World Wide Journal (The New Earth Only)

[Edelreich]

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German Military Officials Protest Administrative Demands

May 30, 2017

Leading officers in the Landeswehr stood beside members of the General Staff of the Edelreich in criticizing actions of the Prime Minister and their treatment under the current administration on Tuesday. In a controversial move, officers of the German Army went public in their disagreements with the Prime Minister, sending tremendous aftershocks through an organization usually considered apolitical. Captain Philipp Meyer, whose company has been stationed on the Schleswig Line since the Estonian Crisis, was one of the most notable in arguing against Prime Minister Mader.

"Her policies are ridiculous. They expect us to defend the Edelreich, but don't give us better funding." The Captain wrote online, describing his complaints with the government in-detail on social media. His statement has since been shared to countless other websites and broke national news, prompting a conversation about the treatment of German soldiers in the Edelreich. Where many have sided with the military, arguing that their orders are too demanding in context of the funding and manpower present, others have decried the military for harboring supposed "pro-Scandinavian" influences.

The Landeswehr, which comprises the largest branch of the military, has been tasked since the renewed conflict to defend the national borders of the Edelreich - a daunting task when considering the expansive northern borders of the state. The General Staff of the Army has worked to develop a system of border defenses along the Schleswig Line, of which many defense experts consider impenetrable, as well as along the coast. The expansion of the sea wall, and the men necessary to man it, has been a difficult task in light of government unwillingness to provide appropriate funding to the military. According to a public report from the General Staff of the Edelreich, the military has made due with second-rate equipment since 2007 and training exercises have forced the reopening of surplus into the German arsenal. And according to anonymous military aides, the Landeswehr's requests for better funding has been shot down by a combination of the cabinet, the Prime Minister, the President, and Parliament.

The General Staff wrote at length about the conditions of the military, describing the lack of modern firearms and equipment as "disheartening and problematic" and detailed a troublesome separation of administrative and military understanding between the branches of the government that has caused morale to plummet. Major Jan Faust described the inability of the current administration to understand the needs of the military, and argued that the cabinet has done more harm than good for it. In the conflict in Estonia, the Major pointed towards the explicit orders of the cabinet to push towards conflict with Scandinavia, even though countless officials in the armed services argued that the military was not equipped nor ready for such an endeavor. Many of the complaints were directed against Defense Minister Andreas Karbach, whose detractors derided his civilian origins as being unfit to administer the military.

Even more controversial, the report described the ability of the German military to respond to a war with Scandinavia, and the General Staff was forced to declare the armed forces inadequate for such a task. "It is unmistakable that the armed services will be unable to stand in conflict against the UFIN," the report stated, "and that given our current state of affairs, it would be unlikely for us to ever be able to commence a war of aggression." If, and hopefully never, UFIN and the Edelreich come to blows, the ability of the German military to go on the offensive is doubtful.

"For the duration of a war with UFIN, the Edelreich would have to remain on the defensive and rely on our allies for assistance." General Stephan Engel stated at his Berlin's address, where members of the media battered the General with hard questions over the state of the military, and how it was allowed to get this way in the first place. "The equipment of the Landeswehr is barely suitable as is, and our supplies would not hold out on the offensive. This is why the Schleswig Line has been promoted. This is why the Baltic Sea Wall is being developed."

The situation has been described by many as a sort of "catch-22", in that the military lacks proper supplies and manpower, but attempting to handle only one would lead to issues with the other. An increase in manpower would require even more supplies and new equipment would require even more divisions to be established and filled. Mader's administration has also been working to fight growing anti-war sentiments in the military, with some influential parties beginning to question the purpose behind confronting Scandinavia. The most vocal supporter, Lieutenant General Franz von Schwarzbach, went as far as to criticize the entire narrative of the government.

"Every single action Scandinavia has taken in the last century, since their fascist government has come to power, has not affected us in any way." Von Schwarzbach said during an interview with the Bavarian News Network. "The Edelreich has never been threatened by Scandinavia, we have never fought them, and we have no reason to. These supposed disagreements we have with them, these violations of theirs, are plots by the government to create war."

Some of the sentiments of Schwarzbach, such as the inability of the Edelreich to defend itself without assistance, has been echoed by many in the military. General Engel, going off topic of his address in Berlin, gave credit to them with his own feelings on the matter:

"It's a shameful display. There was a time in history when the Edelreich could have owned the entire continent. When we didn't have to beg our allies to save us."

[The Scandinavians]

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Fatherland Party Announces Period of "Nation Building"

Acquired land in western Nyland recently settled by Nords

17 Skerpla, 2017

Following the successful annexation of Nyland and the new promise of peace in Europe following the Paris Peace conference the Fedre Fest (English: Fatherland Party) has announced that Scandinavia will begin a period of "nation building" over the next several months. Proposed by figures within the Riksdag and approved by Det Lederen Svansson the goal of what has been named "Projektet" is due to effect all aspects of the Nordic way of life ranging from improvements to Scandinavia's infrastructure and transportation system to increased spending on scientific advancements.

One of the most prominent features of of the project involves the Nordic settlement of Nyland, which since the revolution and annexation has been largely been abandoned by its former occupiers who have either fled the area or have been relocated further north to make way for settlement. The Party since the conclusion of the conflict there has encouraged families to move to Nyland with the promise of new cheap land and jobs in industries such as agriculture and mining or within cities, many of which are relatively empty. A planned consequence of this part of the project is a gradual shift in demographics of Nyland with plans to eventually establish a dominant Nordic majority there.

Other features of the project involve increased military modernization and a continuation of the proposed improvements on the Baltic Sea Wall initially proposed by the former Lederen Arnt Hylen before his death. The peace agreement demilitarizing much of the Baltic Sea has been described as a "double edged sword", though the sea is expected to be safer than it has been since even before the annexation of Finland and the removal of potential enemy forces the Navy in particular has been quick criticize the deal calling the demilitarization "a blow to national pride". As for the improvements on the Baltic Sea Wall the intentions behind continued work on the wall were made clear as the Minister of Defense stated; "...obviously to one-up the Germans... no one builds walls better than we do", the wall and other defensive positions in Denmark and southern Sweden are planned to be improved, though some have already boasted the wall to be "impenetrable".

[Aeuria]

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Aeuria's First Consul in Critical Condition After Knife Attack in Burma

June 1, 2017

The attack occurred within the Shwedagon Pagoda, Burma's most sacred Buddhist site

Aeurian Prince and First Consul of the Imperial Senate, Jean-Pierre VIII has been hospitalized following an attempt on his life in Burma's Shwedagon Pagoda. The Prince, who has been touring the Commonwealth's Asian holdings promoting civil rights, was attacked as he visited the Shwedagon Pagoda - the most prominent of the Burmese pagodas. Ambushed by 4 assassins disguised as monks wielding daggers, two members of the Prince's security detail were slain as they attempted to thwart the attack. In the chaos that ensued, the Prince was reportedly stabbed several times before the would-be assassins were shot dead by his remaining bodyguards.

