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by **Lihnidos** » Wed Apr 27, 2022 5:25 pm

Breaking: Majority of Conservative-National Deputies Have No Confidence in PM, Remove Him as Leader

By: Mihalis Metaxas (@MMetaxas)

[Lihnidos - AD] Arcadia - A majority of Conservative-National deputies in the National Assembly have voted to remove Prime Minister Fotis Raptis as Leader of the Conservative-National Alliance, party chairman Claus Vascos announced this evening. The vote comes just days after at least twenty-six deputies submitted letters to the party chairman requesting a vote of no confidence after losing faith in the Prime Minister's leadership. Raptis, who vowed to fight for votes of support from every member of his party and whose office said the vote would 'inevitably fail', lost the vote ninety-nine to seventy. The Conservative-National Alliance will now begin the process of electing a new leader just six months before the upcoming October general election.

The Prime Minister, who held a press conference outside of the Prime Minister's residence following the vote, said that he was saddened by the results of the vote, but that he respected the decision of his colleagues. "While I greatly disagree with the outcome of the vote this evening, it is clear that I have lost the confidence of the Conservative-National caucus in the National Assembly and that my time as leader of the party is coming to an end. Despite the claims of my critics, the facts are that during my time as leader the party has seen three back-to-back general election victories and record growth in membership. Over the twelve years I have been Prime Minister and leader of the party, myself and my governments have governed efficiently and effectively, succeeding in implementing many policy objectives and helping lead the country through times of uncertainty."

Raptis was elected as Leader of the Conservative-National Alliance and Prime Minister following the death of previous Prime Minister and Leader Lycaon Buros in early 2010. Only thirty-two at the time, he was the youngest person ever to be appointed Prime Minister, and is currently the second longest serving Prime Minister in Lihnidos' history. Addressing what his next steps would be in the coming weeks, he said, "Over the course of the next several weeks the Conservative-National Alliance will undergo the process to elect a new leader. I will do everything in my power to ensure that the process and transition for whoever is elected is as smooth as possible. Once a new leader is chosen and has proven that they can command a majority in the National Assembly, I will resign as Prime Minister."

The process to elect a new leader could take up to a month and is expected to be contentious, as multiple candidates are likely to announce their intention to run for the leadership in the coming days. Whoever is elected as leader will immediately bare the responsibility of leading the party in the October general election and will face high expectations as the party looks to regain a majority in the legislature following a notable loss in seats during provincial council elections in 2020.

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by **Mesogeia** » Sat May 07, 2022 10:12 pm

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A BILLION DRACHMA FEUD: A TALE OF TWO SHIPS

By: Parviz Farzan (@ParvizFarzan_21)

Pharopoli, Mesogeia - Over the course of the last couple weeks a rather ugly divorce trial has unfolded over national television here in Mesogeia involving the incredibly wealthy shipping tycoon, the sixty-three year old Arshan Bashinoor and his soon to be ex-wife Aggeliki Fourakis-Khan Bashinoor (aged 54, a former model and television personality. What started out as a highly publicized run-of-the mill billion-drachma divorce proceeding has spiraled into something far more serious and drastic.

Arshan Bashinoor, is a name known throughout the close knit Mesogeian shipping and shipbuilding industry world and beyond; noted for his wealth, his philanthropy and his highly publicized affairs. The scion of a long and storied dynasty of shipping tycoons, Arshan is the third member of his family to head the Bashinoor Corporation having inherited it from his father in the early 1980s he turned it into a multi-billion drachma company.

His soon to be ex-wife, the thrice married Aggeliki Fourakis-Khan Bashinoor (born Aggeliki Limnidis) earned her claim to fame by being one of the most visible fashion models of the late 1980s and the mid 1990s before dating and marrying a string of wealthy older men before finally marrying Arshan in 1994. The couple have four children Andreas (born 1996), Darius (born 1998), Farah (born 2000), and Alexandra (born 2003). After which time she became a celebrated television personality appearing in numerous shows and movies including the long running daytime serial “Tankers”, to name one of her many credits.

Last week in a scene that could have come right out of an episode of “Tankers”, Mr. Bashinoor’s wife of two-decades, Aggeliki took the stand during which she made a stunning revelation. At the behest of her attorney Theophilos Agathoklis, Mrs. Bashinoor revealed to the world documents which alleged that her husband’s assets tied up partly in the Bashinoor Corporation, shrewd investments and in various real estate holdings were actually being underrepresented by her husband and his attorney in order to hide underhanded business dealings.

The Mesogeian shipping and shipbuilding industry has always been criticized for its ability to dodge accountability in the face of increasing pressure for scrutiny and transparency; with people describing the several dozen or so major shipping companies of the nation forming a kind of oligarchy and operating in a much similar way ensuring profits for the few at the expense of the many.

The imperial government in Alexandropolis has often come under fire for its perceived leniency when it comes to the shipping and maritime related industries; offering tax-breaks worth millions or even billions of Drachmas to the major shipping companies in the country. A multi-billion drachma industry, the shipping, shipbuilding, and maritime related industries of the empire have long been considered to be a pillar of the nation’s economy contributing an estimated 5% to 10% of the country’s economy.

Back to the divorce proceedings in Phaopoli last week, Mrs Aggeliki Bashinoor at her attorney’s request presented documents which alleged that her husband Mr. Bashinoor had back in late 2018 through a third party company purchased an old container ship from Periclean Horizon, a Yisraeli based shipping company in order to dispose of it outside of strict Yisraeli government regulation. The document also alleges that a subsidiary of the Bashinoor Corporation sold a Mesogeian constructed container ship to the very same Yisraeli based shipping company who registered it as the scrapped first ship in order to avoid heavy recycling fees. The Yisraeli shipping firm, a subsidiary of the global Roth Group, used a flag of convenience for the new container ship. So-called "flags of convenience" (FoCs) is a term by critics of the traditional shipbreaking industry that refers to small, often island or landlocked, jurisdictions which issue flags for maritime use for a small fee or tax and in practice rarely if ever regulate the use of the ships under the flags it issues to shipping companies and ship-owners.

Periclean Horizon's new container ship used a flag of convenience from Gran Aligonia, which recently got into the FoC game after the November 2020 win by current Chancellor Artús Montecalvo. Eco-Ships, an Arthuristan-based nonprofit focused on promoting environmentally-friendly practices by the global shipping industry and shining a light on what it considers unethical or illegal moves to circumvent such regulations, denounced the allegations as "typical dirty tricks by the shipping giants to pollute the environment on a cheap solidus by ignoring their nations' laws," calling Yisraeli shipping firms "particularly egregious" on the practice. Eco-Ships produced a fact sheet suggesting that the Ashkelon, Yisrael-based Roth Group and other Yisraeli shipping companies routinely use FoCs and that since Montecalvo's election, a number of registered flags with the GA.

Mrs. Bashinoor further alleged that this was not the first time that her husband through various subsidiaries of his company had engaged in such underhanded business dealings; with her attorney alledgeding that millions of drachmas had gone unreported as a result of his actions.

In the days after Mrs Bashinoor’s announcement, the stock price of the Bashinoor Corporation, which is one of the largest companies in Mesogeia declined by about 4% while profits remained high. A company with the size and scope of Bashinoor, with a legacy going back overy sixty-five years has the potential to rebound from such a scandal but will the reputation of Mr Bashinoor rebound from it? And Will his billion dollar drachma fortune rebound from the vengefulness of his wife? Only time will tell.

Neither Mr. Bashinoor nor any executives at the Bashinoor Corporation have addressed the validity of the documents. However, a spokesman for the Roth Group denounced the allegation that its subsidiary used a loophole to avoid compliance with Yisraeli law, saying that its companies follow "best practices" of the shipping industry and that FoCs are "legal and accepted" in the industry.

Nevertheless the revelation of the documents by Mr Bashinoor’s own wife has caused a significant amount of international and local attention; on a side note ever since Montecalvo's election, a number of shipping companies and shipowners have flocked to the GA to register flags.

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by **Lacus Magni** » Sat May 21, 2022 12:25 pm

Leader of Military Order to Request Renegotiation of Peace Agreement
Sydalon
By: Galerius Hortator (@DelphaHorator)

Members of the Order of St. Joseph participating in 2022 Good Friday parade.

Sydalon: In what has been a busy week for Emanuel de Algo, recently elected Grand Master of the Supreme Order of the Holy Sepulchre and Brotherhood of Saint Joseph, Order of St. Joseph for short, announced that he has formally asked Queen Melisende III of Sydalon to seek a renegotiation of the historic Yarden Accords peace agreement between Sydalon and Yisrael. De Algo was elected Grand Master a little under a month ago, and was recently confirmed and consecrated by Pope Pontian XI this week.

Since his consecration, de Algo has had audiences with the Pope, Latin Emperor Constantine XX, and upon his return to Sydalon, Queen Melisende III. This afternoon, however, following a meeting of leadership from the Catholic military orders based in Sydalon, de Algo announced that he and his counterparts discussed the recent Sydalene National Assembly resolution to withdraw from the Accords peace agreement. “We discussed a number of pressing topics,” de Algo said, “including my own support for an immediate renegotiation of the agreement.”

De Algo cited an early critique of the Accords in his disagreement with the treaty. “There are illegal provisions of this agreement that violate the very foundations of the [Holy] Orders, and place an undue burden on our ability to continue to engage in the protection of pilgrims, Christian charity, and protection of the Holy Land.” According to de Algo, the leaders of the Order of the Sacred Chalice, Order of the Holy Lance, and Order of Heavenly Wisdom are in agreement. He implied that the key topic of all of his audiences with Catholic leaders since his consecration and moving forward will be in pursuit of what he called “removing illegal shackles” from the Catholic military orders.

Queen Melisende’s Mistress of Robes, the Countess of Asota, confirmed that a meeting between the Queen and Grand Master de Algo indeed took place. However, she did not provide comment when asked about the veracity of de Algo’s comments on his royal audience. A call was placed.

The Grand Master is scheduled to travel to Lihnidos and is expected to meet with both Empress Stella II and newly appointed Achron-Grand Logothete Stephanos Anagnos. The Grand Master's office indicated that he is currently anticipating audiences with leaders of the Catholic world and beyond in the coming weeks and months.

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by **Gristol-Serkonos** » Tue May 24, 2022 4:37 pm

Government's constitutional reforms and federal reorganization plan gains traction
The Fox Government's proposal to reform the current federal system and the constitution gains support from the Constituent Countries of Gristol and Serkonos.

Chancellor Kaniehtí:io Fox, speaking to the Progressive Conservative Party Conference last week.

