The Search For Prosperity (APSIA ONLY/IC)

[Zaporizhie]

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July 17, 1983

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Peace Agreement with Vostravia Reached
Zaporizhie will be entering an era of Prosperity

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Zaporizhian Inter-City Post - After days of anxious anticipation as a diplomatic meeting took place in Vostravia that would ultimately decide the fate of Zaporizhie, a clear decision has been made on what to do in Odabin. Hetman Zhovtiyy Holob has announced the events of the conference in a speech to the Rada, also open on all Zaporizhian Televisions*.

The following lines caught the attention of most folks: "We will see addition of Crimea, City of Kherson, Province of Pripyat-Rivne, City of Lutsk, and Grand City of Lviv, and Western Kiev into the Zaporizhian Union. We will also see the addition of a new Neighbour, the OSR, taking up the rest of the Anarchic states.". A crowed of Cheering followed the integration of Western Kiev, followed by a crowed of Confusion after "An Anarchic State" being mentioned. Some viewers clearly remember Odabin.

Multiple other points were mentioned, such as 4 billion dollars leaking out of our pockets and into Vostravias, and a 16 year treaty. The Hetman has also announced a post-war recovery program in which city taxes would be lowered to 2% from the previous 3%, and soldier recovery help.

A rumour has also spread around about the Ex-Hetman, Ivan Sirko, stating that he has left to Continue his career as an Aldcoast diplomat. This is yet to be confirmed.

*Excluding those of the Chechnya Autonomous Republic.

[Besgaria]

July 17th, 1983




Frihetsstad Man: "Can the government stop writing long ass shit and sort out these street shitters?" • Graffiti on Canton Naval Base "street shitters no.1" • Besgaria 69% street shitter by 1990

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Muller: "We're looking at a second Suez Crisis"
Besgaria, and other 'pro-Judean' nations, were awoken with a scary thing these past few months: Selective Suez Taxes. The government first experienced this in May of this year, when the UBS Griffin carrier group passed through the canal en route to Songjiang. The ships were stopped at the canal as Great Arabian State Suez Authority stopped the ships and demanded a toll in the form of kassas.

At the time, government officials were rather busy and occupied with getting our boats to Songjiang to really worry about what Admiral Evan Rosario stated as "A hustle of national proportions; it is unlikely the actual administration of the Great Arabian State is doing this and is probably just a few soldiers ways of making a few extra kassas."

It wasn't until July when the Ministry of Trade and Finance got wind of complaints from the Besgarian sailors going through the Suez. It wasn't just government ships being taxed, it was merchant ships. Besgarian companies were being taxed out of millions of kassas. The impacts of this had unbeknowingly hurting Besgarian business for months now, with no one even knowing about it. Truly a bureaucratic nightmare.

The response was quick and simple. Minister of Foreign Affairs Erika Muller issued an immediate denouncement of the Great Arabian State, claiming that their actions went against Article 3 of the APSIA Organisation. Muller and the COD moved naval assets to the Mediterranean and requested an immediate meeting with Western European Members. This all happened in the span of two days.

The Great Arabian State has not responded to Muller's claims and both countries must tread carefully to avoid conflict.



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In other news...
• School shooting in Manchester: 15-year-old leading Youth Army Corps soldier, Reed Holden, is charged with the murder of 2 schoolmates and the attempted murder of over 14 schoolmates at Manchester West Secondary. He will be executed in 1986 when he turns 18.

[McFreedomstan]

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July 17, 1983

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Peace Agreement with Vostravia Reached
Zaporizhie will be entering an era of Prosperity

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Zaporizhian Inter-City Post - After days of anxious anticipation as a diplomatic meeting took place in Vostravia that would ultimately decide the fate of Zaporizhie, a clear decision has been made on what to do in Odabin. Hetman Zhovtiyy Holob has announced the events of the conference in a speech to the Rada, also open on all Zaporizhian Televisions*.