As reports of the attack spread, the entire city fell under martial law as Aeurian soldiers flooded the busy streets and markets of Yangon to impose order. The Prince was flown by helicopter to Yangon General Hospital for emergency trauma surgery. After a successful 4 hour surgery, he was then transferred to the intensive care wing where he remains in critical condition. His injures, made public by an official statement by his office, are extensive and include a punctured lung, facial lacerations, and the loss of his entire right eye.

The attack has already thrown the Aeurian Commonwealth into a white-hot rage, with virtually every news outlet offering continuous live coverage. Many have condemned the Imperial Guard, the organization responsible for the safety and protection of the Imperial Family and other high-ranking officials, as having failed in their singular responsibility. The Imperial Palace has reportedly summoned the Captain of the Guard, the Interior Minister, and the Minister of Social Harmony to express its displeasure and demand an explanation. The Viceroy of Imperial Burma has also been recalled, only 3 months into his administration. While the Palace is normally quick to back the reputation its own protection agency, with a nearly fatal attack on Prince Jean-Pierre it seems the relationship between the Crown and its Guard has been thrown into question.

With information pertaining to the investigation being treated as highly classified due to its ongoing status, virtually nothing is known about the attackers, their motives, or any possible connections to domestic or international organizations outside of what has already been released by Aeurian state media.

The fallout has not been confined to Praevalidus however, as martial law has been declared throughout the entirety of Imperial Burma with reports of unprecedented crackdowns and arrests against perceived opponents and dissidents. The WWJ has been unable to independently confirm these reports however as Aeurian Martial Law includes a total media blackout.

[Edelreich]

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Munich Under Curfew After Violent Row

June 3, 2017

State officials from Bavaria, after advice from the federal government, enacted a curfew in the state capital of Munich following disruptive protests and clashes between activists and law enforcement. The Bavarian Governor, Ernst Weisz, instructed the state police to maintain a jurisdiction over outdoor hours past 9:30 PM and provided exemptions only for work-related purposes. The federal government was reportedly involved in the decision, with the Prime Minister's cabinet mostly in agreement with the curfew.

Protesters and activist groups have argued that the curfew prevents the free expression of discontent and right to assemble for Munich residents. Activists claim that the curfew is designed to silence their criticisms, since working-class people would only be able to participate in the late afternoon, severely shortening the length of any march. While the state has denied any such allegation as baseless, the decision has upset the majority of Bavarians whose daily schedule is affected, and amassed interest across the country.

The curfew comes after a series of protests against the government, mainly led by disgruntled veterans and working-class Bavarians, turned into violent altercations with the police. A march by the Deutscher Verteidigungsbund (English: German Defense League), which was sponsored by members of the right-wing populist Alldeutscher Front, confronted police forces that had assembled to direct the march away from forbidden areas. The protests have aimed to show displeasure at the treatment of German soldiers, with the German Defense League claiming to represent the interests of the common soldier and patriot against an uncooperative government. Critics have begun to admonish the Mader administration for its handling of the Scandinavian affair; opinions ranging from some annoyed at the government's inaction and others angered by the Prime Minister marching Germans into Estonia.

The protests have largely been organized by the Alldeutscher Front and other rightist associations. The front has been growing in popularity in Bavaria, and recently has entered into the common vernacular following the protests. The organization has been described as reactionary by many critics, and some are displeased by the government's tough response; providing the groups with a larger platform than they would normally have. However the Alldeutscher Front remains popular, its agricultural origins in Hanover, Lower Saxony and Westphalia.

Bavaria declined to comment further on the establishment of the curfew and city officials of Munich were uncertain to when it would be lifted, since that power ultimately resided with Governor Weisz and the Prime Minister's Office.

[The United Continent of North America]

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North America's Uncertain Future with the World

5 June, 2017

More fierce discussions have taken place on the senate floor this morning as the Conservative Party of North America (CPNA) stress the need for a change in North America's foreign policy, citing the growing threat of Fascism and imperialism across Europe and the globe. While a certain degree of compromise was met by both sides of the political spectrum in Congress last month in regards for the need of an increase of funding and expansion into the branches of the military, the first time this agreement has happened in almost two decades, several prominent politicians have expressed their views that America must be ready and able to respond to the threat of Fascism both abroad and controversially domestically.

"...America can not simply sit by and watch as our allies take a sharp turn away from the ideals of liberty and freedom towards the ideological pits that are fascism and imperialism. Although it may not seem like it to the common American, rest assured that we are about to be locked in an ideological battle between the tainted and dark fascist doctrines of domination and oppression against the noble ideals of democracy and self-determination held dear by the American people. We must be prepared to fight this menace both abroad wherever the contaminate may lodge itself and possibly at home" -George A. Wilbur (CPNA-TN)

While many Liberals and members of the NDP have both discredited the possibility of domestic conflict, with the Prime Minister, David Tremblay, calling out this claim as "needless fear mongering" and have assured the public that the situation abroad is under control, the American public have commented across social media and in public that America needs to show an increased level activity in global politics and that America, no matter how tempting, can not withdraw back into the relative isolation it has enjoyed for the past decade and a half.

[The United Continent of North America]

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The Dawn of the IDC

6 June, 2017

CAPITAL DISTRICT, TORONTO — Today, representatives of the Republic of Edelreich, the Kingdom of Chunmei, and the Federation of the United Continent of North America signed the International Defensive Community (IDC) charter as plenipotentiaries of their respective countries in Toronto CD this evening in their own respective languages, bringing about the dawn of a new defensive organization that many have speculated would fill in the void left by the all but defunct La Francophonie. The charter itself outlines clearly the organization and its member's mission to "...safeguard the freedom, common heritage and civilisation of their peoples, founded on the principles of individual liberty and the rule of law" through a guarantee of mutual defense by its signatories. While the treaty does not state any requirements in regards to the types of governments that will be permitted into the organization the mission statement above heavily implies that the IDC will be focused on protecting and defending democratic nations, or countries with high standards of political and economic freedoms, as well as civil rights for its citizens. Despite the varying sizes and strengths of these first signatories and the members that may join in the near future, the organization sets out to establish equality and shared power between its members to ensure accurate and fair representation to help prevent disconnections.

The ratification and acceptance of the treaty this Monday before the treaty was signed in the Senate was what Prime Minister Tremblay called "a nice breath of fresh air" in a vote of 82 in favour with the other 4 seats being absent at the time of the vote. The PM has made several statements to both the governments of the Edelreich and Chunmei affirming North American support to the organization and the great lengths America would go through to protect its allies from potential threats. While the organization is currently housed in Old Parliament House and several other buildings throughout the Capital District, work has already begun in building a new modern headquarters for the organization which is due to begin construction late next month.

Most Americans see the treaty as a "step in the right direction" in ensuring the future safety of both North America and international stability with many expressing their support for the new organization on social media and other forms of mass communication. The new banner of the organization can be seen flying in several major public areas in Toronto with its dark blue and white colours being displayed on the CN tower this evening.

