Extra-Regional Newsthread (Wendler & Friends)

[The JVP]

guns from the 270th Fires Brigade, line up as Sweet Hopper moves into full swing.

The JVP Primer League is set to kick off soon, as defending league cup winners, Ferris FC, start the season off with a home game against Liam FA.

[The JVP]

The Start of the JAFL (JVP American Football League) Kicks off soon, with 32 teams from around the Empire competing for the Queens Cup.

[Danlina]

Major Power Outage in Danlina

The coastal city of Rajabo, Danlina, famous for its tourist attraction and infamous for its high-security women's prison, is going through a municipality-wide power outage after a general failure of all powerplant activity in the municipality. Along with the power failure, there has also been a failure in cordless communication methods such as cellphone and WiFi, and whether it is caused by the power failure is yet unknown.
Some experts claim that this might be the result of a large-scale cyber attack, and if it's true then it is the largest cyber attack in the history of Danlina.
More at information will be known soon, for now, our hearts are with those affected by the outage.

[Sjovenia]

Marinja Coal Miners Rescued After 72 Hours Underground


Miners leaving the Marinja Mine just after being rescued

Family members of miners were relieved when 82 miners surfaced earlier this morning ending a three day battle underground. On the 30th of May a tremor weakened support beams in place for the ceiling of Drift Five. At approximately 01:34 the ceiling collapsed leaving 82 cut off from the outside world. 60 Miners managed to escape before reporting the situation. Mine Rescue Crews arrived on scene at 03:15 and immediately formulated a plan of action. In a race against time and a depleting air pocket the Rescue Crew was able to feed a line through the rubble, a pump outside the mine helped bring in fresh air to the trapped miners, and the crew was able to buy more time. On the 1st of June at 06:15 the miners were freed after the Rescue Crew cut out a small portal in the side wall. Thankfully no one was hurt during the event!

Home Guard Coastal Defense Conducts Relief Mission


A Ka-26 Helicopter of the Home Guard's Coastal Defense flies above the Tatanka Island

The island of Tatanka is home to approximately 5.3k Indigenous Tatanka Tribe members and is an unincorporated territory of Slaveska. The last couple of weeks arctic winds have brought heavy snowfall and -40 degrees in temperature causing a disruption in supplies. The Home Guard activated one of its Coastal Defense units to help deliver food and other supplies during these troubling times for the Tatankanese. A spokesman for the Home Guard announced that the Coastal Defense unit would also be conducting an icebreaking mission around the island.

[The JVP]

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Pride parade in Danavev last year, 2020 (photography: Jaro Višenski)

Danlina Prepares Its Pride

It is June once again, and Danlina is preparing for another round of pride parades all across the country to celebrate it being one of the most accepting countries in Drejveška to members of the LGBTQIA+ community. The Danavev Police Department has given the go for this year's pride parade to be held as usual, and this is great news for the bussling city that each year holds a record-breaking parade.
Danavev city hall is expecting to again host the largest pride parade in continental Drejveška, a title it has held since the '00s, and we are all waiting to see how it will outdo itself since last year's giant-sized pride flag. The impressive flag, measuring 93 square meters in total, is the third largest free-flying pride flag in the world.
Other pride parades will be held this June in the capital of Paralemville, and in the cities of Dašenko, Napregrud, and Rajabo (that was postponed to a currently uncertain date as a result of the recent blackout).

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Update On The Rajabo Blackout & Prison Break

Katerin Rozen as minister of foreign affairs, 2018
(photography: MoFA)

A few days ago we have reported about the total blackout in the Rajabo municipal area, and since then it has been reported that during the blackout a prisoner has escaped the Rajabo prison, or as it is known officially Koppšan women's prison.
It has been confirmed by a trusted source (that will remain anonymous) that the inmate in question is Katerin Rozen, former Danlinian Minister of Foreign Affairs and convicted spy. Rozen (45) was convicted for operating a private espionage agency known as the "Wright Administration" in 2019 after denying the allegations time and again, including in a press conference in Danavev attended by the international press. She was sentenced to 35 years in prison for treason, abuse of power, and several counts of illicit trading in arms. It has also been confirmed by our source that the blackout was a result of a large-scale cyber attack.
It is uncertain how Rozen escaped the prison, and who was responsible for the cyber attack on the Rajabo municipality's power grid. Our access to reliable information is limited as a result of the PIC curtain covering the case, but stay tuned for updates to come.

[Sjovenia]

Home Guard Press Conference Underway


Princess Sofija Kreznik answers questions

Princess Sofija Kreznik, Commanding Officer of the Home Guard, holds a press conference in the wake of the Home Guards first call to action since her assumption of Command. So far what has been outlined and scheduled for talks include the current situation with the Tatanka Islands, restructuring of the Home Guard, as well future plans.

As the Press Conference is underway, reports of the first of two ice breaker ships have arrived in the Tatanka area. An aerial photograph shows the HGCD Drukavit just two miles off the coast slowly making its way through the ice. Princess Kreznik has said it was imperative to the Tatanka Tribe that their waterways were opened for commerce and sustainability of life via access to aquatic food sources.


HGCD Drukavit seen from the open door of a KA-26 Helicopter during a low pass off the coast of the Tatanka Island.

