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Jydsken-Østveg · Oct 7, 2011

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Start AB är en götisk mediekoncern med huvudkontor i Drottninggården. Bolaget bildades som ett tidskriftsförlag av Christian Spurdoström 1802 och blev aktiebolag 1989 efter att tidigare varit ett familjeföretag. Start AB introducerades på Göteköping Börs 1992. // Start AB is a Suionian media group with headquarters in Drottninggården. The company was founded as a magazine publishing business by Christian Spurdoström in 1802 and became a limited company in 1989 having previously been a family business. Start AB was introduced in the Goteköping Stock Exchange in 1992. Start is often translated as a noun meaning "home" or "inception" in English.

Start maintains over 47 different publications in eleven countries. The majority of which are in Suionia. Major publications include:

Kvällsbladet: Suionia's major tabloid newspaper, established in 1831 by Lars Johansson, it was owned by the Suionian Trade Union Confederation (LO) from 1958 until 1992 when harsh economic conditions resulted in LO being forced to sell a majority stake to Start AB. Kvällsbladet is considered an afternoon newspaper, being printed at noon and usually available to the country by three in the afternoon. It is Suionia's most widely distributed newspaper with usually a social-democratic slant. It is based out of Drottninggården, and tends to focus on events in the capital city. It is found appealing due to its coverage of celebrity gossip and oft- outrageous commentary. Kvällsbladet is well known for its more academic coverage of more serious events, giving it a high standard of journalism from time to time.
Götiska Dagbladet: A major morning newspaper, it is considered a newspaper of record in Suionia. The title translates as "the Gothic daily paper" coming from the renamed nation after the loss of Svealand in 1812. First printed in 1814, the newspaper was the first of the Spurdoström family's newspaper investments. It filled the void of the former Svearnas Dagbladet which stopped printing after 1812. Often referred to as GöD (pronounced: gee-ööö-deee), it is published in Drottninggården and provides coverage of national and international news as well as local coverage of the Greater Drottninggården region. Its subscribers are concentrated in the capital, but it is distributed in most of Suionia.
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Jydsken-Østveg · Oct 7, 2011

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Warrisk helmet and gun at Fästning Brigitta
Krig förklarades på Warrike
War declared on Warr - English translation

DROTTNINGGÅRDEN — Information came slowly at first and then quickly just before the Prime Minister went to bed. It was then, just minutes before midnight that confirmation came. The Kingdom of Suionia declared war upon the Kingdom of Warrike.

The reasoning was obvious, as Warrike launched a hostile invasion upon the island of Lyngholm without giving a prior declaration of war themselves. Lyngholm has been a point of contention between Warrike and Suionia for centuries, as the Warreic have claimed the island to be Celtic, based upon the acts of ultra-revolutionaries which represent less than 1/10 of the population of Lyngholm.

The Warreic invasion was largely successful, catching the defending Suionians off-guard after what seemed to be years of peace. Their invasion was unable to penetrate the fortress at Fästning Brigitta, but successfully landed in Lyngholmstad (Lyngholm City) where bloggers have described that little has happened so far. The Suionian naval forces stationed at Fästning Brigitta have moved away from Lyngholm and moved to safer waters near Arendaal from what eye witnesses have stated near the Aren coast.

Prime Minister Lundqvist has urged that both nations come to the peace table immediately before things get out of hand, yet still delivered the war declaration because of the unwarranted attack. She believes that a diplomatic solution can be found to answer the question of Lyngholm before further bullets have to fly.

In a speech earlier in the night, she promised not to launch attacks upon Warreic civilian populations should the assurance come from Warr that similar attacks not be delivered upon Suionia. In the event of such attacks upon civilian centers, she has stated that no mercy would be given to the Warreic nation. Yet, she believes that war in today's era, between civilized nations and modern nations, should not be that of mutual destruction, but that of a chess match. Diplomatics should take precedence, and should come irregardless of circumstance. Until then, Suionia has not launched a counterattack, instead preferring to wait and see if Warr would be willing to negotiate the current situation on Lyngholm.

The opposition has kept quiet, insisting that national unity should take priority in these formative stages of war. Rumors have suggested that there are some rumblings within the governing Moderaterna coalition; however, all parties have followed in silence.

In the meantime, Suionia now worries of a three pronged attack upon mainland Suionia, attacks from Warr, Bantyr and their allies in Engellex. Such a conflict would immediately draw Suionia into the greater scale of the continental war, which was originally a war that Suionia wanted to remain neutral in, a status that had been maintained since 1812. The Suionian carrier group in Fjalladrottning has been recalled to the mainland to deal with the current crisis.

Prime Minister Lundqvist plans on delivering a speech immediately after a response from Warrike to highlight future plans for the Suionian Kingdom. The Queen plans on a similar speech in the next 48 hours.

Article by: Klas Andersson

// Translation: Maria Österström

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Jydsken-Østveg · Oct 17, 2011

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Damage in Fästning Christina is observed
Kom igen Götarike!
Come on Götarike! - English translation

FÄSTNING CHRISTINA — A sudden surprise attack left Suionians everywhere in mourning as ruthless civilian attacks were performed on major Suionian cities. Unfortunately, life during wartime does not permit a prolonged grieving period as Prime Minister Lundqvist has urged Suionians everywhere to come together and repel the attacking Celtic monsters.

"They killed, the children, they killed the children!" Yelled a mother in uncontrollable sobs in Söderholm. Söderholm is now a fraction of itself after the bombing raids conducted upon the city. The Bantyric people committed themselves to war strategy of monstrous levels, as they targeted civilian populations. Rather than laying down and surrendering, the people on Söderland have urged the government to fightback.

