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[Serenierre]

Popular discontent at delay in 21 Kyivian executions
AP Shahdara

As news broke in Sikandara that the government had delayed carrying out the execution of 21 convicted Kyivian spies, the mood in the country has darkened with many asking why the hardline right-wing government of Chancellor Suleymani suddenly delaying the execution. The far-right Republican Party has decried the government's lack of transparency on the issue and has condemned the light attitude in regards to the Kyivian spies. In a poll carried out by the Shahdara Tribune, 65% had shown disappointment that the execution of "enemies of the empire" had not been carried out.

The Government, for its part, has tried to calm the mood by issuing a statement in which it has been said that the execution has only been delayed due to the possibility of an adverse reaction that might be provoked in Vangala. The Sikandari Communist Party has announced that it will conduct a silent protest outside the Imperial Parliament to protest the execution, with its top leadership threatening to go on a hunger strike if the punishment is not commuted. In Osmaniye, a northern city, the tensions following the event resulted in a gunfight between supporters of the Communist and Republican parties, which remain bitterly opposed to each other and contest for dominance in the city. The Government condemned the violence.

 

[Danzig]

``Unclaimed artwork to be auctioned'', Danzig Comptroller General says
AP Danzig

Before and during the August Catastrophe, many wealthy families stored valuables and artwork in Danzig banks, notably Mendelsohn's and Danzig Banker's Trust, but after the war was brought to a conclusion in 1951, many seem unwilling (or unable) to reclaim their property. Therefore, the Comptroller General has announced that, if not before the end of the year, the rightful owners will come in person to reclaim their property, the state will ask the banks currently acting as caretakers of the art, to relenquish it to the government. From there, the comtroller says, the government will undertake one final attempt to find the owners. If that fails, then the government will auction off all items.

Although there's no clear indication as to what exactly lies in the vaults, it is clear that the holdings are vast. According to anonymous sources, there are ``numerous paintings by Old Masters, modern works of art, impressionist paintings, as well as jewelry, a massive stamp collection and other items of great worth.'' The banks mentioned it this article have refused to comment, citing confidentiality and privacy concerns.

 

[Potenza]

Potenzan Destroyer Attacked - Sunk
AP San Salvo

The Potenzan Ministry of Defense just released a statement confirming rumors that a destroyer in the Royal Navy had been sunk off the coast of Cantignia. According to the ministry's report, the destroyer Nembo was accompanying the evacuation of Potenzan nationals from Cantignia when she was struck by an enemy vessel. The two other Potenzan destroyers in the area - the Lampo and the Ostro - swerved around to retaliate, but were unable to identify or locate the attacking vessel, which seems to have disappeared. This all occurred in Crownsreign Bay, as the fleet was moving towards Port Arturo. Reports from Cantigian civilians had said they heard a noise and saw smoke in the bay, but these were initially dismissed.

The crew of the Nembo was evacuated, but the damage was too severe to salvage the vessel, which proceeded to sink into the bay. Contrammiraglio Ronaldo Baggio, the commander of the evacuation fleet, reported at least four of the Nembo crew killed, with several wounded and receiving medical attention, though they will not have proper treatment until the fleet's arrival in Port Arturo. No damage or attacks were reported on the other destroyers. No attacks against unidentified crafts were made. Thus far, no civilian crafts were harmed, and there is at this time believed to be no refugee casualties.

The news has sent shock waves throughout the Grand Duchy, both in government and among the populace. The Ministry of Defense has announced that it will begin a full investigation as soon as the fleet's crew has returned. The full details of the attack have not yet been made public, and rumors abound. Some believe that this may have been a mechanical problem that is being assumed as an attack. Some believe that this was a retaliation for the Grand Duchy's capture of the Solaris bishop. Others are worried this may be part of a larger surprise attack. Potenza's military bases have been put on alert. Security forces at Potenza's colonies - Potenzan Occidentia, the San Luca Islands, and Port Arturo - have likewise been put on alert. However, no one has yet come forward to claim responsibility for the attack.

