will be the prerogative of the Entritsian military. No monetary compensation was applied to the legislation as the money will be used for charities.

Strong condemnations were released by the LSP and large protests were called in front of Vifist churches and the Cavik area on the Vifist holy day next week. Other major parties such as the DLP, DCP, and CNP praised the agreement and called for quick administrative action. The CNP called on local police forces to uphold the Constitution's freedom of religion clause and restrain protesters from interfering in services and damaging church property during protests next week.[/list]

[Scivonia]

ScNN - Presidential Palace; After the 105th year of the 1913 Scivonian Federal Constitution; Federal and Deputy Ministers, and Regional Delegates and Representatives witnessed the signing of both Prime Minister Petgeniv and President Madvem ratifying the revised Scivonian National Identities from National Animal, Currency, Motto, and Flag. In a press statement, According to PM Petgeniv “time has come to rectify the identity of our country, our motherland, . . . in accordance to history, epidemiology, and culture . . . may I add that the Constitutional Reform changing the Federal form of government into a Republic will take effect the following quarter therefore this remaining months are important and crucial for transition and may I add that election is also up in the horizon for our new officials.



Pres. Madvem told the reporters that reform was needed to unite regions and states of Scivonia under one supervising centralize government and identity.

Meanwhile according to a federal spokesperson Riva Dvoche, “the following year our country [Scivonia] will be undergoing massive changes in relation to constitutional changes, she also said that Prime Minister Petgeniv is working double time and announced that the Government is targeting to cut cost and restructure its departments by reducing 15% of the total government workforce this year abolishing bureau's with repetitive function or not seen effective; another set of 15 to 20% will be reduce next year in pushing digitize service in an overall removal of 30% of the current total government workforce." She added that “On the other hand, rules governing the Private Sector will be loosen to entice foreign investors in investing in the country opening the opportunity for creating jobs."

President Madvem assured rapid changes happen before her term ends as head of state and Commander in Chief.

On the other side, Protest broke out from different groups on different parts of the country rallied opposing the country’s path to constitutional reform. While anti-riot police and fire trucks were dispatch to maintain law and order under maximum tolerance.



“Corrupt politicians must be remove and eradicated not reforming our by-laws” said one protester
“RESIST!, Confederation is the way, Republic No Way!” said one protester from Ranov.
“The government must do something to stabilize increasing inflation, rather than constitutional reform” said by a working mother carrying her child.
A female senior citizen said. “Our [Current] Constitution is good, revising is totally unnecessary”

ScTV conducts it own poll regarding to constitutional reform according to a total of 100 respondents from different clusters:
Changing to Republic
In Favour to Republic – 20%
In Favour [Other] – 23%
Not Favour to Change– 32%
Undecided – 15%
Did Not Vote – 5%

End of Report

[Svitka]

Colonial Productivity: Colonies Very Successful


Amara Colony (Orange Shaded Territory)
Portia Colony (Yellow Shaded Territory)

The colonial city of Horatioville is a small, yet pretty brick town of around 10,000 people is bustling with activity. Svitka's youngest and largest colony ever is doing remarkably well for its young age. Established earlier this year, the Amara Colony has been developing to become Svitka's Food Basket, producing vast amounts of agricultural goods for Svitkans. Since Svitka is a tundra covered island above the Arctic Circle, it cant effectively grow its own food to feed their populace, whereas most of the Svitkan population is located on the home island. The same goes for Derevo island, which is covered in hilly forests and doesn't have much room for agricultural expansion. Quie is the exception however, relying on tropical foods to sustain its populace.

Svitka has had difficulty in defending its position as to establish a new colony. Since 1975, Svitka has had a dark past with colonialism, experiencing a long and dreadful conflict which took the lives of thousands in Matanga in the 1960's and 70's in Matanga. However, lessons learned in the past include limiting foreign immigration to the colony, ensuring native culture doesnt get suppressed or replaced by the colonial overlord, and allowing the natives to run their own affairs with their own governance under colonial administration. But the Amara colony was established to provide food for the population of the realm, instead of relying on Alorianistan with food imports. While Amara continues to produce food, imports from Alorianistan are still arriving in case the colony fails to match food quotas.

The Portia colony is also having excellent output. Established as a trading colony near the Straight of Ampora at the southern end of the Drusgo Bay, the colonial office their reports significant financial gains since last year, relying on transit taxes, and maritime trade. Exporting exotic and foreign goods from surrounding areas and countries have also allowed for even better financial gains. There are plans to connect both sides of Portia by a bridge-tunnel system. This would allow West Portia to be connected not only with East Portia, but with the Amara territory as well.

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In other news, school has begun, with students flocking to the classroom. The ongoing investigation to the terror plot in Ohino city last month has gained some traction, with a few arrested suspects rounded up and are being questioned. While names and nationalities of these individuals have yet to be announced, it is confirmed that at least one of the possible suspects is from Quie. More to come as those interviews conclude.

This has been KRNN, reporting live from Horatioville, Amara Colony.

[Entrits]

Multiple Clashes Reported between Protesters and Police

Multiple clashes were reported in major cities between anti-Church protesters, counter-protesters, and police on Monday August 21. Protests were called by left-wing anti-Church movements in response to the governments acceptances of the Cavik area in Radovanci last week. Violence was most acute in protests in the south of Entrits and Radovanci, where large groups converged on churches to protest the new legislation.

Violence flared in Radovanci after a bottle of liquid was thrown by anti-Church protesters at the Patriarch who began addressing the crowds wishing to hear their concern. When the police attempted to arrest the individual, Radovanci police claimed that a group of anti-Church protesters attempted to encircle and entrap two officers and violently engage them physically. Riot police were dispatched and force was used to detain 10 individuals, three of which received minor medical attention before being detained. The two police officers were sent to the hospital, one with serious, but not life threatening injury. The Patriarch was unhurt and moved inside the Cavik after the encounter. The protest was ended early by police after numerous individuals were found trying to damage the outer-walls of the Cavik. 23 individuals were arrested for numerous reasons throughout the day. The Radovanci police released a statement with the authority of the city governor that "violence would not be tolerated at any time during the protest... and that if protests become violent again, then the city will revoke protest permits." Left wing movements responded by claiming that any stop to the protests would be an "infringement on the liberal constitutional direction of the state" and "protests would not stop whether they had a permit or not." However, the leaders promised to "remain peaceful" despite the "states aggressive actions."