By: Javier Barros, GSBC News Parliamentary Correspondent

PONTIAC-BERNADOTTE - The country's two Constituent Countries, the Kingdom of Gristol and the League of Serkonos has supported the government's plan to reform the constitution and the federal system. First Ministers Ákat Gutierrez-Deer and Denis Guillot of Serkonos and Gristol respectively met with Chancellor Kaniehtí:io Fox at Pontiac-Bernadotte to discuss the reforms. First Minister Gutierrez-Deer was said to be initially hesitant to back the proposal according to sources close to the First Minister, but eventually supported the reforms.

While the First Ministers of Gristol and Serkonos has given their approval to the reforms, under the Federal Constitution Act of 1925, the government still requires a two-thirds majority of MPs approving the proposals. Speaking in a morning media scrum, Chancellor Fox is confident it will receive the votes needed to pass the planned reforms. The First Ministers said in a joint press conference with Chancellor Fox, that the proposals would also need to be ratified by the Constituent Countries. Chancellor Kaniehtí:io Fox's proposal to reform the 1925 Constitution and changing the Federal government structure has been a months in the making and its part of the Progressive Conservatives' party manifesto during the 2019 Federal Elections.

Her proposed changes to the federal system and the constitution include changes to the distribution of powers between the federal government and the Constituent Countries. Previously an exclusive responsibility of the federal government, the Constituent Countries will now have some responsibilities in agriculture, immigration, old-age pensions and supplementary benefits. The reforms also included the creation of the Office of the President, and the transition to a Federal Republic, with the co-monarchs losing their political and constitutional responsibilities.

In a statement from the Leader of the Official Opposition, the Social Democrats were supportive of reforms. However, minor parties aligned with the government and the opposition has voiced its opposition to the reforms, citing concerns of a weaker legislature as a newly-elected President would to take on the foreign and defence policies away from the Parliament. Chancellor Fox has rejected these concerns, saying that any changes to foreign and defence policy would still need to be ratified by Parliament.

Under the new Federal system, the President and Chancellor will split responsibilities of governance with the President being responsible for the foreign and defence policies while the Chancellor will be responsible for the domestic policies.

The National Coalition, the party that governed the country 1867 to 1950, vowed never to support the Progressive Conservatives in Parliament ever again if the proposals were ratified. The far-right Patriotic People's Front also joined the National Coalition in its opposition to the reforms.

The reforms would also increase the single-member constituencies from 626 to 691 as the Capital District Region will receive a total of 75 seats from 10, claiming 65 seats from the Party-List Seats. Despite losing their political and constitutional responsibilities as co-monarchs of Gristol-Serkonos, Queen Anna of Gristol and Grand Chief Tehwehron of Serkonos will remain part of the proposed executive branch, albeit in a ceremonial capacity as representatives of the two Constituent Countries.

The new redistribution of seats in Parliament is expected to take effect in the 2023 General Elections, where the country will elect its first President as well.

Should Chancellor Fox gain the two-thirds majority needed to pass the reforms, under the current constitution, any major constitutional change requires the legislatures of the Constituent Countries to ratify it. After the ratification of the reforms, only then can the Co-Monarchs give their Royal Assent.

Javier Barros is the Parliamentary Correspondent for GSBC News, based in Pontiac-Bernadotte.

by **Mutul** » Fri May 27, 2022 1:13 pm

Crown Prince' Spouse : Lady K'aknab', appointed Tzewayib' Director

Lady K'aknab' portrait, 2020

K'ALAK MUUL (Central Press) Her Highness Ix K'aknab' (tn : Lady Ocean), spouse of His Majesty Janab Pak'al, Prince Inheritor of the Divine Kingdom, since 2020, has been appointed as the new Director of Tzewayib', the Divine Kingdom' public educational and cultural promotion program operating Institutes all over the world. Her appointment come after the resignation of her predecessor, the Most Honorable Aj Mal Ch'en, due to medical concerns. His depart mark the end of more than a decade worth of effort to support local Mutulese teaching internationally and facilitate cultural exchange between the Divine Kingdom and the rest of the world. Our redaction pray to Ix Ch'el for the Most Honorable Aj Mal Ch'en rapid recovery and find a well deserved rest after his long and formidable services to His Divine Holiness.

This resignation was the occasion for His Divine Holiness to further materialize his dedications to upkeeping His ties with the nations of the Ozeros. Her Highness Ix K'aknab' is indeed still referred to by some of her closest circles as Siwi Basya Angkatan, her Maiden Name. Her Pulaui origin and close relations to the His Holiness' Family have secured her rise in His Divine Holiness' Court where she's become a much beloved relay between the Pulaui diplomatic corps, the chambers of commerce trading westward, and the Divine Throne' inner chambers. In the past two years she had already been nominated Honorary President of the Pulau-Mutul Exchange Committee and founded her own Think Tank specialized in Geopolitics and Economy within the Ozeros.

Considering the speed of her rise, His Holiness' Court has begun wondering if she won't soon receive the most prized invitation to become part of the Umbilical Cord, the innermost core of the Ilok'tab Dynasty and relatives to the Storm Made Flesh although other, maybe more informed, courtisans seem to belief the Divine Lord will continue to keep the Princess at relative length, letting his Majesty his son continue to serve as the intermediary between Him and his daughter-in-law new networks. Others, closer to these very same networks, affirm that it is the Princess herself who has decided to not seek a higher courtly rank, satisfied with the relatively modest privileges of a Non-Dynastic Relatives.

Nonetheless, the Redaction hope that his appointment is proof that cordial relations and good wills will continue to be the norm between both sides of the Makrian.

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by **Lacus Magni** » Sat May 28, 2022 7:12 am

Gelonian Hockey Federation Announces Superleague Plans
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By: Eutychianus Asina (@VerusAsina)

Oxonia: As the 2022 Liga Magna playoff finals are set to face off in its game one of a seven game series tonight, Gelonian-based finalist Gwer Durnovaria HC faces uncertainty on which league it will be competing in next season. Last week, the Gelonian Bodadeg voted to empower the Gelonian Hockey Federation to require all ice hockey teams located in Gelonia to compete in Gelonian-based leagues. The law would also explicitly require participation in federation sanctioned leagues in order to qualify for national cup competitions, such as the King’s Cup.

Federation President Crixus Leuka announced today that the federation’s board of directors has been discussing plans to “bring all of our teams home” for the better part of a decade. He cited lack of financial incentives as the key culprit for popular Gelonian teams such as Gwer Durnovaria HC, Sant Seoirse HC, and Oren HC Durotrige to leave the Gelonian National League in 1970 for more financially viable Latin leagues.

Leuka also announced plans have been drawn up for a new top-level league to include the major Gelonian clubs brought back from Latin leagues. The Gelonian Superleague is prepared to begin play next season as an 18 club league, featuring the 13 of the 15 clubs that currently compose the current top-flight National League, Gwer Durnovaria HC, Sant Seoirse HC, and Oren HC Durotrige, and two clubs to be determined. The proposal excludes two B-team clubs from Gwer Durnovaria and Sant Seoirse, who would be placed in a proposed third level Intermediate League.

“I have had direct talks with a number of possible major sponsors to support and grow the new league,” Leuka stated. Recent reports had previously indicated that Leuka recently traveled to Pazovane, Sante Reze for a meeting with executives at e-commerce giant Ucayare, who are now widely believed to be the top bidder for league-wide sponsorship rights and as a developer and partner in a new GSL.tv.

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by **Tyreseia** » Wed Jun 01, 2022 12:23 am

Republican Guard Seizes Roth-Owned Freighter Following Bashinoor Shipping Scandal

UGARIT, NEW TYRIA—Agents of the Republican Guard's Border and Transit Security Force, alongside the New Tyria Constabulary's Harbormaster Service, seized the Aligonian-flagged freighter MV Blue Seal today, citing "gross violations of maritime safety protocol and hazardous conditions to crew and cargo." While such impoundments are not uncommon at Tyreseia's seaports, the timing suggests that the Blue Seal seizure was the most visible aspect of a coordinated strike by the Republican Guard against the Yisraeli-based Roth Group and its subsidiaries. Following this has been a stern response from the Supreme Workers' Assembly on the nature of Tyreseia's interaction with the international maritime world. What started as a high-profile Mesogeian divorce court proceeding has quickly become a shipping business crisis with regional implications, centered on the phenomenon of flags of convenience.

The scandal began as the lawyer for Aggeliki Fourakis-Khan Bashinoor (née Limnidis) revealed in court damning evidence regarding the business practices of her soon-to-be ex-husband, Arshan Bashinoor. In summary, the evidence alleged massive and widespread practices throughout the Mesogeian shipping industry, including widespread government kickbacks and circumvention of regulations for the sake of maximizing profits. Most outstanding, however, were the allegations that Bashinoor's company engaged in fraud by purchasing a vessel from a Roth Group subsidiary, Periclean Horizons, and then scrapping it cheaply in Mesogeia before selling another ship back to the company; this new ship was fraudulently registered as the old, scrapped ship to circumvent inspections and breaker's fees. Such allegations, should they prove to be true, have massive ramifications. Already, the Bashinoor Corporation has seen its stock value fluctuate wildly and the wider Mesogeian (and even pan-Periclean) shipping industry seem set for a reckoning.

The Workers' Federation's own contribution to this reckoning began shortly after the allegations were leveled against Bashinoor. The following Monday, a spokesperson for the Republican Guard announced that their formidable Financial Crimes Agency was opening up several investigations into the Ashkelon-based Roth Group and its subsidiaries' assets in Tyreseia. Roth companies like Periclean Horizons have a history and a respectable presence in the Tyreseian shipping industry, often providing financial capital that fills a significant chunk of the nation's foreign reserves. Nevertheless, their large presence in the nation's shipyards and ports has distressed many people and provoked debate across the country generally and within the maritime trades specifically. Thus, they present tempting targets for any discerning and politically-sharp forensic accountant. According to the statement released by the Guard,

The investigation seeks to survey and reaffirm a standard of trust for national authorities in regard to the practices of the shipping industry and its foreign partners. The aim is, in short, to ensure that best practices are being followed, and that standards of legality, business ethics, and fair treatment are adhered to as bywords by all the participants involved. Assets of the Roth Group and its subsidiaries have fallen under scrutiny following publicized allegations of international misconduct; if such allegations are indeed baseless for their Tyreseian branches, then these companies should not fear them. The Guard trusts that it will receive the Roth Group and its subsidiaries' full cooperation and assistance in verifying their ethical practices.