Grand Duke Guido III announced news of the attack on radio to the populace, saying that Potenza would discover who was behind this "spilling of Potenzan blood", and bring them to a swift and ready judgment.

 

[Socialist Commonwealth]

Carentania Declares Blockade of Yujin
AP Rijeka

Carentanian forces have declared a total blockade of Yujiner ports, stating that any ships disrespecting the blockade will be seized or sunk, if resisting. The Carentanian Commissar for Defense, Matija Dracar, stressed that Yujin had declared war upon Carentania following the Liangang Consulate Crisis, invaded its Vangalan allies and refused attempts to negotiate peace.

"The blockade is a legitimate measure given the state of war that persists between Yujin and Carentania, not even considering the horrible crimes wraught by the Emperor upon the people of Toyou. We advise the nations of Europe to respect the blockade and to not try and test Carentanias resolve."

Experts doubt Carentanias ability to enforce a total blockade, but also note that Carentanian ships in the Bay of Vangala have already achieved naval superiority in the region. It is suspected that additional communist deployments to the region may allow for a partial blockade of the country, interfering with civilian trade and scaring of risk-aversive companies.

 

[Oneida]

[FONT=&amp]“Leaked” documents reveal Aurarian anger towards Sylvania[/FONT]
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[FONT=&amp]During the Zulia-Santander Conference, held weeks ago in Heredia, boasted the largest conference of the continents’ leaders to date. However, among the invited, there were several nations who deemed it necessary to not reply and there was one in particular that did reply, and then didn’t show up at the conference with no statement or notification as to why – Sylvania.[/FONT]

[FONT=&amp]The Sylvanians made a commitment to attend the conference and many saw it as a step forward for the two nations’ relations, however, the Sylvanians were no-shows at the conference and didn’t give any particular notice as to why. The news of the Sylvanians’ decision did move quickly across the nation, bolstering anti-Sylvanian sentiment which has now caught the attention of some of Auraria’s more powerful individuals. Heavy attention and protest continues to loom over the construction of Sylvanian military bases in Auraria, a move many consider dangerous and a move that is increasingly losing support among the military. Unfortunately, it seems all members of Auraria’s Government are rather tight lipped and not willing to make statements on the matter. [/FONT]

[FONT=&amp]“Leaked” is used loosely because the documents being sent through the Foreign Affairs Ministry were anything but difficult to get a hold of, but the documents clearly spell out the Aurarian, particularly Foreign Minister Hernandez’, anger towards the Sylvanian state. [/FONT]

[FONT=&amp]From the documents, Foreign Minister Hernandez is quoted as saying:[/FONT]

[FONT=&amp]“The blatant disrespect for the Aurarian State by the Sylvanian one will not be forgiven or go unnoticed. It’s obvious now that our foreign policy decisions on the matter need to be reviewed. I will not have this nation be humiliated in such a manner again.”[/FONT]

 

[The Federation]

DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
CONTINENTAL REPUBLIC OF SYLVANIA


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To Foreign Minister Hernandez

The Continental Republic of Sylvania wishes to apologize for any unintentional insult toward the government of Auraria; some of the problems that a small limited government like ours encounters is when we intend to inform friendly nations that we are no longer able to attend meetings, but such intentions are overlooked in the flurry of our everyday operations. This is what happened in this case, we intended to notify you of our inability to come due to political battling with the Kingdom of Danmark and impending peace negotiations that were suddenly thrust upon us. Unfortunately it seems that we are no closer to peace with Danmark than we were several months ago.

We do however find it odd that this minor thing would cause your nation to need to review its relations with the Continental Republic. Therefore while you 'review' your relations with us the Continental Republic will freeze any investments and construction that we are currently doing in Auraria, should we not hear from you in the next five days we will close these frozen accounts and pull all funding. May i remind you that the construction in particular was a large source of employment for Aurarians and we would hate to see these innocent people suddenly be without pay to feed their families or take care their bills.