[Danlina]

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Pride Celebrations Begin In Danavev

Mayor Luko Šamačinko of Danavev City, leaning on one of the many street poles
colored with the colors of pride (photography: Janá Kovačički)

The month of June opened with a roaring celebration of pride all across Danlina, all in anticipation for what is proven time and time again to be the peak of Danlinian Pride: the pride celebrations and parade in Danavev city. Mayor Luko Šamačinko, who has proven to be very popular upon his reelection into office, has spent the month of June decorating the city for the celebrations: every single street pole has been painted with the colors of the rainbow, every second pole waves the rainbow flag, and city hall has been painted with the colors of the rainbow, making the city into an astonishingly colorful sight to behold.

On the criticisms he has received from Christian fundamentalist organizations, Šamačinko said: "They say, 'You are encouraging young people to be homosexuals', but I say that the ignorance is all theirs. The public has reelected a liberal mayor, then the public will receive a pride parade".

The events of pride will start on Friday, June 18th, with a large event at the city center in front of city hall, that will include once-in-a-lifetime performances from well-known Danlinian LGBT artists such as Ron Danišički, Doná Belá, and the band Mouse Romance. The events will take place over the weekend, with a hiatus on Sunday, before resuming with the schedule until the long waited for Danavev Pride Parade on Friday, June 25th. The theme and main attraction of this year's parade are probably the most well-kept secret in Danavev City Hall, as to whether or not they will be able to outdo their record-breaking parade from last year is a question that is still left unanswered.

Our very own youth reporter, Aleks Rokocinski, will be present during all of the Danevev events starting tomorrow evening, and will closely follow every noteworthy event for updates, so make sure to stay tuned on the SM Novos app!

[Sjovenia]

Ministry of the Slaveškan Army Observes Anniversary of the First Nošikiv Border War


Troops from the 72nd Motorized Infantry Brigade March into the town of Moiza, Former Nošikiv on this day in 1947.

The Ministry of the Slaveškan Army and Slaveškan Air Force (MSA & MSAF) Observe the anniversary of the First Nošikiv Border War which started April 22nd of 1946 and ended June 29th of 1947. Nošikiv was the former state of what is now Volja District which was one of two belligerents in the Nošikiv Border Wars. The Second Border War taking place in 2012 which resulted in the annexation of the state. Though the wars have long since been finished the scars still remain in areas of Volja, seen as pock marks on bakery cornerstones and crater scarred farm lands.

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SDŽ Opens Rail Ferry To Lines In Kamchatskiy


SDŽ Freight Line leading to the Ferry Rail Yard located in the Antarkt District.

The Slaveškan State Railway or Slaveško Državna Železnica (SDŽ) opened a new rail ferry yard in the Antarkt District. This marks one of two railroad ferry ports in the entire nation. The first rail ferry port being located in the Lietukro District. The newest port requires the use of open sea ferries. An SDŽ Spokesman said the company has already reached out to a ship building company in Stallenbourg looking to procure three of these ocean liner ferries.

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Ana Kozina Impresses With Golfing Debut


Ana Kozina, the great great grand daughter of the founder of Kozina Firearms, makes impressive debut at the Slaveškan Women’s Open golf tournament.

Ana Kozina took the lead today in Women’s Golf for the National Women’s Open in Slaveška. This was her first course this season and it’s set the bar high for the rest of the season. Ana has already said that she has her sights on the international tournament but she was excited to prove she had what it takes here in the National Women’s Open. “I have my coach to thank! I spent many months training for this very moment and to win the first course just fuels me for the next win. I have much to prove and I’ll do whatever it takes!” Ana said during a post course interview. Stay tuned for more sports news!

[Sjovenia]

Drejveškan Car Industry Surges Thanks To Greater Drejveškan Railway


An SDŽ auto rack rolls through the Slaveškan countryside.

The Car Industry in Drejveška reports a massive surge in sales and products thanks to the Greater Drejveškan Railway (GDR). Beneficiaries span across several nations including but not limited to Slaveška, Treko, and Ethrana. The GDR is a massive project which began in 2010 to update or overhaul GDU partner nations rail lines to Slaveškan State Rail safety and operational standards. The purpose of the GDR was to link GDU allies economically and logistically (military or otherwise). It would also help promote tourism and provide easy access to and from Drejveškan nations.

“Without the proper rolling stock we would never be able to ship our engines” one Slaveškan spokesman said. “No engines shipped means back logged vehicles for the car industry and that affects people more than they realize.” A shop foreman from Ethrana’s Pixie & Icesys manufacturing had this to add on… “The SDŽ utilized the rail line to complete its first cross Drejveškan haul with our vehicles. Instead of having to rely on shipping eight cars via truck, we can now ship hundreds by rail car!”

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Meet The Singer Who’s Storming The Charts

Luka Novak in the recording studio.

Luka Novak has released four albums since 2016 and his latest is reaching the charts in Slaveška! It’s not very common to have a Kopno Singer make it big in Slaveška as the audience can be a bit small (nationally). The last Kopno singer to make it big was in the 60s but Luka Novak hopes to create some big waves. His song “Korreja” is already in the Top 10 and a song has been in the works featuring Flow State’s Ciril Slavko.

Hailing from the plains of the Volja District, Luka Novak was just 6 when he picked up a ukulele. By the time he was 8 he was already making chords on guitar and piecing together his first song. “I remember that song. Well almost all those songs. I can still play it but as over the years as I’ve grown my skill has gotten better and I just don’t think those need to be released on record. Might play it live from time to time.” Luka said while looking through a note book, the pages covered in notes.

When asked about his next tour Luka said it would be some time. “My family has a farm that I tend to. Until I can really get a label to back me I can’t do music full time. I play and write new music from time to time but without that record label support I still have to find a way to pay for recording studio time, mixing and editing, of course some venues require deposits too….it isn’t easy but neither is tending to the animals on the farm. I don’t mind putting in some hard work.”