Protests in the south of Entrits, a left enclave, also showed violent tendencies as numerous churches suspended their daily services out of fear of church-goers. Twelve churches were reported damaged throughout the southern area of Entrits by spray paint, small fires, and rock throwing. Overall, eight individuals were arrested by police, and many are under investigation for destruction of property, and trespassing.



Prime Minister Ezra responded by claiming to "horrified at the violent nature of some of the protesters," and claimed that "the right to be heard does not come at the cost of hurting others." Ezra will meet with the two officers in the hospital and give them his "personal thanks for doing their duty." The Liberal Socialist Party rebuked Prime Minister Ezra for the meeting, claiming he was "a puppet of the right wing 'Cruks,' a term for far rightist by the left.

Protests are set the resume today and throughout the week. Police have increased security in high valued areas around Entrits, promising to do better at securing protesters and ant-protesters alike.

[Scivonia]

ScTV - Indova Region, Scivonia - Amid numerous accounts of missing persons in Indova Region particularly in the rural village of Vishi, The Region’s Police Department and Health Minister’s Office issued a joint statement disclaiming the reports.

“With cooperation to our partner agencies and other concerned government departments, we refute any gossip nor statement via social media referring to that there is a syndicate abducting people in the area for human experimentations.

In order to dispell public fear and paranoia and assure that there is no truth to the circulating gossips, With partnership to local and regional government offices we will conduct security measures and extensive monitoring and investigation in Vishi.”

Vishi is a small remote village in Indova Region surrounded by vast forest and vegetation. According to former Vishi chief, wild animals like bears, and boars roam the vast woodland he also added that a number of previous tourists and villagers alike got lost to the wilderness and never been found that villagers blame several myths as culprits.

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[Scivonia]

ScNN - Borea Kraslava, Scivonia - The Federal Government is eyeing on the removal of compulsory gun ownership and implementation of tighter restrictions and regulations in relation to increasing reports of violence, crimes and accidents. In a state assembly yesterday, majority of minister and deputies agreed on; such as elevating age of ownership, higher tax permits, annual renewal of licenses, and retriction of level of caliber among others. Though some politicians lobby for permanent ban of civilian gun ownership stating that law enforcement should only have firearms but some insists that it contradicts and violates the constitution in relation to citizens rights and right to protect one’s self among others. With a current registered 2.7 million and estimated doubled number of unregistered firearms; if the ban be implemented it will be the massive government confiscation of citizen item in Scivonian history.

Scivonians have mixed reactions regarding to gun ownership, according to survey majority of young Scivonians favour for total ban of firearms on civilian possession but on the otherhand, adult and older Scivonians disagree stating not total ban is needed but responsible ownership. Amidst to different views both Scivonian generation agreed to stricter gun ownership law which was promulgated seven decades ago at the time Scivonia was embroiled into civil war.

[Scivonia]

ScTV - Borea Kraslava, Scivonia - Economic Minister Vikki Mementou expressed her gratitude to her Economic Team on the successful efforts on reducing Black Market activity in the country. According to her Economics Office report, Black Market Economy value loss more than half of its value from 14% of the Scivonian Economy down to 5%. Ms. Mementou said that this was the result of the continuous effort of the government in curbing down the loss revenue of the country thru its policies, rules, and regulations. She added that her office will work non stop in curbing and stopping the black market activity in Scivonia and file charges and complains to individuals connected.

Prime Minister Petgeniv applaud Ms. Mementou’s work and praised her team on pursuing a sound economy amidst several factors affecting inflation during the crucial transition period of constitutional reform.

Ms. Mementou is also one of the lobbyist to government restructuring program which aims to declog state liabilities and owned and controlled corporations.

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[Ohino]

Terrorist Captured in South West Ohino.

ALIMANIC: Border Patrol in Southwest Ohino have captured the suspected terrorist accused of bombing the Culture Festival Weeks ago. The two individuals where found trying to jump the border into Wazekia when Border Patrol caught up with them and arrested them for trying to jump the border. Then was then identified to be the suspected terrorist.

The National Police called this a huge victory. "This is a huge step in our investigation into the bombing. These terrorist have been putting our country on edge and its good to see that its finally over." said Chief Ramon Gant

The Terrorist where identified to be Granith Van Hevan and her husband Enkan Hevan both Etarmoof nationalist and former military solders of the old country. Ohino has identified the Etarmoof Freedom Group as a terrorist organization dispersed in Southern Ohino as the police have been trying to find factions for a while. After the terrorist attack, there where an increase of arrest of members of the organization after they where identified to be dangerous.

The two will show up in court as soon as the police finish collecting evidence along with the Culture Commission authorized by the Queen's office.

In Ohino, Treason and Terrorism are the only crimes that are punishable by life in solitary confinement or death. The police only hope to make sure that they have a solid case.

AFTERMATH:

OHINO CITY: Ohino City has seen more terror attacks than the rest of the country as this place is a lot more prevalent in the international market and is a simble of Ohino itself as the Country's highest flag waves on top of the highest building.

Ohino City is also in the middle of a Mayor Election as Mayor Yoy announced that he would not run for re-election and would instead run for the newly revamped Ohino Council where accouple months ago, the Ohino people voted to make the Council Unicameral making 2 legislative bodies, the lower Council representing the views of districts and the High Council representing states overall which was a part of the Queen's plan to make Ohino more democratic. Mayor Yoy announced he would run for the High Council for Ohino City. Before the attack. Yoy who advocated for an open Ohino City for everyone has dropped in the polls making it a close race between him and Hampshire who the the right leaning candidate who is for more police funding. Its not just the High Council, the Mayor's office is also close with Frandmen V. Kindal. Resa Kindal is the Conservitive party leader in Ohino City who is running for mayor on the platform of Public Safety and less government. Mander Frandmen is the left leaning candidate who is not as strong as Kindal in terms of speaking skills but advocates for more school funding and more programs for the poor.

Ohino City is closely being watched as the City has shifted drastically to the right since the rise of Terrorist Attacks. If Ohino City Flips from a Safe Left to a Light Right overnight, that would prove that the Left Leaning Parties rule of the country is coming to an end. Prime Minister Haru Mataki was another sign of the change as she is Center Left on the spectrum and Former PM Jordon Gram was further to the left than Mataki was.

Does this mean that Mataki is in danger of losing re-election. No, PM Mataki is popular among Ohinoians with a 67% approval Rating. It shows that the next PM may be a Conservative or Libertarian though with a possibly close election.

