The World Over & Under (Teremaran & Wishtonian Media)

by **Taranima** » Tue Dec 19, 2023 5:18 am

Taranima News Agency Bulletin

Elections Held in Taranima

Pictured: Citizens of Nortara celebrating the election results.

The 2023 General Election was held today under surprising circumstances. Despite the Crisis surrounding Bill AA52, and the Assassination and manhunt for perpetrators of the Assassination of Late Prince Sergiu Silva d’Elisa, no premature elections were called. After a tumultuous campaigning season, Taranimans have had the chance to make their voice heard at the ballot box.

As of this hour roughly 82% of districts have reported their results, and the results appear to herald a significant change in the balance of the Parliament. If current trends hold, it appears that the Unity and Justice Party, which had shocked the nation with their breaking from the ruling coalition to support Bill AA52, has suffered severe blowback from their voter base, going from over 10% of the vote to just 1%. Similarly the Voscoi Agrarians who, after the fallout of Ion Gorvescu's capture at the hands of Gaulish authorities and revelation of links between ranking party members and Erdőtestvérek, have seen support for their party collapse almost completely. Other regional parties have also suffered losses in proportion of the vote share. The biggest winners so far have been the Worker’s Parties, the Greens and the Bread and Roses party which may go on to form the first majority government since the collapse of the Bread and Roses coalition in 1982.

Exit polling indicates that the most important issue for voters was the cost of living crisis, with the overwhelming majority of the population believing that left aligned parties would be better on resolving the crisis. It is widely believed the support and campaigning of Princess Alexandra may have had an impact on this outcome. Other major issues include the nature of the Confederation, with Federalists from both the right and the left winning out over the Confederalists, particularly after the outrage from the Gorvescu Affair; and foreign policy with voters ultimately divided on the matter of Taranima’s outward face.

"I will remind our Coalition partners in the Bread and Roses party that we will still be here if they work with us or not."

We have reached out for comment from party leaders on all sides and have thus far received a few statements:

“We are elated at the results so far, it was a difficult campaign but I think we successfully made the case that austerity cannot resolve our economic issues. Hopefully we can work with other parties to build a more prosperous future for us all.”

-Natalia Alexandru Văduva, BRP MP from Maikop, Ilcharest, and Prime Minister

“The results of tonight have been quite difficult for us. While I hope the remaining votes will be enough to put us in a better position, I must concede we’ve been beaten. We will have to redouble our efforts to provide an effective opposition and make a better case for 2028.”

-Corneliu Ionescu Mihalovich, Party Leader Liberal-Conservatives, MP for Cour d’Elisa.

“I will remind our Coalition partners in the Bread and Roses party that we will still be here if they work with us or not. While I hope to continue working with them, they shouldn’t ignore us even if they can form a government on their own,”
-Elizabeta Kosma Donescu, HMWP MP for Nordumar

At this time the Royal Palace has not responded to calls for comment.

Pictured: Filip Zahari Daskalov resigning his post as leader of the Voscoi Agrarians following the early results of the elections.

Following disastrous results for his party, Filip Zahari Daskalov has announced his resignation from leadership of the Voscoi Agrarian Party. Without a clear successor, the possibility of the Voscoi Agrarians recovering seems unlikely. Similarly, the UJP, a longstanding fixture of Taraniman democracy, finds itself in troubled waters with several members stating an intent to launch a leadership challenge against party leader Georgios Illianescu Fardumo. Thus far no additional changes to party leadership have been announced, though as the results of the election are confirmed, it is likely further challenges and resignations will occur, as this election marks another in which the Center-Right has failed to win, and indeed has consistently suffered the loss of influence to Far Right parties.

As always we will continue to cover the ongoing events as we obtain more information.

Nicoleta Cornieliescu Maduva

Taraniman Political Correspondent

Taraniman News Agency

19-Dec-2023

by **Vektrana** » Tue Dec 19, 2023 5:39 pm

Vektranan Government | Christianity | Séaiil | Miscellaneous

Transcript from our Recent Conversation with Seauberradio Vaektrana

Posted by Cataekombin Administrator at 16:10 December 19 2023

I can't believe it's almost been three months since I got together with the Seauberradio Vaektrana (Translator's note: Seauberradio Vaektrana roughly translates to "Pirate Radio Vektrana" and is an internet-based distribution network for censorship-free Vektrana news. We're also responsible for this English translation of Cataekombin, you're welcome.) crew to finalize and kind-of-formalize our translation and publication agreement. I was recently given the opportunity to appear as a guest on their Saturday morning talk segment. I don't plan on posting for a few weeks, Christmas and all that, so I figured it'd be nice to leave you guys with the transcript so you have something to read while I'm gone. For anonymity's sake, I'm identified with CA for Cataekombin Admin, and the Seauberradio guys are all SV with a number after it based on when they first spoke. If you know who they are it should be easy enough to figure out who exactly's speaking at any given time, and if you don't know them then you don't need to. Anyways, here's the script.

SV1: Morning, everyone.

[Several indistinguishable responses uttered at once, most variations on "good morning"]

SV1: Today I'm happy to announce that our good friend and brother, the mastermind behind Cataekombin, is here with us. CA, why don't you introduce yourself to the audience who might not be familiar?

CA: Thanks. [Chuckles] I'd hardly call myself a mastermind, but I do what I can. I started the site back in '09 —I think that was only a bit after you guys started up—

SV1: [Interrupting] Yeah, we started right after the Aanauvuuael Protests, so 2008.

