The End of Prosperity (IC - APSIA ONLY)

[Nationalist Gold Union]

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[Noxtrem]

Nationale Volksheer 3/16/2022 Restructuring, New Supplies [For Public Release]: High Command has liquidated several outdated and unprofessional elements of Noxtrem's armed forces, such as the paramilitary groups the formed during the revolution. Those men are being retrained and reassigned to help in the formation of a new and mobile army group, code named: "Biltzgewittern". This army group will include a new class of infantry, for now called "Storm Brigades", these smaller units combine aggressive and highly mobile elements with the effective squad tactics, that in the last war contributed to the high adaptability of our supporting forces. These new brigades will utilize anti-tank weapons, armored personnel carriers, armored units, along with standard infantry equipment. This military expansion requires the purchasing of 40 tanks, the construction of nearly 100 tanks (we are currently producing a stable number of artillery and armored personnel carriers), and the recruitment of ~12,000 men. This expansion will bring Noxtrem's armed forces to over 122,000 men strong. The Indstrieausschuss believes that our arms manufacturing will be able to meet the temporary rapid increase in demand. A deal has been made with the Prussian arms manufacturing group SW, to allow for Noxtremian production of their Leopard II model, and our immediate need for 40 new armored units has been filled through a deal with the government of Prussiaholm. The specifics of the deal are not documented in this release due to their sensitive nature. Oberkommandant Sadler

[Nationalist Gold Union]

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4 April 2022

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"Christian Labour" National Assemblymen create Christian Democratic Labour Party



Sean Patterson MNA, Chairman of the CDLP


​The members of the National Assembly who make up the "Christian Labour" bloc, a previously loosely organized political faction that dissented from the Christian Right, have gathered in Toronto to sign a charter establishing a new party. The Christian Democratic Labour Party (CDLP) is now formally an independent party from the Christian Right.

Sean Patterson, the leader of the CDLP in the National Assembly, was selected to be Chairman of the party. The party's charter, adopted by the Chairman, states the party's core values of"Christian democracy, labour rights, personal and national sovereignty, and the rights of man."

Following the split several months back, several Christian Right leaders have suggested suing both the Christian Labour and Christian Right Radical split-away groups for fraud, however, there is no legal precedent that would support their case.

The CDLP polled at about 9.4% in the last electoral poll taken by Ememeree-Schwarzman Polls yesterday.

[Sietsk]

04/11/2022 Concordia civium, murus urbium Humanitarian aid in Panjal Two months ago, the diplomats of Sietsk and Noxtrem met together with General Magsaysay in order to discuss pressing topics. One of those was the new administration of Panjal, which Sietsk fully supports. In order to secure the safety and well-being of the poor in Panjal, Sietsk started to send humanitarian aid in various regions in Panjal where poverty affects the majority of the population. We also wish to remind the readers that Sietsk has withdrawed all support for Sudan, former Belstadt, due to repeated violence and refusal of cooperation. Tri Poloski national anthem Siesk's entry for this year's APSIAvision is Tri Poloski by the legendary Davay. Gopniks from all over the country are happy, because the song will bring attention to the Gopnik culture present in Sietsk. When a fellow Gopnik asked one of the President's councillors whether it is possible to make the song into the national anthem, the councillor responded with "We'll think about it. Don't get your hopes up, though"

[Nationalist Gold Union]

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16 May 2022

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Supreme Court rules pro-separatist, dual citizen politicians unconstitutional



The court ruled 8-1 in favor of
the Albertan government


​The Supreme Court of the Nationalist Gold Union ruled 8 to 1 in favor of the Commonwealth of Alberta in the Commonwealth of Alberta v. GroupKM case this morning. The court's ruling, which cites Article 17 section 2 of the Constitution, rules that "elected politicians are not allowed to be beholden to interests that are unrelated to their constituencies."

The case in question, where the government of Alberta sued GroupKM, a pro-Kannsa-Minnesotan independence caucus in the commonwealth legislature, sets a landmark precedent in NGU politics that will prevent any elected politician from using their political office to advocate for the interests of "another constituency over their own."

"Elected servants are to be representatives of the whole people, and shall not be bound by orders or instructions from actors who are not the people they serve," Article 17 § 2 of the Constitution reads. The Court interpreted that politicians who advocate for the independence of Kannsa-Minnesota or Alorn are violating the constitution by "representing a country that is not the Nationalist Gold Union."