Conservitives are using the tragedies in Ohino City to win Big in elections and gain control of Ohino Government. The country may shift a little to the right by next election but we can only see.

OHINO NATIONAL REPORT

[Scivonia]

ScTV - As the shift of Consititution takes into effect after the nationwide elections.

Here is a quick preview of what will form the new government of Scivonia.

The new constitution will make Scivonia into a republic with a presidential form of government wherein power is equally divided among its three branches: executive, legislative, and judicial.

One basic corollary in a presidential form of government is the separation of powers wherein legislation belongs to Congress, execution to the Executive, and settlement of legal controversies to the Judiciary.

Legislative

The Legislative is authorize to make laws, alter, and repeal them through the power vested in the new Scivonian Constitution. This institution is divided into The Senate and House of Representatives

Legislative Power:
- Senate
- House of Representatives
Local Government
- Regional Board Committee
- Regional Legislative Assembly
- City Board Committee
- Provincial Board Assembly
- Community Board Assembly

Executive

The Executive Branch is composed of the President and the Vice President who are elected by direct popular vote and serve a term of six years. The Constitution grants the President authority to appoint his cabinet. These departments form a large number of portion of the country’s bureaucracy.

Executive Leadership:

National Government

- President
- Vice President
- Cabinet Secretaries

Local Government

- Provincial/Regional Governor
- Provincial/Regional Vice Governor
- City/Municipal Mayor


Judiciary

The Judiciary branch holds the power to settle controversies involving rights that are legally demandable and enforceable. This branch determines whether or not there has been a grave abuse of discretion amounting to lack or excess of jurisdiction on the part and instrumentality of the government. It is made up of a Supreme Court and lower courts.

The Constitution expressly grants the Supreme Court the power of Judicial Review as the power declare a treaty, international or executive agreement, law, presidential decree, proclamation, order, instruction, ordinance or regulation unconstitutional.

The Supreme Court, which is now called Chief Justice as its head and with only 14 Associate Justices, occupies the highest tier of the judiciary.

Other types of court are:

Lower Collegiate Courts:
- Court of Appeals
- Court of Tax Appeals
- Appellate Collegial Court
Regular Courts
- Regional Trial Courts
- Municipal Circuit Trial Courts

Aside from the 3 branches given under the new constitution; there is also 3 constitutional councils mandated to be establish namely: Civil Service Council, Auditorial Council and Electoral Council.

In addition, The Office of the Arbitrater General is also been created to independently monitor all three branches of the government with the mandate to investigate and prosecute any government official allegedly guilty of crimes, especially graft and corruption with the aid of regional magistrates of the region/province, Armed Forces, and Special Magistrate Prosecutor.

Source: Scivonian Government Portal

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[Scivonia]

ScNN - Scivonian elections are near and here are the 6 presidential candidates:

First Candidate - Mikavel Czanatrov III - the youngest son of former controversial president Mikavel Czanatrov, in which the former president disappeared during his term to unknown cause with no known clues nor witnesses which is still shrouded with mystery.

Mr. Czanatrov III is running under One Country Party and lobbies to increase defense and security expenditure and increase Scivonian foreign representation.

Second Candidate - Frederick Meisz - 3 term Regional Governor, of Republic of Ranov, former Federal Chairperson, Former head of a business conglomerate in Ranov, and current head of Ranov Regional group of Commerce. Mr. Meisz ran for Federal President but lost against Mr. Czanatrov (father of Czanatrov III).

Mr. Meisz is one of the candidates who is running independently but denies any strong backing from the business groups in the country. He lobbies to reduce personal and corporate tax rates, unemployment rate, and proposes to entice more foreign direct investments.

Third Candidate - Ivan Hajeb Sergiov, M.D. PhD; first candidate in the Scivonian history as doctor of medicine to run for president. Former head of multiple regional hospitals before being appointed as head of Ministry of Health under two past administrations, 2 time president of Doctor’s without border Scivonian group, Former chief executive assistant of former federal president Ravel Tameal, member of several Non government organizations, and Dean on a state runned university in Borea Kraslava.

Dr. Sergiov is under Democratic Socialist Party and lobbies to further strengthen the health, education, and tourism sector to be recognize as the best in Korovia.

Fourth Candidate - Eliza Klare Hadreger, wife of Alexei Hadreger - commander of Scivonian 14th naval fleet; Ms. Hadreger is former Environmental and Foreign Minister on the administration of former Pres. Tamael, Former Vice Premier on Scivonian Sports League, lead advocate of several environmental groups, and former actress and Scivonian beauty queen.

Ms. Hadreger is running under Republican Party and lobbies to strengthen civil rights, social equality, political freedom and proposes to bring the government closer to the people.

Fifth Candidate - Yuri Usma Saleh is a holder of 2 masters degree namely in economics and public administration, 3 term mayor in the city of Vahlik in Indova Region, Facilitator on a private university in the same region, former head of league of local and municipal units in the country, former presidential adviser to former Pres. Czanatrov and former chief of Scivonian Gas Corporation

Mr. Saleh is running under One Party and lobbies to increase and strengthen local productivity and proposes to make the country aim for self sufficiency.

The Sixth and Final Presidential Candidate - Franz Gerik Martin; the youngest among the candidates and son of the Scivonian business and Arms tycoon; Seth Myrth Martin who ranks and boast as the wealthiest citizen in the country. Mr. Martin is currently the chief operation officer of Martin Industries top producer of Scivonian armaments, majority shares holder on Bank of Scivonia, co-owns Scivonian Bank and its subsidaries, founder of several orphanages, and private health institutions.

Mr. Martin is also running independently and lobbies to increase infrastructure projects to accomodate increasing demand on public services. He also proposes to increase the Scivonian standard of living.

All voters are suggested to update their information and come to the nearest voting center to lessen the hassle on the actual voting day.

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[Scivonia]

ScNN - After the announcement of 6 presidential candidates here are the 7 running vice presidential candidates:

First Candidate:
Romano Ivan Madvem; husband of Pres. Katerina Madvem and a private citizen; running mate of Presidential aspirant Mr. Czanatrov.

Second Candidate:
Nika Tryliev; former foreign diplomat; running mate of Presidential aspirant Dr. Sergiov

Third Candidate:
Edmund Petgeniv; former deputy minister and cousin of Prime Minister Ivan Petgeniv; running mate of Presidential aspirant Ms. Hadreger.

Fourth Candidate:
Annie Sera-Vega; sister-in-law of Federal Judge Vince Price; running mate of Presidential aspirant Mr. Martin.