The following lines caught the attention of most folks: "We will see addition of Crimea, City of Kherson, Province of Pripyat-Rivne, City of Lutsk, and Grand City of Lviv, and Western Kiev into the Zaporizhian Union. We will also see the addition of a new Neighbour, the OSR, taking up the rest of the Anarchic states.". A crowed of Cheering followed the integration of Western Kiev, followed by a crowed of Confusion after "An Anarchic State" being mentioned. Some viewers clearly remember Odabin.

Multiple other points were mentioned, such as 4 billion dollars leaking out of our pockets and into Vostravias, and a 16 year treaty. The Hetman has also announced a post-war recovery program in which city taxes would be lowered to 2% from the previous 3%, and soldier recovery help.

A rumour has also spread around about the Ex-Hetman, Ivan Sirko, stating that he has left to Continue his career as an Aldcoast diplomat. This is yet to be confirmed.

*Excluding those of the Chechnya Autonomous Republic.

McNulled

[Latvichka]

Örtege News Service

Latvichkan Forces Mobilize, War in Asia begins for the Steppe.

Today, September 20th, Latvichkan forces mobilize into the small nation of Tibet. The region, long known for their peaceful heritage, but also strategic position, and large population of nomadic peoples, has been in the view of Latvichka for some time, with much shared history with the region. The Khan claims this as a reclamation of historical ground, as well as a way to protect the populace. Due to the alliance with Songjiang, a promise has been made to them, and the people of the Tibetan plateau that no harm shall befall any Buddhist monasteries or high ranking monks. The Dali Lama has also been given the choice to live as a monk in Tibet, or be relocated to Songjiang, as well as the promise that none shall be injured should the nation give up its title as such and become a protected province of Latvichka.


Similarities between Latvichkan and Tibetan nomads is not coincidental, as Latvichka once ruled the nation, and left its cultural mark on the people.

[Palauraya]

July 23rd, 1983 Palauraya Threatens Neighbor Following heated tensions as a Cold War begins to shape the globe, Palauraya has turned to it's communist-aligned neighbor Glosslan. The Government of Palauraya has repeatedly threatened them to embrace a more democratic and capitalist government, and yet no action has been taken by the Glosslan Government. President Ibrahim Rahayu has decided enough is enough and has issued a formal threat of force if Glosslan does not realign themselves to a more democratic and free market government system soon. President Rahayu has noted that they will have a 2 week period to respond before any action will be taken. Karina Jayanti, Editor for the Jakarta Times.

[Songjiang]

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July 29th, 1983

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Rumors of a negotiation between the empress and the CPC chairman remain unconfirmed - Songjiang Merchant ship that refuses to pay Arabian tariffs is captured after attempting to force its way through the canal - Naval forces pull away from Chinese controlled waters

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Parliament Votes Increased Powers to Empress




Empress Ming Lu-da



In a drastic new development, the Songjiang Parliament voted to increase the power of the nations monarchy 90 additional voting seats will be added to the Songjiang Parliament with 50 of them belonging to the empress and 40 belonging to the emperor when she marries.

The Political breakdown of the voting seats is now, Taoists 82 votes, Militarists 52 votes, Empress 50 votes, Liberals 44 votes, Emperor 40 votes (none currently), Conservatives 28 votes, Isolationists 4 votes

[Romuknee]

Tuesday, 8/9/1983

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Farmers Farming Farms

A large and green farm field in Indiana

Agriculture has always been know as an importance to our state and our history shows that our nations success almost mirrors that of food production.
Luckily this is not an issue right now! So food prices will remain at its low! A recent survey of the farms across our Republic shows a 13% increase of production compared to last years harvest.
As tradition President Glauco tours the "Corn Belt," the highest producing agricultural region in the Republic, granting more government subsides to the farmers that produce the largest harvest in each regional district.
On further information on the harvest output and the Presidents regional picks go to page 1-4!