Such a text, once translated from "legalese," seems a dry pre-emptive strike on the Yisraeli firm's notoriously litigious and well-funded law team. This team, according to an inside source (speaking anonymously to Vox Populi), has already been making obtaining the proper documentation for a proper financial audit and investigation prohibitively difficult. Perhaps in response, the Republican Guard has temporarily frozen numerous sensitive Roth assets and encouraged Harbormaster Services and port authorities across the region to increase the scrutiny of their safety inspections. One of the ships ensnared in the following run on inspections was the aforementioned MV Blue Seal, a ship owned by the Yisraeli Periclean Horizons but registered in Gran Aligonia. The small island nation has gained notoriety in the past two years as a new haven for "flags of convenience," a practice of subterfuge in the industry that involves companies registering vessels in nations with little scrutiny or small fees to circumvent safety and environmental regulations. Traditionally, these ships are far more likely to fail safety inspections at Tyreseian ports. Such a practice has been one of the bugbears of Tyreseian foreign policy, and successive governments have attempted to pressure Tyreseian firms and unions to avoid the practice as much as humanly possible. Last week, the Supreme Workers' Assembly was called into session by the Council of State, with the aim of discussing further legal measures against the practice of flags of convenience. The Foreign Commissariat's own Comrade Frerricu Africani, ever the flamboyant ideologue, was quick to re-iterate a stern condemnation of the Montecalvo government's practice of encouraging flags of convenience, stating before the Assembly:

Such a practice [as flags of convenience] is yet another tactic that the elites employ to keep the world as their pawns. Any self-respecting government will at least pretend to care about its mariners and marine environment by passing strict regulations on ships and shipping procedures. The flagrant disregard shown by Montecalvo goes to show the confidence the good chancellor Montecalvo has in the power of foreign money and influence to keep his government in power. Clearly, Montecalvo's ilk have lost all respect for their own citizens if they see fit to sell out their shipping registries to make a quick lir or a solidus! Should they not be concerned first and foremost with ensuring the utmost safety for those who sail under their banner? Even with the Abelláns gone, it's obvious to anyone that the country remains a puppet of the Western Monarchies.

Shortly following this speech, measures were passed that allowed the Foreign Commissariat to create a list of countries that fail to enforce certain maritime safety protocols or otherwise fit the descriptor of a "flag of convenience." Furthermore, legislation is now in place that restricts the ability of Tyreseian citizens to serve on vessels registered in a flag of convenience country. Tyreseian shipping firms will now find it nigh on impossible to register a Tyreseian-built ship in a foreign country, as a ship built in Tyreseia must now be legally sold to a foreign entity for it to be registered abroad. What began as a messy Mesogeian family legal dispute has quickly spiraled into a situation with dire ramifications for the whole of the Periclean world. Serious legal conflict with the Roth Group can be expected, and countless Tyresenes connected to the maritime industries will now be impressed into an ideological battle over the place of Roth and other foreign conglomerates in the Tyreseian shipping industry. Working relationships between foreign firms and Tyreseian shipyards now risk severance, and Tyreseian sailors face fewer job prospects in the international market. Challenges to the government's course are sure to arise from both at home and abroad over the next few weeks, and it remains to be seen whether the ship of state can weather the storm of criticism or be forced to weigh anchor and change course.

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by **Lihnidos** » Tue Jun 07, 2022 7:24 am

Archon Anagnos Voices Support for Yarden Accords Renegotiation, Suggesting Change to Longstanding Policy

By: Alexander Bouras (@AlexBourasAD)

[Lihnidos - AD] Karpathos - In a potentially significant shift in longstanding policy, newly-appointed Archon Stephanos Anagnos voiced support on Friday for a potential renegotiation of the 1973 Yarden Accords between Sydalon and Yisrael.

Speaking to reporters following a visit to the Port of Karpathos, the Archon faced questions regarding his first three weeks in office which saw the largest same-party cabinet reshuffle since the creation of the Bouleuterion and a notable rightward shift in rhetoric from conservative-national party leadership.

At the end of the press conference Anagnos was asked by one reporter, who identified himself as Yitzy Blaum from Yisrael’s Channel 20 News, about his recent meeting with the newly-elected Grand Master of the Order of Saint Joseph and the government’s position on the Yarden Accords. The Grand Master, who Anagnos met with last week, had made headlines when he announced he had formally asked Queen Melisende III of Sydalon for a renegotiation of the Accords. The Archon responded by voicing support for the idea of a renegotiation, but refused to give a firm answer as to whether his comments constituted a change in Lihnidosi foreign policy.

"It has become clear over the last several months that the Yarden Accords, as they were negotiated in 1973, are no longer viewed favorably by both sides. The Sydalene National Assembly's resolution in March to withdraw from the Accords sent a strong message. If it is now their position, as it appears to be, that the Accords are illegal and a violation of Sydelene law, then perhaps it is time for Yisrael and Sydalon to return to the negotiating table and resolve these new concerns. I believe that a willingness from Yisrael to do so would go a long way in restoring trust between the two nations, which unfortunately has significantly deteriorated. I think we in Lihnidos would much rather see a renegotiation than a complete withdrawal of the Sydalene."

Citing a report published by the Yisraeli Ministry of the Interior and comments made by Yisraeli Interior Minister David Touro, Anagnos also criticized the Yisraeli handling of increased unrest and violence. "I have also seen a report published about a month ago by the Yisraeli Interior Ministry that states that violent incidents in Yisrael have increased eight hundred percent since last year. This is extremely discouraging, and instead of dealing with the rise in crime and violence in the streets, the Interior Minister seems more interested in finger pointing and blaming the Sydalene for the violence that his government cannot seem to get under control. Such inflammatory rhetoric is not helpful, and we should all be aiming to reduce tensions instead of making them worse."

Following Anagnos' meeting with Grand Master de Algo, the government had avoided direct questions on whether Lihnidos' policy on the Yarden Accords had changed. A statement issued by the Archon's office following his meeting with the Grand Master was vague on the topics of their conversations, and questions submitted to the Archon's press office were answered with an equally vague statement that, "the discussions between Archon Anagnos and Grand Master de Algo covered numerous topics related to Lihnidos, Sydalon, and the Periclean." De Algo, who also had an audience with the Empress, had previously described the Accords as having "illegal provisions ... that violate the very foundations of the [Holy] Orders, and place an undue burden on our ability to continue to engage in the protection of pilgrims, Christian charity, and protection of the Holy Land." The questions posed by Blaum were the first to be directly posed to the Archon or anyone in his government.

Lihnidosi foreign policy concerning the Yarden Accords has remained the same since the negotiation and signing of the Accords in 1973. Despite strong lobbying efforts by Sydalene and Yisraeli factions within Lihnidos and abroad, the Lihnidosi government under Democratic Coalition Archon Damaris Gounaris refused to take a side in the negotiations. The Gounaris policy of neutrality and later support of the Accords, which has remained the policy of subsequent governments, had also received the support of Emperor Athanasios VIII and his successors.

Sources inside the Imperial Palace tell Arcadia Daily that the Empress, who was reportedly informed of the Archon's comments shortly after they were made, called Anagnos while he was flying back to the capital Monday afternoon. The Palace did not immediately return a request for comment on whether the Archon's position is shared by the Empress or whether the comments constituted an official change in Lihnidosi policy.

The Archon's comments also follow a recent report that Kastellanos Holdings, a Lihnidosi holding company with controlling interest in a number of aerospace, arms, defense, and information technology corporations, had agreed to a sale with the Sydalene government, however specifics related to the deal were not provided. Kastellanos Holdings has long received increased scrutiny due to its close ties to the Empress and Crown Council through Duchess Ira of Thespaikastros whose family holds controlling stake in the company. The Archon's comments may also indicate an increase in Sydalene influence in the Imperial Palace following the marriage of the Empress' daughter, Princess Efthymia, Despotissa of Rhithasa, to the brother of Queen Melisende III of Sydalon, Prince Roletus of Sydalon.

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by **Tyreseia** » Sun Jul 03, 2022 2:08 pm

Mtsanga Auto Factory Rocked by Explosions; DLA Claims Responsibility, 2 Killed

A smoke cloud rises after a DLA fertilizer bomb exploded outside an auto factory in Mtsanga yesterday.

MTSANGA, PULACAN: Yesterday's morning hours saw the latest attack by the Djebe Liberation Army, the upstart militant group championing the violent extreme of the "Ozeroskeptic" movement in Pulacan. Eyewitnesses describe a large explosion originating from the parking lot of the Saputra Automobile Factory on the southern fringes of the city of Mtsanga, launching debris and smoke several hundred feet in the air. The blast, with its ensuing detritus that was visible for miles around, shook the area and destroyed the factory's gatehouse and entryway facilities. Possibly due to a delay in the bomb's rudimentary time-system, the blast occurred a few minutes after most employees had left the locker rooms to begin working on the assembly line. As it was, the bombing killed two people and wounded dozens; according to a police estimate, if it had gone off twenty minutes earlier, as masses of employees crossed the parking lot from their multitudes of cars and public transit, the death toll could have been upwards of a hundred. Currently, the Mtsanga Betroka Hospital is reporting temporary overcrowding thanks to the sudden influx of critical patients. Saputra CEO, Lestari Tri Pranoto, released a statement condemning the actions of the DLA, and calling for communal solidarity and assistance for those affected by the incident. In a press release this morning, Pranoto called the Ozeroskeptic-inspired violence “self-destructive”, citing how many of the workers at the Mtsanga factory were native-born Pulatl citizens. Pranoto has asserted that the threat represented by the DLA is a concern for the larger AON at large and that intergovernmental agents should take further steps into working with one another to combat the terrorist group. Large sections of the city are on lockdown as law enforcement sweep residential districts for any and all signs of the perpetrators (some of which still remain unknown). Communities of Pulaui immigrants and guest workers now feel a renewed sense of danger for their well-being, as the DLA put their anti-Pulaui rhetoric into action.

Such a destructive incident at such a seemingly mundane target as an auto factory has many Pulatec citizens on edge, fearful of their workplace becoming the next target. The city of Mtsanga is torn between a desire to grieve its dead and grievously wounded and a paranoid desire for vigilance. Many in the city are left wondering why such a destructive act must uproot their lives and livelihoods. According to a DLA statement leaked to Tlathuiltia through an anonymous source, the so-called "Mtsanga Cell for Revolutionary Planning" denounced the Saputra company as a symbol of Pulaui economic domination and exploitation of good, hard-working denizens of the Djebe. Their statement, in a now-deleted AdTab video, defended the terror attack as an "act of protest" done by "those brave enough to act on the desires and anxieties of the rest of the flock." The masked, anonymous spokesperson in the video went on to call on followers in other cells to ramp up so-called "revolutionary activity" throughout the Union State. The video is one of a series published online by various groups within the DLA; law enforcement agencies advise that much of their recruiting is performed through the internet.