CA: Right, gotcha. The site's only grown since then. Great stuff. Like you guys, I see a lot of flaws in the Vektranan government, both ideologically and practically, and I oppose the crazy censorship. Free governance and free media. I'm also a Christian, so I can't say that I believe in the grounding for this whole government, and I don't appreciate the Séaiil Laws.

SV1: That'd do it. If I could ask, how does the whole Christianity thing work underground? My family are Mainland Séaiilic, so we've always been able to practice somewhat freely if we were willing to stand the dirty looks we got.

CA: It's definitely a struggle. I can't go into too much detail without comprising things, but we make do. We have our little underground communities and things generally seem to work themselves out alright. It's kind of a beautiful thing, in a weird way, but I'd still prefer being able to be public about it.

SV1: That makes sense, I s'pose.

[A few moments of silence]

CA: I do believe in religious freedom for everyone, though, hence the blog's tagline. If people want to follow Vektranan Séaiil, they should have every right to. I just don't think it's a good thing to base an entire country's government off of religion, especially one which mutes all criticism of the royal family. It's led to so much corruption and abuse and it's sad to see my people suffer because of it.

SV2: A fair enough assessment. I don't see much value in religion at all, personally, and I think keeping it around in any real form is going to inevitably lead us back here, but I can see where you're coming from. At least we can all agree that the whole "the king is a god" thing is garbage and nonsense.

[Various expressions of approval]

SV1: We're all in agreement there, for sure. This isn't a religion segment, though, so let's get down to it and talk politics. CA, what do you think should be done to improve things for all Vektranans?

CA: Good question. I've seen an embarrassing amount of people in our camp, mainly the younger ones, teens and such, complain about things but refuse to offer any mitigation. I'd say that offering a solution to the problem is at least equally as important as calling them out in the first place. First, I'd like to say that I think we can achieve reform through peaceful means. Another concept a lot of younger reformists miss. I get the "burn it all down" sentiment, I really do, but we've already had enough suffering and an armed uprising or civil war will only push us back further. I think pushing for some kind of constitutional reforms would set us up for the future.

SV2: The phrase "all political power comes out of the barrel of a gun" applies here. There's no way we'll accomplish anything if we don't fight. Pacifism is the enemy here.

CA: Of course we should be able to fight, but we should refrain from it unless it's the final resort. Too many good movements through history have been marred by copious bloodshed.

SV3: You mean good as in democratic? Violence is mob rule. Hence why democratic movements are the bloodiest. They're just mobs with the foresight to codify their rule into law.

CA: I wouldn't say that. It has it's problems for sure, but even if you accept traditional societal structures, there has to be a place for the everyman, and that's where democracy comes in.

SV2: Did you miss the part where our entire problem is a lack of democracy?

SV3: Our problem is a lack of culture. Everyone just smiles and nods whenever the king says anything because they don't have the conscientiousness to actually think for a second. If even half of the country spent fifteen minutes a day actually considering something besides their work or education life, we'd be halfway to utopia.

SV2: That's a gross generalization. It also misses the fact that the only reason our culture is like that in the first place is because of the king. He told us not to think to consolidate his power. That's why we don't. It's all about power. A free government solves both our immediate material problems and the problem of our culture.

CA: Discussing our ideal governments is kind of a waste in my opinion. This isn't a writing project or something along those lines. We have hard boundaries that we have to work around and none of our perfect systems are going to fit in those boundaries. We need simple, practical ideas that can spread to other dissidents.

SV1: Let's get back on track. A question for everyone. Would you support reforms empowering the Claanraem as a way to check the king's power?

SV2: Hate to break it to the hopeful, but the Claanraem would be even worse. Instead of one corrupt despot getting fat off of our labor, we'd have a whole parliament of 'em. I'd sooner just let him do what he wants than try and salvage something out of the Claanraem.

SV3: Concurred. Honestly, we'd be better off with the king powerful. Easier to convince one guy to get off our backs a little than a whole legislative branch.

CA: I'm inclined to agree as well. There's a case to be made that any splintering of the king's power gets our foot in the door. The problem is that the door to the Claanraem just leads to the same hell we're in now, except maybe hotter. Sure, it could freeze over, but I wouldn't bet on it. Bad decision.

SV1: I see. Next question. I've seen a lot of talk in the online dissident-sphere about potentially seeking help from outside powers. This kind of idea would've been totally anathema back in the old days of internet discourse, but it's a rising position so I'm curious about your perspectives on it.

SV2: Outside powers who? That's kind of an important detail.

SV1: Really whoever you can think of. I've seen some things saying we should appeal to the Asuckians, try playing off of our cultural links.

SV2: Asuckians are a bunch of worthless bums who didn't even want to be a real country until the eighties. They're too busy building another highway with foreign investment money they can't decide whether they want or not to be an actual serious influence in Wishtonia. It's laughable.

SV3: I'm not sure Asucki would even be willing. There's definitely enough nationalists in their politics that we could appeal to with the cultural identity angle, but their government is painfully unreliable. "Building highways with money they can't decide whether they want or not" is a good summary. Too much going on and not enough actually getting done. Plus there's the problem of all of their anti-imperialist rhetoric. Seeking influence in Vektrana would be a poor geopolitical play for them.

CA: More or less agreed. I don't think they're quite as useless you two are making them out to be, but the Asuckians have their own interests. I'm fairly certain they have more on their plate with the squabbles over TSO membership and elbowing their way back into the Middle Waters to be concerned with affairs as far south as this. I would be happy to be wrong, though.

SV2: Who else are they suggesting we look to?

SV1: Gaul? Vionna-Frankenlisch?