In friendship,
Assistant Director Thomas Powers,
Department of Foreign Affairs

PEACE. VIRTUE. FREEDOM. LIBERTY.
CONTINENTAL REPUBLIC OF SYLVANIA
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[Hanseatic Republics]

Danish coalition talks fail, new elections called for
AP Christiansborg

As talks continued through the weekend and into the next week it seemed as though Danish coalition government talks were going to yield results. These results ended up at the eventual impasse of German speaking-soldiers being given unfavorable conditions in their deployments and more foreign deployments than their Danish speaking counterparts. Unable to solve this demand from the Labor and Agrarian Party, no coalition could be made.

Westerveld stating, "I could not make that promise to them and refused to sign onto a partnership that did not fit my value set." The tensions resulted in peaceful protests in some German speaking communities which demanded equal treatment before the Government.

New elections are scheduled for July 20th, as the candidates and parties ramp up their campaigns for another vote. Popular candidates such has Westerveld will be making a point to travel across the entirety of the country in effort to garner as much support as possible to avoid potential unfavorable coalitions. It could be said that Westerveld's refusal speaks to his belief that re-newed elections could yield even better results for him as some opposition parties may fracture or splinter.

 

[Ivernia]

Terrorism bomb strikes in Portsiar
AP Alderburgh

The Gardaí Siochana has confirmed that the explosion at 44 Carpenter's Street, Portsiar was in fact a purposeful terrorist attack which has killed over 38 people and injured dozens including bystanders to falling bricks. The attack was supposedly aimed at the Third Floor of the Building which first reporters have stated was a communist den. Searching through wreckage for survivors uncovered pamphlets and flags associated with Communism - including a K.N.N.R. flag. The landlord for this building has yet to be found. The cleaners, electricians and all those who worked in the building were asked to contact their nearest Gardaí Station.
The first and second floors were the Portsiar branch of Viva Insurance. Viva Insurance has stated they ''have no affiliation in any way with the communist movement. We had no idea what was business was above us and the people who worked there were not working for us.''

 

[Bogan]

Statement Regarding Bombing in Portsiar

We are deeply saddened by the loss of life in Portsiar, and express our condolences to those injured and to the families of those whose lives were loss. This day is a sad reminder of the dangers of Communism, Democratization and liberal politics. It is sad that the residents of Portsiar have had to learn this hard lesson in a bloody and despicable way, but the result is nonetheless the same. We sincerely hope that those responsible will be brought to a swift justice, and the cancer of political disunity is cut from out of the body of Ivernian unity.

In Sympathy,

P. Radegast
President of the State of Bogan

 

[Potenza]

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The Grand Duchy is shocked by the news of this terrorist attack in Ivernia, and offer our allies to the north our full support, and an offer of aide in whatever way is necessary, be it diplomacy, military, or intelligence.

Gian Lombardo
Foreign Minister​

 

[Oneida]

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THE GOVERNMENT OF THE AURARIAN REPUBLIC THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

Under the authorization of the Aurarian Constitution and the President of the Republic, Reldón Vicario
Unclassified
3 July, 1953
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To all whom it may concern,

The Aurarian Government sends its deepest condolences to the people of Ivernia on this day who have fallen victim to a most deplorable act of terror. The Aurarian Government gives condolences to the families and friends of those who were lost, may they find peace in Heaven. Our country prays for the quick and full recovery of those who were injured.
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Signed,

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Clemente Osvaldo Hernandez
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Heredia, Heredia

This correspondence has received the blessings of the President of the Republic
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[Ashkelon]

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Re: Terrorist Attack

We in the Mezhist Union condemn this heinous attack on Ivernish lives. The threat of communism cannot be solved by such aggression when its presence is in a nascent form that draws no distinctive boundaries. In fact, such deeds will only serve to exacerbate support for the red stain. Only stalwart vigilance and correct preventive action through proper governance and education on the threat of the red menace can quash this subtle evil. Our deepest prayers and condolences go out to the friends and families of those whose lives were taken in this horrid tragedy, and we encourage the Ivernish government to bring the perpetrators to swift justice.