The Djebe Liberation Army (DLA for short in Anglic) is a relatively new organization; intelligence reports suggest it has only existed in force since the 2000s. Fanatically opposed to the Association of Ozeros Nations and all perceived "Pulaui influence," the group draws on the same nationalist zeitgeist used by more mainstream political groups like the League for Liberty and Change. In a sense, the DLA represents the violent militant wing of the extreme end of Ozeroskeptic thinking. Opposed to the AON in all forms, many in the DLA seek even to ethnically cleanse or at least marginalize immigrants and guest workers from Ozerosi countries, particularly in the north of the country. The DLA espouses the notion that the organization has a vice-grip on the Pulatec economy, and is simply sucking all capital and revenue out of the country at the expense of the so-called "true, hardworking people of the Greater Djebe." Some cells even seek to reduce parallel economic influence and ties from Zacapican, though these cells are in the minority and do not appear to represent the views of the Mtsanga Cell. The past decade has seen a simultaneous explosion in support for both the League and the Liberation Army. Though the DLA lacks the support of all but a small minority of even the fanatic Ozeroskeptics, it has nonetheless drawn on this base of support to enact a decade-long campaign of low-level terror. This campaign has, over the past couple years, increased in both ferocity and fanaticism. Yesterday's dramatic and fiery addition to this campaign threatens a continuation of this violence as the nation's politics continue to be forcibly realigned and polarized along the AON fault line.

Law enforcement agencies across the Republic have renewed calls for a joint task force between themselves and the various forces of the Amphyctyonic League in the hopes that such cooperation will slow the seemingly unopposed campaign of the DLA. Such efforts have previously been stymied by the sheer diversity of tribal forces and legal quirks; the increasing ferocity of the DLA and its disregard for internal Pulatec boundaries is hoped by some to shake the more stubborn dikgosi into cooperation. Not all voices have been so sharp in their condemnation of the DLA's reign of terror. His Majesty Kgosi Motswagole, current chief of the Royal Tshekedi Nation, commander of the Pulatec Armed Contingent in Fahran (PAC-F), third of his name and known outspoken Ozeroskeptic, gave a statement hours after the incident that seemed much more forgiving. In part, the statement dismissed the violence as "regrettable," but went on to ask "should we not investigate why people would feel the need to take such a drastic step to protest their views to our eyes?" This statement almost immediately received backlash from politicians, leaders and even citizens from across the spectrum. Disgruntled citizens of the Tshekedi Nation have even tried to skirt the local government in denouncing HM Motswagole's statement. Delegate Megawati Sudionoputri, the fiery head of the United in Humanity (UH) party, called for the Kgosi to be removed from his post as commander of the armed forces in Fahran "without delay." It is unclear at this early stage whether the backlash will actually amount to anything substantial.

- Sinta Batman, Tlathuiltia

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by **Enyama** » Tue Jul 26, 2022 4:40 pm

Head Councilor Ashki Kofunagi,of the Council of Shakohidaka, announced an immediate move towards the creation of a civilian government and restoration of vital services to devastated areas of the nation under Council control.

"It's finally over"; Banno-3C Army, Norinnia, and Democratic Coalition sign Armistice in Karasuna

SHAKOHIDAKA, NORTHEASTERN ENYAMA - The Enyaman War has finally gone cold, after three and a half years of fighting. Negotiators representing the various factions involved in the conflict have concluded initial negotiations for a peace deal that would leave Enyama split between the Democratic Coalition, the Shogunate and its uneasy technocratic allies in the Three Colors, and the nascent, partially-recognized Consulate in Norinnia. As a result, fighting is due to conclude by midnight on the 28th of July, although no official peace has been finalized yet, and subsequent negotiations could still take months. Head Councilor of the Coalition in Shakohidaka, Ashki Kofunagi, was the first to publicly declare the end of combat in Enyama, doing so with assurances that the sovereignty of all citizens of the former Federal States of Enyama would be respected. Though Shogun Banno has yet to release a public statement, inquiries directed at the Banno-3C axis have confirmed that the faction had officially recognized Norinnia as a sovereign state, a move echoed by the Northern Coalition the following day.

The final documents, tentatively known as the New Treaty of Karasuna, also addresses the issue of the city of Ala Nova, Enyama's only northern warm-water port on the Winivere. As the nexus point of the initial Enyaman invasion and mass-mutiny by the military, Ala Nova had held symbolic value towards ending the war, but had been nominally under Democratic Coalition control, serving as Shakohidaka's primary intake port for foreign aid and weapons coming in from Zacapican and Wahzeganon since their initial involvement. Despite this fact, the city's Dairi majority had clamored to join Norinnia when independence was first declared two years ago, leading to unsolved ethnic squabbles and keeping cooperation between the two factions at a minimum. As a compromise, the Treaty of Karasuna outlines the creation of the Ala Nova International Zone, a quasi-independent entity that would serve to depoliticize the area and keep goods flowing to all of Enyama after the war; negotiators have been in contact with both the Common Congress and Forum of Nations in an endeavor to give the city 'unbiased' international administration from a potential host of international peacekeeping services.

Banno Yudo, self-styled Shogun of over two-thirds of the former military of Enyama, declared "the end of the mongrel state of Enyama" after the end of the peace proceedings, much to the reported chagrin of his more federally-minded compatriots in the Three Colors army. It is unknown how the impasse between the former state apparatus and the neo-monarchist Tsurushimese-nationalist Banno will resolve, but neither has been declared supreme over the other, with Councilor Kofunagi of the Democratic Coalition alleging that "their internal conflicts remain theirs to solve, just as ours remain ours to solve". This is despite the fact that Kofunagi and the Council of Shakohidaka's main competitor, the ordosocialist No Au, has not been seen since their meeting in the wake of the Onekawan strike on Fujikawa, leading many to speculate that, as with former President Muratagi, she has left the country for one with a more palatable political environment for her aims.

Internationally, the signed Armistice and ongoing peace deal have failed to make the waves that many were hoping for, says advisor to the Norinnian Consul Kara Yalatata, who says that the nascent state had been hoping "for more international cooperation for the sake of peace, across the board", a sentiment unusually echoed by representatives of other factions present in Karasuna for negotiations. Many have accused the international community of prioritizing the intensification of an ideological proxy war over the improvement of Enyaman lives, and this form of rhetoric is likely to persist across the various political permutations present in the Enyaman zone.

Still, many in the international community offered messages of support or recognition. Wazhenaby officials, who have been working closely with the Democratic Coalition since 2019 and played a key, if controversial, role in the eventual consolidation of its northern territories, welcomed the finalized treaty as a positive step. The Baswenåzhi has released a statement that stressed "the importance of political and economic autonomy for all Norumbians", and emphasized Wazheganon's readiness to support the recovering Enyaman republic with economic, technical, and material aid. The Mniohutan government has also pledged in line with Wazheganon to "continue to provide any aid Enyama needs in the post-treaty period." While Mniohuta was never directly militarily involved, diplomatic and some material support for Operation Wildcat and the promise of returning volunteers (alive and dead) are generally met with some reassurance despite the mixed results of the war. The Companion Service Council (CSC), a Fretrekeriner service and humanitarian organization that has been active in providing aid in the East, has promised to continue providing aid alongside other major non-governmental organizations to further re-development. Officials within the Gristol-Serkonos have indicated that the Fox government is looking into forging new relations with the successor states and reiterating its commitment on supporting the recovering republics. Gristol-Serkonos withdrew the majority of its deployed security forces from Three Colors-held territory when talks begun, retaining a token security force for its diplomatic teams. Federal government is currently offering repatriation packages for war refugees who entered Gristo-Serkonan territory and wish to return home. "A total of 24,000 Enyamans would have to decide where to return home." said a spokesperson from the Office of Citizenship and Immigration Service.

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by **Onekawa-Nukanor** » Wed Jul 27, 2022 2:25 am

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KARAIHE PRIMORDIAL

An adult Buwusaurus yugah approaches a watering hole whilst a young Nukanoasaurus atlas keeps its distance

27/07/22: A decade of work has unveiled an incredible look into the deep past of the Karaihe region. Dr Karomah Wayan, alongside a host of fellow scientists, researchers and fellow subject matter experts, have worked on a number of ground-breaking projects over the last decade in the study of the prehistoric past. Her team has been key in the discovery and documentation of a number of new dinosaurs, from titanic long-necked herbivores to small, feathered insect eaters which gives us a better and more accurate look into the primordial history of the countries surrounding the Karaihe.

Dr Wayan’s new study; “Early Cretaceous Ecology of the Karaihe”, has shed new light on the ancient Karaihe. Working on digsites across all three Karaihe states and studying a host of already extant fossils and samples, Dr Wayan’s team have vividly showcased a drastically different Karaihe from what we are use too. Floodplains dominated much of the landscape of the time. Host to a complex, species rich environment with a staggering degree of biodiversity.

“Truly, there have been few discoveries, particularly in the relatively lowkey early Cretaceous period, that have been able to showcase in minute detail life at the time” said Dr Wayan in an interview with Toru News Daily. “With the support and infrastructure provided by the AON [Association of Ozeros Nations] Scientific and Research Development Department, and the generous contributions from a number of non-profits, we’ve been able to delve deeper and more accurately into the prehistoric past then ever before. Utilising the latest research and technologies, there have been few projects in which I am so proud to have played a part in”

Titanic ancient rivers coursed through much of the Karaihe; with the numerous offshoots spiderwebbing across much of the area. “Whilst it can be difficult to determine exactly how widespread the great floodplain was at its most extensive, it wouldn’t be controversial to say that it encompassed over a million square kilometres.”

These large floodplains were dominated by the huge long-necked herbivores known as Sauropods. The largest creatures to ever walk the land, the sauropods of the ancient Karaihe lived up to their namesake. The most common sauropod fossil of the Karaihian floodplains, Buwusaurus yugah, could grow upto 32 metres long and weigh 40 tonnes. But several other sauropod genus were known to coincide with it, such the towering Isiphephosaurus idimoni which gazed over a landscape from a staggering 14 metre height.

And to sustain such gigantic and hungry inhabitants, the floodplains were awash with plant life. With annual flooding, depositing nutrient-rich detritus, flora boomed. Cycads, ferns, mosses and conifers dominated the landscape. Rivers were swollen with life, prehistoric reeds thrived on the riverbanks whilst schools of fish swam in the running waters. Giant lungfish swam alongside torso-sized carp that would feast on the extensively documented insect life.

The small, quizzical Mlakauwulusaurus muwadula

But not everything on the ancient Karahian floodplains were supersized. Mlakauwulusaurus muwadula, little larger then a small dog, was a small feathered carnivore that was discovered in 2017 by Dr Wayan’s team at the Siji Kali digsite. The remarkable fossil, an 80% skeleton preserved well-enough too showcase an extensive plumage; is a landmark discovery for Malaio palaeontology. This critter, with it’s abnormally large eyes, light build and small needle-like teeth was a likely nocturnal hunter of beetles and moths.