Prime Minister Lundqvist was criticized by many for not launching retaliatory attacks upon the civilian populations of Bantyr. "We must be the bigger people. We will not sully ourselves down to their level. Killing a thousand more innocents will not win us a war" she has stated in response to her critics.

Early this morning Suionia issued a Declaration of War upon Bantyr, and responded with missile attacks upon Bantyric military targets.

The Suionian Navy is credited with saving Suionia, but time is short. Although it is unlikely that Suionia is able to launch an offensive into Bantyr soon, the body of water might also be preventing Bantyr from launching a second offensive. The Suionian Navy has the added assistance of stealth, as Visby class Corvettes lurk the waters between the two nations ready to pounce upon any invading force.

Fresh asphalt is already being poured on civilian airports so that air travel can resume in and out of the country, as well as give cities locations for supplies to be air delivered. The national real network, Statens Järnväga (SJ) has halved civilian transport in favor of extra rail transport of goods while supply planes are unable to take off.

Suionia expects similar declarations of war upon the Celtic nations by her natural allies, Frescania and Dagomba.

While somber in spirit, the mood of the people has been rallied to combat her new foe. The chant, "Kom igen Götarike!" Was heard in many public places where citizens came out to clean their streets from debris. While the strike may have serviced the purpose to push Götarike into submission, it seems to have done otherwise. It has ignited a nationalist spirit that did not previously exist.

Queen Caroline, the soft spoken Queen even came out of hiding to help with efforts in Drottninggården, joining these chants. In jeans and her yellow raincoat and wellington boots she carried a shovel moving debris into pickup trucks with other civilians. "We must stand together and get through these hard times. When we are at our worst, we can be at our best together. Through each other we can be strong. I believe in Suionia, and in that belief we are invincible."

The overall result has been the tabling of peace talks with Warr. Lyngholm is no longer available for negotiation due to the attacks according to Prime Minister Lundqvist.

Lundqvist must still prepare for upcoming elections however. She has stated that she refuses to table them, and that Suionia's democratic traditions must be maintained even the spirit of danger and war.

Article by: Andreas Karlsson

// Translation: Maria Österström

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Jydsken-Østveg · Oct 26, 2011

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Miljöpartiet leader (far right) Linnéa Lindeskog-Hjelmer with supporters in Drottninggården, pre-bombing
Valresultat: Och vinnaren är... Miljöpartiet!?
Election results: and the winner is... the Environmental party!? - English translation

Sunday's election results in Suionia are unheard of in modern democracies. What is left to be considered is if the vote was based upon voter anger, anguish or altruistic reasons? Polls have shown that 63% Suionians feel hopeful with the new government in power; however, many are uncertain due to the nature of the Environmental party's relative youth and financial markets fluctuated upon the official news on Monday. Markets opened this morning gaining 2% as of 11am.

The result place Suionia into unique territory. No nation has ever been led by a Green oriented party.

While it impossible to understand the full scope of the results without further academic research and most importantly an extended period of time; a full review of the election, the parties and what they campaigned on is important to consider.

Winners:

Miljöpartiet de Gröna (Environmental party the greens):
The Environmental Party campaigned on its typical platform, the preservation of the environment and the expansion of conservation efforts. The party has never taken a real stance on international issues that didn't involve the environment that didn't somewhat echo the calls of the Social Democrats. New party leaders Joakim Nordström and Linnéa Lindeskog-Hjelmer decided to immediately combat the immediate problem of the summer. They attacked the foreign policies Prime Minister Lundqvist, which they claimed via the Northern Council, forced our neighbors to engage in policies that caused drastic harm to our neighboring environment. When the attacks from Bantyr and Warre also occurred, it further justified their argument. Now Lundqvist's policies had caused our nation to lose its self-declared neutrality. It's no surprise they rose in the polls and proved to be the biggest winners in the election. They promised to end the Northern Council, reinstate the Krona (Crown currency) and re-establish Suionia as a leader in global affairs.
(2006: 9% => 2011: 30% / De rödgröna (Red-Greens))
Centerpartiet (Center party):
The Center Party campaigned on familiar issues and seemed to benefit largely from dissatisfaction with Moderaterna (the Moderates). They differ in some ways whereas the Center Party has looked to increase immigration and offer a more competitive job market. They opposed the Northern Council, but did not want to split with the Moderates on the issue as Prime Minister Lundqvist entered the nation into the Council on the believe that it would boost business. Instead business has been worse and Suionia is now at war due to Northern Council policies and Lundqvist's stern approach to the Celts. The Center party did not break with the Moderates, but certainly attempted to project themselves as the lone voice of dissent within the Alliance.
(2007: 6% => 2011: 15% / Alliansen (The Alliance))

Losers:

Moderaterna (the Moderates):
The Moderates were the party in power and campaigned heavily on unity during wartime. A similar to the kind of domestic unity shown in Frescania during times of war. Their pleas to the populous proved to be one of the successes to their campaign as the war instantly sunk their usual rivals the Social Democrats and prevented what seemed to be a run away victory for them. However, the Red-Green campaign still appears to have shattered the faith of Suionians in the ruling coalition. Prime Minister Lundqvist described herself as the best person to fight the Celts, but she will have to do her fighting as the leader of the opposition.
(2007: 32% => 2011: 24% / Alliansen (The Alliance))
Götarikes socialdemokratiska arbetareparti (Suionia's Social Democratic Workers' Party):
The Social Democrats campaigned heavily upon decreasing defense spending and cleaning up Suionia's foreign policy. No surprise that the sudden Celtic attacks smashed their campaign promise hopes and gave what the Moderates hoped to be an easy victory. It turns out that perhaps the Social Democrats weren't far away from a victory until the attacks happened. The losses of life being a major reason why defense needed to be maintained for the better and thus collapsing their momentum. Their election tragedy appears to have been a boon for the Greens though, and is the first time since 1922 that they weren't the largest party in the Riksdag.
(2006: 33% => 2011: 27% / De rödgröna (Red-Greens))

Article by: Nils Hagman

// Translation: Maria Österström

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Frescania · Oct 28, 2011

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

We welcome the new Government in Suionia and we hope that Suionian-Frescanian relations continue to improve in cooperation and other aspects. We wish the best of luck to the new Prime Minister.