The Iron Hand on the Republic

A pair of Romuknee Troopers training in Appalachia

For years the Romuknee Republic has the been the largest nation in North America and arguably the most powerful...
With the largest population numbering near 68 million, 6th largest nominal GDP in the world, and largest military power in North America President Glauco has decided that the Romuknee nation will no longer idly.
An executive order has been released increasing the number of hours required for military units to train weekly from 35 hours to 45 hours, at least 24 hours of the 45 require the unit to be in the field training. Naval squadrons have actually been told to hold on their drills, no love for the navy apparently? The Air force is actually benefiting the navy's downside with a slight increase of funding and a bit more air time increasing their 1.5 hours of air time to almost 3 hours.

[Nationalist Gold Union]

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August 12, 1983

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Liberal and Democratic parties banned by interior ministry
Citing violation of the "subversive societies ordinance," the two parties have been shut down by the government

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Vienna - The Ministry of the Interior, headed by new Vice Chancellor Wilhelm-Alexander zu Elbestrand, officially banned the Liberal Party and Democratic Party from all further organization and political activity.

The legislation enabling the government to enact this policy, aptly titled the "Subversive Societies Ordinance," enables the interior ministry to shut down any organization that engages in anti-government activity.

Police later raided the offices of the two parties, arresting the remaining top officials that have not already been arrested in connection to the attempted murder of the Regent.

Regent-Chancellor Josef Gulyás congratulated Minister zu Elbestrand and the Patriotic Front government on the actions.

[McFreedomstan]

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September 9th, 1983

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People's Revolutionary Army




Cleansing Operations





SCHEDULED REPORT:
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Chairman of the Defense Committee: Terminated
Chairman of the Intelligence Committee: Terminated
Chairman of the Worker's Union: Retained 
Chairman of the Energy & Mining Committee: Retained 
Chairman of the Finance Committee: Terminated
Minister Hou Er'Xin: Retained 
Minister Fang Tou: Terminated
Minister Lao Pihua: Terminated
Minister Xiao Ma: Terminated
Minister La Ji: Terminated
Minister Wang Li: Terminated
Minister Wang Xiaoyuan: Terminated
Minister Lu Shang: Terminated
Minister You Weidao: Terminated
Minister A Cha: Terminated
Minister Yung Fuk: Retained 
Minister Lu Tianshu: Terminated
Minister Tian Tiantian: Terminated
Minister Liu Weiyi: Terminated
Minister Mohammad Cambre: Retained 
Minister Liu Fengzhou: Retained 
Minister Li Xiaolong: Terminated
Minister Fei Laoshu: Terminated
Minister Duo Shaoqian: Terminated
Minister Que Dian: Terminated
Minister Liu Hewan: Retained 
Minister Olimar Goldberg: Missing
Minister Gou Pashu: Terminated
Minister Cao Nima: Terminated
Minister Lao Er: Retained 
Minister Puk Gaai: Terminated
Minister Li Shagua: Terminated
Minister Li Qiong: Terminated
Minister Li Fieyu: Terminated
Minister Hao Meiqian: Terminated
Minister Mao Luosheng: Terminated
Minister Tu Shuguan: Terminated
Minister Shi Pian: Terminated
Minister Lao Qiu: Retained 
Minister Ronald Reagan: Retained 
Minister Sheng Shicai: Retained

[Sietsk]