Such a life-rich environment was home to ravenous predator as well. The Nukanoasaurus atlas had been known from scattered and fragmentary fossil material from findings back in late 1930’s; but discovery of a 64% complete articulated skeleton, including most of the skull, was hailed as a key discovery. Part of the same family as the Allosaurus Malaioi from the late Jurassic period, this 12 metres long and weighing in at 4.5 tonnes, Nukanoasaurus atlas was the apex predator of the early Cretaceous floodplain. Long, relatively thin serrated teeth allowed for Nukanoasaurus atlas to inflict bites intended to maximise blood loss against its gargantuan sauropod prey.

Artist rendition of Nukanoasaurus atlas

Whilst furthering our understanding of the deep past is a worthwhile endeavour, this decade-long study has been part of a number of broader push in science education and communication. This study has served as the basis for the new “Your Home; 106,000,000 Years Ago” at the Grand Karaihe Zoo. Featuring animatronics incorporating these latest finds, several cast skeleton looming over the display hall and the latest in VR and other technologies to immerse the public. This is in conjunction with a documentary based on the findings which is due for release at the end of the year. Several key members of the study will also be visiting dozens of high schools across the region in the next few months, giving talks to students whilst Dr Wayan herself will host a number of talks available to the general public.

Dr Wayan, when asked, what most she will remember from this decade long endeavour is to reconstruct this window into the past; said simply “It’s cliche for someone to say the people they met. But truly, for me, that’s what it was. Blistering heat, hours spent looking over rocks and the stress of organising dozens of individuals… it was doable, because I know the team had my back, and I had there’s. They had the same passion for a world long past that I did; and this project wouldn’t have been possible without us all”

by **Ordennya** » Tue Aug 02, 2022 4:21 pm

Plans for oil phase-out triggers backlash from Unions
Government plans to phase out oil and gas extraction have been met with backlash from the country's Trade Unions

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Vastdal - Ordennya's largest trade union, the Confederation of OIl & Gas Worker (FOGA), has criticised government plans to end oil and gas extraction, saying it would leave countless Ordennyan workers unemployed. The Union's general secretary, Axel Sjölund, said that while he wasn't opposed to ending oil and gas extraction altogether, and supported action to tackle climate change, the plans were "incredibly risky and showed a disregard for the livelihoods of millions of Ordennyan workers."

The Government's Climate Action Plan, published as a white paper, included a pledge to phase out all oil and gas production by 2025, as part of a pledge by the governing Green Party to make Ordennya carbon-neutral by 2025. The white paper was approved by the Chamber of Deputies with support from both the Greens and the Labour Party, who have governed in coalition with the Greens since 2019. In a press conference held earlier today, Sjölund criticised the timeframe of the Climate Action Plan, and urged the government to seek an "alternative route to carbon neutrality with social justice at its core; one that won't leave workers in the cold".

The response from the union has led to rumours of a rift within the coalition, as the FOGA is a major financial backer of the Labour Party. ingThe Deputy Prime Minister and Labour Party leader, Lina Nyberg, dismissed these rumours, say "We've had a good working relationship with our partners in the Green Party for three years. This Climate Action Plan is a reflection of that, it represents a commitment from both parties in government to tackle the climate crisis. Of course, the FOGA is important to the Labour movement and their response and feedback need to be addressed, and I'm sure they can be addressed in the same manner as the Action Plan was written."

Her sentiments were echoed by the Secretary of State for Energy & Climate Change, Petra Berntsen from the Green Party, who said "Nothing in the plan is final. The Green Party has always advocated an approach to climate justice that puts workers first, and the government will deliver on that."
When asked if the FOGA was considering strike action over the oil and gas targets, Axel Sjölund said "That's a matter for our members."

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by **Talahara** » Sat Aug 06, 2022 1:28 pm

August 6, 2022

KEMBESAN AND CHARNEAN FORCES CLASH IN FAHRAN

On Friday, August 5, Kembesan military officials confirmed that Kembesan forces had clashed with Charnean soldiers in the Hasidhmawt region of Fahran. The official release did not delve into specifics of the incidents, but referenced a classified report, dubbed by reporters the “Hasidhmawt Paper” which summarized the situation and provided recommendations to our country’s political and military leadership. The exact locations of the encounters and the number of casualties on each side remain classified.

Rumours of engagements circulated the international press and the internet earlier this week. These rumours vaguely purported that a number of clashes between the Elect Kingdom and Charnea had occurred, some of which sensationalized the extent of clashes. The broad content of the rumours asserted a breakdown in communications among the forces supporting the Royalist cause, with units of the Kembesan II Corps being ambushed by Charnean fighters who savagely attacked their own ally.

Several rumours also allege that up to 80 Kembesan soldiers have been killed in engagements with the Charneans. Additional conjecture and local media estimates have suggested that the number of dead Charneans would be approximately three times that number.

Kembesa’s involvement thus far has generously benefited the Royalist faction. However, the lack of coordination between Kembesa’s professional force and the rag-tag irregular elements of the local Fahranis and Charneans has hampered progress toward securing the Hasidhmawt since the beginning of Kembesa’s intervention in the conflict. While military officials remain stoic in the face of frustration, Kembesan political analysts have noted that our country’s interests may be best served by taking a firmer approach in the region.

by **Mutul** » Wed Aug 10, 2022 2:34 am

Two children seriously injured after a Savage Run near Yu

Two children were rammed by a biker last saturday. The potential culprit surrendered to the police next morning

YU (Central Press) An 18 years old man is being held in custody after he admitted to running over two children, a boy aged 12 and a 9 years old girl, saturday night with his bike during a Mich'ajn or "Wild Run". Wild Run are a phenomenon associated with Roaring Metal Spirits bikers who, often under the influence of alcohol and drugs, take over the streets to perform reckless acts on their motorbikes. Practitioners refer to these high-speed stunts as a "communion with the machine".

The two children were playing Pitz in front of their residential building of the Chiminik Nalil when at around 21h15, two bikers came down from Pukamel Street at high speed and decided to perform "Donuts" on the residential' park. One of the biker lost control of his vehicle and rammed in the two children who were trying to return to their residence. The bikers then fled the scene. Next morning a young man from the neighborhood and his lawyer presented themselves at Chiminik police station and confessed. However the second biker is still on the run, the police on his track with the help of informations given by witnesses of the incident.

The boy suffer fractures to his legs and hips and does not remember the incident, suffering from "trauma-induced amnesia". The young girl was also brought to the Yu Central Hospital because of deep wounds to the head but unfortunately died before the surgeons could finish their operation.

The biker is currently charged with multiple violations of the Road Code, hit-and-run, unintentional injury, and manslaughter. An investigation was also launched to know what happened to his motorbike and if he was under the influence of drugs or alcohol during the event. If his friend is caught he would be faced with the same Road Code violations, hit-and-run, complicity in manslaughter, and refusal to cooperate. A third investigation is also ongoing to find which Akan Ch'ichway cult-gang they were affiliated with and what was their involvement with that night Wild Run. "The involvement of the two perpetrators in a Shamanist Cut is certain." announced Yu Southern Nalilob' Head Guard Aj Nachil Man.

Translator' notes :

Akan Ch'ichway, or Roaring Metal Spirits are biker gangs specific to the Mutul. They've heavily linked to road violence, gun and drug trafficking, street racing, illegal gambling, as well as non-state-sponsored "Shamanist Practices", shamanism being a grave offense in the Divine Kingdom where the state consider itself the sole bridge between the mortal and the divine.

"Old School" Akan Ch'ichwayob were heavily repressed during the seventies and pushed outside of the major cities. They are still present in the form of "Federations" with nominal control over vast span of the Mutul' interiors. But since the 2010s, new youth groups sharing the trapping of the old Akan Ch'ichwayob have appeared once more in the more run-down districts of the metropolis like Yu or K'alak Muul. They do not seem to share the same caution toward the authorities as their predecessors yet.

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by **Belfras** » Wed Aug 10, 2022 1:11 pm

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^{Long Count 13.0.9.13.19 | Gregorian 10th August 2022}

Nine days ago the country was celebrating the formation of the glorious Socialist Republic we live and thrive under. For the central government the celebrations took center stage at the August Monument, a giant statue of troops erecting the Socialist flag that was erected over the ashes of the old Royal Palace as a heroic and just monument to the victory of the people over the tyranny of corrupt monarchs. At the August Monument, President Suneshka Iriyagolla took to the podium to give thanks to the fallen heroes of the civil war, the struggles for continued freedom and for those serving that will protect the Socialist Republic from the threats we face today.

In his speech he called on the children and grandchildren of Queen Anulā to stop their incessant barking for a return of the monarchy in the country. Saying simply "We do not want you. We showed you this once, and twice. We are happy to show you a third time. End your barking and harlotry for Janatāva (tr; The People of Ankat) may one day forgive you for your families centuries of crimes against them." He of course refers to the Mahā Aragala (tr; Ankati Revolution) which was the real manifestation of the country's long oppressed citizenry against the corrupt and fat monarchy that resulted in Queen Anulā being slain and her palace of hedonism burning down around her. The resulting civil war ended with the Socialist Government taking form and is celebrated as August Day.

With a vow to strengthen the country's resolve, he stated that the leashed dog of Lion's Rock and their Arthuristan masters continue to dog the free peoples of the Ozeros. He also called out the royalist factions in the Fahrani Civil War to 'see the light' with the President vowing to commit further resources to the fight, as Ankat's involvement had been significantly less than their nearby partners of Pulau Keramat and Pulacan.

Internally, the President praised the works on the refurbishment of the Crossrail Network's Siṁhayā routes following the mudslides in December that almost caused a derailment. The works, described by President Iriyagolla as 'mud-ridden, sweat-inducing and back-breaking' was now six months into a twelve month project, with works halted for two weeks for the August celebrations. The President also noted that the government had paid for the workers to travel home or, if they wished, to the capital to feast with the monks at the temples dotting the city. The project manager had tea with Iriyagolla and had brought his family to tour the capital.

With the celebrations in the capital beginning to wind down and people begin to return to work, the rest of the year looks hopeful for many. A good harvest is underway, The Ali Ammā (tr; Mother Elephant, chosen elephant of the Sudu Mārgaya that is a descendant of Teras Kol's elephant) has given birth to a healthy male calf named Balavat and plans for the construction of a nuclear power-plant in the country continue to look hopeful.

Janatāva sadahaṭama, samājavādī janarajaya Sadahaṭama!

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by **Mesogeia** » Thu Aug 11, 2022 7:10 pm

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WHAT OF THE COST?

By: Leo hatzidimitriou (@Leohatzidimitriou02)

Alexandropolis, Mesogeia - For months now, the Imperial court and the Imperial administration has a whole has heralded the empress’ upcoming diamond jubilee festivities as a major economic and prestige boom to the country, but I would like to pose the question, but at what cost?