Fifth Candidate:
Igor Jovi Quadal; president of regional farmer association; independent VP candidate.

Sixth Candidate:
Lidia Corvey Pushkin; vice chair of business conglemerate of Scivonia and owner of major retail stores in the country; independent candidate.

Seventh and last Candidate:
Peter Lirov Urkensky; retired and decorated Scivonian Army general and current cadet instructor in the army recruitment service; independent candidate.

This are the candidates for VP line up which is the second highest position in the country

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[Scivonia]

ScTV - Nationwide Automated Elections begins tomorrow; live updates will be streamed thru social media and also will be televised in 3 phases every 8 hours. The Election day is automatically declared a special non working holiday. Voting is only until 11:59 pm and will be declared close on 12:00 am.

Declaration of the nationwide official results and winners will be exactly on 12:00 noon the day after the elections.

Every Voting Citizen is encourage to come early on the assigned voting centers for convenience.

Inauguration of the President and Vice President will be on the 5th day on 12:00 noon after the official proclamation of the Electoral Council.

Outgoing officials; President Katerina Madvem and Prime Minister Ivan Petgeniv bid their farewell addresses on the last convention under Federal Constitution in the federal headquarters in Borea Kraslava in front of the nation’s Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Local Chiefs and officers. Both Pres. Madvem and PM Petgeniv stated that big changes is at bound and the country’s progress is at hand.

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[Astreas]

High winds and storms expected to put an end to summer

Enjoy the sun while it lasts...because forecasters predict strong winds and storms are on the way.

Significant gusts are expected to hit northern Germany towards the end of the week, according to forecasters. The country has enjoyed a sweltering hot and long summer - but it’s reportedly going to turn “turbulent” from Friday.

The meteorological office reports that the north of the country could be hit by stormy weather through the weekend. The mercury is expected to sink on Friday in the rest of the country, as well. "Starting Friday it will be quite turbulent," meteorologist Franz Hilde from weather portal diewetter.net told the newspaper. " The temperature is going down, it's getting cooler on the weekend and then we could have a heavy storm on Sunday night."

"Gale-force gusts up to 110 km per hour are possible” in coastal regions, said the forecaster. Elsewhere, wind speeds could reach 88 km per hour. It’s also set to become a bit colder. Early next week it is forecast to be around 16 degrees.

As we reported earlier this week, temperatures have crept up again as Germany enjoys a late surge of sun. The temperature hit 28C in Berlin on Wednesday and 29C in Ulser.

Our advice: enjoy the sun while it lasts.

[Ohino]

LANDMARK CASE: WALE'S AND TEAM 50 V. CITY OF HEMPSTEAD (Wale V. Hempstead)
High Court of Ohino in a high profile case sides with the City of Hempstead, Banks

OPOLIS: In the High Courts halls, on live TV, the High Court of Ohino announced there verdict to the Ohino people in the Case of Eddi Wale's and his business Team 50 v. City of Hempstead.

"We announce after many days of deliberation that the law passed by the Ohino Council named the Digital Regulation Act of 2003 and and the Bank's State Law named named the Legal Internet Act is constitutional. This decision was 7 to 2" says Chef Justice John Colman.

This decision overturns a lower court's decision that the State of Banks and the City of Hempstead has no right to use videos to enforce laws if police where not present in the videos, this caused Eddi Wale's original charge of public disturbance and reckless behavior to be overturned setting him free. With this overturn, Eddi has just been arrested again in his Hempstead home.

This case has just set the presidence that video's posted online that show illegal activity that is not proven to be a sketch or set up, can be prosecuted as evidence. This case has the nation split on whether police should enforce the law if a crime is being committed in a video. A poll found that the population is split 44 to 44.with 12% having no opinoin or unsure.

This also upset a lot of Eddi Wale's fans as he was encouraged to do illegal activity while he made his videos. In the court's decision. The court mentioned that "Due to the illegal acts done on a video is being watched by minors could encourage dangerous behavior unless it stated you should not do any of what is done in the video or its proven to be a fake video stunt. The Court does agree that the police should not be able to enfource Traffic Related Crimes shown in a video but if the police think the video encourages minors to do the same thing. The maker of the video should be held liable if the maker doesn't put any disclaimers in the video to tell minors not to do this."

Wales was again sent back to jail today as a line of media lined up outside of the jail. He did not say anything about the ruling. Team 50 can't appeal as the High Court has the final say on the matter

-Ohino National

Petition Passed: Vote called to update Constitution on wartime calling

The Following message will be presented by the Queen of Ohino

Good evening to the great people of Ohino. As you may already know, I am the Queen. I come to you today to tell you all about the upcoming election in 2 months. In December 1st, the Ohino people will vote on a very important constitutional amendment. The Department of Public Affairs panel of judges has approved a petition to go on the ballot for consideration.

The petition calls for limiting power to the People's Branch of the Ohino Government. This amendment will ban the right to Declare War from the People's Branch and instead keep the right with the Legislative Branch and the Executive Branch. Under the Current system, if a law is Vetoed by the Executive Branch, the people vote on it in a referendum to override that veto, but if the vote is too close or within a 5% margin, the Crown Branch can decide to reject the referendum or not. This includes all laws including war laws. With the situation with Drusgo a couple years ago. The Citizens narrowly voted to go to war with Drusgo by 29 votes. My job was to ether let the declaration go through and Ohino goes to war or reject it and not to go to war. After some days of consideration, I refused the certify the election and rejected it.

This petition was to help with these decisions in the future and instead of leading it up to the people to make decision on whether the country goes to war or not. The Queen is not allowed to voice her opinion as I will say that the decision is the people's.

In order for this referendum to pass, there must be 55% turnout on the election with the approve at a margin of 60%, if the margin is under 60%, then the states of Ohino will have to approve it one at a time.

This is a very important election and I hope everybody comes out and votes for what they want to see in Ohino get done. Thank you for your time.

-Queen Grace Hunter

[Entrits]

Election Season Brings New Confrontation Between Parties

December bring the second elections in the history of Entritsian democratic governance. The conservative CDP party, led by Novak Ezra, looks to remain in power and hold tight against potential challengers that conservative claim are threatening the newly formed constitution. Prime Minister Ezra echoed fellow conservative in the Zakonodavna (legislative branch) to the threat of change on democratic governance in his most aggressive stands yet. "It took us hundreds of years for our country to get to this point. The changes liberal parties with to make are dangerous not only to our new politics but the fundemental structure of society." The statement was marked with applause from conservative members of Zakonodavna but with condemnation from liberals.