[Alcase]

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[Edelreich]

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German National Party Grows with Renewed Support

June 8 2017

The Deutsche Nationalpartei has seen a resurgence of support from the middle-class and business elite in the Edelreich, spelling potential new fortunes for a party that had been down on its luck for past decades. Popular discontent over the treatment of protesters in Munich, who have had their peaceful activities largely restricted by an all-encompassing curfew, has led to many feeling disassociated with the government under Prime Minister Mader. The sudden reanimation of a party once thought the living dead has concerned many republican centrists, who have insurmountable issues to take to task with the anti-republican GNP.

The GNP has historically been concentrated around Brandenburg, but like other similar political parties and lobbyist groups, has extended branches around the nation. Some of which are quite substantial, such as the Bavarian department that took to social media to protest the Munich curfew. Claudia Duerr, the head of the Bavarian chapter, had the spotlight put on her after criticizing the actions of the governor and Prime Minister:

"The faculties that have permitted the rise of republicanism are now closing in around us, and seek to prolong their corrupt and immoral rule through state violence and censorship."

Duerr's words, while finding support, expostulated with anti-right organizations, who took issue with government news networks and syndicated channels airing her message; claiming that it was giving unwarranted attention to people historically at odds with Berlin. In a situation akin to reactance, attempts to silence members of the GNP on the internet has apparently only increased interest in their ideology.

Running a gambit with similarly oriented parties, the GNP supports a "return to tradition" that details the restructuring of the nation and constitution, a reclassification of the rights of former noble families, and the government endorsement of a singular and unique German culture. These völkisch overtures reveal the position of the party as a far-right and revisionist organ for reactionaries, many of which despise the state of the republic and the democracy found within it. The GNP was created in 1921, with its heyday in the political crises of the 1960s, and found a steady base of supporters among the rich, the middle-class and armed service members; along with pulling other groups focused on the perceived degradation of German society. The party is allied to, and also operates, numerous sister associations - the most influential being the Monarchistischer Bund and the Schwäbische Königsgesellschaft.

Its sister groups are much more concentrated on being member societies, and have sought an approach that's integrated them into many suburban neighborhoods, almost in the vein of a homeowner's association. Both the MB and the SKG maintain member magazines, and their ideals are manifested in booklets members are requested to memorize. They are pro-monarchic in nature, with a focus on German nationalism and romanticism, as well as working to prevent the "death of German traditions by republican thought." SKG has been accused more so for supposed cultic overtones built around the veneration of Friedrich and Maria, the only King and Queen of the Edelreich, as rolemodels and having idealized virtues for the German people.

Discussions have also been ongoing between the GNP and the Alldeutscher Front, with many proponents of their ideals hoping that the two parties will merge into a more competitive political front.

This marks an unusual political awakening by most of the German nation, which has faced low voting rates since the 1990s, and a general disillusionment in the capabilities of the government, multiplied with the threat of war on the horizon has encouraged many to action. Sentiments against Scandinavia have rapidly changed tunes as well, with many believing that their willingness to agree to peace at Paris a potential sign of cooperation. Times are undoubtedly uncertain for the Edelreich's place in Europe, with the Republic's ally in Alcase walking down an uncertain path; one that's sure to have ramifications in the Edelreich as well.

[Aeuria]

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Emperor Aleksander Summons Imperial Senate for Emergency Session

June 9, 2017

Imperial Senate Chamber (photo courtesy of Palace Archive)

The Imperial Senate of Aeuria has been summoned by imperial decree to "immediately convene" for a rare emergency session regarding "colonial unrest". The closed session, which will take place in the Aeurian capital this afternoon, is believed to be the direct result of the near-fatal assassination attempt made against First Consul and Imperial Prince Jean-Pierre VIII as well as the continued civil unrest in the Commonwealth's newly-reclaimed holdings in Southeast Asia.

Having dominated Aeurian headlines for the past week, the violent attempted assassination of one of the Imperial Family's most publicly beloved members has acted as a political lightning rod as calls for action continue to mount from the Commonwealth's general public and political elite alike. The famously cosmopolitan cities of Aeuria have seen an unusual surge of support for sentiment against colonial populations with several large-scale demonstrations and protests in Praevalidus attracting some 200,000 citizens. While the nation's public continues to wrestle with the implications of the violent attack, the Crown has already taken swift and rapid steps in response.

Martial law continues to govern the colony of Imperial Burma, having initially been implemented in the wake of the attack, before being declared colony-wide. The former Viceroy of Imperial Burma was also recalled in disgrace, having now been replaced by Lord Vesuvius Poltar - a decorated military officer and occasional courtier who has enjoyed a long professional relationship with Emperor Aleksander. The media blackout in Imperial Burma continues, with internet access, television, and even radio having been cut by officials. While some remain clever enough to bypass the government lockout, the vast majority of the population remains cut-off from the outside world. Initial reports of mass crackdowns and arrests of perceived dissidents have been confirmed by the WWJ, though their scope remains the subject of estimation and speculation.

It is understood the Emperor will directly address the situation in Burma during the closed session this afternoon, with some aides suggesting a swift and overwhelming response "could be on the horizon". Having remained unusually silent since the news of the attempted assassination first broke, analysts in Aeuria and abroad have effectively been shut out from making any substantive speculation about the monarch's state of mind or potential plans of action. However many in the aristocracy and government have speculated, and even suggested, the Emperor may take "extraordinary measures" or make "significant legal reforms" in order to "better control colonial populations". While the Senate session is closed to the public and press, and details of its deliberations will be slow to emerge - if ever, the controversial nature of its convention and vociferous public outcry will demand immediate action to be taken. Where or at whom such action will be directed at remains unclear but it surely isn't a position this reporter would like to find himself in.

[Aeuria]

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Aeurian Senate Declares "Indefinite Martial Law" for Imperial Burma

June 11, 2017

The Aeurian Imperial Senate, at the request of Emperor Aleksander, has issued a decree effectively extending martial law indefinitely in Imperial Burma. Differing from the martial law declared by the colony's Viceroy, a decree from the Commonwealth's parliament at the Crown's request invokes the full authority of the empire. A further 100,000 members of the Imperial Defense Force are planned to be deployed to the colony to enforce the order.

Under Aeurian Martial Law, civil rights and liberties are suspended with near-absolute power granted to military commanders to impose order. Imperial Burma has already been under such a regime for more than a week; a week which has seen the arrest and detention of more than an estimated 20,000 dissidents. Major cities, ports, and airports have been closed off or placed under military control, with citizens confined to their homes under a strict curfew. Organized resistance or protests in cities have been minimal, or quickly repressed, as major highways and streets remain vacant except for military patrols and the occasional tank or APC. The population that remains out and about are largely agriculture or industrial laborers, or small villages where insurrection remains abstract with a permanent military presence virtually nationwide.

Aeurian and international commentators have already criticized the conditions in Imperial Burma, one of the major reasons the First Consul had chosen to visit the territory on his tour promoting civil rights. However, these conditions are set to fall even further under martial law with nearly every civil right suspended.