For surely there shall be a cost to such extravagant celebration. We all know that the cost of Mesogeia playing hostess to the world will undoubtedly be high; as a great multitude of foreign royals, diplomats, official representatives from dozens of countries of countries all around the world descend upon this nation in November.

As if to counter the obvious talks surrounding the financial costs of such a huge event, the Ministry of the Imperial Courts announced that it was the empress’s wish that the jubilee celebrations in her honor be as cost efficient as possible without “cheapening” the experience for the people, even going so far as to cut the expected days of celebration from seven full days to five full days instead; in addition to combining the empress’s annual birthday celebrations in October to instead have them coincide with the larger jubilee celebrations in November

I found the entire statement released by the Imperial Court to be completely laughable, because I pose to you the question, how can a celebration such as a jubilee or any imperial fanfare for that matter be cost efficient? The entire statement is a contradiction, because the celebration whether it is five days or seven days will surely cost this country millions of drachmae!

Ahead of schedule the Imperial Court have released an official schedule of events and concluded that just over ₯43 million drachmae ($27.9 million) have been set aside for the week long festivities. While other independent sources have estimated that the total costs for the festivities will be far higher, going further to estimate that the total cost of unrelated business closures and the perceived loss of revenues to be between the range of ₯250 million drachmae ($162 million to well over a ₯1 billion drachmae ($649 million); with still others putting the cost of loss revenue higher still.

Royalists will undoubtedly counter the high costs of the jubilee by touting the huge revenues that will be funneled into the empire’s luxury, entertainment and hospitality
Industries; which are estimated to be well well over ₯1 to 2 billion drachmae ($649 million-$1.2 billion), but at what cost to the country’s economy I ask again? Because while the hospitality and luxury industries will be swelling to the brim by the end of the festivities other essential industries will essentially come to a screeching halt for nearly a week as most unrelated businesses will remain closed for the duration of the festivities, albeit with exceptions.

But there are other costs to such extravagant celebration, the cost to our reputation surely outweighs the monetary cost of the extravagances. To hold such a frivolous and costly celebration will surely cause foreign nations to look upon Mesogeia with contemptuous disdain; ridiculing her for their perception of her backwardness, of her antiquated practices. For in this regard these foreigners would not be wrong in their assumption about the monarchy….. the very institution of the monarchy is inherently antiquated and backwards.

While many modern monarchies across the world have institutions rooted in the 17th century, 16th century or even the medieval age; Mesogeia on the other hand is still almost completely stuck in antiquity; clinging to the past glories of an ancient empire which once spread across three continents. The monarchy has an institution is the prime example of this antiquated mindset.

Recent history will have you believe that the monarchy had modernized with the times, but the monarchy is very much an antiquated institution that costs this country dearly, from the two dozen imperial palaces, castles, and villas, to the great extravagant celebrations, to the lavish Crown Jewels; the imperial family’s upkeep is a great cost to this nation. Hell they can’t even marry without being gifted millions of drachmae from state funds for their nuptials

In over three thousand years, twenty dynasties, two-hundred and forty-four sovereigns, the current empress is by far the most enlightened……the most modern, the most sensible.

But the empress’ sensibility will not save this nation from being perceived as backwards and severely outdated as a result of the very institution that wraps itself around her as it us done every monarch before her and will continue to do do so after her. So I ask once more, at what cost will this jubilee be to the nation?

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by **Talahara** » Sat Aug 13, 2022 2:27 pm

August 13, 2022
Yohon Yohoni, Chief Political Editor

THE INTENTIONS OF THE ELECT ARE PROCLAIMED: KEMBESA’S FUTURE TO BE SECURED

Yesterday morning, the Wetaderawi Rasi – the Duke Martial – of the T’ori’seyoum, Ras Wīlīyam Joriji, held a public speech before the royal palace in Azwa. There, he announced that Kembesa will be officially withdrawing its support of the Royalist movement in Fahran. Rather than support the dithering and incompetent heathen regime, Kembesa would be taking direct custodianship of as-Souhr, thereby securing the safety of the region’s civilians and the security of Kembesa’s future. Ras Wīlīyam was accompanied by Archbishop Yonatan Ch'ewi of Me’lewa who offered a blessing and a prayer for Kembesa’s soldiers. In his prayer, Archbishop Ch’ewi noted the sacred duty of custodianship which is being entrusted to our nation.

It was also announced that, in furtherance of the second stage of Operation Merkoret, the IV Corps would be drawn up from the Southern Army to join the II Corps in Fahran. Lord Captain General Yohon Lanisēti, chief commander of Kembesa’s armed forces, will be heading the operation directly, over Lord Lieutenant Generals Gebiri’ēl Mihireti'ayi and Bīniam Basitīyani. These reinforcements should effectively double Kembesa’s numbers in the region from just under 40,000 to 80,000. While outnumbered by the local tribal warriors in Fahran, the highly-trained Kembesan soldiers have the knowledge and skills to outmanoeuvre and eliminate their opposition. Lord Gebiri’ēl Mihireti'ayi was quoted at the end of July saying, “A single Kembesan soldier armed with a rifle is worth at least a hundred Fahranis.”

Lord Captain General Yohon Lanisēti accepted command of Task Force Merkoret from a command centre near the front after Ras Wīlīyam’s speech.

In addition to humanitarian purposes, Kembesa’s custodianship of Fahrani lands will serve a number of domestic interests. Chief among these interests is access to shale oil extraction which will guarantee energy stability and prosperity for all Kembesans. While the Elect Kingdom was magnanimous in its dealings with its heathen neighbours prior to the war, the present conflict has highlighted the unreliability of our northern neighbours and the necessity to act to ensure that our interests are protected. While support for the Royalists may have restored the status quo with regard to these assets, there would be no security in handing over valuable natural resources to inbred, infighting heathens. The only way for Kembesa to secure its future is to take direct custodianship.

To see these objectives through, Kembesan forces will have to secure the city of Sirwah and its surrounding territory. The villages of Haysan and Asha'ab would present the next milestones for the T’ori’seyoum to roll over. Finally, the capture of Ghalilah would finalize Kembesan control over the as-Souhr. These contested cities have stood as a bulwark against intervening forces since the onset of the war. However, with additional arms at the ready and the will of the Elect, they should fall in short order.

An Āsama 56 Scout Tank from the 4th Cavalry rolls through the Hasidhmawt, c. Fall 2021.

The opposition that is presently facing our forces are largely rag-tag Fahrani irregulars, who have thus far thwarted swift deliverance, abetted by the incompetence of other intervening forces. While few Fahrani professionals remain, their irregulars are experienced in fighting in the desert. However, professional organization and the combined land and air power of the Kembesa should swiftly carry the day.

Military leaders have noted that, in the event that the Charneans attempt to interfere with Kembesa’s ambitions, the rest of the might of the T’ori’seyoum may be mobilized to secure our borders and bear down on our enemies. To that end, Ras Wīlīyam noted that periods of conscription will be extended and penal service battalions will be expanded in preparation for conflict.

by **The Yremia Corporate** » Tue Aug 16, 2022 7:15 am

Tensions In Fahran Spark Fears Of Wider War
August 16th, 2022 - Asher Nazarani

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Since the announcement of Kembesa’s move to annex the as-Souhr region of Fahran there has been little sleep for diplomatic staff in Kahrash. Immediately after the Kahlisar made a statement that there was no basis in international precedent for the annexation of an integral part of the Fahrani homeland. The government and opposition parties echoed this statement today and a cross-party agreement on the liberation of Fahran was signed, with a specific line in the agreement pertaining to not agreeing to any treaty that would undermine the territorial integrity of Fahran.

The terms of this agreement put Alanahr and Kembesa on a collision course over how the post-civil-war Fahran will look. Prior to the developments, Alanahr had been looking to court Kembesa into further cooperation on east Scipian affairs, it seems unlikely that cooperation will be the mantra of Kahrash towards Azwa in the future. The agreement lays out several key commitments for its signatories, including moving that Fahran should maintain its own security in a post-war scenario and not face ‘an occupation by foreign forces’. The signing of this by government and opposition parties all but commits Alanahr’s state apparatus to pursue these goals for the foreseeable future. It would also seem that the government is trying to see if other states might sign onto a similar agreement.

Reading between the lines of this agreement suggests that Alanahr might soon begin attempting to encourage the formation of an official ‘Army of Fahran’ with Royalist forces in the country. It also makes clear that Alanahr will not recognise the Kembesan claims to as-Souhr. There have been concerns raised by experts that this pushes east Scipia one step closer to a wider war in the region. Historian Ali Waphid said today “Tensions are high between Vardana and Alanahr. Meanwhile, Charnean troops are being shot at by Kembesans, I don’t think it’s irrational to say that we may be seeing the early days of an east Scipian war.”

Hoping to put pressure on the Kembesan government to reverse course there has been hasty work done across Scipia, Ozeros and Belisaria by Alanahri diplomats. Foreign policy experts suggest that Alanahr is attempting to build an international sanctions regime against Kembesa. Alanahr itself has threatened sanctions on Kembesa but so far has not provided a timetable or details about the extent of what those sanctions might be.

Military officials have also met with their counterparts in Charnea as of last night to discuss the situation in Fahran. While it was not made clear that the as-Souhr developments were the cause of this sudden meeting, it is not hard to guess what the agenda of such a meeting might be. At the moment Alanahri forces are far from potential engagements with the Kembesan intervention but Charnean troops and proxies are rubbing shoulders with them. As a result murmurs of mobilising further reserves have spread throughout the media, although the government has stated that it sees no reason for further mobilisation of reserves to be needed at this moment.

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by **Estoni** » Tue Aug 16, 2022 3:56 pm

Insukamini Inquirer

President Mujuru Orders Partial Mobilisation

M'Birunan Forces prepare to move to the border

Today President Tendai Mujuru, after consultation with his ministers and military advisors, authorised a partial mobilisation of the M'Birunan military in response to the illegal Kembesan occupation of the as-Souhr province of the troubled nation of Fahran. The President's order will see all reservists of the first rank called back to the colours, while second rank reservists will be required to perform monthly training drills, it is estimated that the mobilisation will see another 25,000 men joining the forces along the northern border.

This act represents the first mobilisation of the M'Birunan military since the Nkomo Accords of 2008 which ended the armed conflict within the nation, and is seen as a major test of the new M'Birunan military and it's ability to respond to a crisis and rapidly incorporate reserves into combat formations. In a surprising development the mobilisation, which had to be approved by the Agysmiban leadership according the Accords, was accepted without question by the dissidents who also did not insist upon a parallel mobilisation of their internal security forces. While unrelated to the current crisis numerous politicians are praising this development as proof that the Nkomo Accords are succeeding and the re-unification of the state is growing closer. Agysimban sources dismissed this and insisted that the mobilisation was accepted simply because it was no threat to their interests.