The Democratic Liberal Party lead by Miklos Lekszi claimed that "the DLP is always willing to work with the DCP and such remarks ignore the fact the the DLP looks to uphold the consitution and work with members across society." The Labor LSP lead by Aileen Sigrun pounded the statement. "Of course we look to retain the constitution, however their are changes that must be made to make this a truly fair, honest, and democratic society. The conservative continue to focus on repressing most of society and allowing religious figures to call the shots. The statement was met with boos from the seats to the right in the Zakonodavna.

The elections in December will determine the make up of the Federal Assembly, the elected body that appoints the Prime Minister and is largely responsible for fomulating law. The House of Commissions are purposefully not elected during general elctions and will be picked two years after the Federal Assembly. The House of Commission 64 seats are considered apolitical appointment of technocrats that can approve or "kill" bills that come from the Federal Assembly.

The four party system was dominated by the conservative CDP since 2013 elections in which they won 52 percent of the vote allowing them to form a singular government without a colaition. The Cruitsian Nationalist Party received seven percent of the Zakonodavna after their addition after the consolidation with the Entritsian state. Considered a far-right party by most standards, the CNP are predicted to make gains in the Zakonodavna.

The DLP is largely considered a moderate left party and possible coalition partner if the DCP do not win a simple majority of seats. Winning 31 percent of seats the DLP fractured before the 2013 elections when the LSP split to form a party interested in more socialist government. Recieving 8 percent of the vote, the LSP are also predicted to make gains at the expense of the DLP.

For more information on the politcal parties stands please refer to Political Parties

[Astreas]

Student housing prices in Astreas up by 70 percent


Flats in university cities in Astreas are becoming increasingly more expensive. Since 2010, prices have risen between 9.8 percent (Zelthaus) and 67.3 percent (Altenfurt), according to a student price index published on Monday by the Astrean Economic Foundation in Matzdorf.

In the past year alone, rent prices have increased by 2.2 percent in Zelthaus and 9.8 percent in Altenfurt.

“More needs to be built, but this alone can’t stop the quickly growing prices of big cities,” said study director Wilhelm Mondfeld.

Students in Steckschwil pay the most, an average of ℳ600 per month, followed by Freisteigat €488 a month. The most affordable flats are in the eastern city of Altsellen, with prices set at ℳ200 per month. The best priced university cities, where students can still snag accommodation for under ℳ300 per month, are Dübennacht, Kleinwald, Zelthaus and Götmarkt. The study includes an interactive map of Astreas in which showcases how much flats 20 to 40 square meters costs based on if they are furnished or not, and how far they are located from an university.

The study is based on data from the websites faultheit.as and as-work.as. The Economic Foundation wanted to investigate what advertisements students would find if they moved to a new city, did not receive a dorm room, and relied solely on online services. "The number of listings is still high, but declining," said Mondfeld.

In addition to the strong demand for housing in large cities, there is another reason for the rapid rise in prices, according to the Economic Foundation: "The furnishings of the apartments have improved," Mondfeld said, pointing out that the quality of new buildings is higher than in the past. Depending on the university location, students foot down between one and two thirds of their monthly budget on rent. Meanwhile, the number of students in Altenfurt, Plettenheim, Wädenssiedeln and Zelthaus has risen sharply. In the winter semester 2010/2011, 2.22 million people attended universities there, compared to 2.84 million in the previous winter semester.

For this reason, first-semester students were increasingly considering whether they wanted to study in cities with fewer students, says Mondfeld. The expert sees opportunities in this development: In Astreas there are numerous regions that have a considerable need for skilled workers, but where rents are significantly more affordable, states the study.

Examples of this are the regions around Kleinwald, Wiesbaden or Reichswald. But it is not only students who benefit from the comparatively lower rents there: Because the universities trained the young people and they often stayed in the region after their studies, the region also profited from the influx. Nevertheless, according to the study there are clear regional differences: not all university locations have grown - in the Southern Astrean cities of Meiserspring, Lauta and Stuhr there are even fewer students today than seven years ago.

[Entrits]

Vifist Church Established in Radovanci
This morning the 2.1 square kilometer area known as the Cavik was ceded to the Vifist church, establishing Vifist control over a piece of land formally owned by the city of Radovanci. While tempers have flared over the last two months concerning the application and lawful cesession of the area in question, the day was marked by little confrontation.

The city of Radovanci, polling consistently above 70% in religiosity, largely welcomed the newly named Cavik and satisfaction was rather high.

"The fact is, we dont really want Vifism getting to involved in politics, but many of us are religious people. In the end, this was really the best option," claimed a man asking to remain anonymous. "I think this will blow over in a couple of weeks. What's done is done."

The Most Holy Pestritia Dreifntzi, Patriarch of the Vifist Church, commented that everything is "buisness as usual" and the the church would be continuing to fund all charities as expected. The church also is expected to transfer all potential tourism funds for charity and area maintenance. However, private donors have already announced private donations to the church.

Tempers flare in the Federal Assembly

Tempers flared between the Cruitsian Nationalistic Party (CNP) and Labour Social Party (LSP) in the Federal Assembly, largely breaking down decorum that is traditional between parties in the Federal Assembly.

Far right CNP leader Fredek Dúel clashed with LSP leader, Aileen Sigrun, when reports suggested that Ms. Sigrun would "seriously consider the efficacy of the CNP's membership as a political party and would have to be considered by any coalition it was a part of." Claiming that the left is systematically trying to destroy the country, Sigrun shouted back that the "elimination of the CNP" would be "a kindness to everyone."

Back and forth between the two was silenced by Federal Assembly Leader Sanja Kubin from the DCP, calling on both to leave the assembly room if they could not uphold the respect of the Assembly.

Both remained silent for the rest of the 4 hour session. Members of the Federal Assembly are required to be present during assembly to vote barring any exception circumstances.

The DLP struck a conciliatory note at the end of the session asking all parties to work together towards the common goal of peace and prosperity in Entrits. The DCP clapped in enthusiasm as both far right and left parties remained silent.

[Scivonia]

ScTV - Independent Candidate Frederick Meisz and Democratic Socialist Candidate Nika Tryliev is elected President and Vice President respectively after defeating other aspirants. A tight turn out victory for Meisz and big win for Tryliev.