SV2: No. Just no. Gaul's guilty by association with San Rosito and not even really interested in the colonialism thing anymore. V-F's not quite as bad but I still don't want to be ruled by Anglos off who knows where. The Cardwiths are an option, though.

SV3: The commies? Really? Talk about opening the door to the same hell.

SV2: Better than nothing. The workers need their freedom first and foremost.

SV3: Better to die of thirst than drink poison.

CA: At the end of the day, as awful as it might sound to the idealists with visions of grand alliances with great powers, I don't want any help. We are not Asuckians, close as we might be. We aren't the Cardwiths, we aren't Gauls, we aren't Anglos. I'm proud of being a Vektranan, even with our problems. Vektrana must remain Vektrana or this whole thing is just a massive waste of time. If we can get help without compromising, great, but that's not going to happen. We have to do this ourselves.

SV1: Thought-provoking commentary from everyone. Someday, we will be free. That's about all the time we have for today's segment. Thank you for joining us, CA.

CA: My pleasure. I hope we can do this again sometime.

SV3: As do I, we'll have to see about getting you back.

SV2: Yep.

SV1: Indeed. Once again, thanks to CA for taking his Saturday morning to talk with us. On our next segment, we'll discuss the legacy of Aanau the Great and his influence on the development of our government. Thanks for tuning in and we'll be right back with that segment after this.

by **Asucki** » Fri Dec 29, 2023 9:50 am

Domestic | International | Military | Government | Sports | Miscellaneous

December 29, 2023
December 2023 Domestic News Roundup

By Séa Etrail and Dmitri Groel, et al.

Influx of Asuckian Diplomatic Ventures as Year Comes to a Close

The Asuckian Department of Foreign Affairs took advantage of the worldwide spirit of festivity as it expanded relations with numerous nations during the last few weeks of the year. Several new diplomatic missions now reside in Novaera, representing nations from broad cultural and ideological backgrounds including liberal republics, constitutional monarchies, and socialist states. On Christmas Eve, Asuckian officials formalized a non-aggression agreement with the People’s Republic of Hussija, a nation outside of Teremara practicing a unique Hussite Christian variation of socialism. Diplomatic personnel from both nations cited the influence of the two parties' Christian cultural backgrounds on the friendship wrought in the Christmas season.

The flag of Hussija, adopted December 13 by referendum

Unionists Propose Nationwide High-Speed Rail Network

On December 21, shortly before the legislature went into its traditional three week recess, the newly-independent Unionist Party unofficially made its first major policy proposal. Elina Mueller, popular de facto speaker of the party and leading figure in its separation from the United Federalists, co-wrote the draft for the bill, tentatively titled the "Interprovincial Connectivity Act". It was then published in its entirety on various Asuckian social media and news sites. A spokesperson for the party stated that this was an intentional decision to attempt to garner support before the act is formally introduced to congress after it resumes sessions on January 12.

Among other provisions, such as increased funding for federal highway infrastructure and expansion of internet access in rural areas, the bill also includes a clause calling for the construction of a nationwide high-speed rail network capable of transporting passengers and light cargo throughout the Isles. The proposal calls for high-speed rail connections between Aurinnen, Noveara, the suburbs of Ćaelin, and New Vilgenna, with special emphasis on utilizing the system to reduce congestion in the major cities. Critics cite budgetary and environmental objections to such a large-scale project.

AI-generated depiction of the proposed rail network in the Asuckian countryside

Monarchist Demonstrations in Novaera, Daul, and Ćaelin

Asucki’s rising monarchist movement flexed its muscles with several moves during the month of December. The provincial capitals of the three provinces where the monarchists are best established, Novaera, Daul, and Ćaelin, all saw peaceful demonstrations and opposing counter-demonstrations. These events largely coincided with Christian holidays, such as Saint Nicholas’ Day (December 6), Saint Lucy’s Day (December 13), and Christmas Eve.

Daul’s governor Vaeln Roaniis is a member of the Christian Democratic Party and an outspoken supporter of the movement. Governor Roaniis’s press team released a video statement to the public following the Saint Nicholas’ Day demonstrations, a transcript of which is printed below.

“Firstly, I’d like to thank everyone real quick for keeping everything civil and above board. Folks on both sides handled things like gentlemen and women, and that’s the real victory, no matter your stance on the issue. I’ve been asked quite a bit what I think of the matter. It’s been packaged as a difficult situation. I think it can be boiled down to a question of ‘why not?’ There’s no harm in it, at very least. Ending isolation was good, I think most of the country is ready to accept that. But the concerns of the United Federalists that brought us that for most of the last century aren’t invalid either, no matter how flawed the execution. We’re a small, confined culture group that doesn’t have a snowball’s chance in hell of maintaining our identity against the global current. The UFP acknowledged this, but their approach to this was, and this might offend some people, but I think we might be almost ready to admit this as well, borderline fascistic. Credit to them, they didn’t go all the way, but the idea was there, terrifying as it sounds. They pushed the idea of the state defining our culture from the top down rather than the more rational and natural course of culture defining the state from the bottom up. I think the restoration of a monarchy would represent our shedding of the UFP’s ideology and a revival of and respect for the pre-Unification spirit of the Isles while keeping the benefits of a united Asucki. We don’t need an absolute god-king, nobody’s calling for that. What Asucki needs right now is stability and a respectable face for the international world, and a monarchy helps to build that.”

