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26 July, 2010|| MONTEFERRATO || International Edition


War With Freiheit & Council of Nations Dithering


The Holy Tiburan Empire of Oltremare declared a state of war between our peoples, and the government of the Germanic Freedom State of Freiheit, a brutal, aggressive and genocidal regime shortly after their own declaration of war upon one of our oldest, and closest allies: the Empire of Greater Sarmatia. In the statement including the declaration of war, Imperial Chancellor Giuseppe Emmanuel added "No longer will we allow the unstable, dangerous regime that currently exists in Freiheit to continue to destabilize its region and, indeed, Europe as a whole."

Indeed, with its aggressive rhetoric, recent race-based civil war and implications towards wiping out the Otchi race, not to mention an attempted sleight of hand with its supposedly dismantled nuclear arsenal, the regime of Freiheit has few friends in the international world. Even those who, in typical Western Dominican knee-jerk reactions, condemn our Sarmatian allies for taking the initiative in bringing down Freiheit's regime, express their displeasure at said regime's continuing existence, and have insisted it step down.

The government of Freiheit, however, will have none of it, and with each aggressive statement its already dismal support shrinks by the day. Even now, in the Council of Nations, there is debate over the possibility of "an International Intervention Coalition", as supported by the Makai Islands' ambassador to the Council of Nations, whose purpose is, "... to formally oversee a dismantling of the Faust regime, the oversight of free and fair Freheit elections, and, above all else, the provision of aid and neutral refuge camps to the citizens of both the Otchi and Freheit states."

While it was claimed initially that such a Coalition would be to prevent further bloodshed, the true colors of the Western conspiracy was shown shortly afterward by the same ambassador of the Makai Islands. In a plea for the Republic of Frescania to throw their support behind this Coalition, the ambassador stated, "... in the name of preventing another state falling into an Oriental-Sarmatian Imperialist sphere of influence." This Coalition, therefore, is motivated primarily not through any moral obligation, as our part in bringing the unstable Faust regime in Freiheit down is, but is instead political.

When asked about the current debate in the Council of Nations, however, the Imperial Chancellor dismissed the notion of any serious action from that decayed, Western controlled body. "Look at recent conflicts, such as Batavië, or Barazi. Where was the Council of Nations in those conflicts? Twiddling its thumbs and wondering what it should do, when it took outside sources to resolve those conflicts. What makes you think the third time will be the charm here? This point was even stated by the Batavian ambassador to the Council of Nations, referencing the on-going civil war in Akhaltsikhe. I quote, 'The CN failed to act when Batavië cried for help. My own country turned to other means. I wish that was not so, but we had no choice.'. I rest my case."

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International ~ Akhaltsikhe, Himyar: Chaos engulfs the Himyaran state of Akhaltsikhe as the Georgian government slowly crumbles from the pressure of Uroduah rebel factions, and invasions from the Talemantine Empire and the Red Republic of Carentania. Political experts predict that "A notably smaller Akhaltsikhe will emerge from this conflict no matter what" and that Council of Nations intervention was "unlikely."

National ~ Palace of the Imperators, Monteferrato: Final preparations for the wedding between His Imperial Tiburan Majesty, Francesco VII, and the daughter of one of the most powerful Aresurai chiefs in the Holy Tiburan Empire, Mehmet Serhat, are taking place as we speak. The conversion of the future Empress of the Holy Tiburan Empire, Ayse Serhat, to our one true faith, and her wedding to His Imperial Tiburan Majesty is expected to occur, at the latest, on August 1st.
 

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29 July, 2010|| MONTEFERRATO || International Edition


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International ~ Dominici, Papal States: It has been leaked by L'Etat Pontificale, the national newspaper of the Papal States, that the Dominican Pope has been severely ill for five months now, and that his near-future passing is inevitable. His Imperial Tiburan Majesty, in a display of kindness, even to the head of a faith that has preached for our destruction for millennia, has expressed his condolences to the Dominican Pope. His statement included, "I hope that his passing is swift and painless, and that he finds peace with his God." The Imperial Chancellor, meanwhile, has commented, "We in the Holy Tiburan Empire hope the Dominican Pope's successor is more tolerant of our existence, but history is against us."