The United Sietskian Socialist Republics 9/25/1983 Helping Panjal Sietsk has managed to secure a deal with our friends in Panjal. Sietsk will help build and rebuild the sewage system in several major cities of Panjal, such as Lucknow. Although Sietsk's intentions were purely charitable, the government of Panjal offered us spices and other indian goods. Our government is sure that such deals with friendly nations will help achieve prosperity on both sides of the deal. Representatives of Vostravia and Zaporozhie, invited to Vedrupol Vostravia and Zaporozhie are still fighting over the remains of Odabin. It is a matter of utmost urgency to restore order in the region. Currently, the only reasonable way to do this is by dividing Odabin between Vostravia and Zaporozhie, but still maintaining the rights of it's citizens. Our diplomats will discuss this issue in our finally-repaired capital Vedrupol. Even though it suffered heavy damage during the wars of liberation, now the economy is booming at the conflicts of the past are no longer visible. A perfect time to show off our technological progress and excellent industry. Sietsk proposes that the two nation stop conflict, and that Zaporozhie receives Eastern Odabin, and Vostravia the rest. The borders of 'eastern Odabin' are yet to be determined, but they will include most of what's east of the Dnieper, and without the city of Kiev, as it will have a special status in both countries. If the diplomats do not agree by the end of the week, Sietsk will impose heavy economic sanctions on both sides and stop all further repairs on the territories of these countries.

[Nationalist Gold Union]

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October 4, 1983

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Gulyás implements new constitutional changes
The head of state is replacing the upper house of parliament with a National Senate and consolidating his office into a presidency

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Vienna - With the rubber stamp of approval from the Patriotic Front-controlled Congress of Deputies, Regent-Chancellor of Neuburg Josef Gulyás has passed through a new package of constitutional reform that would further solidify his control of the national government.

The first major reform is the abolishing of the Council of States, which formerly served as the upper house of parliament. The Council was stacked with several Councillors from each province of Neuburg, and served mainly as an advisory and review body. Gulyás frequently criticized the Council for putting province over country, and has opted to replace the body with the "National Senate."

The National Senate will comprise of 25 senators, with the head of state selecting 13 and the Congress of Deputies selecting 12. Senators elected by the Congress must be selected with a two-thirds vote, and all Senators appointed by the head of state must receive more than half of the Congress of Deputies' approval. Each Senator is appointed to serve a 10 year term, with no limits on their term, and are not allowed to affiliate with any political party or caucus.

The second major reform is the consolidation of the role of head of state and head of government into a presidency, converting the de facto form of government from a monarchy to a republic. The "President of the State of Neuburg," as the law defines, serves as a "symbol of the nation and chairs the executive branch of government." Unlike most forms of presidential republican government, the President is elected by a college formed by both houses of parliament; each Senator has 3 votes and each deputy has 1.

The role of President symbolizes two major developments: primarily, the merging of head of state and head of government. Although Josef Gulyás has served as the country's Regent and Chancellor simultaneously, for most of history the positions have been separated between the King and his appointed chief minister. Now, all prerogatives of both offices are merged. Secondarily, it marks the end of the Neuburg monarchy as a legal institution. Since Gulyás was simply serving as regent for the crown, this new development abolishes the monarchy altogether as an institution of government.

Josef Gulyás will temporarily serve as "Acting President" until the National Senate is fully assembled. Afterwards, he is expected to be elected 1st President of Neuburg unanimously and uncontested.

[Songjiang]

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27 October 1983

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· Military forces stand down for combat readiness · Panjali man beaten by mob after leering at Princess Aasmi on TV while shopping ·

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​Empress Ming Lu-Da Marries Chairman Xeng Diaoping of the CPC in Beijing






Princess Ming Kapil Aasmi



This morning the nation was surprised to find that the Empress had come to the decision to end the conflict with the CPC by joining our two nations together with a royal wedding.

This information was announced by Princess Princess Ming Kapil Aasmi who also told us that the ceremony was taking place in Beijing while the announcement was being made to the nation for security reasons. This union would also include changes to the government structure, with the monarchs taking a more active role in politics, while a member of the royal families would be taking over the traditional role of diplomat for the nation.

The Princess went on to tell everyone that this arrangement was the best possible outcome for the empire once which would save lives, and finally end a centuries old cold war.

Afterword we found out that Princess Ming Kapil Aasmi wil be replacing the Empress as the nations diplomat to other nations. former Chairman Emperor Ming Xeng Diaoping will share power with the empress though he has added the family name of Ming and any children born will be Ming.

It remains to be seen how this will unfold in the days and weeks to come.