The governors of Novaera and Ćaelin have not released any similar statements. The ABN reached out to the office of President Cooper for commentary on the situation but has not as of publishing received any response. Notably critical of the events was the government of Vuuael, a province made up of semi-autonomous agrarian communes and cooperatives, with a spokesperson describing such demonstrations as “hierarchical and against the ideals of [Vuuael’s] government and those of rational socialist states worldwide” but also commending the peaceful discourse from both sides of the issue.

Underground Communities Celebrate Christmas in Vektrana

The people of Vektrana, our Aubauna cousins in Wishtonia, have long been subject to government bans of non-Séaiilic religious holidays. These regulations, called the Séaiil Laws, have long been subject to criticism from both Vektranan dissenters and the broader international collective alike. According to estimates from the University of Novaera’s political science community, however, Vektrana has seen a sharp rise in the practice of other religions and other forms of dissent since the 1990s, largely attributed to the ever-expanding influence of the internet.

The role of the worldwide web in the Vektranan community was highlighted on Christmas Day. At roughly 02:00 MWQ time, several photographs were sent to ABN email addresses and story submission web pages. The captures show a large group of people with faces censored sitting in front of a decorated evergreen tree. Two items can be made out hanging on a wall in the background. The first is a Vektranan flag with the traditional inscription of “The King’s Protection” conspicuously cut out from the hoist side. The other is an official portrait of reigning “demigod king” Maerć Iilinuum (“The Enlightened”) defaced with green paint and made to resemble a certain classic animated character well-known for his anti-Christmas sentiments.

No further information was provided with the images and as of publishing the ABN has not received any other correspondences. All metadata was scrubbed from the files before they were submitted to the ABN.

by **Yellow Star Republic** » Sat Jan 13, 2024 8:40 pm

Heiður

The Ministry of Defense has announced a major mobilization ahead of the annual TSO military exercise, again in anticipation of a hidden agenda where the TSO nations will use the exercise as a feint in order to actually attack Yellowsian territory, and thereby begin a region-wide attack on MALET, our new allies.

Military and civilian defense personnel from select units and command centers are being recalled to report to their local commands. Those affected will receive texts through the national service, phone calls, letters to households, and in some cases, in-person messengers on skis, to those areas too remote to receive cellular service.

Naval personnel have already been on recall for a week as the 1st Fleet prepares to leave port from Tankjel and circle north.

The whole Republic braces for enemy action. The government and Director-General ask for everyone’s cooperation in allowing the military to do their job to defend the Republic as they are the frontline of Eastern Tavlyria. Every citizen is called upon to do their part and keep the Republic operating in top shape to face whatever challenge the Western capitalists will throw at us.

The Revolution will stand and the fascists will be pushed back.

~ Reporting by Alda Rotharsdottir

by **Asucki** » Thu Jan 18, 2024 8:44 am

Domestic | International | Military | Government | Sports | Miscellaneous

January 18, 2023
Interprovincial Connectivity Act Introduced to Congress

By Dmitri Groel

In December, the ABN reported that a bill titled the Interprovincial Connectivity Act was in the works by Unionists. Following Congress resuming session on the 15th of January (the original article's dating of January 12 was only partially correct; Jan 12 is the traditional date but reconvening was delayed due to that date being the start of a weekend), the bill was formally introduced to the legislature. It has already been met with significant approval by both the media and congress itself and is predicted to pass to the office of the president. Beyond the value of its contents, the act would be significant as the first major piece of legislation sponsored throughout the lawmaking process by the Unionist Party.

The first provision of the act is the allocation of additional government funding to the federal highway program for maintenance and improvements. Asucki's highways have long been identified as lackluster, especially in extremely high-traffic areas surrounding Novaera and Aurinnen. Federal Route 12, the primary east-west route between the nation's two coasts, is especially infamous, having even been mentioned as an area in need of improvement in President Cooper's acceptance speech. Along with the north-south FR-11 and FR-13, FR-12 is specifically addressed in the Interprovincial Connectivity Act. Should it pass, nearly 1.5 billion florins will be committed to road improvements over the next 10 years, with efforts including resurfacing, shoulder expansion, and lane expansion in portions of the routes near major cities.

Internet infrastructure is another target of the act. Access to the internet in rural Asucki remains limited and expansion of connectivity in these areas has largely stagnated since the early 2010s. Financial specialists cite heavy forests, varied and oftentimes harsh terrain, and unpredictable weather as contributing in discouraging private companies from expanding their services into these rural regions. According to the several reports by provincial educational authorities, lack of internet connectivity is harming rural students' academic performances. Students being unable to access online reference and research materials and inability to participate in online classes are the primary concerns of the educational authorities in Raun, Ael, and Couvair.

Finally, and perhaps most significantly, the act would provide for the creation of a high-speed rail network for travel between Asucki's major cities and large suburbs. The proposed route would connect Aurinnen, Novaera, Crown City, New Vilgenna, and Port Fredrick by 1435mm rail, with connecting stations in Aubaen, Aeliinston, and the outskirts of Novaera. It is estimated that the network would cut travel times between Asucki's two coasts by more than half when compared to highway travel. An outline of the route is included below. The act would also create a Federal Railway Commission under the Department of Transportation to oversee the everyday operations of the network.

A projection of the proposed rail network showing main stations

Notable is the government's predicted choice of railway contractor. Preliminary discussions with government officials have revealed the Beaufortian State Railways Authority as a leading candidate for this major project, beating inexperienced private Asuckian companies. The BSRA has been responsible for operating Beaufort's extensive rail network since its incorporation of the now-defunct National Railways Commission in 1951. The construction and operation of public high-speed rails connecting major Beaufortian cities, suburbs, and rural areas is a major accomplishment of the BSRA.