"The purpose of an elected representative is to serve the Union, their Commonwealth, their Province, their Municipality, their school community, or whatever constituency they were elected to represent. By advocating for the interests of a foreign nation, the representative in question is not representing their community, but instead subverting the integrity of the state," the verdict said.

The verdict additionally rules serving in an elected office as a dual citizen illegal, requiring that "anyone who seeks political office must be a citizen of the Nationalist Gold Union and nowhere else."

The verdict made it clear that politicians who are currently sitting will not lose their offices for past offenses, but any further unconstitutional actions could result in their removal from office.

[Eloria]

05/17/2022 Vote in The Chiefdom Legalises Foreign Cultures|The Bubba Big Building Campaign 7 days ago, Chief Obao Bhan and the heads of the 17 other major Elorian families held a meeting in the capital of Vherkhoasa (Christchurch) discussing a legalization of foreign McFreedomstani nationals, cuisine and entertainment. Due to the lack of a conclusion among the family heads, a vote was held on the matter and in a surprising turn of events, 68.3% of citizens voted in favor of the legalization, despite some of the very values of the Chiefdom being cultural isolation. Many people and tribal families have expressed their opposition against foreign culture, with several rallies held in Vherkhoasa, Orkhas (Dunedin) and Serghostown (Queenstown), but the first wave of McFreedomstani music, food and shows are expected to arrive in Chiefdom stores on June 1st anyway. In other news, South Melanesian Imperator Bubba Nui has enacted a new economic policy titled 'The Bubba Big Building Campaign', which will increase funds for state-owned construction firms by 12%, as well as decrease taxes for foreign construction enterprises by 2% (lowering the tax rate for these companies to 3%) for a time span of 3 years. Imperator Bubba hopes that this will increase construction speed, as well as invite foreign businesses and workers. The Grand Leader also bargains for a dramatic decrease in unemployment (the current rate being 14%). A plot of land is cleared in preperation for the contruction of a new shopping mall near Suva. Haghram Eebono, lead writer at Union News Network LLC

[Panjal]

Private Release: Custody of Politicians National Reorganization Committee 05/21/2022 The National Reorganization Committee has agreed that the time has come to grant more freedoms to all former Panjali politicians in our custody. The release policy which the Committee has agreed upon is as follows: All politicians are to be offered safe return to their home so long as they agree to allow our security forces to monitor and protect them, their families and households. If they do not agree to the aforementioned offer, an escort to their home will be given, but the said escort will lead them from the capital to a more secure facility in either [REDACTED] or [REDACTED], rather than their homes. Current exemptions to this policy are: Hardeep Puri Farinam Sulemani Tuntun Singh Simron Lata Each exemption has been made on a case-by-case basis. Bhubaneswar Magsaysay Leader of the National Reorganization Committee

[McFreedomstan]

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23 May 2022

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Ambarita Deploys "Nordottom Elite" Think Tank to Yutan Sultanate



Photo provided by [INSERT COMPANY/INDIVIDUAL].




CEO Ambarita applauded the efforts of the PDF and Yutan islamic forces in bringing down the military state of Alorn and stabilizing the region for the first time in decades during his most recent address to the Board of Directors.

"The honorable Sultan has done the world a great service by toppling the tyrants of North America and their ideologically possessed masses. That being said there is a plethora of work that needs to be done. Roads need to be repaired. Schools and Islamic centers need to be built to world class specs. Law enforcement needs to take the place of the standing army. My extensive connections to the University of Nordottom have allowed me to put together a team capable of turning the Sultanate into the envy of the Americas within a decade. For the good of the Hui people I suggest they take their advice seriously, lest they meet the fate of other stagnant Asian autocrats."
- Jacob Ambarita, Board Address (05/22/2022)

The Think Tank was accepted by the Board after it was decided that funding would be taken directly from Ambarita's campaign funds. Standevian officials in Batam have yet to comment on whether or not they played a role in the CEO's decision. The Yuta Sultanate is in a precarious international position as several nations have commented on its brutal tactics in quelling the Alornian illegal state. Our own political analysts have stated concerns that if the Sultan does not adjust to a modern post-war Islamic State the PDF could very well turn on him and install a more agreeable lieutenant of his.