As well as the partial mobilisation of the army's reserves two M'BAF squadrons have been redeployed from their bases near the demarcation line to northern bases and ordered to increase the number of border patrol flights. The M'Birunan Navy has also been ordered to increase their vigilance and deploy the flagship M'BNS Nyami Nyami to patrol the maritime border and reports suggest that the submarine MNS Karinga has also put to sea.

Field Marshal Ceteswayo also spoke to the nation insisting that the security forces were fully prepared for any emergency and fully capable of defending both the internal and external border, he stressed that the majority of forces on the demarcation line would remain and that the Charnean border would remain fully defended. Both he and the President stressed that they had no quarrel with Kembesa, only with it's illegal act, and denied any suggestions that they were acting in concert with any of the concerned powers currently engaged in Fahran with President Mujuru stating: "The conflict of Belisarian powers in Belisarian states is of no concern to the Komontu world, however any illegal occupation by a neighbour must be viewed with suspicion and alarm, and formidable steps must be taken to prepare the nation for whatever may come."

He went on to stress the need for committed action from the wider international community to oppose the unilateral annexation of sovereign territory and reaffirmed the Republic of M'Biruna's strong commitment to the territorial integrity of nation states.

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by **Enyama** » Sat Sep 10, 2022 5:33 am

Král administration begins construction on Tyreseia base as domestic issues increasingly dominate

Primar Král caught flak earlier this week for suggesting that politicians should "be more interesting".

Author: Ion Rîularu
10 September 2022

VALEGORIA - Despite an ongoing political battle over its risks, funding for the Král administration's Periclean base project was officially green-lit in a heated People's Congress debate that saw six MPCs resign from the Union of Liberated Socialists on the spot. The base project in question, scheduled to constitute an almost ꬸ750 million investment by the Ministry of Defense, would see the Ostrozavan Foreign Legion join elements of the Tyresian Armed Forces in expanding existing military facilities in the city of Gadir, in northwestern Tyresia, with the stated goal of establishing a 'chain-link' of Kiso facilities from Eastern Belisaria through to the Ozeros, in anticipation of the upcoming second Kiso summit, which many have rumored will include provisions for member states' mutual defense.

Some, particularly towards the centrist wing of the Socialist party and the Internationalist wing of the Progressive party, doubt that this is the entire picture, each feeding from the ongoing cultural conflict in Ostrozava to posit their own theories as to what the intent of the base is. Lorian Gaborek, until recently a Soc MPC from South-Central Taborov, posited in his statement of resignation that, despite the base's outward objectives as a sign of inter-Kiso cooperation, "the administration and the Socialist think-tanks behind this idea would be daft not to see how the monarchists to the west would consider this a provocation."; this statement rang especially true in the wake of strong rumors from Karsko that the Ostrozavan government was preparing to heavily increase weapons production domestically ahead of sending large shipments to the National Salvation Council in Fahran. Some have even posited that the Ostrozavan Foreign Legion elements due to operate from Tyresia by the end of the year could also see direct deployment to a Fahrani warzone sometime in the near-future, echoing Primar Král's sentiments from around his election in 2020.

These military developments come at the tail end of the honeymoon period that swept through the country in the first year after Primar Král's election. And though initial returns to assertiveness in foreign-policy were often seen as the spearhead of Král's early popularity, domestically, the issue of Ostrozava's place in the world continued to complicate, with the fallout from the Volf Disclosures having not yet totally settled. Many who would have earlier idolized the government and its communalist ideals now find themselves questioning the benevolence of the government. For those old enough to remember Dalibor, it is a starkly uttered "I told you so". Still, Benedict Král and his reconstructivist wave of like-minded thinkers are no stranger to this frustration themselves, and have consistently seem to have leveraged the use of the internet, pop culture, and a more current understanding of the zeitgeist to keep afloat amid a buzz of criticism over the direction the nation is going in. For example, a recently controversial statement of Král's, made on the 28th of August, attracted national headlines on both sides of the political divide. Král had said on public television that "politicians should endeavour to be less...boring.", a statement which immediately resulted in cheers from the mostly-young, mostly-urban audience of the show he'd been on. But a return back to Karsko for the Primar saw the statement turn against him, with three letters of resignation from the Socialist party waiting for him at the Grove when he returned. Main critics of Král's rhetoric, such as as former Facilitator Vincenc Doștal, have been similarly pointed in their rhetoric, with Dostal stating that "[Král] has come dangerously close to mixing politics and entertainment", and criticizing what he saw as "an ongoing clownification of Ostrozavan politics that would put the personality cults of some of these monarchies to shame".

The purported roundel to be used by the currently-unnamed Ostrozavan base under construction in Tyresia.

Still, it remains to be seen how the Tyresian base project will play out. Certainly Král and his neoreconstructivist bloc of socialists see no sign of stopping their forced dismantling of what had been Ostrozavan political norms before his time; in many ways, pundits have drawn comparisons between Král and Metod Koleno, 7th Primar, who had a similarly brazen personality and proactive response to developments in both domestic and foreign policy. However, many have noted that unlike the Progressive Koleno, who saw the largest single liberalization in Ostrozavan history, Král is far more content with riding the wave of popularity that comes from playing hardball, but has yet to publicly reveal his long-term goals either domestically or abroad. Within two years of election, Král sought stronger executive and legislative oversight over the military, dismantled and replaced the PRCO with ZRAK, restructured the Supreme Court despite not having technical political authority to do it, and began re-asserting Ostrozavan military power abroad. With MPCs of his own party now dropping into the independent sphere as a result of his actions, it remains to be seen whether the gamble will pay off. Only one things is truly clear; the tipping point of the Král administration is swiftly approaching now.

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by **Garima** » Sat Sep 10, 2022 7:02 am

Trozlar Times
2022

Prime Minister Ganters: “Ostrozava has ended Détente with Garima”
Gariman government formally declares shift in Ostrozavan policy, calls for cooperation in the Periclean

(Trozlar, Garima)- The government of Social Democratic Prime Minister Rudolph Ganters issued a formal condemnation of the Governments of Ostrozava and Tyresia over their intention to construct a $750 million military base in the Tyresian coastal city of Gadir, on the Periclean. The decision made by Ostrozavan Primar Kral goes against the unofficial policy of the Ostrozavan and Gariman governments to not expand or escalate their military presence, which has been respect by both nations since the Schaumberg Uprising of 1946. That policy, Ganters has indicated, has come to an end.

“It is true that Ostrozava and Garima have long enjoyed a special relationship,” Ganters declared in a press conference earlier today, “which unfortunately was historically fraught with conflict. Not even a hundred years ago, our border was militarized, and our naval presence in Lake Kupalnitsa was great. For decades into the 20th century, our peoples have shed each other’s blood and rattled our sabers at one another, until finally both of our peoples came to the realization that we all love our children, and that peace, cooperation and détente was necessary to ensure a brighter future. Starting in 1946, a decision was made, however reluctantly, to put aside our differences and work towards mutual prosperity and peace of mind. Both of our nations reduced our military footprint and deescalated conflict. Garima’s naval presence in Lake Kupalnitsa was greatly reduced, as we wanted to make an effort to designate the lake as a body of water where violence wasn’t the answer, but rather regional cooperation. Likewise, Garima shifted its Periclean policy to one of de-escalation, after centuries of naval warfare and piracy.

“We here in Garima have honored our side of the bargain for more than 75 years, and it has been to the benefit of not just Garima, but to the entire Kupalnitsan and Periclean regions. However, it is my unfortunate duty to inform the people of Garima that the era of peace and cooperation with our neighbor to the north that we have so long enjoyed has come to an end. With Primar Kral’s decision to expand the Ostrozavan military presence into the Periclean, the proverbial gauntlet has been cast down, and Ostrozava has ended Détente with Garima. The lions of Garima must now awaken from their comfortable slumber, and we must, as a nation, rise to the occasion that has summoned us, and become as diligent as our ancestors had once been in facing down threats. That the menace to our north shall not go unimpeded in its efforts to threaten our nation, or the Periclean region at large. Therefore, it is my decision to re-expand Gariman naval assets in Lake Kupalnitsa, remilitarize on the border proper, and to end our policy of neutrality in the Periclean Sea.

"In a statement released to the world, Primar Kral said that we should ‘not to view the base as a threat; you aren't the target’ which of course indicates that there is a target, and if there’s a target, than that means that this base shall exist to serve as a threat. I would implore the Periclean region and the international community to understand that targets can change. Who shall be targeted by this new threat? Will you allow your nations to have this Sword of Damocles hang above your neck? I would also urge the Periclean region and the international community to begin taking steps to prepare for this new threat. The government of Garima would invite any nation that is concerned about this development to reach out. We are still committed to achieving regional peace and shared prosperity, and it is our hope that other nations in the Periclean region share our values of de-escalation in our shared waters, and I look forward to hearing from other nations soon.”

Prime Minister Ganters, since taking office in 2016, has been consistent in his position on preventing expansion of military assets in the Periclean. Recently, when Onekawa and Yisrael announced military cooperation in Yisrael near the border with Talahara, Ganters swiftly rebuked the announcement as a threat to regional peace. Similarly, when indications were that the Yarden Accords might be revised in some way by Sydalon, Ganters again urged caution, asserting that the principal tenant of the Accords be respected and upheld, that being peace and cooperation between the nations of Yisrael and Sydalon.

Demonstrations throughout Garima have begun taking place against Ostrozava over their recent announcement. Protestors have swarmed the Ostrozavan embassy in Trozlar, climbing up flag poles, shouting “peace is dead” and many protestors pelted the embassy with fruits and vegetables. In border cities in the north, demonstrations have become violent to the point that riot police had to be deployed in order to quell civil unrest. In the Milcenian capital of Budiga, Ostrozavan nationals were advised to remain indoors while demonstrators prowled the streets, breaking windows en route to the Ostrozavan border.

Ganters has urged the nation to remain calm, yet diligent as the international community responds to the recent developments, and undoubtedly the people of Garima are waiting to see if any other nations in the Periclean share their concerns.

by **Lacus Magni** » Sat Sep 10, 2022 9:39 am

Ambassadors Summoned for Imperial Audience Following Announcement of
Joint Ostrozavan-Tyreseian Military Base
Palatine, Castellum ab Alba
By: Eutychianus Asina (@VerusAsina)

Castellum: Today, the Ostrozavan People’s Congress approved a measure to green-light the construction of a joint-military base along the Periclean coast, in the city of Gadir, in northwestern Tyreseia. The stated goal of the joint military base is to establish "a chain-link of Kiso facilities from Eastern Belisaria through to the Ozeros.

According to Primar Benedict Kral, the Gadir base is not to be viewed as “a threat” by neighboring nations; however, the immediate response to the approval of the base’s construction has been anything but conciliatory. A number of high ranking officials were summoned to the Palatine for a meeting with the emperor to discuss the recent events out of Tyreseia.