Several Beaufortian finance companies have offered loans of up to 750 million NSD at 7% APR to help fund the program. Additional funding would also likely by drawn from increased vehicle taxes, a concept currently well-utilized by the Beaufortian government. Funds will also be drawn from contracting the transportation of light cargo for private entities. If the ICA is signed into law, it is expected that Asuckian transport authorities will proceed in meeting with the Beaufort's Commissioner for the Board of Trade, Mr. Calsel Hughes, Transport and Public Infastructure Minister, Mr. Clarwell Hatcher, and Chairman of the BSRA, Mr. Daley Forrest, to discuss the matter in greater depth. Cooperation with Beaufort's rail authorities would mark another move by the Asuckian government towards a deeper friendship with one of Asucki's closest geographical neighbors.

The act is not without criticism. Fiscal conservatives, primarily in the economically right wing of the Liberal Democratic Party and in the United Federalist Party, have hammered the bill for its high spending. Over 3 billion florins are expected to be spent by the federal government as part of the program, with even more funds supplemented in areas by provincial governments. Environmentalist groups have also expressed concerns over the impact of such major projects on the environment.

by **Beaufort** » Tue Feb 20, 2024 3:57 pm

Disgraced PM Harley Crowther dies in Prison on Cambers Island, aged 78

CAMBERS ISLAND - The Governor of the Cambers Island Penitentiary has announced today in a statement that Harvey Crowther has passed away overnight in the Prison's infirmary, after what he believed had been a stroke or heart failure earlier in the day. The Governor said that he has requested for the Cambers Island Coroner's Office to carry out a Inquest into the circumstances surrounding his death, but does not believe it to be suspicious. It is reported that the Prison had been placed on lockdown after his arrest as a precaution.

The news interrupted the business of the National Caucus, after Terry Warrel, the BNLP Deputy for Acter Borough, Waddon, entered the chamber shouting the news of Crowther's death, which quickly caused the Deputy Speaker to suspend the proceedings for 30 minutes. According to at least 4 deputies in the chamber, many BNLP Deputies present began signing the The Red Flag, the anthem of the BNLP. Many of the BNLP lawmakers proceeded to engage in a shouting match, joined by some Conservative deputies against National Party deputies, eventually leading the National Party deputies being hounded out of the chamber with shouts of "Fascists!" and "Tyrants!"

After order was restored in the Chamber, the house began to fill as the Deputy Speaker announced that the Government Leader in the House, Erlie Coutens (BNLP Deputy for Tudor County, Asile Province) would be making a statement. Many party leaders returned to the House, and at 1am, Coutens rose, first prefacing his statement by remembering the memory of those who had been brutally killed or wounded as a result of Crowther's "act of evil" against the Nation. He then confirmed that the government would not observe a period of mourning, and that under the plans drawn up, he is likely to be cremated and have his ashes spread in the Tavylrian Ocean sea, to prevent his grave or burial site from becoming a shrine for the Far Right.

Meanwhile, Waddon residents began impromptu celebrations throughout the day, with it becoming effectively a holiday for the province. Many adorned their houses with the Tricolour, and wore the national colours whilst partying and celebrating on the streets. Many people who had been out on the streets in 1995 came out again, often as heroes of their local community, to join in with the celebrations. Many cities and towns outside of Waddon also began partying and celebrating. However, not everybody was celebrating, and around 1am, the Coalition of Bereaved Patriots, an organisation of family members and friends of those killed in 1995 organised a solemn march to the September Street Mausoleum, carrying portraits of their loved ones who were killed.

Even the old City Hall Cabinet came out in the evening to gloat, gathering at Commonwealth Square in front of Great Congress House. Former Prime Minister Samuel Coughlahn, Former Waddon Mayor Henry Sticks, and a bundle of city and union officials came to gloat. The former General Secretary of the Trades Union Congress, proudly declared to the crowd, "Rot in hell!" to the roaring assent of the crowd. The street parties continued into the night, with many lighting bonfires.

At night the evening Changing of the Guard, the guardsmen and officers wore black armbands, and tied black ribbons to the colours, and covered the drums with black cloth. They played a mourning hymn, and did not play the anthem. Speaking to a BPBS camera crew afterwards, Guard Commander Capt. Mikkelson said that they were not mourning Crowther, but mourning the 8 dead guardsmen who were killed in the palace that night, and paid tribute to all those who had similar died on the streets.

And at 7pm, the Prime Minister made a rare national address, starting by remembering those who were killed during Crowther's "bloody and dreadful assault upon the people." He then praised those who answered the call to defend the constitution, and said that the "Citizen must always be vigilant against those who attempt to corrode on their rights." and encouraged people to reflect upon what they would hold dear and precious, and if it would be worth fighting for.

Few will be weeping tears of sympathy for Crowther, but his Wife and Daughter will be. They haven't returned to Beaufort since fleeing in 1995, after fears they would be arrested for embezzling public funds, and are believed to be living in either Falkasia or Austrakia. Many fascists will also privately gather to mourn his passing, although the Interior Ministry has quietly promised a zero tolerance approach to fascist marches or processions. But for the most part, the nation will either celebrate his passing, or mourn those who were killed.

Reporting by John Devers.

by **Hutanjia** » Sat Mar 02, 2024 11:49 am

“Good evening, I’m Jenkins Pogopka, and this is HNN. Tonight, we deliver to you ongoing coverage of the very heated elections for the new terms in the Tangata, Kawanas for Tikarios, but also, more importantly, we go to the most watched election right now in Wishtonia, the one for Perhitan. As Roderique Hespatu, the current President, nears the end of his third and final term, the Wikitoria party looks to replace their founder and current party leader, with a hand picked candidate, Hadlow Sugapka. Hespatu has been stumping for Sugapka in many major cities and every one of the 18 Tikarios.