While the Board and Ambarita have dismissed the claim as "Anti-PDF propaganda", the history of the Philippines, South Indochina, Calwain, Eloria, Malaysia, Singapore, and Taekhuman have shown that whenever an Autocrat dares defy the Confederacy a PDF assassination, deployment, coup, blockade, or smear campaign is soon to follow. We encourage citizens to voice their support or opposition to a potential escalation in the Americas.

[Eloria]

05/27/2022 Vhalour Corporation Buys Bingham Canyon Mine Today CEO Ehmrial Oobo of the Vhalour Corporation confirmed that the Elorian Republic based mining firm has bought the Bingham Canyon Mine from the Yutan Sultanate for $2.5 billion. The Bingham Canyon Mine, called Kennecott Mine by the locals, is North America's largest copper mine, and has produced over 19 million tons of copper since it's opening in 1906. The mine, which is almost a kilometer deep and 4 kilometer wide, stopped mining operations during the Yutan-Alornian conflict, and consequently saw the mine's previous owner, the Utah Mining Company, collapse and leave up to 15,000 workers unemployed, further worsening the poverty situation in the area. The Vhalour Corporation aims to bring the mine back to it's glory days, as well as hire all former employees of the Utah Mining Company and in turn also help the Yuta economy get back on its feet. CEO Oobo has personally stated his likings towards Confederate CEO Jacob Ambarita's Think Tank plan for the Yutan Sultanate, and said in a recent interview that he 'hopes the actions of the Vhalour Corporation will aid in Ambarita's efforts to better the status of the struggling nation'. Vhalour Corporation officials have also signed a security contract with Black Dragon Security LLC, a PMC group also based in the Republic of Eloria. Over the next 2 weeks, 314 contractors will arrive and secure the Bingham Mine, as well as cooperate with Yutan government forces to rid the local area of criminal groups. Securing the mine is expected to finish by the end of the month, and mining operations will begin in mid-June. A view of the Bingham Mine, North America's largest copper mine. Haghram Eebono, lead writer at Union News Network LLC

[Panjal]

05/30/2022 13:20
TO: Jsarkar@patti.pnj
FROM: BMagsaysay@exec.pnj
Subject: Media [TOP SECRET]
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Mr. Sarkar,

You have the green light to commence the planned operations in Ahmedabad.
Notify me of the results as soon as they have been completed.

-Bhubaneswar Magsaysay
Leader of the National Reorganization Committee

06/01/2022 3:23
TO: BMagsaysay@exec.pnj 
FROM: Jsarkar@patti.pnj
Subject: RE: Media [TOP SECRET]
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Esteemed General,

[REDACTED] and [REDACTED] have been secured as you requested.
Expect nothing but positive coverage.

-Jwala Sarkar

[Noxtrem]

The Hannoverian Workers' Weekly Paper, June 14th, 2022 VSA, NVH Establish Aid Organization Following major developments in Panjal, the Noxtremian military and security community have established the Sozialistenhilfe-Gemeinschaft (SHG) to provide assistance to the suffering workers and toilers in Panjal, until their government is sufficiently prepared to step in. The Sozialistenhilfe-Gemeinschaft will send non-perishable foodstuffs, durable medical supplies, and children's educational supplies to Panjal, and will help oversee the distribution of those goods. Two medical and educational facilities will be established within the next two months. A token peacekeeping group, made up of VSA guardsmen, will accompany the SHG and stand ready at their facilities.

[Nationalist Gold Union]

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14 June 2022

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Inter-Commonwealth Convention of 2022 begins



Steiner Hotel, where the convention will take place


​Despite delays by Cascadia and Alta California and the breaking away of the Kaapbond, the Inter-Commonwealth Convention of 2022, originally scheduled for 2021, has begun in Bermuda.

Although a year late, the Convention carries a lot of political significance, with the charter that the convention produces being able to apply powerful changes to the entire Union. Despite plenty of disagreements between the politics of the different Commonwealths of the Union, the charter is supposed to be a politically moderate and uniting document which should be popular with the majority of the Union.

As the Convention begins and delegates from all 8 commonwealths descend to Bermuda to spend the next weeks drafting the charter and voting on policies, The Caspia Chronicle will be providing live updates on any developments.