Presidential Vote Results for President and Vice President:

For President:

Czanatrov III, Mikavel - 3,700,729
Hadreger, Eliza Klare - 2,312,955
Martin, Franz Gerik - 5,188,503
Meisz, Frederick - 5,219,799 (W)
Saleh, Yuri Usma - 2,775,547
Sergiov, Ivan Hajeb - 3,932,025

For Vice President:

Madvem, Romano Ivan - 3,122,490
Petgeniv, Edmund - 3,238,138
Pushkin, Lidia Corvey - 3,469,433
Quadal, Igor Jovi - 4,163,321
Sera-Vega, Annie - 1,850,365
Tryliev, Nika - 6,360,628 (W)
Urkensky, Peter Lirov - 925,184

This results and results from other positions are also been certified official according to the Electoral Council. Inauguration of officers will be on the 5th day after the proclamation of the council.

End of Report

[Ohino]

Frederick Meisz & Nika Tryliev Take Scivonia: Elected President and Vice President

BOREA KRASLAVA: With all of the votes counted in the Country north of Ohino, Officials have confirmed that Frederick Meisz has Narrowly edging Franz Gerik Meisz and has one the presidency with winning 5,219,799 votes or 22.57% of the vote with a margin of 31,296 votes from the second place finisher.

For Vice President, Scivonia voted for Democratic Socialist Nika Tryliev won 6,360,628 votes or 27.5% of the vote. that race was less competitive.

The Prime Minister Congratulated the winner of the election. "I respect the Scivonian people as they went to the polls to elect Frederick Meisz as President. We look forward to working with Scivonia as a partner on trade. The Ohino-Scivonia Relationship will stay strong into the future. Congratulation to the winners of the election and I hope you make the best decisions for the people of Scivonia and wish you luck on polices."

The Queen of Ohino then commented on the election. "Scivonia has a very tied history with Ohino as we share a border and both have a mix of populations along the border area. Our two countries have remained at peace and are very good partners. I wish the congratulate the winners of the elections and at anytime, you are welcome to visit Ohino when ever you have the time. I look forward to working with the winners on cultural matters especially at our border region."

Queen's Office File's Lawsuit against Markerville Department of Elections.

MARKERVILLE, NORTH WAZEKIA: The town of Markerville is a city of 5,638 people but with that small population. But it is one of the most diverse towns in the country with 30% are Ohinoians and 30% Wazekian and 40% Wolfassian people living there. The Elections that the People's Branch Requested are overseen by the Queen or the Crown Branch of government which moniters all of the elections in Ohino. The Office looked at Marketville due to a disparity of the vote of minority people. In the last Election, Wolfassian people made the majority of votes as they turned out at 80% and only 10% each from the Ohinoian and Wazekian population. This was a red flag and sparked an investigation.

It turned out that Since 2014, Markerville had an election voting in Wolfassian Nationalist by narrow margins taking almost every office on the town. Since then, the investigation found that since the massive win in 2014, the elected officials have been doing its best to suppress the vote in minority populations.

"They have taken extensive measures to make sure both the Ohinoian and Wazekian populations in that town couldn't vote." says investigator Chriten Gean "They used intimidation like reducing the amount of polling locations in minority areas and having police stand outside of the voting booths with guns drawn. They even resorted to putting police cars in minority neighborhoods to keep people from leaving their homes as they pretended there was a crime scene nearby."

The Queen's Office of Elections then filed a lawsuit against the City of Markerville naming the mayor, police chief and city clerk demanding that the court temporary takes away Markerville's right to even hold elections on its own and a 5 million dollar fine.

Mayor Branston Enlan, one of the people named in the lawsuit made a response in a press conference. "The Queen of Ohino should not be the one that oversees the elections as the is a dictator. The City of Markerville will stand strong and fight back against this lawsuit."

Just outside City Hall, a line of protesters from all over the state of North Wazekia came to protest the nationalization of there state along with neighbors of the town who didn't like the mayor's policies. "They don't care about us!" says local Ohinoian Elan Glander "They only pass laws that ether benefit Wolfassians in town or hurt the Ohinoians and Wazekians that live here. They are so unconfident of losing these elections that they have resorted to cheating. This needs to stop."

The North Wazekian Legislature before the lawsuit was already investigating the town to bring in impeachment charges against the mayor and Chief of Police. With the Queen's Election Office now also on the investigation will speed up the Impeachment proceedings. The Ohino Department of Justice is also investigating to bring in charges against the people involved.

The court that will oversee the lawsuit will be the 7th District Court of North Wazekia.

-OHINO NATIONAL

[Entrits]

Labor Socialist Party Slams Prime Minister Ezra for Scivonian Election Response

Aileen Sigrun of the LSP slammed Prime Minister Novak Ezra for his response to the Scivonian Elections this Saturday where Frederick Meisz and Nika Tryliev won President and Vice-President respectively. Independant Party President Meisz narrowly clinched the victory against business and arms tycoon candidate Franz Gerik Martin by a mere 31,296. His Vice- President, running on a Democratic Socialist ticket, easily defeated six other candidate to clinch the election. Vice-President Tryliev, former Foreign Diplomatic, ran independantly from President Meisz, instead choosing to run with Dr. Ivan Hajeb Sergiov.

Addressing the Scivonian State, Prime Minister Ezra issued a statement claiming to congradulate the new adminstration. "We wish to congratulate Frederick Meisz and his administration on its election victory. We hope our country's relationship will continue to blossom as it has in the past."

LSP leader Sigrun in a statement the next morning claimed that Prime Minister Ezra and the Democratic Conservative Party was guilty of "political exclusion" when they did not directly congradulate Vice-President Tryliev for her electoral victory.

"I find it shameful that our Prime Minister and his party would stoop low enough to engage in political exclusion of Ms. Tryliev based on her political party. Absolutely Shameful."

Prime Minister Ezra refused to comment claiming that he would not dignify Ms. Sigrun comment with a response as he refused to revert to "political mudslinging." Prime Minister Ezra's Communications Advisor responded later that day retorting that "Ezra also was refering to President Meisz's adminstration in full, not just one person. You can see this clearly through his statement."

Tenions have continued to rise between right and left Federal Assembly members as elections loom in December.

CNP Leader Accused of Tax Evasion for Years

Fredek Dúel of the Cruitsian Nationalistic Party was accused on Tuesday of Tax Evasion before leading the CNP in 2015. Reports by the Hlevic Standard claim that he "consistently and intentionally failed to pay numerous taxes while living in Sjever, a federal crime."