Jydsken-Østveg · Oct 31, 2011

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Måndag 31 Oktober 2011 | Engelska upplagan (English Edition)

| Tentative peace talks agreed with Engellex, Cantigny, Warre and Karlskrona, but will Bantyr? | PM Hällström says future peace comes from Suionia | Opinion: Engellexic advances will create a world with more tension | Kronor re-issue date: November 30 |

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Pictured: Prime Minister Linnéa Lindeskog-Hjelmer
Nya Gröna utrikespolitik: Norrarådet är slut
New Green foreign policy: Northern Council is ended - English translation

HAMMARBYSJÖSTAD — Prime Minister Linnéa Lindeskog-Hjelmer made took little time to change the direction of Suionia and its most recent foreign policy miscues. Pushed immediately on the first day was the end of the Northern Council in the Riksdag, which has broad support from the Red-Green, and the Center Party, which did not vote in line with Alliansen. The result was the fundamental end of the Northern Council as Suionia was the engine of the ill-fated economic pact.

The vote was largely expected, and the Center Party's vote would not have changed the outcome in the opposite direction, if it had chosen. This lack of spontaneity, had Suionian offices emptied out of Batavië on Sunday, before the vote had even commenced.

Moderaterna, opposition leader and former Prime Minister Hannah Lundqvist, called it a, "betrayal to our friends Eireann who needed us most in their dire time of need."

The change also closed to Northern Dollar's offices in Suionia officially today as well. Immediately a unanimous vote to reinstate the Krona came before the end of the day.

Physically, the Northern Dollar was never widely used in Suionia because citizens had until January 1st to change their currency. Now, the former currency will be redistributed, and Northern Dollars can be exchanged for Kronor at the reverse rate that was being done previously.

Markets tumbled across Northern Europe with the news, but was largely already expected after the election of the Environmental party. The Northern Dollar is still used in Arendaal, Batavië, Vistrasia, and Eireann. The official bank is expected to be moved to Arendaal.

Also interesting was that the Riksdag moved operations to Hammarbysjöstad, outside of Drottninggården. The location is said to have a bunker defensible against a nuclear weapon. The Riksdag will split its time between Drottninggården and Hammarbysjöstad, at random to maintain security against possible attack.

Late in the day, Prime Minister Lindeskog-Hjelmer appointed Socialdemokraterna leader, Charlotte "Lotta" Öqvist as the new Minister for Foreign Affairs. Her first goal is to proceed with peace talks that have been floated by Cantigny and Engellex. She cited the importance of focusing on a post-world war Europe.

Article by: Adam Nilsson

// Translation: Maria Österström

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Thaumantica · Oct 31, 2011

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FOREIGN OFFICE
VESPER : : OCTOBER 31, 2011

THE Covenant formally confirms its expressed intent to ensure the True Peace of Oceania is maintained at home, and that the erupted conflict in the North, our ancestral home, is mediated with precision and care. This Nation has absolutely no interest in allowing violence to persist, and will accommodate any talks that are required to see out our aim of harmony.

Beyond this immediate inconvenience: the Covenant formed between Queen Alice, and The Lord Chancellor Felix Ilchester, is warmly intrigued by the prospect of intimate association with Prime Minister Linnéa Lindeskog-Hjelmer, and the peace-driven Suionian Government.

Forward Cantigny!
Benjamin Stokes,
Chief Officer

Jydsken-Østveg · Nov 11, 2011

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Torsdag 10 november 2011 | Engelska upplagan (English Edition)

| Talemantine-Altai War: Karlskrona demands peace summit | Prime Minister Lindeskog-Hjelmer urges proactive foreign policy | Opinion: Did Celts destroy Suionia? Or awaken a sleeping tiger? | Northern Council offices officially closed in Suionia |

Statsminister Lindeskog-Hjelmers fredskonferens planen
Prime Minister Lindeskog-Hjelmer's Peace Conference Plan - English translation

HAMMARBYSJÖSTAD — Nearly a week has past since the last war operation has commenced between the Celts and Suionia. While this does not mean anything too significant, it would seem an informal and unofficial ceasefire is in effect. Suionia commanders have stated that they have an immediate invasion plan ready should peace plans fail, but new Prime Minister Linnéa Lindeskog-Hjelmer has an official peace plan that she believes should offer the best course for long term and long standing peace in the region.

Lindeskog-Hjelmer's philosophy behind the failures of Suionian foreign policy, was that an advantageous minded Suionia ignored the plight of humanity and forced nations into submission. Suionia for forced into a trade war with non-hostile nations, which was so effective, that it forced them to attack Suionia in a military fashion. Lindeskog-Hjelmer believes this can be reversed via an old plan proposed by the Kingdom of Warre earlier in the year, the Northern Maritime Forum.

The Northern Maritime Forum was advertised to the Suionian Lundqvist Government as a place for dialogue between Northern nations. The Lundqvist Government dismissed it as an affront to her Northern Council plans, which at the time saw it as merely a rival. Lundqvist wanted the Celts to join the Northern Council, yet disputes between Batavië and Warre since the 80's continued to rear their ugly head. It forces a trade war, and then ultimately a war. A war that some how Batavië had no role in, and would not engage in. In turn, Suionia took the hit for Batavian imperialism, and the Lindeskog-Hjelmer government believes that it must change Suionia's policy in order to reclaim the region's former title of the best place to do business in the world.