[Great Mashriq]

Baghdad Chronicle
Coffee Boom

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June 14th, 2022.

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Recently the Mashriqi Government signed a trade deal with the Noxtremians on coffee. The deal lowers tariffs on Mashriqi coffee imports to Noxtrem. Since then coffee exports to Noxtrem have skyrocketed as the drink is sold to coffee shops across the country.

Azim Ghazali
Editor for the Baghdad Chronicle

[Prisalia]

Notícias de Portugal
7/8/22

UNOFFICIAL REFERENDUM FOR PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE RIGHTS HELD

The Votação em Português, a voting organization operating out of Beja (Capital of the Crown of Portugal), is holding a referendum on wether the people want to add Portuguese as the second official language of Prisalia. Many Portuguese people have already voted, and "yes" is winning by a landslide. NDP interviewed Chico Sequeira, a "Grape salesman" from Lagos, who says "The people of Portugal have been oppressed for too long. Our language must be made official!" While most of the voters are saying yes, some people are doubting wether the government will recognize it or not. Xavier Reis, a Bejano, says "Do I think the Prisalians will care about the referendum? Of course not! This country has more to worry about than Portuguese people holding a referendum. Will they add Portuguese as an official language? No. Again, they have more to worry about." The Prisalian government in Lisbon has not commented on this referendum. NDP will update the people on Twitter when the Prisalians do talk about it.

[Latvichka]

Örtege News Service

The Sun Rises On the Steppe once More

It is known across much of the world that for a long time, Latvichka had gone dark, not responding with the outside world for much time. The reason being that until now Latvichka has been far more involved in the process of modernizing and rebuilding. In the Khator dynasty, many modern cities had been reduced to ruble, such as Ulaanbaatar, Erdenet, and others. Now we are pleased to say they are well on their way to being restored to funcional use, and no longer must serve as the slums of the Latvichkan Khanate. The New Khan, Burke Atil of the Akaan, has also enacted several social reforms for the betterment of the nation. Devices such as home appliances, phones, and other useful technology is now legal, though still restricted due to our lack of understanding with it. New developments in our cellphone technology developments have designed apps to improve the life of those still choosing to live the nomadic life. While the cities are being restored, and there is certainly urban migration occuring, the number of people prefering to remain in the nomadic steppe life is 58 percent. In addition to technology, we are begining to inquire about improving the medical practices of Latvichka, as the primitive techinques of the past have resulted in a relatively low projected lifespan for the average Latvichkan. Though this number will not drastically improve, the lives saved in urban cities will be worth it.
As far as more social policies go, the official language has been officially changed to Mongolian, as the Latvichkan language was deemed too harsh for buisness and political ventures, and shall now be classified as a recognized minority language. The government also has opted to officially recognize two scripts, both the classic mongolian script, and for more official ventures regarding international politics, the Cyrillic script. As we work with the nation of Mailikay and Ubizytotska, it was a natural choice and we hope it will make international intergration smoother. That is all from us, we are Örtege News Service, and may Tengri guide you on the Steppe.

A Latvichkan worker rides into work during the reconstruction of Ulaanbaatar. Though cars are becoming legal, traditional ties to the horse are still strong, and many believe it will help keep Latvichka clean from extra pollution

[Noxtrem]

The Hannoverian Workers' Weekly Paper, July 20th, 2022 SHG Sends Humanitarian Aid to Yuta The Sozialistenhilfe-Gemeinschaft (SHG) is beginning a new program to assist those in extreme poverty in Yuta. SHG aid workers and supplies are flying into Yuta with permission from the government of the NGU. The SHG is sending 800 general aid workers, and 150 educational workers to the area. SHG aid workers helping struggling proletarians in Panjal Among the supplies being sent are durable foodstuffs, medical supplies, and educational materials for children (such as the popular Noxtremian children's book: "The Braver Worker"). The SHG is establishing two mid-sized humanitarian aid centers in Salt Lake City. The aid centers will be critical to the SHG operation. According to Bertha Allermeinz, acting head of the SHG, the aid centers will ...be the epicenters of our effort to distribute medical aid to adults, and provide educational opportunities, and nutritional food to struggling children.