Opposing Sugapka are Alphonse Zomfigu, the current Rangatar, and head of the Whenua Party, the challenger with the most support, polling at 42%; Renatta Tokusa, from the Matapihi Party, dropping to a solid third place over the last week; and Prince Ukata Otumlo, of the monarchist Karauna Party, who is polling at a very distant last place.

The monarchists have been vocal about the return of the Otumlo dynasty, but there is not a lot of popular support as the people still remember the excesses of the monarchy. The fact that the Palace often shut down the Tangata when it opposed the King’s decrees is also not a strong democratic point for the Karauna Party. The fact that Prince Ukata is a second cousin to the rightful heirs Prince and Princess living in exile in Neu Engollon, who have no wish to return to the Republic, does not help the monarchist cause.

Many see the Matapihi Party as refreshing and without the strong taint of corruption allegations to be found with the Wikitoria and Whenua Parties. Renatta Tokusa is a very well-liked middle aged mother of three, who started in real estate before finding her true calling in government in the Tangata. However, many experts also say that the Wikitoria and Whenua Parties have done a lot to gerrymander electoral districts and re-write ballots to make them more confusing in order to keep the Matapihi Party at bay.

Many will remember that Rangatar Zomfigu took over the seat when the former Rangatar, Marindo Yeglanka, was implicated in collusion and corruption with CID agents of the Cardwith Islands and was indirectly responsible for the deaths of several civilians caught up in terrorist attacks by PAST provocateurs. Yeglanka fled to Nesselberg and many believe reports that he was killed there by angry FNM rebels. FNM being the third position faction that opposes both the Hutanjian government and the UFF and Cardwithians.

Hespatu, while a revered hero of the war and lauded military genius, has been seen by many as very influenced by backroom Wikitoria Party elite in his decisions over his last two terms. It is tragic that he’s not seen as an upstanding founding father in the political arena, as much as he has in the military history books.

The biggest news today may be that there has been some controversy about Zomfigu’s recent rally speech at the Jolu Hotel near the Runanga this past Thursday. Specifically his call that the government consider annexing Vektrana.

“...so, I think we can all agree that nothing good has come from Vektrana, or the Vektranans we find on Nevorn. All we see is an increase in violent crime, prostitution, rape, and the vilest child predators all seem to be Vektranan as far as we can see in our southern cities. They send their worst here across the channel. There is nothing redeeming about their culture, or their contribution to our society…

We need to look to re-exhert control over Vektrana to put a stop to Vektranan immigration into Hutanjia, and put them under the desperate caretakership they need. They are a failed state and they will only get worse and their problems will continue to boil over into the immigrant communities here and make a wider regional issue that we will have to deal with at some point or another. We need to be pro-active about Vektrana. And that, my people, is what I will deliver to you!”

When asked about Zomfigu’s speech, Sugapka had little to say, other than that
"Vektrana is a complicated issue and always has been, but I don’t know that vilifying them is the answer."

Further, when asked about President Hespatu’s announcement that HRA, air, and naval units would be mobilized to thwart the ISC takeover of Jaragupta, Hespatu’s mentee had this to say:
“It is a solid move. I know there are concerns about dragging us into another war with the Cardwiths, but we have not been given a choice. They are near to overthrowing a long time ally of ours, the Kingdom of Jaragupta, and installing another hostile Marxist regime there. We will be surrounded by ISVC bases, the sole purpose of which is to spread Marxist revolution, and that just cannot happen. We’re already fighting a long undeclared war on Nesselberg with the UFF and Cardwithians, and it is they who keep escalating and defying us on our own soil. We have tried to normalize relations with our neighbors in these recent years, but they make it so difficult as they escalate the hostility in the region.”

When asked about the San Rositan invasion of Kenega, Rangatar Sugapka said:
“We have no need to veer from President Hespatu’s previous policy on Kenega. They did not stand by us, nor did Vionna-Frankenlisch, during our times of desperate need, and so they can find their own way forward. San Rosito, however, has always been a friend. Speaking of socialists, look no further than the Frankenlischians, hiding under a royal robe. That being said, we will do what we can to send some humanitarian aid and help the people, because Hutanjia is a leader in Wishtonia for all free people.”

We will have more coverage of the elections coming up later in the hour, but first, let’s look at the weather…”

by **Vektrana** » Wed Mar 06, 2024 7:05 pm

Vektrana | Jeanville | Hutanjia | Diaspora Issues

March 6, 2024
Analysis: Zomfigu Attacks Hutanjian-Vektranan Population in Hostile Speech

By Iana Trauel

Alphonse Zomfigu, current Rangatar of Hutanjia and major candidate for Perhitan, lashed out at the island of Nevorn's Vektranan population in a controversial and fiery oration. The speech, given on February 29 outside the Jolu Hotel to a crowd of adoring members of the far-right Whenua party, included several derogatory and inflammatory remarks aimed at Vektranans and ourculture. After being picked up by the mainstream Hutanjian media, other public figures such as Wikitoria party candidate Hadlow Sugapka took the side of Vektranans.