Additionally coming from the emergency Senate session on Friday was the announcement of travel restrictions on Aeurian colonial populations to the Aeurian mainland. Under the provincial decree, which is expected to be formalized in the coming weeks, the native populations of the Commonwealth's Southeast Asian holdings will be barred from boarding aircraft or ships bound for the Aeurian mainland. The unprecedented and highly controversial move comes after public outcry at the assassination attempt on the nation's First Consul. Already being criticized within more liberal spheres as draconian or immoral, the Senate has defended the move with one spokesman saying:

Populations must be made to understand an attack on a member of this government and a member of the Imperial Family, is an attack on Aeuria itself. While this decision may seem harsh, even unfair to the many millions who have done nothing wrong, it has been deemed necessary by this body under the personal direction of His Majesty. This chamber will not sit on our hands while our First Consul and the nation's Prince has been assaulted in such a grotesque and crude manner.

In conjunction with the restrictions placed on colonial populations, the Aeurian Foreign Ministry has issued a formal statement to its own citizens bound for Imperial Burma. Elevating the potential risk of danger while touring from "Moderate" to "Probable", the Ministry has urged Aeurian citizens not travel to the colony under any circumstances until "civil order has been restored".

[Shengdi]

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First Shengdese State Elections Finish Without a Hitch!

June 11 2017

The Shengdese national elections have finally finished throughout the nation, with a resounding success being heralded by many Xian supporters as symbolic of the future of the Republic. Since the close of the constitutional convention, Shengdi has predominantly been under a provisional government with only the federal administration mostly filled. States were governed under appointed governors and in some cases, direct rule from Beijing or the military. The possibility of the Shengdese Republic falling into anarchy once more, or the strategic domination of the nation by an untouchable central government and army had many fearing for the success of the first Asian republic; but it seems that these fears have been answered with the elections.

Each state's citizens came to the ballot boxes on Friday, with the constitution's enfranchisement of all adults a first for the former imperial domain. Various influential members of the Republican Guard and the revolutionary army under Huli ran for election, and in some cases the agricultural communes succeeded in their own local representatives coming to power. The elections were largely nonpartisan, with the just recent establishment of the national government having left little time for political associations to form. Instead, candidates ran off of platforms either pushing for stronger central states or otherwise limited confederations of provinces and counties; the majority of officials campaigning on similar ballots of economics and politics to that of Chancellor Xian and the national government.

The success of the nonpartisan elections has improved the faith of many in the country and has others calling for the amendment of the constitution to forbid political parties in future elections.

Consequently, the popularity of Chancellor Xian is at an all-time high, with many accrediting the success of the elections directly to her influence, however debatable that is. The successful and legal rise of a government united behind the politics of the Chancellor is a powerful thing for sure, and many eagerly await the direction that Xian will push the country towards. The Chancellor has wasted little time, already submitting a five-year "Back to the Earth" plan to the National Council for approval; a policy that details the development of the farming industry, as well as putting an emphasis on agrarian culture in order to feed a nation historically vulnerable to drought and famine.

[Khedrovina]

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Khedrovinan army holds exercises near the Estonian border

June 12 2017

The Khedrovinan army has held a military exercise near the Estonian border today in light of concerns by the Khedrovinan high command that, despite the recently brokered peace, the conflict could reignite and spill over into the country. This move has raised some minor concerns as many see the excercise as unnecessary at best and provoking at worst.
In a joint statement however, prime minister Ombrodva and Grand Patriarch Dobrovka reaffirmed the staunch neutrality of Khedrovina regarding the Estonian situation, yet, as prime minister Ombrodva pointed out, "the country must be prepared for any possible eventuality". Grand patriarch Dobrovka added: "As a deeply religous man and servant of god, I strongly believe in peace and I will do everything in my power to achieve and/or uphold it. But we cannot deny that there are forces out there that threaten the very notion of peace and this is the kind of evil we are preparing for with these kinds of exercises."

The exercise saw the first use of the S54A3, a new artillery piece designed as a modern equivalent of the anti tank gun. While considered largely obsolete by most militaries around the world, Khedrovina still believes in the cocept of AT guns in specific situations. Sporting a calibre of 125mm it is capable of defeating any contemporary tank from far distances, especially in open plains or camouflaged in a dense forest. It's also fitted with a small engine, able to move the gun at a speed of 15kph for about 50km. Described as a "self moving" gun (as opposed to a self propelled one) it follows the general Khedrovinan doctrine putting emphasis on simplicity, reliability and affordability. Even if the engine breaks down, the gun can still be moved by either a truck or a helicopter (the gun is moved to and from the front by truck or helicopter anyway, the on board engine is only used in combat) which is the principal reason that self propelled artillery is almost non existent in the Khedrovinan army.

The Reebiskal military technical institute also took this opportunity to announce their new project scheduled for mass production this summer. Namely, the M89B tank. An upgrade of the older M89 tank with reactive armor and an improved gun.
The M89B is meant to fully replace the M89 by mid 2019, some vehicles will be upgraded from existing M89's, being designated M89B-S.

Troops participating in the exercise near the Estonian border (left) and an S54A3 AT gun as depicted in a field manual (right)


two M89B's in the Reebiskal military technical institute

[The Scandinavians]

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Heir to the Scandinavian Throne Assassinated!

31 Skerpla, 2017

In what the international media has described as an outrageously bold and provocative act by the Fatherland Party the heir to the currently exiled Scandinavian monarchy; Crown Princess Linnea, Duchess of Södermanland, was shot and killed whilst volunteering in the Finnish resettlement area outside of Berlin this morning stirring a massive panic throughout the area. The assassin, whose body has been identified as a Scandinavian citizen, was able to blend in with the numerous refugees while concealing a pistol and fired several shots at the Crown Princess while shouting the words "hail Svansson!" in Nordic before placing the gun in his mouth and committing suicide on the spot to avoid arrest. Though a German emergency response team was able to rush the princess to a nearby ER she was reported to be deceased before arriving at 11:21 CET. Other members of the Scandinavian royal family, including the King, are reportedly in safe locations away from any potential danger. The assassination has come as a shock to both to the monarchy and the world and has generated massive anger towards Scandinavia and its Leader, who's name was exclaimed at the scene, which has provoked many to see this as a continuation of the tensions in Europe even after a second peace deal has been achieved.

While the outside world mourns the loss of the Crown Princess the reaction within Scandinavia was one of joy and celebration, with thousands across major cities including Stockholm, Copenhagen, and Oslo taking to the streets cheering and waving flags and singing the Party anthem following the official news of the assassination released by the Party. While Det Lederen Svansson has yet to make a public statement about this event, Party officials have personally celebrated the princess's death with one even describing it as "a fantastic turn of events" and "a natural progression in destroying the monarchy's grip over Scandinavia". While many have been quick to point out that the Scandinavian crown will be passed down to Linnea's younger brother and that the Scandinavian monarchy, though in exile, will continue to represent the "true" government of Scandinavia.

A private funeral is expected to be held sometime in the near future with only close family members and "friends of the monarchy" likely to be invited.

[Edelreich]

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Provocative Right-Wing German Reactions to Berlin Execution

June 12 2017

The response of the various right-wing political associations in the Edelreich has been heavily divided, with some pro-Scandinavian groups celebrating the death of a member of the former kingdom; their celebrations dwarfed by a period of morning and manhunts orchestrated by Mader's government. Others have taken a much more sympathetic view, with many German right organizations decrying the brutal death of a member of Europe's living history.