Already accused of direct communication and support of the former Cruitsian subscribed terrorist organization before they dismantled after talks with the government in 2015, Mr. Dúel is again the center of political controversy.

Mr. Dúel responded to the reports later Tuesday by essentially confirming the Hlevic Standard's article. "I have never failed to pay taxes after 2015. I was not a member nor a citizen of any party or country before 2015 when the people of Entrits were finally unified under one flag. I have never committed tax evasion or any other crime against any legitimate government."

Liberal pundits expressed their concern about the accusation and claimed that it might disqualify Mr. Dúel from the holding office. "Article 9c of the tax code clearly states that an individual who has committed a federal offense is disqualified from holding any political office," claimed Committee for Political Ethics head Patrik Anders, a non-governmental watchdog "This would definitely include Mr. Dúel."

Others have rejected any indication that Mr. Dúel is ineligable for office. "The Cruitsian people did not think of themselves as legitimate political actors within Entrits and were in open rebellion. In order to secure peace and prosperity, we provided amnesty for many non-violent member and reduced sentences for some political membership. Peace has been secured and amnesty should include such offenses as tax invasion," reported the International Security Institute.

However, Mr. Dúel has disavowed any direct affiliation with the former Cruitsian subscribed terrorist group, making him potentially ineligable for any amnesty given by the government. If Mr. Dúel was found to have lied about any connection with any violent group, he could be subject to perjury for lying to court officials after the 2015 political unification.

Other News:

The University of Cail Oshlie Team was soundly defeated by Drakvaz University, making it the first time in 10 years that the Hawks defeated the Wolves.

The Lorenzo Award Commission has decided to extend its award for "most notable science fiction novel of the year" to international candidates with nominations to be excepted before Novemebr 2nd. All entries must include a title, short synopsis, and why it deserves the award.

Entritsian Aeronautical and Space Association (EASA) has decided to catelog astronomical bodies with both space and ground based teliscopes and satellites after an inequiry found that space based research was poorly studied. This may include naming any potential bodies found with or without foreign assistance. "We of course are willing to work with any other agencies or people if they are interested" claimed an anonymous source with EASA.

Celebrity Evelina Mehic was found unconscious in her house on Monday after friends claimed they could not reach her. The 28 year old actress was rushed to the hospital and is claimed to be going in and out of critical condition. There was no comment on the reasons behind her medical emergency.

[Svitka]

Svitkan-Matanganese Joint Military Drills


Matanganese Patrol Vessel "Gawumbu"

Earlier this week, the navies of Svitka and Matanga staged military exercises off the coast of Matanga. This joint naval exercise it the first of its kind, joining naval units of the IDF Naval Section and the Matanganese National Navy. The exercise focused on counter-piracy, counter-narcotics, hostage recovery operations, and littoral combat simulations. Svitka sent a frigate and a missile boat to participate in the drills. The MNN contribution to the drills were 2 patrol vessels. After the drills were completed, the Svitkan contingent helped install a new radar system at Matanga's Naval Base. The commander of Mantanga's Navy, Commodore Kili Nyirli, gave a small speech at a farewell dinner, "thanking the Svitkan crews for their help and training". Gifts between the crews of both navies were exchanged before the Svitkan ships departed for Quie Island.

This milestone event marks the first time Svitkan and Matanganese military forces peacefully interacted with each other. The last meeting of these two groups was during the Colonial War, where Matanganese rebels engaged IDF Riverine units along the Matanganese River. Both governments are hoping to continue these drills to form deeper and closer relations and expand them to both land and air operations.

[Entrits]

POLL: DCP and LSP Lose Seats, CNP and DSP Look to Gain.

Polls in Entrits suggesting that the incumbant Democratic Conservative Party was set to lose a majority of 50 percent of Federal Assembly seats, which would force the DCP to search for a coalition partner. In the 2013 elections, the DCP acheived a majority of votes, allowing it govern unrestricted by any other party. In Entrits, a parties, groups or individuals must achieve a majority if they wish to govern without a coalition. Any coalition of groups that obtains the largest majority of voters that exceeds a simple majority gains the Prime Ministership. Any formed coalition would choose a Prime Minister either from a deal or the party who acheived the highest number of representation in the Federal Assembly. While the DCP is expected to acheive a simple majority, it is possible that a counter-coalition could form and push the DCP from governship by acheiving a higher percentage of representation above a majority in the Federal Assembly. Political analyst consider this a highly unlikely possibility that would indefinetly lead to a political crisis where the DCP would question the Constitutionality of the current electorial system.

Fridays Polls:
Cailian News Network - DCP 42%, DLP 34%, LSP 5%, CNP, CNP 11%, Unsure 8%
Hlevic Standard - DCP 39%, DLP 37%, LSP 6%, CNP 12%, Unsure 6%
Kaltishikt - DCP 41%, DLP 35%, LSP 4%, CNP 13%, Unsure 7%
Sjever Times - DCP 44% DLP 32%, LSP 5%, CNP 15% Unsure 4%

Please refer to the Political Parties Mandate Pages for more information.

Campaign Finance Laws Extended

In a bipartisan move, the Federal Assembly approved with support from the House of Commissions a law to restrict campaign finances in both local, district, and statewide elections. Known as the "Responsible Financial Regulation Inititive for the Ethical Treatment of Elections Bill" (RFRI-ETE), the legislation limits the amount of money that candidates can use in elections campaigns to 10,000 Critts, in which 2,500 Critts are given automatically by the Federal Election Committee (FEC) to all listed political parties. The Bill also limits who is eligable to provide donations to campaigns and what is considered a "campaign donation." Under the new legislation, listed independant corporations and advocacy groups are limited to 250 Critts maximum campaign contributions and "any financial or physical 'non-financial' contribution to a campaign that exceed 250 Critts or is unannounced the the FEC in the form of a gift or otherwise that is receieved to influence a candidate in anyway" is illegal.

Critics of the bill suggest that the Bill limits the ability of candidates to "educate" Entritisian citizens on candidate and party platforms, lowering knowlegde on political candidates that might lead to lower political participation. Corporation Northern Meridian and many other groups largely criticize the Bill at first for eliminating the ability for groups to "make their interests known" but largely supported the Bill after the 250 Critt compromise was added. However, Intrexx Oil, the large Entritsian Oil conglomerate, has suggested that it might challenge the Bill in court. Lower Courts have suggested that the Bill is constitutional and refused to push an injunction of the bill for the current election.