The relevant section of Zomfigu's rally speech began with an admonishment of Vektranans as a whole, whether living in Vektrana or Hutanjia. The current second place in the race for Perhitan started by blaming the Vektranan population in southern Nevorn for increased rates of violent and sex crimes. We would note that as Rangatar, Zomfigu has had more than enough power to strike back at this supposed criminal population through both punitive and rehabilitative measures, but would apparently rather shout to his crowds of drooling nationalists about the importance of responsibility than actually take any action. Of course, Rangatar Zomfigu has a vested interest in maintaining chaos, as without it he would have no spiteful crowds angry at Vektrana, the Cardwiths, and the more moderate parties to carry him into the presidency. We are not so naive as to deny that there is some linkage between crime rates and areas with high Vektranan migrant populations, but this legitimate problem is certainly not aided by the hostile attitudes of certain Hutanjians like the Rangatar who seem entirely opposed to any kind of cooperation with Vektranans and would much rather we simply up and leave.

Zomfigu then went on to criticize the problem of immigration and the security risk posed by Vektrana and its emigrants. Once again, the question of why he has not taken any action on this apparently critical issue during his tenure as the highest legislator in the country must be raised. Curiously, after spitting his bile about the negative impact of Vektranan communities in Hutanjia, the Rangatar then made the decision to call for the annexation of Vektrana entirely. Besides being an entirely ridiculous proposition and an insult to all Vektranan migrants with a sense of loyalty to their adopted homeland, this is also a massive contradiction. If Vektranans are really such a draining force on Hutanjia, what benefit would come of forcibly annexing a million more of them? Any armed conflict would inevitably lead to poor conditions on the Vektranan mainland similar to, or even worse than, those faced by Hutanjian Vektranans. How does Zomfigu expect to reduce crime while at the same time violently importing an entire new caste of what he believes to be worthless criminals?

The answer is simply that he doesn't. Zomfigu has no intentions of making Hutanjia better, for either native Hutanjians or the Vektranan diaspora. Instead, his militaristic overture is overcompensation for his own party's reputaton of disloyalty and scandal with the Hutanjian people. It is a polemic aimed at satiating the most rabid among Hutanjian nationalists by promising them the opportunity to, if he is elected, punch and bite and shoot their "problems" (Vektranans) away to live in an idealistic utopia. If he spent as much time working to solve the deep problems within the Vektranan community as he did making empty and grandiose plans to cut at the surface level of these issues, the Vektranans and Hutanjians could live in much greater harmony.

We strongly and emphatically suggest that any persons of Vektranan origin, or native Hutanjians with an appreciation for the struggles of the Vektranan community, do not encourage the existence of this divisive and violent rhetoric. A victory for Zomfigu is a victory for Vektranan hate and brutal, simplistic solutions that will do nothing to address the real problems and everything to rile up his exceedingly patriotic voter base.

by **Asucki** » Sat Mar 16, 2024 10:59 am

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March 16, 2024
President Cooper and Vice President Reynolds Meet With Leading Monarchists

By Séa Etrail

President Cooper and Vice President Reynolds met with leaders of the monarchist movement at a lunch event Friday afternoon. The meeting was held at Cooper's private family residence in Daul and was characterized as "informal" by Reynolds in a statement afterwards. Among those in attendance were Daul's Governor Vaeln Roaniis and Representative Elina Mueller. While Mueller has not expressed any views on the issue, she is seen as a leadership figure in the Unionist Party, which has largely taken up the role as champion of the monarchist cause since its recent splitting from the United Federalists. Besides the brief conversation between Reynolds and Asuckian media, very little information has been released to the public regarding the intentions and accomplishments of the event.

The meeting comes after the House of Representatives rejected the initial drafts for a pro-monarchist bill presented by members of the Unionist Party. The legislation, titled the “Rededicaton Act,” would have established governmental recognition of the historical Novaeran monarchy. When the country was unified under a federal republic in 1933, this monarchy was de facto deposed by the United Federalists. However, it is argued by some historians and legal experts that the royal family was never formally removed from power, instead being merely displaced by a parallel republican government. While this theory is controversial, even within the monarchist movement, the act’s language of “rededicating” the nation to the monarchy relied heavily on its accuracy.

Opponents, including several Unionists, claimed that the act was outside the scope of legislation. The most significant reform, establishing a monarch as the nation’s head of state, would require constitutional alterations. Later drafts saw an adoption of more mild legal language and the influx of several unrelated rider clauses. With these issues apparent, the bill was thrown out in committee. Moving away from the specific content of the act was the "correct decision" according to a press release signed off on by moderate Unionists, including Mueller.

Despite this failure, Asucki's monarchist movement continues to grow. The issue of monarchy has become a major campaign issue for those on the ballot for this spring’s midterm elections. Candidates for the House of Representatives from Novaera, Daul, and several other provinces have published advertisements identifying themselves as allies of the movement. Pieces of pro-monarchist legislation with more moderate approaches than the aforementioned Rededication Act have seen much greater success. A bill titled the Symbolism Act is currently being voted on in the House of Representatives. If passed, it would replace much of the federal government's symbolism with more monarchist-adjacent alternatives.

The ABN will continue to keep Asucki and the international community up to date as the issue develops further.

by **Chibalba** » Thu Apr 18, 2024 7:17 pm

by **San Rosito** » Sat Apr 20, 2024 9:46 am

EL GRANDE REPÚBLICA DE SAN ROSITO

Communique To: The World Community and The Criminal state of Chibalba

From: The Council of Security and Governance of The Republic of San Rosito

To: Whomever it May Concern,

We find ourselves today being lectured by the lofty, self-aggrandizing leadership of Chibalba, a nation that has never been able to do right by its own people, and is no stranger to adversely affecting its neighbors and meddling in their affairs. Has absolutely no one taken note of the sustained Chibalban support for the Marxist rebels that have plagued our great Republic for decades, through funding, arms, and even illicit Chibalban advisors snuck over our borders in violation of international law?
We certainly have, and we have held the line so that our other neighbors can live in peace.