In Bavaria the Swabian King's Society has organized a week-long vigil and service in the honor of Princess Linnea, with spokesperson Stefan Sommer describing the event as dedicated to the memory of the Crown Princess as well as to the beliefs of their organization. Whereas the Monarchistischer Bund has taken a moderate approach, remembering the histories and friendship of the old Scandinavian Kingdom with the Edelreich, the SKG has generated its own hefty amount of controversy.

Speaking from the societal lodge at Augsburg, SKG President Klaus Bürger was noted for his fury of allegations and insults towards the Scandinavian government, which he criticized as "deviant and immoral", and other guest speakers spoke their own opinions on the fascist state. The topic of the Scandinavian Kingdom upholding tradition and culture against a radical and perverting force was a common theme. An online video leaked shortly afterwards from the private meeting, showing members of the society lighting a Scandinavian flag on fire, and others chanting anti-Scandinavian phrases.

Reactions haven't been resigned to only explicit monarchists, however, as the Deutscher Verteidigungsbund raised a ruckus that violated the curfew in Munich once again; with onlookers noting a lynched effigy of Scandinavian Leader Svansson being carried by the crowd. The DVB has been very critical of the attack, steering away from monarchist sympathies and instead criticizing the national government for allowing the attack to happen. Protesters decried the Prime Minister as soft, and sought to pressure the government into ensuring better travel security.

[Nova Aralia]

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Aralia Adopts New Constitution

15 June 2017

In a 90% majority vote, the individual regions and communes of Aralia voted in favor of adopting a new constitution which severely restricts the practical power of the Crown and protects the General Assembly from excessive executive oversight. The constitution will be put into effect immediately, with King Antonio having given his royal consent and signing it at the Caserta Palace in Campania, where the convention was for the most part held. The ratification and creation of the constitution has been a hot topic in Aralia, but a largely united one as both the population at large and the nobility agreed to replacement of the original constitution that united the country.

The convention took the better part of a month, although the work and development of the new constitution went through various phases for seven months. Starting late last year, the King and the government under de Canio agreed that the constitution of the country needed to be altered. The original constitution was adopted in the 18th century after the Aralian nation was united, and while significant for its time, the 1769 constitution did little to address the power of the monarchy, the nobility, and the consequences of the various near-autonomous communes in Aralia. The convention instead sought to better unify the state, and to spell out the exact powers and privileges that the nobility and royal family has.

Communes lost most of their previously autonomous nature, instead becoming largely lesser administrative divisions within the regions of Aralia. However the communes retained the right to elect their local representatives, whereas the regions will have appointed officials from the central government in Rome. The convention also worked to establish the separation of the regions from the noble states; an important distinction that the 1769 constitution lacked. Dukes and counts have lost the majority of their control over the political processes of their respective domains, but in return have had their titles and honors protected from government influence. Rather the Crown will instead manage the majority of the nobility's affairs. Members of the immediate families of landed nobles have also been restricted from executive appointment to regional management, although commune elections are not prevented.

Powers of the Crown have also been defined, with the King being the Commander-in-Chief of the military during wartime and having the authority to dissolve parliament. Whereas before the head of government was solely appointed by the Crown, the General Assembly will now decide the government from the majority party, the King's position instead now to appoint the selected candidate. The constitution also protects the power of the Crown to dismiss the Prime Minister, although parliament also now has that power through a 'vote of no confidence', as well as a 'vote of censure'.

The new constitution has clearly reinforced democracy in Aralia, as well as restricting the roles of the nobility to positions of tradition and societal involvement only. While the Crown clearly retains a certain significance in the new state, the true power of the country is now invested in the General Assembly, with the Prime Minister acting out day-to-day operations of the government.

[Alcase]

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'Missiles Came from North,' ECOJ Report States

16 June 2017

Following the murder of former Lederen Hylen, the European Court of Justice has released its first reports regarding the ongoing investigation into those responsible for the cold-blooded assassination of a prominent European head of state. As part of the Paris Peace Agreement of 2017 signed just a few weeks prior, the European Court of Justice was established with the direction to act as a legal process for multi-national prosecution and civil suits. Currently, its only directive involves Det Lederen's murder and bringing to justice those who carried out the assassination.

In an investigative report, submitted to the Alcasian Republic's Ministry of Justice, which provides for and heads the largest proportion of the investigation team, the European Court has cited multiple sources in stating that the cause of mid-air destruction of former Det-Lederen's aeroplane was due to explosive material rupturing the cabin, causing almost instant depressurization and the death of all those on-board before impact with the surface. In further experimentation and analysis, the explosive object had detonated near the rear of the vehicle, implying that the device used had flown from the north of the plane's bearing.

Corroborating evidence comes from a multitude of non-governmental sources including weather satellites and forensic labs. One such is the Estonian primary weather research laboratory, which conducts much of their research in the Baltic Sea; this research team has submitted to the European Court of Justice records of the dynamics of the wind and thermal imaging captured during the week of Det Lederen's murder. Satellite imaging reveals an increase in heat disseminating from an unidentified object not related to air traffic nor inclement weather. This UFO was reported as orginating from Scandinavian jurisdiction and travelling into the Baltic Sea. While the UFO suggests a missle-type projectile, its heat signature had been reported to have died down before reaching the plane that carried former Lederen Hylen.

Concluding its initial report, the European Court of Justice states that it plans submit subpoenas regarding documents relevant to further investigation into the nature of possible missile launches recorded by the Scandinavian military and any documents held by the Finnish government-in-exile. In addition to that, the Alcasian heading the investigation team has repeated his commitment to a fair, thorough investigation to ensure that no innocent parties face the jeaprody of international prosecution.

[Edelreich]

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Meet Adolf Wechsler; the Hero of the Edelreich

June 16, 2017

Imagine it: A simple air operation over Estonia, where a squadron of fighter jets were ordered to defend the operational security of their ground forces, suddenly gone wrong as a trio of enemy fighters rose over the clouds. This was the exact situation that faced German Air Force Captain Adolf Wechsler, whose aptitude for combat and command won him an official commendation in what was one of the very first air skirmishes fought between the Edelreich and Scandinavia.

Captain Wechsler was part of the German involvement in Estonia that began on May 5, in response to the attempted invasion by Scandinavia of the Baltic state; an action that Prime Minister Mader sought to stop by any means. The expeditionary forces sent to Estonia were in part jointly-operated by the Estonian armed forces, although at times the German command insisted on direct control of the entire theater. Initially the intervention was seen as an attempt by the Edelreich to force peaceful negotiations in Estonia, with Defense Minister Andreas Karbach insisting that German forces avoid directly engaging Scandinavian troops. Instead the German military primarily focused on securing and enforcing Estonian population centers, with parts of the expeditionary forces deployed serving as a deterrent to further escalation.