Cordially Yours,
Kondrat Olbroz,
Director of International Affairs

 

[Serenierre]

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OFFICIAL STATEMENT

To hear of this most heinous and barbaric attack on our most esteemed ally shocks us tremendously, here in Shahdara. Our hearts are broken and in this hour of tragedy, all Sikandari peoples stand united in mourning with their Ivernian brethren. At this time, we cannot imagine the pain that the families of the 38 who were murdered by the Communist extremists, and we pray that each, in their own way, find strength to carry on. Our prayers and wishes for a quick recovery for those who were injured. The Imperial Government urges its counterpart in Alderburgh to crack down on militant elements of communism and to bring the perpetrators of this horrible attack to justice, with the fullest severity of punishment possible in Ivernian law. If in any way, the Empire can provide assistance to the Ivernish Government, we urge it to provide the details to our Embassy in Alderburgh. Rustam Ghaznavi Grand Councillor for Diplomatic Affairs​

@Ivernia

 

[Transabina]

Official Statement - Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The hearts and prayers of the Saami People go out to the Ivernish nation and especially to the victims of yesterday's heinous attack. The Saami Government promises the full cooperation of Saami Police and Intellegence Services in locating and apprehending the perpetrators of the Portsiar Massacre.

 

[Hanseatic Republics]

Danish elections turn violent, Westerveld hospitalized
AP Christiansborg

Danish elections returning to full swing also created hostilities between the various factions in Danmark as German-speaking Danes crowded the streets to protest against the Westerveld's campaign. Police managed to segregate the protest from the political rally it seemed until a gun shot went off in the crowd after someone yelled there was a gun. The man was tackled to the ground and beaten, later taken buy police for detainment. After the gunshot and the subsequent panic that set in, police could no longer maintain the barriers between the protest and the rally. While being rushed to safety, Westerveld's get-away car was caught within the protest, where it was hit and a window was broken prompting the driver to begin to urgently drive away.

The black sedan, now running over protesters and perhaps rally members alike was seen by police and demanded to stop. Failing to stop, the police shot into the car unknowing it was the car in which Westerveld was being transported in. A bullet immediately killing the driver, the mob now immensely unhappy with the persons in the car which had struck so many people, mobbed it and killed another passenger while the Westerveld and his campaign manager struggled to get out of the car. There they were beaten, spit on and stabbed. Westerveld is believed to be in critical condition after sustaining multiple stab wounds. He was unable to be promptly rushed to a hospital as police struggled to remove the mob in place.

King Frederik II is expected to address the nation tomorrow as more news comes to light.

 

[Socialist Commonwealth]

Montelimarian Government Reforms Trade Policy
AP Valmy

The Montelimarian government in Valmy has passed a new trade bill, reforming the tariff system for imports. According to the new law, particularily imports from Franken, Danmark and Eiffelland are restricted by punitive tariffs, while goods from Engellex can now freely be imported. Amongst its neighbours, only Potenza remains unaffected by changes to its exports to Montelimar. The new bill effectively inverts the trade policy of pre-war Montelimar, which was tied closely to Franken and its allies.

Commenting on the new bill, Premier Alphonse Vanier, Head of the nominal Provisional Government, said that the bill cements the changes brought about in Gallia in the last year. "Engellex has liberated our country from the yoke of Frankener domination, now we are doing our part to walk this path to independence." With the Montelimarian markets now effectively closed for Frankener companies, experts expect the economic crisis in Franken to worsen.

 

[Hanseatic Republics]

Westerveld pronounced dead! King enacts emergency laws to grant him absolute power
AP Christiansborg

Henrik Westerveld was pronounced dead on Wednesday, causing a great deal of anger among Danish speaking Danes which mourned the loss of their political leader and visionary. Westerveld was suggested to be dead upon arrival to the hospital, having been subjected to several stomach wounds with what appeared to be shards of glass. Possibly torn away from the motor vehicle he was traveling in when he attempted to flee from the scene.