[Treko]

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GDU conference comes to an end

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After a week of intense deliberation between Greater Drejveskan Union members and their contemporaries at camp Krešimir, GDU Headquarters, a consensus was made on matters that were considered a priority. One of the first issues discussed was the implementation of a common caliber(5.45x39 mm) for nations within the GDU. The reasoning behind this was to ease logistical constraints on military forces, streamline production, and create an abundance of the caliber for future operations and defensive actions. Acceptance of the round was almost universal, however, Moravská denied accepting the round along with the nation of Moslanka and Korya. Moravská and Moslanka cited their favorable views of their current round(7.62x39 mm) and did not wish to proceed with acceptance. Korya denied the caliber as the nation of JVP was providing Korya with its current caliber, 5.56x45 mm. Novajinnsk, invited to promote better relations with the GDU, did not wish to accept the caliber as they saw their caliber (5.56x45 mm) as superior. GDU officials allotted time for Novajinnsk representatives to put forth an argument as to why their caliber should have been accepted universally. Despite the efforts of Novajinnsk representatives, adoption of the 5.56x45 mm caliber did not proceed and the conference continued onto the next matter which was the hot topic of Novajinnsk. The Federation of Novajinnsk has been a thorn in the GDU's side, however, the same could be said about the GDU to Novajinnsk. Both hold different views regarding national sovereignty. Both have clashed on the matter only a few years prior, which led to a stalemate and a shaky peace agreement. Needless to say, the topic was heated as it pertained to the matter of Moslanka, a recent breakaway nation from the powerful federation. Novajinnsk argued that Moslanka was the rightful territory of the federation and demanded that it be re-annexed. The GDU opposed this idea due to the organization citing that the nation of Moslanka was a sovereign nation prior to its annexation by the Federation therefore had the right to leave. Novajinnsk did not find this response to their liking and wished to see the GDU backdown from their guarantee of independence for Moslanka, the GDU whole heartedly denied the Novajinnsk offer. It was at this point that Novajinnsk representatives protested the conference before leaving the building and the island in its entirety. Following the Novajinnsk representatives protest, GDU members agreed to proceed to the next matter regarding the threat to the west, the Shogunate of Furusawa. The silence of the Shogunate has left many wondering what the current heir, Furusawa Nishi, is planning for the future. Nevertheless, Furusawan forces have been beefing up their presence along the Novan, Ethranan, Rhamosian, and Prevsuznjan borders. Military structures have been appearing overnight along with defensive emplacements. Vivztem representative, Operational Commander Andrey Yarrow, put forth the idea for a joint GDU corps to combat the potential Furusawan threat. Representative Lechau argued that in order to be prepared for a potential Furusawan invasion the GDU must fully understand the tactics and inner workings of the Shogunate’s military. This joint GDU corps would be used in a first response to an Furusawan invasion. After Operational Commander Andrey Yarrow’s argument for the Joint Corps, a vote was held by GDU representatives. Moslanka, Genovika, Ruzdija, and Moravská voted no on the joint corps, however, the reasoning behind the “No” vote differed from nation to nation. Moslanka only wished to remain neutral whilst Moravská , Genovika, and Ruzdija saw their troops usefulness implemented on a threat that was closer to home, Novajinnsk. Despite the opposition the GDU joint corps idea passed. The final topic that was up for discussion at the GDU conference was Danlian representatives discussing the matter of stopping future oil spills like which had occurred off the Danlinan coast. Danlian representatives wished to create a pooled fund from member nations as an insurance measure if similar oil spills were to occur in GDU waters. Trekkish representative, Vesna Kováčová, agreed and reasoned that strengthening GDU regulations on oil wells will help curb the problem as well. The matter was voted on and was passed by member nations before the conference was concluded.

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BREAKING- Once again, the Trekkish Imperial army has reached out to the Nordic Federation for the procurement of a new light armored vehicle. Current Trekkish light armored vehicles have been underperforming due to their outdated nature and the Trekkish Imperial army wished to fix the problem. After the prior successful deal with the Nordic Federation regarding the purchasing of 2 million firearms, the government saw it right to look back towards the Nordic Federation for a potential fix. The MHK series used by the Nordic Federation caught the eye of the Imperial army and the two entered into new dealings. The Trekkish government agreed to pay for licensing and production within the nation of Treko for all MHK variants.

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Vodnjar oil well off the coast of Danlina, where the oil spill had happened May 2019

Danlinian Oil Well Safety Bill Passes GDU Vote

Two days ago (Sunday) the GDU finished its summit in Camp Krešimir, where it discussed the Danlinian oil spill that occurred in May 2019, and how to avoid and respond to such incidents in the future. The Danlinian delegation to the summit introduced a draft resolution for a fund pooled from GDU member nations, for properly responding to such incidents. The Trekkish delegation supported the draft, and introduced its amendment to include GDU-wide safety regulations on oil wells. Once the Danlinian delegation accepted the Trekkish amendment to their draft, the two delegations introduced it to the voting floor as the Oil Well Safety Bill which passed with a clear majority.