Unfortunately in many cases that position was untenable, as both Estonian forces and Scandinavians regularly pushed the envelope and attempted to bypass German defenses to complete their missions. Various Estonian commanders were criticized by their German counterparts for violating the defensive agreement set by Minister Karbach; in some cases the provocations of Estonian and Scandinavian soldiers forced German troops into combat themselves. Forced into rules of engagement, many German platoons were considered responsible for the breakdown of non-aggression between Scandinavia and the Edelreich, with soldiers purposefully trying to provoke attack from the Scandinavians by their operations.

No state of war was ever declared between the two nations before the Paris peace, but in Estonia an unofficial period of skirmishes and warfare between the two existed, and a number of Scandinavian and German soldiers were killed in these low-intensity engagements. Captain Wechsler was part of the General Staff's initial solution; providing an area of coverage for their operations and preventing Scandinavian forces from carrying out aerial reconnaissance and bombing runs. While generally any confrontation in the air resulted in heightened tension, combat was mostly rare at first. However soon engagements in the air became part of the natural resistance Edelreich played against Scandinavian movements, and Wechsler's commendable fight was only one of a few similar events in the Estonian sky.

"All I did was follow my training and my orders," Wechsler stated during our interview. "Three Scandinavian jets came into our sight lines and we were instructed to prevent any possible attacks from occurring." As the Captain explained, the sudden appearance startled the squadron and the team debated for a short moment of how to react. "Some of us wanted to pull back; either to base or out of any potential danger."

However Wechsler, the commander of the squadron, insisted on confronting the Scandinavian flight unit. The Scandinavians soon responded in kind by opening fire, and a simple air mission suddenly became a fight for life and death. The air battle lasted for little over two minutes with the surviving Scandinavian jets withdrawing after Captain Wechsler shot down one of them. He is credited with the only aircraft kill during the entire Estonian deployment; all other engagements only resulting in craft damages.

Wechsler, however, remained humble and respectful in his description of the event:

I had lined the bandit up in my sights initially but the angle of attack was no good, so I had to break off. The rest of his flight had pressured my comrades out of range, so I was alone above the clouds with him. This presented him with an opportunity to get on my tail, and he fired before I was able to shake him. Fortunately most of it was ineffectual fire, but I did sustain some minor damage to my right wing. He tried to line me up again after that but I shook him again. By this point it was mainly a knife-fight, both of us having slowed our speeds significantly. Finally I got the angles and maneuvered behind him, where I opened fire and struck his tailpipe. He went into a spin and couldn't recover. I learned from the brass later that he went down over the Scandinavian zone. I can't say much more than that really. I also don't know if he lived, I never spotted a chute.

If I had anything to say about the Scandinavians, and that pilot in particular, it would be that they fought very hard and viciously. They had their fangs out from the start, and there was a few times I thought I was done for. You know its very difficult to think clearly like that, but I didn't know if I made the right choice by staying to engage at the time. They handled well under pressure and even outnumbered three-to-one we were being pushed and forced to pull back. I wasn't the only one to sustain damage to their aircraft either.

Captain Wechsler has become something of a military celebrity following the attack, with the official commendation from the German air force only with the highest praises. Wechsler is later expected to meet with both the Prime Minister and President in Berlin, where many expect he will be honored for his actions in Estonia.

[Khedrovina]

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Khedrovina and Nowistrana sign non-agression pact and pledge friendship

June 16th 2017

Today the nations of Khedrovina and Nowistrana, in neighbourly fashion, signed a none agression pact to cement their relations and strengthen security in the region as the two nations intend to work together to combat anit terror operations, drug trafficking and seperatist movements. A pledge that was almost immediatly brought into practice as the Nowistranian military joined their Khedrovinan colleages in the final day of military exercises near the Estonian border. A bilateral trade agreement is also on the table which aims to reduce tariffs and import quota's as well as facilitate joint social-economic development. A surprising move because of Khedrovina's notorious protectionism and self sufficiency focus. The conference was followed by a pledge of friendship, articulating serious commitment from both sides.
The proposals were almost unanimously approved by the people's assembly and have now been passed onto the council of patriarchs who is expected to ratify them as well.

President Ombrodva stated:

"This is a great development for the improvement of security, stability and prosperity in the region, a welcome development after the Estonian affair. We look forward to working closely together with Nowistrana."

Nowistranian forces in joint military exercises with the Khedrovinan military

[Aeuria]

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Former Indonesian Military "Fully Integrated" into Aeurian Imperial Defense Force

June 17, 2017

Soldiers of the Indonesian Special Forces, the Kopassus, will serve as the colony's counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism force.

Following months of intensive training, education, and restructuring since their annexation by the Aeurian Commonwealth, members of the former Indonesian military have been integrated into the Aeurian Imperial Defense Force, or IDF. The Indonesian Army, whose personnel exceeded 300,000, has provided a substantial boon to Aeurian security operations in Southeast Asia. The Commonwealth's IDF - its primary peacekeeping force - only has 15,000 more members than its newly integrated Indonesian counterpart and is already deployed throughout Southeast Asia. As a result, the IDF has, for all intents and purposes, doubled in size with the addition of the Indonesian Army.

Aeuria's own Imperial Army - its elite, highly trained fighting force - only numbers 72,000. While seemingly small for a nation as large as Aeuria, the Imperial Army could pass for a smaller country's Special Forces; its personnel highly trained and equipped with the nation's finest equipment. The Army almost exclusively fights in conjunction with the Imperial Air Force, who provide overwhelming aerial support before infantry advances in a tactic dubbed the "Aeurian Blitz". Favored by the empire since the advent of artillery, the strategy has evolved to include warplanes in its barrages. While modern engagements are unlikely to see a mass charge of infantry at the sound of a whistle, Aeurian forces are masters of artillery and indirect fire, strengthened by their advanced aircrafts' capacity for aerial bombardment and supremacy. Battles with insurgents or other small-scale engagements are often ended by devastating airstrikes before the Army fires a shot.

The addition of the Indonesian Army will greatly enhance the Commonwealth's capacity to enforce law and order in its more unruly Asian colonies - namely Imperial Burma. With an IDF now doubled in size, the Aeurian military will be spread less thin in their new empire. While some officers within the IDF have expressed concerns over the loyalties and effectiveness of its new members, these voices have been drowned out by the overwhelming majority who welcome the additional manpower. One Aeurian IDF Captain stationed in Jakarta had the following to say:

To be frank, these boys are probably better suited to maintaining order here than we are. Aeurian soldiers have never been inconspicuous, we tend to stand out in a crowd over here if you know what I mean. These fellows, the Indonesians you see, they fit right in - they're from here. I think that goes a long way with the public as well, seeing familiar faces instead of foreign jackboots. Having Indonesians guarding Indonesia is only natural. The less we agitate, the better. We're here to keep law and order after all, not alienate or intimidate a population.

While supportive of returning to Aeurian rule, one elderly Indonesian gentleman who was born in Indonesia before its independence in 1953, is not keen on the high numbers of soldiers on the streets.

I was born under the peacock flag, I remember the empire in the 30's and 40's. It was better then, more food, work, and security. I'm happy to see the peacocks again but there's too many soldiers. Used to be only a few every other street, now there's whole packs of them on every corner, marching about like there's a war on. They should go, Indonesia is happy to be back.