This isn't even touching on the Chibalban cartels that bring misery and suffering to our people through their narcotics trade. Our budget has been nearly drained in combating the unrestrained Chibalban drug trade and their army of pushers. Their above board trade policies must also have been created and directed by cartel dons for the fact of their predatory nature.

It is rich that one of the leaders of the so-called Republic of Chibalba, should lecture the world on the horrors of war when they perpetuate it over their border every day. The people of San Rosito have directly suffered due to the illegal and intrusive policies of Chibalba, and to be scolded by them is the ultimate in irony and injustice. People of the world, do not be fooled by the charlatans in colorful, clownish clothing, but we know that such amateurish posturing has fooled no one.

Trying to put on a plastic face, Madame-Premiere de Septeportes, and align yourself with the self-righteous, pompous nations like Espicuta, Asucki and Beaufort, who insist on dictating to the rest of the region on how to conduct themselves instead of cleaning up their own messy affairs, is the ultimate in see-through buffoonery, and I'm sure no one needed to read my response to see it for what it truly is.

It is also rich that after we negotiated some terms during the San Nicholas blockade and had come to some understanding and even a new dawn of economic cooperation for our two nations, that the Republic of Chibalba would backstab us in such a manner, but if patterns do show, it is typical of Chibalban dastardliness, just like their continued brutal occupation of San Rositan territory in the San Nicholas archipelago.
I just must call upon Premiere de Septeportes and President de Esmeralda to stop beating their own chests and trying to foppishly fool the rest of the region with their attempt at moral authority, and insist that they focus on their own fecal pile of a nation that has suffered enough indignity by incompetent rulers, to have to suffer through this fresh crop.

Meanwhile, the people of Kenega have cried out for assistance from us to rid them of their despotic Imperial rulers, and we have stepped up and obliged while cowardly cabal like the Chibalbans align themselves with evil.

Lord help us all.

With Honor I remain,

Marshal Gabriel Pedro Elizondo

On behalf of the rest of The Council of Security and Governance
of the Greater Republic of San Rosito

by **Arkava** » Sun Apr 21, 2024 11:14 am

Народный голос
The People's Voice
DOMESTIC | INTERNATIONAL | MILITARY | GOVERNMENT | CHURCH | ECONOMY | SPORTS

PRESIDENT'S BUSINESS COUNCIL RECOMMENDS MARKET OPEN
21 APRIL 2024

By: Natalia Ostrova

Velirinsk - The President's Business Council has today published a letter recommending President Bruskov allow the full potential of the Arkavan economy and people to be unleashed into the Teremaran marketplace. The letter, addressed the People's Collective, addressed the continued policies of planned market economics and protectionism in the nation's three largest industries. The letter called these policies "holdover practices from the predecessor state", referring to the now-defunct Arkavan Communist Party. The Business Council's leader, billionaire Vadik Tarasovich - who owns 40% of ArkOil - asked our great President to permit his team of business professionals to fully open the Arkavan economy to prevent a future recession like the one our country endured in the mid-1990's.

At the time of the 1995 recession, the sale of assets from state-owned corporations were carefully auctioned off to the highest bidders in order to secure funds for the relief efforts that were required to bring us out of that dark time. The letter also openly addressed the question of joining the UTEC economic bloc, stating "it is imperative to the future prosperity and security of Arkava to begin negotiations to join UTEC immediately."
UTEC is the international Teremaran economic bloc promoting tariff-free trade and access to goods at much cheaper rates than non-members. The publishing of this letter is highly unusual, especially given President Bruskov's public statements about Arkavan strength through its industry, and that industry needing to be protected from outside influence and corruption. It is no secret that free market economies have provided greater returns for investors and businessmen alike. But we must admit that the protections for the working class, those who toil and sweat and bleed for those investors are not secured a seat at the table in such arrangements.

Let us not forget President Bruskov's speech at the Tasarkan deep mine in 2019, where he stated:

"The people of Arkava are our most valuable and critical resource. We must always strive to protect them in all things, so they may live comfortably and prosperously in their endeavors."

We must ask ourselves: do the ideologies and market practices of the West, nations such as Gaul, Neu Engollon and Asucki, truly represent the will and desires of their people? Are their governments protecting their own greatest resource as ours is? We would argue that they are not. The greatest lie ever sold to the masses of these so-called liberal nations is that cheaper is better, and better is cheaper. Year after year they work themselves out of their own employment, outsourcing their own manufacturing base and telecommunications services to the cheapest bidder in Teremara, all while ignoring their rampant homelessness and rising discontent from their constituents. Why? One reason: profits.

We must remember that to these business men, profits always surmount people. This is why we must trust in the judgment of our great President, as he has already shown us that we are his chief concern. Should Arkava make steps to join the UTEC bloc, I believe President Bruskov will endeavor to ensure protections are guaranteed for the Arkavan economy, but a complete market opening such as what the Business Council has recommended would mean only one thing: the rape and destruction of our great nation to the investors and billionaires of the Teremaran elite, those who care nothing for you or I but only for their profits and how to secure those in the most effective way possible.

In other words: trampling over our nation and its beauties, razing the ground we live on to save ten cents per unit on a product that will sit on a shelf somewhere in Gaul or Neu Engollon for six months before someone comes along to buy it for $3NSD at a 200% markup. This, my friends, its what they call "progress".

I call it high treason.

_________

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