As such, Prime Minister Lindeskog-Hjelmer has presented a peace plan that urges the permanent creation of a North European Summit (NES), in Lyngholm. The NES would be tasked with all member states keeping an ambassador stationed their for constant communication between all members. Aside from that it would host special committees designed for certain tasks. The first would be the Restoration and Economic Advancement of Bantyr (NES-REAB). The second being the Restoration and Rebuilding of Suionian Urban Centers (NES-RRSUC). The third being the Economic Free Trade Committee (NES-EFC). The idea is that more committees could be made as deemed necessary. Committees could also be closed once all members agree a committee's purpose had been fulfilled.

The interesting prospect was that the NES would be hosted on the island of Lyngholm, with offices in Lyngholmstad and Fästning Brigitta. Yet, this island would no longer be independently governed by Suionia. The island would gain self-autonomy as an independent nation-state and hold non-voting membership in the NES. This would address almost all concerns posed by both Suionia and Warre as rumored in Lyngholm talks.

Lindeskog-Hjelmer believed that the goal of the NES would be to advance member economies and committee goals in an environmentally friendly manner and prevent war from ever spreading between nations on the Scandinavian sub-continent and surrounding regions.

It's unsure if this idea would be acceptable to the region, but in effort to end the war and assure a successful future for all involved nations, Prime Minister Linnéa Lindeskog-Hjelmer has suggested an invitation to the following nations for a peace summit in Lyngholmstad, Lyngholm; Arendaal, Bantyr, Cantigny, Éireann, Frescania, Dagomba, Great Engellex, Suionia and Warre. There peace terms and the formation of the NES would be discussed.

Article by: Mikael Johansson

// Translation: Maria Österström

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Jydsken-Østveg · Nov 13, 2011

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GÖTARIKES ARMÉ ÄR REDO
FÖR ATTACKEN MOT BANTYR

>Suionia's Army is ready for the attack against Bantyr: A counter attack in the North is reported to be waiting a green light from the Prime Minister. Suionia waits and sees if peace talks will hold up as the Frescanian military demonstrates air superiority near Söderland and the Strait of Svea.

GÖTARIKE HÅLLER MED FRESKANIEN OCH SANKTIONER TALEMANSKA RIKET

>Suionia agrees with Frescania och sanctions Talemantine Empire: The Talemantine Empire's refusal to halt their war with the Altai has led Frescania to deliver sanctions upon Talemaniki. As part of Karlskrona Accord, Suionia obliges a mirroring policy. Engellex meanwhile marches to war with the Altai as Frescania offers grim warning on Bantyric situation. Cease operations in Himyar or Bantyr will die!

DROTTNING CAROLINE II SÄGER ATT GÖTARIKE ÄR DET BÄSTA SEDAN HON VAR LILLA FLICKA

>Queen Caroline II says that Suionia is the best since she was a little girl: Queen Caroline gives her first public speech and commentary upon the Suionian battle spirit. Commends the workers and unions for uniting behind the crown and country. Applauds the repair and refurbishing of Suionia's air forces since the initial attack to a level of 80% capacity. Believes that Suionia can reach a level higher than that off pre-war levels as factories and workshops work around the clock.

UTARBETATS SOLDATER ÄR REDO FÖR STRID

>Soldiers drafted are ready for battle: The first group of drafted soldiers after the initial attack from Bantyr are now ready for battle as they completed their re-entry training. They were shocked to be recalled back into military service but are ready to avenge the deaths of hundreds of Suionians.

OPPOSITIONSLEDAREN HANNAH LUNDQVIST VARNAR FÖR ATT STATSMINISTERN ÄR SVAG PÅ KELTERNA

>Opposition leader Hannah Lundqvist warns that the Prime Minister is being weak on the Celts: The former Prime Minister urged that Suionia should be bringing the fight to the Celts and dislodge the tyrannic Bantyric regime from power, despite the desire of the Engellexic to maintain Bantyr's current regime. The interests of a great nation are at risk, and the Engellexic are being puppeteered by the Celts in their campaign for Northern Domination. The time is now for a counterattack, and bring about a peace that will last at least another 100 years.

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Jydsken-Østveg · Nov 18, 2011

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SÖRLANDETEN OCH TREPARTSSAMTAL OLJEEMBARGOT MISSLYCKAS
MED ATT NÅ MÅLET

>Sörlandeten and the three party oil embargo fail to achieve their goal: The western Nords fail to isolate the Karlskrona Accord with their oil embargo, and thus fail to do their homework. Oil prices rise around the world, but Suionia obtains most of its oil from self-production, Batavië and Arendaal. The betrayal of the Western Nords rises the ire of Götiskarna (the Suionians) and demands calls for war by Moderaterna (Conservatives). The embargo was released with a set of demands that were nonsensical in the form of an ultimatum. The goal was to demand that Suionia agree to peace in Scandinavia, a process the Government already sponsors. Suionia furthermore refused to agree to the demands that the Frescanians abandon the theater. "Karlskrona is an integral part of Suionia's defense plan, and the demands made by Sörlandeten, coupled with their attack upon Suionian industry, is nearly a war declaration," stated Foreign Minister Öqvist. The other parties of the accord were largely ignored by the Foreign Ministry due to their distance, and their lack of direct ties to the process. Sörlandeten is believed to be working in close proximity with Warre.

INVANDRARE I GÖTARIKE: EN LIVSLÅNG ETIKETT?

>Immigrant in Suionia: a lifelong label?: Despite being born in Suionia or having lived most of their lives in Suionia, the children of immigrant parents sometimes contend that they will never be viewed as “Götiskar”, but will instead always be thought of as immigrants. What do you think?