While environmentalists all across Danlina are celebrating this small victory, some conservative politicians have managed to already voice their distaste for the bill.
Gregorj Hitrov, of the Danlinian National Party, tweeted: "This bill is a disaster to Danlina's main source of income. With the tight regulations introduced by Treko, our efficiency will be greatly reduced".
Meanwhile, outside of Danlina environmentalists are congratulating the nation on its step towards the right path. Environmentalist politician Aliná Cangušo, of Parentell's Green Party, tweeted: "Congratulations to Danlina and the GDU on the new bill. While the Danlinian people have always been sympathetic to the environmental cause, it seemed that their government was lacking the same ambition, but clearly, I've been wrong. This is a great step towards a greener Danlina and hopefully next will be a greener Parentell".

[The JVP]

VERDORIC ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
PAC Origins, the hit new movie, set to start off a string of movies set to bring about a WenderVerse comics, major event.

Sven Ehrhardt, at the Golden Globes

Sven Ehrhardt is set to play the lead role of PAC, real name Jeremiah Pac, as he gains his powers and fights back a range of threats, as the world ranges on in WWI.

Fans will remember PAC, when he cameo in the Nia Rosa lead, Beats, The Musical Rider. "Also set for a big screen appearances in future Movies.

Nia Rosa

Fans of WanderVerse, erupted in cheers, as test footage of Sven in the Iconic Dark Blue and Gold outfit of PAC, showed up on Screen. It was followed by a solid five minutes of clapping as Sven took the stage, Dressed as PAC and posed for Pictures.

Sven Ehrhardt had been a fan pick for PAC, for years ever since his role in Magic.

PAC's Origin is set to hit the Big Screens, this Summer.

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Mouse Romance New Album Release Press Party

Yesterday, NovkoFal Records held a press party for the release of famous Dašenko-based alternate rock band Mouse Romance's new album, titled "Cheers To The Living, And Cheers To Our Friends" (original title in Parenese: "Do Zdrvje Živejov, I Do Zdrvje Naš Prijtlov"). The party included a warmup band who gave us a throwback to Mouse Romance's early discography with covers of their two first albums, their first self-titled album, and their second album "Thrice Hallelujah!" ("Trikrut Halelujá!"). After this comforting blast from the past, with a little twist from the local band's style, the hosts of the party finally went on stage and put on a full performance of their yet unreleased album, but not before paying tribute to Vladj Jordnski, the band's legendary former drummer, who died while recording the album.

Following the unconventional album unveiling ceremony, which was more akin to a press-only concert rather than the press party that we were convinced it will be, the band's lead singer and songwriter Gregorj Način lead the line of questions and answers asked by the reporters present. Our Arts & Music reporter, Aleksá Kolkočevski, managed to ask Gregorj a few questions.


How was the recording process for you and the rest of the band?

When we started recording in 2018, I knew that this process will be great and enlightening, but I could've never guessed exactly how enlightening it will actually end up being. There were many hurdles along the way, but I feel like we managed to create something real here.

How did Vladj's death affect the band members and the recording process?

Well obviously it completely derailed and delayed the process, as we all fell into immeasurable grief. Vladj was with us from the beginning, and he will stay with us until the end. I think that Alj (the band's bassist and youngest member) was hit the hardest by the grief, as they were very close, and as a fellow Christian and close friend of Vladj's family he took the longest time to let himself grieve in peace.

How did you decide on the new drummer, Jakob Vinočov, and how is his chemistry with the band?

We knew Jaki for a long time before Vladj passed away, he even features in our song All The Way ("Vcé Pat") as second drummer, and many of our fans were theorizing and debating whether there was a second drummer or if Vladj is just that good. Anyway, when we got back to the recording process, we reached out to Jaki as we all thought he was the best option and who Vladj would've wanted to continue his legacy.


NovkoFal Records have stated that the album will be available in record stores across Drejveška and on iTunes and Spotify starting Saturday, and that there are plans for a Mouse Romance Drejveškan tour during the fall.

[Sjovenia]

Amphibious Assault Division approves new uniform camo


An Amphibious Assault soldier wearing the AA North Division camo is seen carrying gear on the island of Tatanka.


Amphibious Assault soldiers are seen conducting training with the AA South Division Camo.

The Amphibious Assault Division approved two new uniform Camouflage patterns. AA North Division consisting of a more sage green, beige, and light brown and the AA South Division a more tan, light brown, and light green. The new camo comes with great approval from the troops after complaints came in along with studies of the outdated KLMK ultimately being ineffective in the theaters it was used in.

In addition to the new camo the Ministry of the Slaveškan Army announced that a battalion of Amphibious Assault soldiers would be getting permanently stationed at Home Guard Station Tatanka. A mission statement has not yet been created for the new unit but the MSA said it has been working on one.

[Iyum]

As the Sevevillian begins to transfer the occupation of September Island to Tyrian hands. The new caretaker mandate has sent out an invitation to the international community to invest in September Island as the Tyrian mandate begins to create a local government on September Island. Ever since the Sevevillian occupation of September Island, the inhabitants have had no representation within the occupation government till now. Will the Tyrian mandate be different from the previous Sevevillian occupation government? Or will they follow their predecessor and rule September Island with an iron fist? The future of September Island is now in Tyrias hands.

[The JVP]

Congratulations to the Hamgyŏng South Hawks


Champions of the 2020-2021 JAFL.

Defeating the Elibey Turtles 29-10, Dawn Arena In Vedoric City.

This is the Hawks first Championship.

"We had an up and down season, but we pulled it together." A statement from Hawks QB Bronson Mosely, talking about the teams 9-6-1 record, moving into the Playoffs as the number 5 seed of the Pacific Conference. To where the Turtles were the Number 1 seed of the Atlantic Conference, with a 12-4 record.

[The JVP]

JVP Response to the transfer of power, of September Island from the Sevevill Empire, to The Tyrian Empire.