Efforts to get wedding pictures were blocked for security reasons and the palace grounds were heavily guarded by both the Manchu Guard and the Red Guard preventing even snap shots from a distance.

[Songjiang]

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16 November 1983

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· Wuxing begins construction on massive rail project in Southern China · Outdated CPC Combat fighters stockpiled in Beijing ports ·

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​RISE OF IMPERIAL CHINA








Sweeping changes have been made to the Empire following the royal wedding. Songjiang and the Chinese Peoples Confederacy are no more replaced by a restored Imperial China.
A majority of both the CPC and Songjiang Army are being placed into reserve status with only 2million soldiers forming the new Imperial Army. the Manchu and the Red Guard have been combined into the Manchu Guard.
the marine and navy assets of the two nations are also being combined into a single Imperial Navy, while the airforce's are doing the same but being reduced in size by eliminating many of the CPC's more obsolete fighters, and aircraft.

Parliament is being replaced with an imperial Senate whose membership will be appointed by regional governors who are themselves appointed by town mayors who are elected by the people in each town. At the top the reigning monarch is to appoint a imperial diplomat, and select a senator from the senate to serve as Grand Chancellor of China. the senate appoints all other positions of state with the monarchs approval, similar positions on the regional level are selected by the regional governors and mayors.

all positions have been filled in government with many of them being filled by former CPC councilmen, or Songjiang parliament members, Princess Ming Kapil Aasmi was appointed as imperial diplomat, while former prime minister Hu Bing is now the Grand Chancellor of China.

[Meiji]

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Nov 16th, 1983

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New metro line under construction - Is the government spying on you - Z Tech Industries now hiring - why China angry

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Landslide victory for Yamato Meiji


After a landslide victory in the recent elections Yamato Meiji is planning on radically changing the political philosophy of the country
and he is promising changes to our political stance in the local region promising prosperity for everyone and ensuring safety of the Citizens.
Starting with increasing foreign aid spending in trying to regain Trust of neighbouring countries to build better relations by spending money on infrastructure in other countries
there are also plans on negotiating business deals where companies from our country will be opening factories in neighbouring countries.

These are all the optimistic plans of our new government let's hope they can achieve even a fraction of what they promise.

article author: Z Tech employee 237.

[Romuknee]

Wednesday, November 30th 1983

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Another Talk with the Gateway

Romuknee Military Police in East St. Louis

Not so breaking news anymore, but still noteworthy event has taken place this last weekend that has caused another spur among the Republic and our Western neighbor.
Alaska-Saskatchewan and the Romuknee have been disputing the claim over the city of St. Louis for several decades now and in some cases have seen small explosions of violence between our two states.
Alaska-Saskatchewan has argued over the city claim due to the city being on the west side of the mighty Mississippi River; however, the majority of the people living in the city and surrounding areas are Illini one of the main cultures of the Romuknee, which the Romunkee are using to lay claim to the city.
This past weekend however has seen another rise between tensions over the city as state-runaway crossed over the bridge to West St. Louis, as police pursued the criminal Saskatchewan police stopped the chase allowing the state criminal to escape their punishment.
When our proud police attempted to keep the chase Saskatchewan police threaten to arrest their Romunkee counterparts. Although the chase was given up the Romunkee police and the Saskatchewan police continued their dispute on Eads Bridge until heavily armed Saskatchewan troops arrived and threatened to use force to remove the lesser armed Romuknee Police from the bridge. With this escalation of force by the Alaska-Saskatchewan government over the bridge the Romuknee Police decided that it may be best for them to leave the bridge; however, not much longer the local National Guard arrived on the east side of the Eads Bridge and closed the bridge from the West side.
From what it seems the Saskatchewan have done something similar closing the west side of the bridge to our own side of the bridge. This spurred a domino effect across the city with more National Guards from both sides have been called in and even more bridges have been severed, separating the Mississippi once again. Since then there has been no movement across the West and East sides of the city and more troops have been called in to defend their own bridges.
We are unsure as what will come of this, as the Alaskan-Saskatchewan head of government refuses to meet with President Glauco to discuss the current ongoing incident.
We do assume though that after a few more days the city will return to normal.
To know more and to go into more detail over the current Saskatchewan-Romuknee relations we have another article on page 5!