Other News:

Celebrity Evelina Mehic remains in stable condition in Hlevic. Her family has said little about the reason for her collapse on October 23, but friends claim that a mixture of drugs and alcohol may have been a major factor of her current condition.

The Lorenzo Award Commission has decided to extend its submission opening after a lack of international submissions. Entritisian science fiction authors "annoyed."

Entritsian Aeronautical and Space Association (EASA) has failed to hear from other nations about cooperating on naming objects in space and has decided to begin the naming process without international aid.

Drakvaz University's Oshlie team remains udefeated, in a winning streak of 6-0. Sports analyst are stunned.

The Department of Global Affairs has decided to conduct a review of the Waring factions below Beiarusia, and recommend any necessary actions for the Entritsian State.

[Scivonia]

SCTV - Avirgrad Square, Borea Kraslava - Reporting Live Telecast of the Inauguration of Newly Elected President Frederick Meisz.

Chief Justice Wales, President Madvem, Prime Minister Petgeniv, Federal Council President Aganov, fellow Scivonians, and people of Korovia: thank you.
My dear fellow citizens, a new page in our history has been turned. I want it to be that of renewed hope and confidence. The renewal of our public life will be a requirement for everyone as from tomorrow.

We, the citizens of Scivonia, are now joined in a great national effort to rebuild our country and to restore its promise for all of our people.
By raising moral standards in our public life, recognizing pluralism, and democratic vitality will be the bedrock of my action from the first day. I won’t let any obstacle get in my way. I’ll work with determination and with due respect for everyone, because through work, school and culture, we’ll build a better future.

Together, we will determine the course of Scivonia for years to come.

We will face challenges. We will confront hardships. But we will get the job done.
We gather on these steps to carry out the orderly and peaceful transfer of power, and we are grateful to President Katerina Madvem and Prime Minister Ivan Petgeniv for their gracious aid throughout this transition. They have been magnificent.

Today’s ceremony, however, has very special meaning. Because today we are not merely transferring power from one Administration to another, or from one party to another -- but we are transferring power from the government and giving it back to you.

For too long, a small group in our nation’s Capital has reaped the rewards of government while the people have borne the cost.
Borea Kraslava flourished -- but the people did not share in its wealth. Politicians prospered -- but the jobs left, and the factories closed. The establishment protected itself, but not the citizens of our country.

Their victories have not been your victories; their triumphs have not been your triumphs; and while they celebrated in our nation’s Capital, there was little to celebrate for struggling families all across our land.

That all changes -- starting right here, and right now, because this moment is your moment: it belongs to you. It belongs to everyone gathered here today and everyone watching all across Scivonia.

This is your day. This is your celebration. And this, the Republic of Scivonia, is your country.
What truly matters is not which party controls our government, but whether our government is controlled by the people.
This day will be remembered as the day the people became the rulers of this nation again.

The forgotten men and women of our country will be forgotten no longer. Everyone is listening to you now.
We assembled here today are issuing a new decree to be heard in every city, in every foreign capital, and in every hall of power. From this day forward, a new vision will govern our land.

We will seek friendship and goodwill with the nations of Korovia -- but we do so with the understanding that it is the right of all nations to put their own interests first. We do not seek to impose our way of life on anyone, but rather to let it shine as an example for everyone to follow. We will reinforce old alliances and form new ones -- and unite against various threats, which we will eradicate completely from the face of Korovia.

At the bedrock of our politics will be a total allegiance to the Great Republic of Scivonia, and through our loyalty to our country, we will rediscover our loyalty to each other. When you open your heart to patriotism, there is no room for prejudice.

When we are united, Scivonia is totally unstoppable.

Finally, we must think big and dream even bigger.

In Scivonia, we understand that a nation is only living as long as it is striving. We will no longer accept politicians who are all talk and no action - constantly complaining but never doing anything about it.

The time for empty talk is over. Now arrives the hour of action. Do not let anyone tell you it cannot be done. No challenge can match the heart and fight and spirit of Scivonia.

We will not fail. Our country will thrive and prosper again.

We stand at the birth of a new millennium, ready to unlock the mysteries of space, to free from the miseries of disease, and to harness the energies, industries and technologies of tomorrow.

A new national pride will stir our souls, lift our sights, and heal our divisions.
And whether a child is born in every corner of the country, they look up at the same night sky, they fill their heart with the same dreams, and they are infused with the breath of life by the same almighty Creator.

So to all Scivonians, in every city near and far, small and large, from mountain to mountain, and from ocean to ocean, hear these words: You will never be ignored again.
Your voice, your hopes, and your dreams, will define our destiny. And your courage and goodness and love will forever guide us along the way.

Together, We Will Stand Strong. We Will Stand Forth. We Will Stand Proud.

And, Yes, together, We Will Make Scivonia Great. Thank you

Long Live the Republic! Long Live Scivonia!

After the inaugural ceremony, President Meisz and Vice President Tryliev headed to some of the attendees and granted them some photo opportunity and handshakes before heading to the state banquet for officers and diplomats.

End of Report

[Scivonia]

Breaking News:

ScTV - Kral Palace, Borea Kraslava - President Meisz signed his first Executive Order scrapping the nation's nuclear weapons.

In a brief statement, Pres. Meisz said that maintaining these weapons are draining the nation's budget in addition to the threat it pose to the country and fellow nations in Korovia. He added that the funds for such can be use to further strengthen the military than be used for building and maintaining weapons of mass destruction.

"I will talk to our Military officials about the Nuclear disarmament in a separate meeting this afternoon." the Pres. said.

Also in a separate statement, President Meisz said that his cabinet are working double time to finish the draft for the new regional provinces of the country streamlining the current 28 regions. He reiterated that steps are taken to properly appropriate efficiently the nation's budget.

In addition, Pres. Meisz also said repeatedly that he is not a keen supporter of the legislation lobbying for creating a monarchial state representative. He said that if necessary he will issue an Executive Order abolishing the said legislation. The President said it is unnecessary and just another expenditure for the state. The Monarchial legislation is from the former administration which is authored and supported by former Prime Minister Petgeniv.

The President also gave thanks to Entritsian President Ezra and Her Majesty Ohinian Queen Hunter, for congratulating him for the election win. The President have unspecified schedule for his first trip as president this coming month. This evening the President will host a state dinner for the Scivonian Business Tycoons to appeal for support and funding for some government initiated projects for his term.

End of Report