We'll the matter of September Island, is an issue in another Region. Inkling of this matter turning into a larger conflict, has been the talk of some of the High Queens Advisors.

High Queen Vivi has called for cooler heads, and for Tyria, once the transfer has been completed, to enter into talks with the KP about the future of the island.

She had also offered aid in the rebuilding of the island, under the Tyrian September Island Rebuilding Program.

[Danlina]

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Sefano Kulučinki, COO of the newly formed Markionian division of Vokšassj Trade, greeted by Henar Esh’tenen, Tyrian Steward to the September Islands

Vokšassj Trade Co. Reaches Markion

With Tyria's recent purchase of the September Islands in Markion, many companies from Wendler have started investing in the islands, a notable one being Vokšassj Trade Co.. Although the company has a great presence in Wendler, and in Drejveška specifically, it has yet to expand its business ventures into Markion, but yesterday this changed. With the quick development of September Island infrastructure by Tyria and other foreign investors, this patch of sea is a perfect venture for Vokšassj to prop up their risky Markionian division. Alongside setting up headquarters in the islands, Vokšassj has also invested in the local governorship and ports. With all these factors, and the cultural comradery between the Telroian company and the Tyrian governorship, it seems that this will not be the last we hear of the new division.

[Kanadorika]

JUDEAN FIGHTER AIRCRAFT INTERCEPT AND ESCORT KANADORIKAN BOMBERS




A Judean jet fighter can be seen escorting Kanadorikan bombers in this photo released by the Judean Ministry of Defense



2021 June 28, 2021

Following a routine flight and approach towards Judean airspace, Kanadorikan bombers were greeted with Judean fighter jets that were scrambled to intercept the aircraft. The bombers, several nuclear capable ÞSB-550 Annihilators, were escorted away from Judean airspace without incident. The event occurred just several months after a flair in tensions between the Judean government and Jouf, the latter of which accused the Judean Front for the Liberation of the East Bank of shooting down a drone. The move resulted in the deployment of Khawsian troops to Judea as well as a Kanadorikan floatilla being sent off the coast. Nevertheless, as the months crept on the extra security in the region was withdrawn as tensions died down.

Kanadorika and Judea have had historically bad relations, the height of which occurred during the Judean War when the sinking of a Kanadorikan vessel prompted an invasion of Judea. Since then however the two nations have for the most part kept a sense mutual mistrust and flexed their military might via shows of force.  

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[Iyum]

BREAKING NEWS

In the Imperial Parliament, provincial representatives, solons(the Tyrian equivalent to a senator) and representatives of Tyria’s holdings have voted all in favour of uniting together as one nation-state. As we can see here from the Imperial Parliament, the Prime Minister of the new Iumic Imperial Domain is making a speech after the voting session.

“Today, is the day, that we consider ourselves under one nation, one family, one banner. Today is the day that we consider ourselves not just Tyrmans, Uskons, Savonens and so forth, but as Iumians, as in honour of our ancestors who fought to unite themselves under one nation.”
- Prime Minister Damari Ushon

[Sjovenia]

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JVP Hosts 73rd Royal Gala

Autarch Tennfjord during an interview in 2018

The Royal Correspondence Office from JVP has announced its 73rd Annual Royal Gala. The media has been buzzing with excitement at the announcement. Only a handful of guests have been confirmed as going with much speculation floating around. Autarch Ferdinand Tennfjord announced he will not be going to the Royal Gala. He declined to give specifics but did address that in his place Princess Kreznik and Chairwoman Ljudmila Baša would attend. Princess Kreznik has yet to release a statement. Chairwoman Baša, head of Education and Athletics, stated she would be going on behalf of the Autarch as an envoy.

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New F1 Team Seeks Rivalry


Maša Petrovi during winter testing

A new F1 team has announced its debut in Slaveška and it’s looking to take on any challenges head first. Petrovi Racing is the second family ran Formula 1 Team in the nation. Started by former driver Daniel Petrovi the team has only one signed driver, Petrovi’s 20 year old Daughter Maša Petrovi. The team has been hitting the track months in advance compared to its fellow local teams Laško Alpine Racing and Pengu Motors. In a statement released to the press Daniel Petrovi had this to say…

“It’s been a minute since I’ve stepped foot into the world of motorsports but I have no reason to believe we won’t squash the competition.”

Daniel Petrovi’s team may not have the years of experience like it’s competitors but it makes up for it in experienced team owners and a budget that’s double that of Laško Alpine Racing. LARs team owner and Daniel Petrovi used to be rivals back in the 70s and now it seems old rivalries are rekindling.

In other news, LARs had no statement to make regarding Petrovi Racing’s debut announcement but mentioned that Možnost Siva, the team’s owner’s son, and Janissero’s Alissa Gallio were still signed on for the upcoming season.

[The Kingdom of Rhamos]

Treko off Track

The Kingdom of Rhamos has issued a formal diplomatic protest to the nations of Treko and Vivtzem for the theft off the kingdom’s intellectual property as well as the unlawful distribution of Rhamosian military hardware.

The kingdom was made aware of this illegal transaction through a multitude of intelligence sources that have since been thoroughly vetted and corroborated. Though many have since suspect it was only actually brought to the kingdoms attention when photos and videos began to appear online from noted military enthusiast and conspiracy theorist reacting to the vehicle’s sudden appearance in Vivtzem.