UUSIMAA ÄR NEUTRALT

>Uusimaa is neutral: The Republic of Uusimaa reaffirmed her neutral status earning applause from the Riksdag when addressing foreign concerns this morning. The news proved good in a day where many other unfriendly nations attempted to throw their weight around the international news to no avail. Prime Minister Lindeskog-Hjelmer joked about sending flowers to Mikael Saarela, the Foreign Minister of Uusimaa for understanding the meaning of neutrality better than the Western Nords.

SÖRLANDETSKA NYHETER ATTACKER GÖTISKA POLITIKEN

>Sörlandeten's news attacks Suionian policies: A glimpse into Sörlandeten's newspapers showed an attack upon Suionian policies of the last year. The newspaper failed to take notice of the change in Government and the reasoning for Suionia's departure from the Northern Council, a Council where it held a great deal of clout, but not command. "If Suionia really could direct the Northern Council anyway it wanted, the Trade War would've never happened because Batavië would've dropped it's qualm with Warre." stated a scholar from the highly noted Göteköping School of Economics. "Whoever wrote that article was just uneducated, but that is the nature of things for Nords out west isn't it?"

NYA RAKETER KAN BLI LANSERADES I JUJIN

>New rockets can be launched in Yujin: A new rocket system was released in Yujin designed to hit targets around the Touzen area. The news was released to scorn from the Vangalan external affairs department. Suionia has not commented directly on the issue as Foreign Minister Öqvist simply stated that the new system posed no threat to Nya Västergötland and Oceania.

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Jydsken-Østveg · Dec 14, 2011

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GÖTARIKES FÅNGAR FIENDEN ÖAR

>Suionia captures enemy islands: Drottninggården could confirm this morning that Suionian forces had effectively captured the largest island in the northwestern Bantyric Island Archipelago. Suionia at its current pace is expected to rendezvous with Frescanian forces on the mainland before Christmas. Massive bombing campaigns have crippled defenses but it would seem as though Bantyric forces have fallen back to a more defensible position on their mainland. It is the hope that a peace agreement can be arranged before the new year with Engellexic help, yet these reports are not concrete and maybe more hopeful than factual.

GLAD LUCIA!

>Happy Lucia!: Annual Sankta Lucia festivities took place yesterday night without any problems as Suionians celebrated the importance of light in the darkest days of the year. This traditional procession in Suionia dedicated to the Christian martyr Saint Lucy from AD 310, dates back to the 1920s in Drottninggården when a newspaper elected an official “Lucia” to represent the saint. The concerts, consisting of traditional Lucia and Christmas songs, are considered to be the largest Lucia concerts in the world. The choir is comprised of approximately 1,200 children and young people from Adolf Fredrik’s Music Classes and Kungsholm’s Music Gymnasiet, and is accompanied by the Drottninggården Philharmonic Wind Orchestra. A rerun of the national concert can be found online at GoT.go/lucia2011

SOCIALDEMOKRATERNA SJUNKER TILL REKORDLÅGA: ENKÄT

>Social Democrats sink to record low says poll: The Social Democrats have quickly fallen in the polls since the Environmental Party took control of Government in August. Many have seen the "Greens" as the cleaner side of politics and switched their allegiance to the rapidly expanding Environmental Party. Some of this has to do with the nature of the Social Democrats as they've campaigned poorly and Foreign Minister and Social Democrat leader Charlotte Öqvist has been seen as extremely unpopular and corrupt. Öqvist has stated that she does not plan to step down before the Social Democrats yearly conference in late January.

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Jydsken-Østveg · Jan 5, 2012

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Onsdag 4 januari 2011 | Engelska upplagan (English Edition)

| Söderholm's newspaper Sydgötiskan reopens | Suionian New Year's vehicle carbon tax | Opinion: Suionian
train system needs overhaul? | MyTube video a personal relations disaster for Government |

Kränkningar av mänskliga rättigheter?
Violation of human rights? - English translation

FÄSTNING CHRISTINA — Suionia finds itself in hot water as a leaked video via a cell phone camera found itself highly publicized by the Touzen based news journal, Freedom Review. The minute and a half long video is obviously set in Bantyr and features a Götisk military man shouting, "Ut! Ut! Inga fiffel!" as he rounds up and beats a Bantyric man. The video is proving to a be personal relations failure for the Hjelmer-Lindeskog Government which decided it was best to keep reporters off the battlefield in order to let soldiers do their jobs properly.

The move may have proven to be disastrous as this sort of abuse may be larger than just the singular incident. The Suionian Government which has openly admitted it is moving disruptive Bantyric citizens out of their homes and into Frescanian held territory or no-mans land. Freedom of movement is highly restricted, but of course this is the norm for a war zone where anyone could be the enemy, says the Government. One can only assume families do not wish to leave their homes and this video was shot not because of luck, but due to repeated incidents.

Moderaterna has demanded that the free press be allowed to shadow military ground operations in the Riksdag the past few days and the shock coming from Götiska citizens who have watched the clip on their own computers has only been one of outrage.

The military has already deemed the footage to be too difficult to identify exactly who the culprits were for punishment which has upset Suionia's human rights groups. They even deemed the location to be too vague to identify. In late December rumors out of the military was that it was having difficulty stopping some killings or murders because many soldiers who lost family and friends in the Bantyric surprise attack were taking out their frustration on Bantyric civilians. The military has openly tried to combat this, and all signs indicated that the military's awareness program was working.

Despite this, Suionia for now has launched an official investigation into the video and to see if the results are systemic in the military campaign or incidental, but the results aren't expected for at least a few weeks. Until then, the military ought to hope another similar video doesn't find itself on the internet.