[Panjal]

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Ahmedabad Mirror - The Voice of Truth in Troubled Times

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Sinai Canal property rights dispute - 07/21/2022



The Sinai Canal


Over the past month, relations between Zakalistan and Panjal have soured as Zakalistani diplomats have become increasingly belligerent over property rights regarding the recently completed and massively successful Sinai Canal. On Wednesday, National Reorganization Committee Attorney Matthieu Goldschmidt discussed the situation with the press. "The canal zone has been decidedly under Panjali and McFreedomstani control ever since the contract was signed to start construction. The Zakalistani government's recent push to take control of our canal zone is a desperate push to latch onto our success."

When asked to comment on the matter, McFreedomstani CEO Jacob Ambarita stated "The Panjalis have a valid argument."

[Panjal]

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Ahmedabad Mirror - The Voice of Truth in Troubled Times

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Panjali Army mobilizes for the Sinai - 07/22/2022



Panjali troops first arrive at the Sinai


After a dispute at the between Panjali and Zakalistani diplomats over the Sinai Canal at the فندق برج السلام Hotel in Baghdad escalated into a fistfight, General Bhubaneswar Magsaysay announced that Panjal will be taking defensive military action in order to protect the Sinai. When asked about the issue, McFreedomstani CEO Jacob Ambarita initially refused to comment. When pressed on the issue however, Ambarita stated "All cultures are created equally."

[Noxtrem]

The Hannoverian Workers' Weekly Paper, July 24th, 2022 Tensions Increase Between Prussiaholm and Noxtrem For the past year, Noxtrem and Prussiaholm have stood together in a frail alliance, largely driven by Noxtrem's need to export, and Prussiaholm's need to rebuild, and although Noxtrem and Prussiaholm technically stand united, the tension between the two has grown too great to ignore. Noxtrem's government has been extremely critical of the Prussian policy of immigration, which Noxtrem believes could compromise the security of the ECP (a view expressed by other ECP member states), and Prussiaholm remains skeptical of Noxtrem's government and its intent. The growing tension of the past few weeks has given way to a twitter-war between First-Premier Strasser, and the Prussian chancellor. First-Premier Strasser Visiting A Noxtremian Border Post in December Tensions once again became significant upon the Prussian construction of a massive border-defense system, which VSA officials warned could be used offensively if the Prussians wished to attack Noxtrem. Noxtremian and Prussian officials met, and when questioned about their intent, the only answer the Prussians provided was that the wall was an unfortunate result of their (arguably inferior) parliamentary system. Prussiaholm has likewise complains about Noxtrem's restrictions on foreigners, strong border security force, and strict examination of all goods shipped across the border, which they claim is an unnecessary and expensive security measure. The tension has begun to bleed into the functions of the ECP, with nations such as the B.U. taking a stance on the issue of immigration (they sided with the righteous Noxtremians). First-Premier Strasser has vowed to try and stabilize relations between the two germanic powers, but he is unwilling to compromise Noxtrem's core values.

[McFreedomstan]

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29 July 2022

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APA Council Agrees Unanimously to Intervene in Ubizytotska



Seward Kendal von Grimmelshausen, APA Marshal for the NGU.



Following a snap decision by the APA Council, each member state voted in favor of liberating the occupied territories of Kundistan and ending the White hegemony in Central Asia. An ultimatum has been given to the unstable state, illegal state of Ubizytotska to liberate Kundistan and provide its Asian citizens a state of their own, or face immediate military intervention.

The Confederate Fleet, alongside with the NGU has already begun mobilizing. Elorian Commandant Michael Weers has confirmed that the Oceanic factions will be deploying their garrisons. PDF High Command has declined to share anymore deployment information for security concerns. Kundistani officials have been in and out of the Jakartan APA HQ all week long as preparations for the likely outcome of a Ubizytotskan pre-emptive assault begin.

[Panjal]

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Ahmedabad Mirror - The Voice of Truth in Troubled Times

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General Magsaysay meets with Kuwaiti President - 07/31/2022



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On Friday General Bhubaneswar Magsaysay, current interim leader of Panjal, arrived in Kuwait City where he was greeted by Kuwaiti President Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah. The two met to discuss the current state of affairs between Panjal and Kuwait, and what the future may look like for them. Magsaysay has been met with great praise from Kuwaiti officials, including President Jaber, for his heroic actions to steer Panjal into a new direction. No word was heard publicly from either leader regarding possible talks of reunification, though many analysts have predicted it was inevitably a topic of conversation in private.