While Indonesia, now Greater Indonesia, has not displayed high levels of civil unrest since its annexation, the Aeurian government nonetheless continues their historical policy of an "Occupied Empire" - establishing and maintaining a permanent, widespread military presence in their colonies. This policy has historically left the Aeurian military spread thin, as its small numbers struggle to occupy millions of square kilometers of foreign terrain. However it appears the Crown is set to counteract this imbalance by simply increasing the number of personnel to Colonial-era levels. Military conscription in peace-time is an unthinkable notion within the Commonwealth, with many citizens plainly resistant to serving in any capacity. So rather than upset the Aeurian population, the government has looked to its colonies for recruits - retraining and absorbing their former militaries into its own and offering employment and benefits to millions of potential recruits. To support the doubling in size of the IDF and further expansion, Emperor Aleksander has announced a further $15 billion in military funding.

[Belyia]

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"Three Shot Dead in Kraishte", Claims Belyian Report

15 June 2017

An official statement from the Belyian Ministry of Defense has stirred the hornet's nest of animosity between Vugravia and Belyia, with the Crown's representatives in Gornikraj describing an attack on a Belyian military patrol conducted by Vugravian forces in the Kraishte exterior that resulted in the deaths of three Belyian soldiers.

The report, released by request of Prime Minister Kotov to the public, described a deployment of Belyian soldiers from the 22nd Infantry Regiment to the western border with Vugravia as part of a continued policy of "deterrence and defense against aggression". A detachment of the regiment, numbering six, was issued orders to patrol a strip of the Kraishte region close to the border with Vugravia, where the report claimed they were attacked by a much larger squad of Vugravian soldiers. During the ensuing firefight three soldiers from the patrol were reported missing, and a rescue operation later confirmed them dead, the Defense Ministry revealed.

Vugravia has immediately doubted the claims stated by the report, denying that their troops were responsible for firing first in what is one of many similar engagements along the Kraishte border region. The Vugravian government issued a short statement that apologized for the loss of life, but "... doesn't find evidence to indicate our armed service members had violated rules of engagement."

Experts on the emerging conflict in the Balkans have already begun to weigh in, with English military expert Edward Howell believing that the attack came in response to a similar incident conducted by the Belyian military the past month.

"The conflict between Belyia and Vugravia has heavily been decided by a policy of national pride and revenge operations," Howell said in an email to us. "We have seen and documented before cases where Belyian or Vugravian soldiers have went out of their way to engage patrols out of revenge. This is likely a similar situation."

The two Balkan countries have been in a state of conflict since the 1980s, although establishing an actual start date has been a major point of contention in scholarly circles. Neither country is at a state of war with each other, and officially operations conducted by both countries have been written off as "defensive deployments" in the Kraishte. Conditions of guerrilla warfare and low-level conflict have been described by reporters who documented the conditions, and in many cases conflict along the Kraishte region takes the place of ethnic squabbles and paramilitary operations carried out by locals. These conditions are universally recognized to have risen from the Balkan Wars of the past century, which decided the modern border between Belyia and Vugravia; leaving minorities of both countries unpopular and outside of their ethnic homelands. Vugravian minorities were forced out of the Kraishte by Belyian soldiers and citizen militias during the 1980s, and in response Vugravian groups removed many Belyians from their eastern territory. Among many Belyians taking part in these paramilitary organizations is the feelings of revanchism and the desire to reclaim their homeland just beyond the Kraishte.

Military deployments have become much more common since 1989, when the Vugravian Army first engaged a Belyian militia force in Bosilegrad that was attempting to establish a breakaway territory. Belyian forces quickly responded by positioning defenses at key crossings in the southern part of the Kraishte region, and tensions further rose in 1990 when a televised execution of fifteen Vugravians accused of terrorism broke national news.

The Belyian Defense Ministry criticized this attack as barbaric and promised future retributions against Vugravia in the coming months, an action that is sure to further escalate the conflict between them. Many experts and watchdog groups have been watching the conflict for years, and a general belief of the conflict not ending soon has been felt by people everywhere. Some have attributed the low wealth of the countries to the conflict, arguing that the rivalry has damaged growth in the Balkans for years to come, and that the conflict is unstable for Europe as a whole.

[Alcase]

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Assemblée Législative Holds IDC Membership Referendum

18 June, 2017

In an unexpected move by the ruling party of the Alcasian Legislative Assembly, Assembly Leader Henri Hidalgo has announced today that a law funding a national referendum will be implemented beginning tomorrow morning. The national referendum's focus: Alcasian membership in the IDC, the most prevalent and youngest international community for the defense of democratic ideals and human rights. This comes after heated debates against the bill by the assembly majority Parti Socialiste with oppostion groups such as Alcase Internationaliste, L'Union Catholique, and the Groupe démocratie directe banding together to fight for the bill. Members of the assembly mentioned how heated debates were, and many were fearing that brawls would break out in the Palais de Luxembourg. Nonetheless, to settle disputes, a national referendum would be agreed upon to leave IDC membership up to the people of Alcase.

"The International Defensive Community," cites L'Union Catholique leader Anne Queritz, "is a force for the good of Alcase; and with its democratic leadership by the North Americans, stands strong against those who wish to spread fascism, communism, and monarchism around the world, despite the ugly faces to those ideologies." The opposition against the Parti Socialiste also mentions how the IDC will bring the Alcasian Republic closer with its German brethren to the East while strengthening the defense capabilities shared by the West. At its very beginning, the IDC has made social media attraction through jingoistic youth believing the Community to be an opportunity for the Republic to fight undemocratic ideals abroad.

On the other hand, the majority assembly group Parti Socialiste has cited the North American's history of meddling in European affairs, advocating for a stronger Europe, not America. "The North Americans will use the IDC to occupy Western Europe and rule by 'divide and conquer'," President Marie Seiyes mentioned while addressing the legislative assembly just prior to the announcement of the national referendum. The Parti Socialiste advocates strongly for an European Community in lieu of the North American Empire's encroachment into Western Europe.

The Alcasian People will be the ones to decide this, however, in just a few days with their national referendum.

[Nowistrana]

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Nowistranian Diplomacy Offensive Continues

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June 20, 2017

The Nowistranian diplomacy offensive continues with another treaty signed by the Empire of Nowistrana and this time the Kingdom of Belyia. After long negotiations, both sides agreed to terms with the main goal of enhancing overall cooperation between Nowistrana and Belyia. Politically, the Nowistranian-Belyian good-neighborly treaty of friendship and cooperation will put the strategic partnership between Nowistrana and Belyia into a more advanced phase. In economic matters, both nations agreed on making the trade of goods easier by reducing import quotas and tariffs as well as joint programs of economic and social development.

As far as security goes, a new type of inter-state relationship has been set up. The treaty does not aim at a third country or country group since, as the Nowistranian ambassador to Belyia Boris Golovkin explained, a peaceful environment is vital for both to implement their domestic reforms and economic development. But the mutual defense and assistance treaty signed, will strengthen military cooperation between Berezina and Gornikraj.