Opinion on human rights violations in Bantyr:
The result of this is massive. First of all Suionia wanted to present itself as a better nation in comparison to the previously deemed oppressive Bantyric regime, all hope here is lost as most definitely this footage has found its way around Bantyr. As a result, Suionia can only hope to cater to its long lost Swedish speaking brothers and sisters, who have for many years experienced brutal oppression in Bantyr. Surely, this will also make compliance with Bantyric civilians difficult and goodwill and the search for peace a much harder result to come to. —Oskar Möller

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Great Engellex · Jan 13, 2012

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DULWICH, FRIDAY, 13th DECEMBER 2011

The Right Honourable The Secretary of State has received the Command of her Imperial and Royal Engellexic Majesty The Queen-Empress
to make known the following gracious Statement of her Imperial and Royal Engellexic Majesty
to the Queen, and Lordships of the Kingdom of Suionia.

An Extension of The Queen-Empress' Statement in Council.

TO THE QUEEN, AND LORDSHIPS OF THE KINGDOM OF SUIONIA

I am instructed to EXPRESS on behalf of her Imperial and Royal Engellexic Majesty;

It becomes daily more evident that the Suionian Army is quite inclined, enthusiastically so, on weakening the civil society of the Republic of Bantyr through the employed tactics of violent abuse.

The intelligence reached by Dulwich demonstrates an apparent determination by the Suionian Government to commence operations in Saamiskavia with the greatest severity against the civilian population in Bantyr, which the Imperial General Staff of the Empire considers a certainly light danger, in terms of personal weaponry and training amongst the civilians.

Her Majesty the Queen-Empress, in sitting within the House of Lords, issued a personal reminder that the Kingdom of Suionia was under a European Human Rights obligation to protect, sincerely, and strictly regulate Armed Forces within civilian centres and prevent all abuses that may arise in the areas of military engagement.

In order to direct greater resources for the benefit of determining the truth on these very serious accusations – which should determine the position of her Majesty and Ministers of the Empire’s relations with Suionia – a Joint Parliamentary Committee will be established to investigate.

The committee will be making good use of the Engellexic position within Bantyr – through the network of diplomatic representation in the republic and the substantial military presence within it also.

By the Grace of GOD, of the EMPIRE of GREAT ENGELLEX, CHARLOTTE, the QUEEN-EMPRESS, through the SECRETARY of STATE, Sir ANTHONY PELHAM-HOLLES

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GÖTARIKE SAMTYCKER VAPENVILA MED WARRIKE

>Suionia agrees to cease-fire with Warre: Drottninggården agreed last night to a cease-fire with the Kingdom of Warre. The agreement was signed on the basis that Lyngholm would be granted independence in the formal peace agreement. The details as stated by the Foreign Ministry, have not entirely been discussed, yet the notion is that Lyngholm will become an independent Kingdom and Suionia will get to maintain Fästning Brigitta as a military base on the island. The conclusion seems like a loss, in that Lyngholm has been part of Suionia since medieval times; however, Suionia also loses a territory which has only drained the treasury, as Lyngholm is not a territory that isn't self-sustainable with current welfare state benefits. It is estimated that the people of Lyngholm will suffer greatly in the transition, but this agreement was needed for both Suionia and Warre, both nations needing to take troops away from their front and move them towards their respective Eireann and Bantyric fronts. The formal peace agreement is expected to be signed in the next month or two on the island of Lyngholm.

LOCKA UTLÄNDSKA INVESTERINGAR

>Attracting foreign investment: The Riksdag passed measures today designed to attract foreign investment and save the quickly faltering Krona. All embargoes were dropped, as trade was re-opened with Warre and Bantyr; however, Bantyr still refuses trade with Suionia. Additionally Prime Minister Linnéa Lindeskog-Hjelmer stated in her press conference that the Riksdag had agreed to lower foreign tax rates and tariffs in order to increase foreign investment. Currency problems have been labelled due to the lack of foreign investment and this would be the Government's first attempt to fix the economic problems that Suionia has encountered over the past month. The lowering of these rates to nearly zero is expected to spur a lot of new growth, but has left some of Suionia's domestic companies edgy. The Central Bank has also lowered interest rates to nearly zero at least in an attempt to keep banks lending and spur growth for the next quarter. Coupled with necessary rebuilding contacts in several locations around the country that are to be opened to foreign bidders, it is hoped that the Krona can recoup its losses over the past month and attain some desirability again. Suionia's Central Bank has stated that it will begin to interfere on a larger level if this attempt proves unhelpful.

MILJÖPARTIET ÅTERSTÄLLA JOURNALISTER PÅ SLAGFÄLTET

>Environmental Party restores journalists on the battlefield: The Environmental Party lead Government of Linnéa Lindeskog-Hjelmer has decided to return journalists to the battlefield in Bantyr after calls made by the opposition and activists in recent weeks demanded a return to accountability after an embarrassing video of human rights abuses was made public. Prime Minister Lindeskog-Hjelmer called the events sad, and demanded that the military solve the puzzle that was that video, and hold those violators accountable. The return of journalists to the battlefield for Kvällsbladet will be in three days as several reporters will arrive on the front lines and the back lines where the alleged abuse of an elderly man took place.

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Måndag 16 januari 2012 | Engelska upplagan (English Edition)

| First reporters arrive in Suionian Bantyr | Government says it will not change tax rate | Opinion: Suionian
colonial sale a real success | Suionian Olympic Committee hints it may support Cantignia's bid |

Debatt om försäljningen av kolonierna
Debate on the sale of the colonies? - English translation

HAMMERBYSJÖSTAD — Suionia was officially given notice of an intent to purchase Suionia's Oceanic colonial system from the Covenant of Cantignia over the weekend and the result was an official acceptance by the Government. Miljöpartiet de Gröna (The Environmental Party the Greens) have long held the fact that Suionia's colonial arrangement was wasteful and negatively impacting the environment. Historically they've urged that the colonies be given independence but time and time again they've been refused by other administrations. This newest development normally would be rejected by likely even their coalition partners; however, with the current economic times, the sale of the colonies would solidify the treasury and guarantee Suionia's ability to pay her debts, the major worry and reason for the current international crisis and devaluation of the Krona. This argument was what was brought forward to the Riksdag (Parliament) by the Government and what has begun debate. Moderaterna (The Moderate Party) initially agreed to sign onto this deal with the allowance of colonial military servicemen and woman to continue to service on their bases as Suionian military bases directly, rather than colonial military bases.