The Kingdom as formally asked Treko to cease all transfers of equipment and support to Vivtzem, pay for the lost revenue and the export licensing rights to the vehicle, and finally agree to consult with the kingdom before any future transfers of Rhamosian based equipment or technology are undertaken.

Concurrent with this protest; all contractors, support personnel, training staff have been ordered to cease working with Treko until the situation is resolved. Furthermore all vehicle spares, equipment, replacement parts, machining parts, as well as any equipment or technology being transferred for the production of all Rhamosian based equipment currently being inducted into the Trekonese military has also been haulted until such time as the government agrees to cooperate.

Observers are already speculating that the Kingdom intends to bring both a civil suit in the GDU courts as well as a international case against Treko depending on Czarinas reaction.

[Vivtzem]

The Television screeched alive with electricity as the ear piercing screaming of the speakers seemed to nearly burst with the intro to the news. The aforementioned intro was a spectacle of colors and text that flashed and disappeared nearly as soon as it came on. What little you were able to infer from the terribly designed and edited intro is that this is of the Greater Uryeĺpasadka News Network. Fortunately the intro came to an end and there sat a woman of darker complexion, though still of obvious mixed Eurasian origin. She wore all black and she sat alone at a counter, behind her was a green screen. She appeared to be rather distraught and under a great deal of stress. After but only two whole seconds of silence she stared directly into the camera with her brown eyes. “Our nation has suffered a great catastrophe. Six hours ago four men crossed our border with the Second Republic of Parentell and proceeded to assault a Tseleyan village before slipping back into the night. A total of twenty three persons have been accounted for dead, including three children and one of our own. Reporter Gustaf Zagorc, aged thirty five, was shot dead in this horrific tragedy. In memory of him and the other victims this post midnight news segment will be concluded with swiftness and a previously unreleased segment of Gustaf’s report on last June’s pride parades.”

The feed then cut to present a man in his late forties, in the black dress uniform of the Ground Forces. He stood behind a podium of mahogany wood, standing on top of an arranged platform that had at one time been used to present a poem for the village’s fair. His grey hair was covered by a black beret with a green star in the middle, denoting him as a member of the Border Corps. Audio wise murmuring could be heard in full volume, presumably from those in the crowd and also those who were operating the cameras. A caption on the bottom half of the screen read, Commander Rotar giving a statement on the Vastulka Shooting. The older Officer of the Corp took in a deep breath before speaking into the microphone of which was situated on the podium. “It is with great sadness that I must confirm the casualties of this attack and what we have deduced to be the timeline of events. At approximately one hour after sundown four gunmen crossed the border with Parentell unnoticed. They then proceeded to hike their way here for the next hour and a half, then soon arriving on the outskirts of the village. As they approached they opened fire at locals with automatic weapons and hand held improvised explosives devices. For the next twenty minutes they killed a total of twenty three people and wounded sixty others, some of whom were children. After their cowardly attack on this community they withdrew the way they came. One kilometer away from the border they were intercepted by a squad of Pickets from the Border Corp’s local detachment. In the ensuing firefight three out of the four assailants were shot dead by the pickets with one fleeing after the first shot, most definitely across the Parentelli Border. I have come here personally from my headquarters in the Southern Military District in order to affirm two things, the first being an increased presence of the Ground Forces on the Border to ensure nothing like this can ever happen again. The second being the trial of five Pickets in the failure of their duty. For they were under the influence of abusive substances while on duty last night. I can assure you that they will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law for their gross incompetence for this miscarriage of duty. I will make sure that this behavior dies here under my newly appointed command. Not one more miscreant will sneak across to hurt us once again. At noon I will be taking questions from the press and citizens alike here again.”

The Commander walked off stage and the turned to black, but only for a momentary second as it then went to a display of a picket sitting on top of a armored fighting vehicle, his feet hanging off the sides as momentum and gravity led to the heel of his boots repeatedly slamming against the side of the armored vehicle in a rhythmic pace. The picket was in his oversuit, it’s baggy nature held back at some junctions by its integrated generation three knee and elbow pad systems. His non molle AVS derivative anchored and hugged his body as his high cut helmet sat on the AFV’s armored hull, to his immediate right. The AFV itself had a large cannon and a remote controlled coaxial machine gun. The vehicle model came under the designation of the Type 21 light tank, a rather mythical and perplexing vehicle that had been rather sparse to see until the week prior due to its initial secrecy in the Bojevik Modernization Program. Derived from a Rhamosian Tank Destroyer design it’s trekkish steel hull was painted in trangingular splinter style white and green camouflage pattern, contrasting with the solid cover uniform of the picket and his blackish grey toned rifle. The rifle itself was too an anomaly within the non discord units of the Ground Forces. It looked almost exactly like the Danlianian designed MAP-16, except that the magazine inserted in it appeared to be a 5.45 version of the American STANAG. It’s barrel was only 11 inches in length and it’s stock was folded, leading to it being compact enough to be issued to this young picket. The aforementioned picket’s ear protection was sleeved down at the base of his neck, it’s wire running down the back of his carrier to the radio that laid in a magazine pouch on the carrierMs back, this ad hoc set up remained out of sight. The picket looked to be of more lesser Paranese origins than your typical resident of Vivtzem. This was explained due to the black armband that was tightened against his left sleeve, this simple piece of cloth represented him as a foreign volunteer who came to Vivtzem to join the Armed Services of the Great Experiment. After a second of being on screen a woman’s voice from behind the camera came to your ears “Is that really necessary?” The reporter asked in a skeptical tone. The picket seem confused for a few seconds before realizing that the reporter was referring to the Type 21. “Oh.” The picket said to himself before letting out a chuckle. “I am not really in a position to question the potential use of force against trespassers. If it takes a one hundred and twenty millimeter high explosive shell to protect these communities then I will gladly crew this vehicle.” There was a silence of agreement that engulfed the area for a few seconds until the reporter continued “Are you excited about this assignment?” The picket nodded his head “It’s about everything I could have wanted for an assignment when I volunteered: Community and a good chance to see the world.I just hope I can move myself up to a actual tank during Discord qualifications.” Despite not being able to see the woman behind the camera, an aura of confusion overcame the film crew. “Seeing the world? In the Defense Forces?” The picket remained firm on his stance, choosing to elaborate after seeing their confusion. “After (the) 2019 (War) I came to realize that peace on this continent is temporary; it’s only a matter of time before it hits, so after my brother joined the Danlianan Navy I decided I should join a force I can actually agree with.” The news crew, seeking to get out of this ominous message, decided to end it “Thank you for your service and your time.” she said, ending the interview and cutting the feed to the ending scene of our story.