[Panjal]

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5 December 1983

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​State Department demands protection for Tibet

The State Department of Panjal released a statement this afternoon, authored by Secretary of State Chandrashekar Ghosemajumder, which denounced the recent Latvichkan encroachment into Tibetan territory. Secretary Ghosemajumder called the movements "a violation of Tibetan sovereignty," and demanded that Latvichkan forces leave Tibet, or face consequences.

The Statement also made an appeal to Tibetan leaders to work with the Panjali government in order to ensure that the sovereignty of Tibet is protected and maintained, and Secretary Ghosemajumder offered to meet with Tibetan leadership to discuss the matter in person.

[Meiji]

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12/6/1983

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Delays on the construction of the new metro line - Z News accused of bad journalism - Z Tech Industries now hiring

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Finally Talking After a long negotiations period between the two governments(Japanese Federation and Panjal) both governments have agreed that exchange of embassies for faster negotiations in the future is beneficial to both sides. Future negotiations can only hold better prosperity for both countries and understanding between us. The president (Yamato Meiji) is promising to overlook the construction of the embassy and ensure that there are no setbacks during construction insuring the fastest possible construction speed and establishment of the foreign embassy. The president has stated "I am eager to start negotiations with everyone we have a lot to offer ". If everything goes according to plan the embassy should be completed sometime this week the only question stands should you go there for your holiday article author: Z Tech employee 237.

Construction Delays construction of the new metro line has been delayed due to Unexpected complications Bad journalism accusations of bad journalism especially in covering up stories have been spread by other newspaper companies investigation by the government has been started Z Tech Industries now hiring There is no need for you to send your CV we already have your data

[Besgaria]

December 20th, 1983




Anglo Gangs "causing Anglo mayhem" • "What even happened in China?" - Erika Muller • First Panjali-Besgaria Non-streetshitter

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"We absolutely must secure our interests and by extension our economy."
As the red wave continues to grope the world in a violative manner, the Great Arabian State continues with it's racist and xenophobic taxes on both military and merchant ships passing through the Suez Canal. It's undeniable the impact this is having on Besgarian influence and the economy.

Rikesprasident Westermarck has called an immediate meeting with the Norman State and Clanzia stating that the meeting is "of the upmost urgency and value for the security of Europe and the preservation of our Besgarian lifestyle".

The Council of Defence has dispatched a small fleet to the Mediterranean which will be stationed in Clanzia. Wulf Waldmuller, Minister of Defence has personally thanked Clanzia for their co-operation and solidarity regarding this matter. "May our nations continue to grow closer and closer together."

The Rikesprasident issued an official statement regarding the "Second Suez Crisis":



We absolutely need to remember that the Great Arabian State is doing is all because we met with a nation who they suspect terrorists from. That does not in away justify the appauling nature of the economic sabotage being exacted upon not only our military but our own companies and corporations that are being unjustly taxed for trying to make the world go around and make a living. It's despicable, not only is it a breach of moral law, it is in direct conflict with Article 3 of the APSIA Treaty, which I may remind the international community sparked a large scale war in 1979 and 1980. How come we are ignoring it now?



The Rikesprasident has pleaded to the international community for an intervention, particularly Neuburg, the rest of the WEU, Anadolu and practically every nation in the world.




Wulf Waldmuller on the crisis





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In other news...
• Reed Holden execution date brought forward: Reed Holden, 15 year old school shooter convicted in July, originally set to be executed in 1986 when he was 18, has been charged with more charges including "Conspiracy against the United States" and 3 others. We will be executed in 1985 at the age of 17. Many are calling it unconstitutional but under Frihetsstad Law it is technically legal, even if morally ambiguous.