The motivations behind this new treaty are complex and involve serious geopolitical, military, and economic considerations. In a sense, this treaty is a logical product of the improvement in Nowistranian international relations. The treaty should signal to the Western world that a geopolitical shift may be taking place in the European balance of power as the Nowistrana makes 'new friends' on the European continent. This treaty also comes only natural for the Nowistranian government which sees Nowistrana as the protector of Slavism throughout the world. ''We believe that relations based on good neighborliness and legal ties' between Nowistrana and Belyia will influence international affairs in a considerable and positive way,'' Mr. Golovkin said.

[Alcase]

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ECOJ Issues First Subpoenas

20 June, 2017

With the week beginning, the European Court of Justice, in collaboration with the Alcasian Ministry of Justice, has issued its first rounds of subpoenas. These subpoenas come out amidst a possible scandal involving the Scandinavians allegedly firing upon and killing their own national leader. In Paris, the following subpoena ad testificandum have been issued: Det Lederen Jes Svanson of the Scandinavian Union, Dr. Paulius Petras of the Baltic Sea Climate Science Group, Defense Minister-in-Exile of the Finnish government, and Defense Minister Jacobsson of the Scandinavian Union during July proceedings in front of an ECOJ-appointed counsel.

With those announced, subpoena duces tecum have been issued alongside their names for the relinquishment of pertinent documents to the ECOJ for review. Facing overwhelming evidence that the source of the rocket that brought down former Lederen Hylen's plane over the Baltic is placed imprecisely between the Finnish and Scandinavians, the ECOJ has deemed it necessary to contract both parties and review relevant documents in order to clarify who is responsible for the murder of former Scandinavian Lederen Hylen.

[Edelreich]

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Hamburg Breaks Records; German Socialists Hold Largest Rally of its Kind

June 21, 2017

The city of Hamburg has been accredited today with playing host to the largest gathering of German socialist and communist groups in the Edelreich, a feat that has startled many and brought concerns to both Berlin and the right-wing associations active across the country.

The gathering, officially called the March for German Labor, attracted over 700,000 participants from around 45 German left-wing groups, three of which are active parties in the parliament. The event was planned for months in advance, with the demonstration aiming to show German displeasure at the government and politics of the country; although many others suspect the march of having an ulterior motive to challenge similar activities from the DNP and ADF. City officials in Hamburg were reported to be reluctant in issuing permits for the protest, but conceded after threats of "worker action" against the city. The SAP (Sozialistische Arbeiterpartei; Socialist Workers' Party) initially reported an expected attendance of around 300,000 people, but later increased that number to around 540,000. An unexpected additional turnout of 160,000 forced city officials to close a number of streets and shut down the commercial district for the day, but Berlin did not find probable cause to prevent either the march or travel to the city from continuing.

The protest remained peaceful, with a noted cooperation between the various left-wing associations in the Edelreich to show solidarity in their common plight. Criticisms against the government were incredibly common, and ranged from the looming threat of war to the inability of the state to represent the urban proletariat. Others discussed the dangers of the right-wing associations across the state, and condemned Prime Minister Mader for allowing the Munich-based German Defense League to continue their activities.

"We stand against hate groups and reactionary forces," said one protester who wished to remain anonymous. "This is our way of showing that we won't stand for it; that the government can't just do what it wants, or that it can allow these deplorable people to continue with no resistance."

Being known well in advance, the march attracted many members of the German intelligentsia and socialist community. Notables were communist writer Klaus Behrend, SAP-leader Ludwig Rosen, and Luise Wandesleben, who has been a rising voice in the Edelreich for her pro-socialist agitation. Austrian and Dutch presences were also prevalent, with many wanting to show their willingness to cooperate with a German far-left. Our reporters on the ground even spoke with a few internationalist members of the Alcasian Socialist Party, who expressed solidarity with the Hamburg activists.

[Nowistrana]

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Masked Gunmen attack Nowistranas biggest city



Nowistranian special police forces in Pugachev

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June 22, 2017

46 people have been killed and another 34 wounded after several gunmen opened fire at the Pugachev Central Station, in an act condemned as a “terrorist attack” by Alexandr Rodzaevsky, General Secretary of the All-Nowistranian Fascist Party. After the attack, the gunmen retreated through the inner-city to the Serpukhov Church leaving a path of death behind them. While two gunmen have been arrested, four others have been killed by the police. Witnesses reported seeing the gunman dressed in black and wearing a ski mask walking into the central station opening fire. One watched as he began shooting at “everything that was moving”, he told the police. “They were people who mastered weapons because they were calm … They killed and killed.”

After the arrival of Nowistranian special forces, the gunmen opened fire at them wounding 1 of them. After a few minutes of harsh resistance, the gunmen retreated through the back exit to the inner-city where they advanced by foot to the Serpukhov Church not far away from the central station. Again they opened fire at the civilians around the church. According to several other witnesses, the gunmen spoke Ukrainian during the attacks which now leads to the question whether the Ukrainian government knew about the attacks or not. Despite the Ukrainian government claiming that it was not behind this attack, for General Secretary Alexandr Rodzaevsky it is clear that Nowistranas western neighbor went too far. "At the moment we cannot say whether the Ukrainian government was somehow implicated in this incident, however, they neglected their duty of pursuing criminals and criminals activities. The culprits are Ukrainian citizens. This makes the Ukrainian authorities guilty enough.", stated the General Secretary. "We could be in Kyiv within 3 or 4 days. It seems like the Ukrainian governments tends to forget about that," he added.

On a state television talkshow in the aftermath of the attack, even Pugachevs major Anatoly Prokhanov linked the attack with anti-Nowistranian sentiments within the Ukrainian government. He claimed the events were “coordinated” with the aim of destabilizing the situation in Nowistrana, suggesting a far-reaching anti-Nowistranian conspiracy.

Even the Nowistranian Empress Kristina was in Pugachev for a media conference on that day. At a press conference, reporters asked Empress Kristina's spokesman Vadim Peskov whether he thought the Empress may have been a target. "Of course the fact that the terror attack happened when the head of the state was in town is a food for thought and is subject to analysis by the special services. Any terror attack that happens in the country is an attack on every single Nowistranian citizen. Including the head of state. The city authorities, and if needed, the federal authorities, will take the necessary measures to help the families of those affected by the attacks. None of their blood will remain unavenged," he responded.

Meanwhile on the Ukrainian-Nowistranian border, an army of Nowistranian tanks was filmed thundering towards the Ukrainian border as the tensions between the warring countries continued to escalate. Dozens of Rodzaevsky's modern tanks were seen arriving at a railroad station in Pokrovskoye in the Nowistranian southern Rostov region. The tanks were moved from cargo train platforms and deployed in a field near Matveyev Kurgan village - just 10km from the border with Ukraine. Nowistrana regularly holds military drills in Rostov region involving its infantry, artillery and air force and has a number of military bases in the area. Nowistranian Defense Minister Sergei Petrenko said in televised remarks last week that the military had created three divisions, nine brigades and 22 regiments since 2015 and deployed them in the Southern Military District, adjacent to southern Ukraine.