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MEET THE FANTERIA DA MAR: VINEDIA'S ELITE AMPHIBIOUS FORCES VINÈXIA - He marched for miles carrying gear that weighs as much as he does, killed animals for food during survival training and practised jumping out of planes to get behind enemy lines. But Cristiano, a 19-year-old from the...

"Ah yes.. my attire. Well, Count von Schlabrendorff, sooner or later one has to wonder if status quo actually provides any benefit, or if it is the expression of a national effort to reject and dismiss any form of progress. Traditions are important indeed. This attire has never changed in the...

VINEDIA RELEASES HUNDREDS OF POLITICAL PRISONERS VINÈXIA - The Republic of Vinedia has released from Ducal Prisons more than 240 political detainees under an amnesty that was the first official act by the Consejo de i Diexe (Council of the Ten, the Executive Body) after the attempted coup...

"Indeed Count von Schlabrendorff, thank you very much. I think i will order a glass of wine.. provided it is up to expectations, of course.." While the Count's attendant pours a drop of red wine in the glass, Ludovico adjusts his Corno Dogale, the Doge's hat. Unlike the Doge, Count von...

The Golden Pillar Hotel, Shigö, Kashtan Doge Ludovico Dandolo finally reaches the table where exotic fruit and alcoholic beverages are served to the many guests in the room. He seems to be struggling while moving around in such a lavish dress. Each time he attempts to grab one of the fruits...

Golden Pillar Hotel When the motorcade reaches the destination, Doge Ludovico quickly steps out of his sedan. The motorcade, composed of one sedan and two SUVs, reaches the Golden Pillar Hotel approximately at 8:00AM. As usual, the young Doge is followed by sixteen marines of the Gran Guardia...

VINEDIAN COUP ATTEMPT CRUMBLES DOGE LUDOVICO APPEARS ON STATE TELEVISION VINÈXIA - In an unprecedented event in the history of the Republic, military factions in Vinedia tried to seize control of the country last night, setting off a scramble for power and plunging the country into chaos...

GUNFIRE HEARD IN SAINT MARK SQUARE VINÈXIA - Members of the Fanteria da Mar have opened fire inside the Doge's Palace. The attacks are ongoing. Early reports from on scene sources are conflicting, but seven people are so far believed killed in the attack. Reports suggest Doge Ludovico Dandolo...

VINEDIAN MILITARY ANNOUNCES TAKEOVER ON TV VINÈXIA - The Fanteria da Mar in Vinedia says it has taken over the country, with officers at strategic points in the country and two navy Destroyers patrolling the lagoon around the capital city, Vinedia. A statement read on Televisiòn de Stato (State...

WHY VINEDIA REJECTS MODERNITY It is often said that Vinedians in the 21st century have rejected modernity. What they are in fact rejecting is the process of suiting themselves to changing circumstances. There are two kinds of thinking: one that seeks to change in order to relate to times and...

"Your gift is most apprecciated Dux Mercator. It is proof the old ways and traditions have not disappeared, yet. We will provide you with a gift before your departure." says Doge Ludovico. He continues, after a short pause "Ah the city of Pejo.. i've never visited it, but the accounts of...

Vinedia and Pejo enjoy a centuries old relationship mostly based on trade. According to vinedian state archives, the first contacts between the two cities occured 658 years ago, when a vinedian merchant ship reached the city of Pejo with a load of spices and glass artworks. Vinedia has not...

The Most Serence Prince, Doge of Vinedia Ludovico Dandolo, will be pleased to host a welcome ceremony in the Ducal Palace of Vinedia in Saint Mark Square. The official ceremony, as prescribed by the protocols for foreign affairs, will be followed by a rich banquet and, according to an ancient...

VINEDIA REINTRODUCES HISTORICAL "SAINT MARK" BANNER A platoon of "Fanti da Mar" (Marine Infantrymen) in late 18th century uniforms hoist the historical flag of the Republic. VINÈXIA - The Most Serene Prince, Doge Ludovico Dandolo, has officially unveiled the country's controversial new...

VINEDIA CELEBRATES 1320 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE VINÈXIA - The first general assembly of the Vinedian people occurred November 15, 697, and marked the foundation of the city of Vinedia. Today came the call for the 1320th general assembly which all Vinedia had been feverishly awaiting. Well...

20 ARRESTED IN CRACKDOWN ON DISSENT VINÈXIA - The functionaries Comisiòn par la Moralità Publica (Commission for Public Morality) have arrested more than 20 intellectuals in an apparent crackdown on dissent, activists say. Singers Lucia Manin and Eduardo Bocchin are among those reportedly...

YOUNG WOMAN ARRESTED FOR DANCING IN SAINT MARK SQUARE VINÈXIA - Vinedian authorities have arrested a 27 years old woman for dancing in the middle of Saint Mark Square. The woman, who has not been named, was filmed by undercover functionaries of the Commission for Public Morality while...

"Brother Taft!" Fulgenzio extends his arms in an unusually warm greeting. "Indeed the Republic has embraced the path of the Lord, and it has been doing so for over a thousand years. On the contrary, it saddens me that the people of the World Republic have not yet fully embraced the only true...

HUNDREDS HOLD "DANCE PROTEST" IN SAINT MARK SQUARE VINÈXIA - Hundreds gathered outside the palace of the Doge, which is also home to the Great Council of the Republic in Vinèxia to protest regressive policies on freedom of expression. Yesterday the Great Council approved the controversial...