Moderaterna's argument has been seen disputed as a conflicting with the initially submitted deal in place, yet the deal has been advertised as entirely negotiable.

Yet the support of Moderaterna became a point of contention for Socialdemokraterna and thus now is required for the sale to go forth. The urging of unity of the entire Riksdag has not been unheard of in times of great crisis or decisions. With this, the Greens have additionally agreed to demand that military bases remain in Suionian hands as part of the sale.

Just before the deal could be sealed, Moderaterna also demanded that the people themselves should be allowed to decide the future of their homes themselves. Left with no choice, the Greens have been forced to agree to this and the Government has now tended referendums for Nya Västergötland, Nya Svealand and Nya Dalarna. Colonial governments will immediately administer the referendums within a week at their own discretion.

The Riksdag has stated once the referendums had been completed, it would tender an official sale to the Government of Cantigny with an official price point and terms.

Markets closed higher in Göteköping on the news of possible long term solvency for the Suionian Government. The Riksbank (National Bank) as also stated it has no intention to interfere with the Krona so long as this sale goes through as the "danger zone" for the crisis would be cleared by the Government and her ability to meet her debts.

Opinion the possible colonial sale:
If you want your Krona to have any value this summer as you will want to undoubtedly travel abroad, you must sponsor this deal. The sale of the colonies is the best news for Suionia's Government in at least five years. Yet it is important to note that this deal reached in the Riksdag is largely based upon the demands of Moderaterna. Moderaterna clearly did not want the loss of prestige in losing the colonies and clearly did everything rationally acceptable to prevent the sale from happening without earning any label such as the road block to Suionian financial success. However, don't be surprised if they even insist on referendums for the smaller colonies once the results come in from the initial group. On top of that, we're not sure how the colonies will act. They all have their own politics and population sympathies and predicting that from the corner of our world, so far away could be impossible.
—Oskar Möller

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Onsdag 18 januari 2012 | Engelska upplagan (English Edition)

| First reporters arrive in Suionian Bantyr | Government says it will not change tax rate | Opinion: Suionian
colonial sale a real success | Suionian Olympic Committee hints it may support Cantignia's bid |

Självständighet, tack! och Nya Svealand säger okej till Cantignia!
Independence, please! and New Svealand says ok!- English translation

FÄSTNING SVENSKA — The sale of the Oceanic colonies has become big news across the world, causing alarm in nations such as Touzen. This same reaction appears to have resonated in Nya Västergötland, where citizens have successfully campaigned for the addition of the option for independence in the referendum that is to take place on Friday. Polls have shown that the independence faction has gained a great deal of traction during the course of the past three days.

Yet this same point of view was not shared in Nya Svealand. Nya Svealand voted in favor of the sale to Cantignia in a vote that has counted in 68% in the affirmative thus far with over 95% of the districts reporting. The results will undoubtedly mean that Nya Svealand will be part of the sales package offer to Cantigny.

It is important to note that the way the question was worded was that it does not approve of Cantignian rule, but rather approves of the sale.

What is Cantigny getting in Nya Svealand? Nya Svealand is a large island in Oceania neighboring Nya Dalarna and having a population of roughly 1,124,000 people. Her capital city is Stjernsund, located at the point closest to Nya Dalarna. Nya Svealand is assumed to be special to Cantignia due to the fact that it has an extremely fast growing Mormon population, measuring at roughly 56%, up from 40% just ten years ago. Nya Svealand was originally an island that featured itself as a location for whaling in the early 20th century a practice that came to an end in the later 20th century due to Suionian concerns of over-whaling. After a temporary economic crisis on the island it has featured itself as a place for growing crops like kiwis and grapes, but it wasn't until the 90's that it became a distinct location for tourism, wine, and skiing in the Northern Hemisphere's summer time.

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Thaumantica · Jan 18, 2012

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FOREIGN OFFICE
VESPER : : JANUARY 18, 2012

THE Covenant speaks directly to All-Oceanic Peoples & Patriots:

The peace that Cantignia and Suionia have fulfilled through diplomacy can only be undermined by disunity in Oceania. As Patriots amongst you, Cantigians recognize the Oceanic right to democracy, and do not view Oceanians as a commodity that can be bought or sold. The decision facing Oceanic Suionia this week is greater even than Empire & Pride, it empowers the people of Oceania with the fate of individuals, families, and communities accustomed to the guarded standards of white civilization.

Perhaps Nya Vastergotland, which has largely enjoyed the naval protection of Great Engellex & Cantignia for the last century, would prefer to become acquainted with the living conditions of the Barbossan Junta State, where service and allegiance to the Generalissimo is never a choice at all. Alternatively, the Dark Kingdom of Butuan could enlighten our Suionian cousins on how Nativist Traditions, a Police State, and subservience to the European Defence Federation combine to form a third world banana autocracy.

Our Oceanic condition cannot be sugarcoated or fantasized, for only through a freely united covenant can we protect the mothers of our children, and most importantly those children, who will either grow into an Oceania darkened and forgotten, or an Oceania brightened and revered by its eternal Mother & Fatherlands. Family values, perhaps even existence, are at stake in the years to come. Suionian Oceania must choose Covenant, a Union of Family Values and Pride in the Individual, if it should seek to survive the fury of a rapidly growing Billion large Yujin, an inspired Touzen Republic, and a desperate Anglysh Empire holding on to its naval outposts for dear life.