During a joint press conference on Saturday, Magsaysay stated that "the land of Kuwait is tied culturally and historically to Panjal," and that only "short-sighted politicians were to blame for the falling out" between Kuwait and Panjal.

[Panjal]

Joint Ultimatum to President Abdul Azidi National Reorganization Committee 08/12/2022 The Panjali National Reorganization Committee, along with the Sultanate of Sudan, have created a list of demands which are detailed in the following letter. If President and General Secretary Abdul Azidi of Zakalistan does not follow through with these demands within the next ten days, further action will be taken by the Sudanese and Panjali militaries. The Zakalistani defense budget is to be reduced to 0.5% of it's nominal GDP. The government of Zakalistan is to hand full control of the Sinai Canal area over to the Panjali and McFreedomstani governments. Zakalistan is to acknowledge the historical claims of the Sultanate of Sudan over the area of North Sudan, and hand over the rightful territory. Zakalistan is to demilitarize the Sinai Peninsula and the new border with Sudan. Bhubaneswar Magsaysay Leader of the National Reorganization Committee

[McFreedomstan]

The Democratic Republic of Zakalistan Response to Threats 08/25/2022 To the Panjali and Sudanese governments: We will never yield our sovereignty to imperialists. President and General Secretary Abdul Azidi of Zakalistan

[Prussiaholm]

Official Release from the Bundestag 08/25/2022 Connecting Prussiaholm: Motorways and Railways The Public Transportation Act made Prussiaholm's cities much more accessible and created many jobs in it's creation. The Great Prussian Railway connected Hamburg and Konigsberg, connecting Prussiaholm across it's vertical axis, which not only lead to the creation of the Bremen-Hamburg Railway, but also created thousands of jobs. Both of these projects allowed Prussiaholm to increase it's economic output, and made the country more connected, and powerful. Much of the country has been neglected from this connection however. Sweden and Norway only have one road connecting them to Prussiaholm proper, and much of South Prussiaholm's rails and roads are still decrepit. Today, we aim to change that. Work will commence on the new motorways and railways to connect more isolated parts of the country. Motorways are wide and long roads that have no speed limit. Motorways are planned to connect up to existing roads (or create entirely new ones) in Dresden-Leipzig-Hamburg-Berlin-Wolfsburg-Magdeburg-Lubeck-Kiel-Copenhagen-Malmo-Gothenburg-Stockholm-Oslo-Danzig and Konigsberg, as well as connecting minor cities along the way. Railways are high speed railways, that will connect all the cities above while also being used for Prussiaholm's portion of the Black Sea Railway. Workers are being looked for both nationally and internationally. International Workers may apply for citizenship after working for 3 years, as per Article 12 of the Prussiaholmer Constitution. As this project is such a large undertaking, and many workers are needed, the only requirements are being older than 18 and speaking either English or German. Passed in the Bundestag: YAY: 340 NAY: 160 DIE BUNDESREPUBLIK PRUSSIAHOLM

[McFreedomstan]

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25 August 2022

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Ubizytotska Defiant, APA Taskforce Strikes



Indochinese troops leading the charge towards Armaki.



Defiant and proud, the Ubizytotksan elites dug in their heels when handed an ultimatum by the APA. Left with no other ethical choice, the APA launched an overwhelming assault on the quasi-democracy. Using Kundistan as a strategic staging area, dozens of Mashriqi and Confederate divisions pushed into Southern Ubizytotska. Major military installations were reduced to rubble by long range naval missiles and fortified mountain ranges faced the might of the NGU's airforce.

The Persian Gulf saw a short but violent naval engagement that ultimately saw the formidable Ubizytotskan Navy sunk within a day. Losses were minimal with the Confederacy only losing 7 minor vessels and 1 frigate. A salvo of airstrikes by the advanced Ubizytotskan air force laid waste to the PDF 3rd Fleet and threatened the entire task force. NGU & Mashriq interceptors forced the Ubizytotskan aircraft to flee and highlighted the need for modern AAA in the Confederate arsenal.

The APA death toll is estimated to be in the low thousands while the Ubizytotskan death count cannot be currently calculated.