[Meiji]

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12/24/1983

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Z Tech Industries buys all other newspaper agencies- Accusations dropped - Z Tech Industries now hiring

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And they keep on coming After a rather short negotiation period between the two governments(Japanese Federation and The Republic of Standevia) both governments have agreed that exchange of embassies for faster negotiations is beneficial to both sides. Future negotiations can only hold better prosperity for both countries and understanding between us. The president has stated "I am eager to start negotiations". Quite an achievement for the current government. article author: Z Tech employee 237.

Z Tech Industries expanding control Last night the stock market has been shaken by a massive purchase of all newspaper agencies in the Japanese Federation. Z Tech Industries spokesperson 889 has stated "that this was an obvious purchase and it was planned months ahead " Accusations dropped All accusations have been dropped after being purchased by Z Tech Industries the government investigation has been stopped Z Tech Industries now hiring You now just need to show up the check is in the mail

[Meiji]

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1/20/1984

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Government outsourcing tasks do the private sector -Z Tech Industries looking to expand - Z Tech Industries now hiring

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Establishing an embassy After the meeting with Chinese and Panjale ambassadors our ambassador has decided to stay in the office.As the Ambassador says "After a while nobody came to escort me out so I claimed the entire office as the new embassy and place down my name plate and the flag of our nation on the desk forming an embassy in the office".We still have no response from Panjal we are expecting 1 soon. An extremely well executed power move by our government. article author: Z Tech employee 237.

Government outsourcing The government is looking into privatising government bureaucracy any company can now register to work as a government bureau the president says this should cut country spending and make it much more comfortable for Citizens Looking to expand Z Tech Industries is planning on purchasing almost all major TV networks in the country guaranteeing the standard of quality to all of its consumers Z Tech Industries now hiring You don't know it but you work for us

[McFreedomstan]

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February 22nd, 1984

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The Birth of the Global Petroleum Standards Organization



President Fahmi oversees the meeting with foreign leaders.



As the prices of oil escalate, and nations irresponsibly endanger global supply by waging wars and enforcing embargos on major suppliers, it has become clear that a unified body of oil producers is required in order to keep the planet's needs satiated. President Fahmi al-Molla took the initiative by inviting various foreign leaders to join the Greater Arabian State in the creation of such an organization: The Global Petroleum Standards Organization. Under the wise council of its member-states, the GPSO will regulate production, export quality, and pricing of petroleum extracted in their nations.

We the people of Arabia would like to thank the citizens of the Iranian Federation, Nigeria, Panjal, Palauraya, and Noorizadeh for being able to put ideology aside and prioritizing the betterment of humanity.

[McFreedomstan]

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February 24th, 1984

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Communist Riots in Imperial China - Vanavoian Gamers Denied Reproductive Licenses in Nyanza Commune - Botsuwana Locals Upset with New Sudafrikan Residents - Clanzia Soup Contains 4,500Kcal - Standevian Hotels Deemed "Too Expensive"

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The Little Known Problem in Tibet




Elite Latvichkan Scouts in Sovereign Tibetan Soil



While the mainstream media followed the absolute mess of Chinese politics, the vast and mysterious nation of Latvichka went to work. Having a strong warrior culture based on tradition and faith, these nomadic people have found their way into just about every major Asian military conflict, be it for loot, training, or conquest. But rarely have they been so bold as to openly defy the borders of an established nation. On
July 20th, 1983, forward scouts of the Latvichkan horde pushed through the largely unguarded Tibetan border and brazenly rode through the area. The small Tibetan army was quickly mobilized and began to follow the Latvichkan troops.



Their intentions were clear. They wanted a fight. They wanted a reason to mobilize their horde and push en-masse. We denied them the pleasure and instead slowed them down. Redirected them. Starved them.