Forward Cantigny!
Benjamin Stokes,
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OOC: an experiment to see whether fear resonates

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GÖTARIKE GODKÄNNER KARLSKRONA-MEDLEMSKAP FÖR CANTIGNY

>Suionia approves Karlskrona membership for Cantignia: Drottninggården leaked simultaneously with Fortaleza Real and Nya Ängelstad the fact that Cantignia has been approved for Karlskrona Accord membership. It is unsure if Cantigny has applied or not, but the required announcement seemed to indicate that an invitation may be soon. However, similar procedures were followed for the Scanian Union and no invite followed for them. Prime Minister Lindeskog-Hjelmer announced it in the afternoon to the applause of both sides of the Riksdag. The announcement fulfilled the requirement that she must announce new applications and members acceding to the Accord to the Riksdag. At the top of the hour; similar news was released to Congress in Frescania. Unlike Suionia, Frescania must vote in Congress on upcoming memberships. Dagomba using a similar system to Suionia, also announced her approval at the top of the hour.

NYA VÄSTERGÖTLANDSK OPINIONSUNDERSÖKNINGAR ÄR OKLARA

>New Westgothenland polls are inconclusive: Polls for the referendum ahead of the televised debates on the subject of the sale of Nya Västergötland have proven dead even with roughly 30% (+/- 5%) for each opinion; approval of the sale to Cantigny, rejection of the sale to Cantigny, and Independence for Nya Västergötland. The upcoming debate will be the first time the major parties in Nya Västergötland will speak on the issue and Nya Västergötland is the only location that has given her citizens the ability to choose independence. Nya Västergötland rejected a bid for independence in 1982; however, this vote is far more unpredictable due to the fact the vote is sudden and the vote will be split between three options as opposed to the 'yes' or 'no' ballet of '82 which the 'no' vote won with nearly three-fourths of the vote.

EKMAN ÄR DÖD

>Ekman is dead: Field Marshal Ekman, the man who ordered the systematic movement of Bantyric civilians on the islands was found dead in his prison cell yesterday morning. He was found shot to the head. Thus far investigations suggest that his death was a suicide, but officials are unsure how he came to obtain a firearm with which to shoot himself. Prime Minister Lindeskog-Hjelmer said it was an unfortunate end as the justice system could not be used to its full potential. Journalists in Bantyr thus far have yet to report any new abuses since they've arrived in Bantyr to shadow Suionian soldiers.

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Fredag 20 januari 2012 | Engelska upplagan (English Edition)

| Colonial sale not as easy as once thought | Invasion of Bantyr considered to be in the works | Opinion: Suionia should do well at Cannie Open | Suionian car makers looking outsource jobs to Yujin or Oceania |

Resultat från Nya Dalarna och Nya Västergötland
Results from New Dalarna and New Westgothenland - English translation

FÄSTNING SVENSKA — Results from Nya Dalarna and Nya Västergötland weren't easy, nor were they conclusive as a largely split vote in Nya Västergötland ended in results which favored none of the selected outcomes and Nya Dalarna voters were subjected to riots and violence as results showed a narrow margin supporting the sale of the colony to Cantigny.

Results from Nya Västergötland showed 41% in favor of independence, 34% in favor of the sale and the remaining 25% in favor of maintaining the status quo. A member of the Government has suggested that they will begin to push for an Act in the Riksdag in favor of the establishment of a Nya Västergötland nation. Current Prime Minister of Nya Västergötland, Torbjörn Fredriksson has stated that he is aware of the intentions of Drottninggården and will begin to work on a Constitution Act in the should the Queen request it.

Nya Dalarna's capital city Mörbylånga, was set ablaze by anti-sales protestors, which turned over cars and broke into shops downtown. Mörbylånga, where results have shown a near 70% approval rate for the sale was sent into a state of shock as police struggled to end riots and forced the the Premier to ask for support from Nya Västergötland. Troops arrived there after midnight, Nya Dalarna's time zone, and fired rubber bullets and tear gas into crowds to disperse them. On a colonial scale, 52% voted in favor of the sale. The majority agreeing to the sale in the poorer southern districts where campaigners believed this would be a fresh start with a power which would return a focus of importance to them.

The Government has stated that the sale thus far would include Nya Svealand, some degree of Nya Dalarna, Nikkalaokta, and Savusavu.

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FOREIGN OFFICE
VESPER : : JANUARY 21, 2012

THE Covenant is completely inspired by the turn-out and passions of All-Oceanic Peoples & Patriots in this time of World War, ideological revolution, and emboldening of Norsk-Engellexic Culture Worldwide. We recognize the legitimate goals of Nya Vastergotland as righteous, and mostly grounded by the determinations of democracy and the good of the people. Without a conscious movement for the propagation of Suionian Oceania, the achievements of True Peace, Civilization, and Lordliness in Oceania would never be possible.

Deputy Chancellor Veronica North, of Felix Ilchester's Administration, has been officially charged with ambassadorial and coordination duties in what we deem to be the unspoken or unofficial covenant between Suionian & Cantigian Oceania. It will be her expressed mission to reject and dispel the terms "sale" or "sold" in Suionian Oceania, which is an offensive disservice to the Proud & Patriotic Peoples of Suionian Oceania. The Covenant chiefly believes these proceedings to be empowering and democratic in nature, as was proven by recent public voting and organization. And while our National image is that of the friendly confines, we fully intend to express our friendly nature to Suionian Oceania at the precise pace and request of the People of those Patriotic territories involved.

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