The screen then displayed the aforementioned unreleased segment of Gustaf on the pride events in Danlina, as it was his last bit of coverage with the news cooperative. The camera was pointed at the sky, it was a beautiful day, the sky was as blue as the waters of the Danlé with not a single cloud in sight. Fireworks on the periphery of the screen added a great deal of color and vibrancy to the afternoon’s blue monopoly. The crack of the fireworks was another layer of audio pollution to the layer cake, the second layer was in fact the distant and close in music from the parade, both professional and some improvised as the people singing in adhoc melodies bleed through to the near peak top of the pyramid. The final layer was of course the human murmuring to and from each other, the natural conversation of friends and strangers alike, the cheering and yelling of the excited attendees. The camera panned down slowly to eye level, focusing on the reporter in question, of whom this segment was morbidly dedicated to. There was a visible smile on his face. His green eyes complementing well with his fair complexion. His hair was combed back in the same reserved manner of which he held his head up high as he gazed at the daytime fireworks and rainbow colored balloons that dotted the air. After a few long seconds of admiring the beauty he lowered his gaze to face the camera, at last he spoke in a kind and welcoming tone of voice slightly raised so that the microphone can actually pick him up from all the noises of celebration and jerring of the parade “Hello and welcome to a Greater Uryeĺpasadka News Network exclusive, I am your host Gustaf Zagorc; today we are in the heart of the continent’s biggest and perhaps most important pride parade! For the past decade Danlia has held the record for the biggest pride parade in Drevjeska! Vivtzem of course has been trying to catch up but unfortunately it doesn’t seem like we made it this year. Being the good sports we are, we have come to get the insights and experience of those in the Lesser Parens.” He then walked a couple feet to his own left hand side, revealing a row of three people that Gustaf had selected for this interview. Gustaf turned towards them and held out a handheld microphone towards the nearest, a caption appeared on the bottom half of the screen reading, Lizá Hanacurov: Event Organizer. Lizá was wearing light blue tight jeans, with a rainbow colored strip going down the middle from the seams of the belt loops. In addition to this she wore a rainbow crop top that was arranged horizontally in their rows in contrast with the stripes on the pants. She was adorned with heavy makeup, masquerading natural blemishes alongside her cherry red lipstick. From the angle that the camera was positioned in it seemed that she was matched in height with Gustaf. Gustaf then proposed a query to everyone in the line “What brings you to this year’s pride parade?” Due to the camera and microphone being directed at Lizá first and foremost it was only common sense that she answer first, and that is what she indeed did "Well, of course that I'm here as part of the organizing staff, but it is also very important and exciting for me to be here to celebrate our pride. Danlina is the most accepting country in Drejveška and, like, I believe we should all be celebrating it" Gustaf nodded his head in agreement before taking a few steps and directing his microphone over to the next person on the chopping block, the camera proceeding to as well. An excited and tall teen no older than seventeen years of age was presented to the viewer. A caption appeared on the bottom half of the screen, coming out to: Aleks Rokocinski. He had brown eyes and curly hair of the same color, additionally reading glasses adorned his natural optical organs and the bridge of his nose. He was wearing a flannel shirt alongside torn jean shorts. The aforementioned shirt originated from the popular clothing brand of Bershka, the pants originating from a local thrift store in the city. Gustaf, with a smile on his face inquired “How about you, little gay boy?” He threw himself into the question, stating “Me? I'm here for the performance by Mouse Romance tonight!" The young lad stopped for a single second so he could have the pleasure and opportunity to laugh at his own joke. His natural resting face of happiness returned as he responded with his actual answer "...I'm here to cover the pride events for my column on SM News, and of course I'm so excited to interview all the amazing artists who will be performing tonight" A large grin molded itself on Gustaf’s face as he admired the enthusiasm of the youth of the Lesser Paren states. With a sharp turn on his heels he turned the final, the third and final person in the interview row, not actually moving but rather just extending the microphone further with the reach of his hand. The same introductory caption returned to display her name: Mirija Kolokova. This interviewee was a young woman that seemed to be around the age of twenty two. She was certainly a good deal shorter than gustaf. Her verticality was accompanied by her shirt black hair. She had several metal piercings on her nose, ears, and the brows of her eyes. Her apparel was a H&M brand generic black t-shirt, her pants being slim fitting Levi jeans. She had a long black bag hanging off her shoulder containing several dozen pounds of recording equipment. Mirija responded in a rather exhausted tone after having to make sure Aleks doesn’t get in trouble “As you can see..." She stated as she raised up her camera "...I'm here to take photos of the performers and of mayor Šamačinko, for Aleks's column" Gustaf gave no visible signs of affirmation before immediately coming with a follow up question, starting with her “Are you apart of the LGBTQ+ spectrum?” He asked with a hint of genuine curiosity in his voice, despite already having an idea of the answer. “As lesbian as it gets dude?” She said in a