Immediately following the announcement, ambassadors from both Ostrozava and Tyreseia were summoned to the Palatine for an audience with the Emperor. Count of Arrangements Victor Tarpeius announced that the ambassadors “have been summoned to explain the actions of their governments to the emperor himself.” According to Count Tarpeius, the presence of outside militaries in the Periclean Sea is “gravely concerning” and a matter that is being addressed with the utmost seriousness at the highest levels. “The emperor is greatly concerned by the actions of the Ostrozavan government and, especially, the Tyreseia government, with whom we have enjoyed a warm relationship over the last three decades. This is a dangerous, and foolhardy move, despite Primar Kral’s attempts to alleviate any such concerns.”

Tarpeius ended by stating that “the presence of the Ostrozavan military, or any outside military presence, is unwelcome in the Periclean and will set off a dangerous chain of events should construction begin in Gadir. The emperor will use any and all tools reasonably at his disposal to ensure that no threat to the People and Senate of Latium exists in Our Sea.” Tarpeius refused to elaborate on any specific actions that would be taken should construction begin or continue in Gadir, only indicating that the response will be swift. Foreign primicarius Flavius Aemilius announced that he has been in contact with Latin allies regarding the news and a response.

Senate Minority Leader Amantius Martius (P), who has increasingly become a constant figure at court despite not formally being a member of the Sacred Assembly or Collegium Primicerium, was spotted entering and exiting the palace this afternoon. Minority Leader Martius refused to comment when leaving the palace, though spoke briefly outside of his Senate office at the Curia Claudia.

“This news is certainly unwelcome, of course,” Martius told reporters. “But, I think, first you have to look at what led to this. Of course you have the Aligonian mess. We also have the Yisraelis acting up as they do, inviting the Onekawans to the Periclean where they have no right to belong. I think that each were the first and second acts, and with both nations certainly to blame for bringing this Kiso alliance together as it looks to reform – which by all indications it will. And I have spoken to Caesar about as much.”

As to the base itself, Martius declared that “[t]he ram has touched the wall. Have no doubt about it and make no mistakes. This move by the Ostrozavans and the Tyreseians, who I’ll remind everyone has a history of this sort of nefarious behavior towards our people, is a direct challenge to Latin authority and must be dealt with swiftly if we are to ensure the safety and security of our people and way of life. If this is the course that they intend to take, there is no doubt in my mind that Caesar will do what he must.” When asked whether such remarks were a threat, Martius said “I assure you it is no threat, Caesar will take all measures required to protect the interests of the empire.”

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by **Lihnidos** » Sat Sep 10, 2022 9:55 am

Anagnos decries "aggressive Kiso expansion" following emergency council meeting

By: Mihalis Metaxas (@MMetaxas)

[Lihnidos - AD] Arcadia - In what many are calling aggressive and escalatory remarks, Archon Anagnos responded to this morning's news from Ostrozava. Speaking from Palamaras Mansion in Arcadia following an emergency meeting of the Council of Logothetes, Anagnos decried what he labeled an "aggressive Kiso expansion" and vowed to take action to protect Lihnidosi interests in the Periclean. The remarks come after the Ostrozavan government under Primar Benedict Král approved ꬸ750 million in funding for expanding Tyreseian military facilities in the city of Gadir on the Periclean coast.

"While the Lihnidosi government condemns the governments of Ostrozava and Tyreseia for their destabilizing actions, we must make no mistake about the true purpose of these plans. Although funded by Ostrozava, this expansion of military facilities in Tyreseia is not meant to only expand the Ostrozavan military's projection capabilities. The Ostrozavan government has made it clear that this expansion is in the interests of the Kiso Pact. We have seen over the past several years through Kiso military actions in Fahran that this organization has expanded far past cultural, economic, and defensive cooperation. This aggressive Kiso expansion in the Periclean is just another sign that Kiso military cooperation is not about mutual defense. Kiso member nations seek to form a military network through which they can influence and interfere in global events."

Despite assurances from Ostrozavan Primar Král that the base expansion was not meant as a threat to Periclean nations, Anagnos also encouraged Lihnidos' partners in the region to push back. "This government will not allow Kiso member states from outside of the Periclean to insert themselves where they do not belong and threaten Lihnidosi and Periclean interests. The government calls on our allies in the region to forcefully push back against these dangerous and reckless actions. It is imperative that there is a unified response and a clear message that we will not permit militaries from outside the Periclean to begin operating in the region."

Anagnos finished his remarks by affirming the Empress' support for a swift and forceful response. "During the meeting of the Council of Logothetes this morning, of which the Empress was in attendance virtually, the entire government agreed that we must do whatever is necessary to protect our people. The Empress views this as a significant escalation in the region, and has instructed that all options be on the table when considering our response. We would encourage the Ostrozavan and Tyreseian government to reconsider their plans in Gadir."

Following Anagnos' remarks, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation announced that the ambassadors from both Tyreseia and Ostrozava had been summoned by Logothete Venizelos. During a briefing to the media, the spokesperson for the ministry said that the ambassadors had been summoned "to explain their respective government's actions" and so that the Lihnidosi government could lodge "formal complaints." The spokesperson also announced that the Foreign Ministry has already had initial discussions about the Ostrozavan and Tyreseian military expansion with allies following the news breaking this morning.

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by **Mutul** » Sat Sep 10, 2022 12:51 pm

Mayor of the Palace to meet Ostrozavan, Tyreseian, and Latin ambassadors

Government advice Ostrozava to "beware over-extension"

The "Sarkan-i-kastely" in Angrast, residence of the Mayor of the Palace

ANGRAST - Today the Ostrozavan administration has officially validated the construction project of a new military base worth 750 million Solidus. The only issue is that this base will not be within Ostrozava' borders, but on the other side of the Periclean entirely in Tyreseia, a country with which Transkulpanitsa has gotten closer to since its current Primar, Benedict M. Král, has ended the decades-old neutrality of his country. Mr. Král is thus now seeking to expand Ostrozava military involvement and cooperations with countries outside of Ostrozava' traditional sector of operation.

In a official press release, The Bharamut Government has stated this decision of the Král administration to be "regrettable, but unsurprising". "The Drevstranese embassy in Valegoria has been following the project for months now and kept Angrast updated on the situation daily. Attempts were even made to alert the Primar on the diplomatic consequences but obviously to no avail." explained to our journalists the ex-diplomat and political commentator Salluet Kravan. "This move, predictably, infuriated the Latins who've never taken well what they consider intrusions of foreign militaries in their Mare Nostrum, even if it's non-naval forces as it is the case today. One only has to remember the rather glacial welcome the Yisraeli-Onekawan military exercices received a few years ago. But they're not the only actor bound to see eye-to-eye with the Primar : despite three-quarters-of-a-century of peace, Garima has never fully trusted its northern neighbor and is bound to react violently to the news. Even our government, which has officially protested against the end of Ostrozavan neutrality and even reacted by organizing military exercices in its Kulpanitsan waters, is bound to see the move as another provocation from Primar Král. The Latins are definitively going to put the pressure on our Mayor to denounce Ostrozava in the following days. What we can say however is that Mr. Bharamut' summoning of all three ambassadors is an obvious signal of the Government' wish to play diplomatic middlemen during the incoming crisis, as Drevstran has often done in the past."

The government press release also goes on to warn Ostrozava against the risk of "over-extending" their forces. They also call Mr. Král to "not fall prey to the sirens hawkish' songs" and that no ammount of foreign adventures, even in coalition, will raise Ostrozava' prestige and standing within the international community nor strengthen ties with the potential members of said coalition. "This is obviously a reference to both the Kiso Pact and the Fahrani Civil War. It seems that Bharamut and his administration are concerned that this move is actually just a first step toward a direct intervention in Fahran. In that I'd say they' merely remember what Král himself had announced during his electoral campaign." continue to analyse Salluet Kravan. The Fahrani civil war which has already seen a dramatic ammount of foreign intervention remain a concern of every Periclean country even those that remain uninvolved like ours.

Král' decision will not improve his image in Angrast as the current Primar of Ostrozava, through his decision to end the Ostrozavan neutrality, increase his country' military budget, and populist rhetoric of "draining the swamp", has long since depleted Drevstran' goodwills toward him and brought tensions around the Kulpanitsa to their highest level since the sixties. In these conditions, and even if the crisis resolve peacefully, it is difficult to say if the Angrast Accords will ever recover from the shattered trust between Ostrozava, Garima, and Drevstran. In that regard, Ostrozavan stated wishes to see the Accord expand and evolve into an AMON-style organisation can only be seen as naïve and ill-timed, two adjectives that have come to be synonymous with Ostrozavan foreign adventures for the past two decades.

by **Belfras** » Tue Sep 13, 2022 7:04 am

Aanaya Bisin
^{Long Count 13.0.9.15.14 | Gregorian 13th September 2022}

Despite the tide of unsurprising negative reactions coming from the tyrannical and decrepit monarchies of Belisaria, President Iriyagolla has today hailed Primar Král for his bold actions to keep his nation and the free will of people all over the world secure.

President Iriyagolla made a speech following the news of the base's construction, to which he told reporters: "It is with a full heart and in awe that I do praise the Primar Král! His actions are exemplar, his attitude stalwart. Let us never forget that the Belisarian monarchies continue to put their boot onto the neck of freedom for all. This base is a beacon, a lighthouse showing the way for those lost to the tyrannies held within those nations. Let it be known that the Socialist Republic will stand shoulder to shoulder with the Prime Republic!"

He made references to the rebellions that occurred under the Vijalanya Ankat dictatorial monarchy, supported by the leprous and vile Belisarian monarchies. One case he referenced was the Bayimayi Rebellion, which occurred after the rise of the Vijalanya dynasty. The rebels, through the use of a naval port captured early into the fight, terrified the monarchy rightfully so. In the President's words; "We must never forget that even in the darkest situations the light that does shine upon all people will continue to do so. Our forefathers, fighting the poison in our bloods, freed themselves and a port to conduct the fight. This base, a symobl of Primar Král's stand against true tyranny reminds me of the fight our people underwent.

From the 1967 Tan Mar massacre, when the royalists opened fire on innocent protestors, to the civil war itself in which Janatāva tore themselves apart, Ankat has stood firmly with all those who will free themselves from this mess known as royalty."

On the question of possible naval exercises in the Periclean from this base upon completion, President Iriyagolla was quick to remind reporters that "The base has only just broken ground, my friends. But it is a step toward the future that Janatāva wills. But we always look to the future. The Tyreseian Workers' Navy are of good standing and good relations with the Peoples Navy and we would be happy to patrol the Periclean with them.

Janatāva sadahaṭama, samājavādī janarajaya Sadahaṭama!

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