-Lieutenant Tamdin Ladakh, Tibetan Royal Army



Masters of steppe life, the Latvichkan troops maneuvered through the Tibetan positions and hunted game to sustain themselves. Their hardy mounts thrived in the region. They continued their show of force, completely humiliating the Tibetan state. Left with no choice, Lord Tahala Weinberg of Tibet flirted with the Panjali government for protection, and instituted a draft. The Latvichkan horde, already within a week's ride of the border, trains constantly for the chance to come back home as battle hardened warriors of the Steppe. Chinese and Panjali politicians watch on cautiously, ready to act should things escalate.

Who would have thought that little ol' Tibet would be the catalyst for a regional war?

[Prisalia]

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2/23/84

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im eating a paella right now and it is good

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Prisalia Says No to Al-Apayayah

Qevin Florencio speaking about the pressuring

As many know, Al-Apayayah has recently started pressuring Prisalia to give up an integral part of their territory to them. While Prisalia understands why they'd want it, PM Qevin Florencio states that the land rightfully belongs to Prisalia. He states "We will not hand over our rightful land to Morocco no matter how much they ask." The people of Prisalia are reportedly strongly in favor of keeping our hold over the land. The land is part of the Autonomous Duchy of Gibraltar, an integral part of Prisalia that has a little bit more representation in parliament than the rest of Prisalia, on account of it being an autonomous constituency, and its capital, Tangier, is even in Africa. Most of the government is made up of native Arabs as well. There is no oppression of natives going on there, and any Apayayans who say otherwise are lying.

[Clanzia]

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3/12/1984

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'Get that s***t out of here' restaurant owner beaten up after sietskan tourists try to sneak in Vodka. Grandma kills two people in car accident after trying to make pasta 'on the go'. Matteo Bergoglio elected new president of Council for Gay Rights .

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Results out, new HoC announced next week


With the Great Arabian State on the foot of what seems to be an increasingly clear declaration of war on the civilized world, the Councilor Foglia decided to comment decisively on the moves of the oil-exporting country promising the sending of additional troops and planes to the region of Barquah and requesting a meeting with the country's leader. This long time between the GAS measures and a response of the government seems to have weakened the figure of Foglia in the eyes of the public opinion. All this happens in a period of political tension, with the result of regional votes for the members of the Council that outlines an unexpected profile. Foglia's main adversary is Maurizio Del Vinci, former advisor and CEO of the country's biggest financial group, NuovoVita. Charismatic and independent leader, he has made it to the top with one word on his mind: neutrality. He has always carried on the idea that the country must return to its roots as a merchant republic; contrary to Foglia's hard line against GAS and the country's commitment to the Middle East, he spoke of "a line of neutrality that will benefit the entire nation". Del Vinci has not spared ambiguous comments on the WEA, criticizing first his immobility in such a delicate moment and proposing a removal of Clanzia from the union, then retracting everything and talking about a "removal probably related only to the military part of the agreement", saying however, "having to meet the leaders before they can decide".
The leader then spoke of a central point in his position, that is, the enormous easing of the rules that control finance and the market. "Too many rules strangle our growth. I do not see why a good citizen should present such a detailed report to obtain financing; Home is a right, health is a right, entertainment is a right. "
Everything is now in the hands of the new council, which in a week will have to decide on the new leader of the nation.




_{Maurizio Del Vinci in his office.}

[Prisalia]

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3/13/1984

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wan go diznylan, flawda, no olwando

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Ramaljo Line Begins Construction

Construction Workers Being Interviewed by ATVP

The Prisalian government has announced that it is pouring 2 billion dollars into a line of forts along the Apayayan-Prisalian border. The line is going to be called the Ramaljo (Rah-Mal-Yo) Line, named after Jaq Ramaljo, an Andalusian engineer, who will be overseeing the construction. The fortifications are meant to repel a potential Apayayan invasion into Prisalian lands. While many of the details are kept secret, it has been made known that they will be built to withstand huge amounts of firepower, including tanks and airstrikes.