Danish speaking nationals have taken to the streets of Christiansborg holding signs that suggested the German speaking nationals to be murders.

In response to the event, King Frederick II has ordered the military to clean up the streets around the capital to restore order. He has also assumed direct control of the nation in response to what he has considered failed elections and the populace's failure to co-operate with democratic processes. German speaking political leaders have called the seizure of emergency power as a sham and an effort to prevent German speaking nationals from having their voices heard.

King Frederik II has also placed into effect the "National Safety Act" which places a curfew of 21:00 to prevent the future protests and unruliness. Additionally he put into place the "Danish Well-being and Registration Act", which forbids mass gatherings of people who are not registered with the Danish Elections Commission. Soon afterwards he removed the major German speaking party, the German Alliance from the Commission, citing their promotion of political violence. German Alliance politicians have urged protest against the National Safety Act, and the Danish Well-being and Registration Act, which they've deemed as the "Oppression Acts", a tool to be used to further keep German speakers from advancing and vocalizing their thoughts and ideas.

Their protest of the Oppression Acts is scheduled for this Friday in Christiansborg.

 

[Thaumantica]

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VESPER, WEDNESDAY, 10th JULY
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THE New Covenant rejoices in the death throes of Empire around Europe, fortifying itself with acts of tyranny or marshal law, foolishly staving off the knock of Death himself at the palace doors. Truly it could only be the heat of hell, of which Westerveld and his King will surely reside by year's end, that could melt hearts so hardened and black by distrust of the Peoples & Patriots of Danmark.

Armada, Aeroforce, and Armies of the Covenant will stand down and not seek to sway the inevitable fall of Danish Implaria in any way so long as the True Peace is wrought: the dying Danish Empire must not bring its mainland wars to the tranquility of the Implaric Ocean. It remains our solemn duty as Cantigians, despite the efforts of Monarchist Europe, to uphold international stability within the Oceanic Realms.

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Harriet Fauconberg,
Chief Officer
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[The Federation]

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DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
CONTINENTAL REPUBLIC OF SYLVANIA


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To the people of Danmark,

Moving with the quick hands of a tyrant bent on using any excuse to take complete control, King Frederick II has wiped out what little democratic process there was to be found in Danmark. The oppression of German Danes is appalling to say the least but we are not surprised by the actions of the Danish Crown. We say to the peasantry, especially the German Danes, rise up and bring restoration to your homeland! Bring back democracy to a country that has been starved of its say in the political process! Do not let the Tyrant, Frederick II tread upon you any longer!

Assistant Director Thomas Powers,
Department of Foreign Affairs

PEACE. VIRTUE. FREEDOM. LIBERTY.
CONTINENTAL REPUBLIC OF SYLVANIA​

 

[Ivernia]

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Teachtaireacht ón Prionsa-Toghthóir na Íverniann i iúl in ainm Teamhrach Caislean, an Airdrígh agus uile-Íverniann.
10ú Iúil 1953

The High Kingdom of Ivernia wishes to send it's condolences to the Foreign Minister of Danmark, Dr. Henrik Westerweld. This High Kingdom shall look at the past and at better times when we reminisce of his relationship with this state. For better or for worse the man was a man of influence and intrigue and shall not be soon forgotten in this world.

The High Kingdom however hopes that Frederik II ceases and desists the treatment of it's German Class within Danmark. This is no way to treat a minority - especially a german one. Learn from Ivernia's own mistakes with Bervenia and how much peace and progression has occurred when we as the Gaels embraced our Germanic cousins. And how you Danes must do the same.

Ivernia shall not tolerate crimes against humanity on it's own doorstep in Germania.

This message was written on behalf of the High King of

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and Tara Castle

Signed David MacSweeney, Prince-Elector of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Árd Ríocht na hÍverniann
Cuige na Nemedia, Contae na Mhí
Alderburgh, Teamhrach Caisleán
An Roinn Gnóthaí Eachtracha agus Trádála
Oifig an Prionsa-Toghthóir