reserved voice as the camera and the microphone quickly moved over to Aleks “Yep! I am bisexual.” Aleks exclaimed, emionatting with joy and the hopeful happiness of youth. Gustaf brought back the attention to Lizá “Yes, I am a trans woman.” With the conclusion of the second question Gustaf immediately brought a third, going off his internal script “How long have you been participating in these annual festivities?” He inquired as Lizá picked up from the last question, taking control “I've been going to parades since I was 19, so that makes it what, seven years ago? Yes, my first parade was in 2014, so that makes it seven years" In following a half counter clockwise motion Gustaf and the camera moved back to Aleks “My first pride parade was in 2019, so this is my third year" In quick succession the interview moved into the rhythm, reaching to Mirija "I've been doing pride since 2018 if I remember correctly, so four years" Gustaf nodded his head, half speaking to himself “Many years, many years. . .” In a shift of tone he then asked “Do you feel safe?” A few seconds of silence passed before Mirija answered “Of course I feel safe, I live in Danavev, but I am originally from Skarjavo down south where my family didn't at all approve of me being lesbian. There, in the deep country, it's nothing alike here in Danavev" Aleks then answered with barely a second passing “In Danavev? Of course. But I know that this isn't the case for other places in Danlina. I've heard of threats from homophobes who wanted to attack the parade in Skarjavo, and that they had to cancel after a police assessment of the threats" At last there was Lizá
"Well, in Danavev I feel safe, that's for sure, but this isn't true for everywhere in Danlina. We are fortunate to have cities like Danavev and Paralemville where the community can be present without being threatened, but for example in my hometown of Dašenko the situation is very different" Wanting to waste no time Gustaf shot off another question, practically itching to ask this one “Do you feel a sense of pride for your nation being the one to host the largest pride events on the continent?” Lizá of course responded “Of course I am! But the largest source of pride about this isn’t the mere fact we have the biggest parade in the continent, but that we act as a beacon of hope for lgbt youth all around the world. Ever since the GDU Free Visa Agreements, I’ve met youth from countries like Telroi, Treko and Slaveška who come to Danavev on their own to feel what it’s like to celebrate pride. And it’s not just from the GDU too, I’ve met such kids from Japan, Russia, India, and even Hungary!” Aleks, next up, said “Absolutely. I consider myself a patriot, and this is a huge source of pride for me” Mirijá took a few seconds of contemplation before answering “Yes, absolutely yes. But it’s still important to remember that even with the legalization of our right to be ourselves, there’s still a long way ahead of us to fix the social issues of day-to-day homophobia, that can’t be fixed with simple legislation” There was only one question left “What are your thoughts on the progress of lgbt rights and acceptance in the Lesser Parens?” Gustaf asked in the same tone as all the other questions, not bothering to ask their opinion on the Danlinan perspective on the acceptance of LGBT community of Vivtzem, as of course Vivtzem was the most accepting without question (at least in his mind). Liza responded, “Assuming you mean the other Parenese nations, I have very mixed feelings. On one hand, you can clearly see the advancements that are being made, with LGBT couples given the right to marry in Parentell and homosexual relations no longer being illegal in Telroi, but on the other hand they have a long way to go as a society. It is still dangerous for homosexual couples to walk in the streets, as harassment is still a big part of their reality, and Telroi's plague of police brutality hasn't skipped the community. Hopefully, we can see more progress in the future" Aleks poured his heart out, stating “Oh, I think the situation is horrible. A gay couple can't go in the streets of Hefaki (Parentell) or Kapernov (Telroi) without being called Pidari Klabaci ("Gay Sausages", used in the same vein as "f@ggots"). The legislative development in LGBT rights may be impressive, but it clearly does not take care of the real problem" Mirija visibly cringe at the question “First of all, if you can not call it "The Lesser Parens" it would be great, it's pretty weird to use this term in these parts. Maybe not in Vivtzem, but in here yeah. And to your question, I think the advancements in LGBT rights in Parentell are great. I have family and friends there who can finally celebrate and accept who they are. But Telori, that's something else. In Telroi, we LGBT folk are shunned, suppressed. Maybe gay sex isn't illegal anymore, but it sure as hell ain't accepted" The camera then returned to center on Gustaf as he exclaimed “Thank you all for your time and your most wonderful answers!” Gustaf turned over to face the camera, his heels clapping against the concrete “And here ends our most delightful Pride Month Special of Twenty Twenty One, remember to share with all your friends on the social medias!” The television then collapsed to black as you turn it off with a simple pressing of a button.

[Sjovenia]

Autocratic News Source

Slaveškan Arms Deal Solidified With Libanon



A spokesman from the Sovijagrad confirmed an ambassador had been sent to Libanon to strengthen relations between the two nations and negotiated an arms sale. Libanon has been looking to update its armed forces after raising its defense spending to Ƭ530.4 Billion (Slaveškan Tolar). The Arms Deal is said to include Ni-16 multirole fighters, Kozina rifles, and state of the art amphibious assault vehicles. Generals from both the Slaveškan Air Force and Army touched base with Libanojski Generals scheduling a meeting between the nations armed forces.