International ~ Hertha-Kaiseringarten, Tyskreich: An elaborate internet hoax sweeps through Europe in the midst of the conflict in the Germanic "Freedom State" of Freiheit, a hoax that even the Dominican Tyskers have fallen for. Two "nations", the Gherichtisch Reich, and Gorno-Altai, declared their support for Freiheit and pledged to send military aid to the nation that wages war with the world. The Imperial Chancellor to His Imperial Tiburan Majesty, however, declared after intensive research that the "nations" are fakes, perhaps fabricated by internet users, likely government workers, in Freiheit. "Their arguments were flawed and amateurish, their positions on the map could not be determined, and quite frankly, the idea that any nation at this stage would support the 'Freedom State' is laughable at best."

National ~ Monteferrato, Holy Tiburan Empire: The film community is in a state of ecstasy, as it has just been announced that acclaimed Tiburiano(OOC: Tiburan) director Michelangelo Fellini, Sarmatian writer Zbigniew Rybczyński, and Ziv director of photography Flaviu Nowak will be jointly producing and contributing their talents to an upcoming epic surrounding events in the Tiburan War of Reclamation almost fifty years ago. As all men are veterans of the war, and have even met and fought together in that war, film experts predict the historical accuracy of the depicted events will be maintained. Director Fellini stated, "It is an honor to work with such gifted colleagues I fought in the war with. For years now, I had been hoping to be able to make a movie like this with them, but other projects have distracted me. No longer, our dream will finally be realized."
 

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2 August, 2010|| MONTEFERRATO || International Edition


Freiheit Surrenders! Pockets of Resistance Remain.


Without a friend in the world, besieged by land, air and sea by our noble allies and other Occidental states lashed out at by the insane regime, it is little wonder that, through the blustering defiance, the "whole rotten structure came tumbling down with a swift kick to the door", as described by the Imperial Tiburan Marshal Stanislaw Dormanski. The Faust regime has toppled, and the new government, or whatever people happen to be claiming power for the time being, have surrendered to Sarmatian and Coalition forces, despite the fact that the latter were still mobilizing to jump in on the international dogpile.

Fanatical portions of the Freiheiter armed forces, however, refuse to acknowledge reality, and as we speak they wage a desperate, and ultimately doomed guerilla war with primarily Sarmatian powers, like our own men and women in uniform who have invaded the northwestern islands of Freiheit. While resistance is expected to be initially heavy, Imperial Tiburan Marshal Dormanski has assured us that, "with no government to support their efforts, and thus no hope for supplies or reinforcements, they will quickly exhaust themselves, and the noble powers of the Sarmatian nations will prevail."

The situation, however, grows more confusing by the day, as the bureaucratic wheels of the Council of Nations finally turned enough to allow the mobilization and deployment of primarily EDF member nations to the fanatical Templar state of Aquitania, to repulse a Freiheiter offensive there. There are also unconfirmed reports of Kyivan involvement in the ruined, radioactive capital of Freistadt and the surrounding area, as reported by the Kyivan press to be humanitarian. There is some worry, however, that the Kyivans have deeper motives than mere humanitarian aid to the vanquished "Freedom State".

There are also criticisms from the lowest citizen to some of the highest Imperial government officials about our mobilization efforts, which only just managed to send about fifteen thousand men and women abroad to aid our Sarmatian allies. These complaints have even been acknowledged by the Imperial Tiburan Marshal himself. "The system we use is solid, but worn-down. If we are to fight in these conflicts in the twenty-first century, be they minor or major, abroad or at home, we must reform our military."

To this, His Imperial Tiburan Majesty, Francesco VII, promised large-scale reforms, not just to the military, "But the Empire as a whole. Politically, diplomatically, socially. We must strive for the ancient Tiburan ideals we hold so dear, but have forgotten or put aside due to 'practical reasons'. We must reform the Holy Tiburan Empire, so that we may better face the challenges Europe throws at us."

Response to this announcement is one of worried optimism. As one citizen summed up, "I, like His Imperial Tiburan Majesty, wish for us to remain strong, if only to protect us from the Dominican Catholics. I hope, however, that 'reform' isn't code for 'Westernization'. Our system has withstood the test of time, and radical changes could be more damaging than helpful to us."

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International ~ Akhaltsikhe, Himyar: Tensions increase in the Himyarite state of former Akhaltsikhe, as the Georgian government collapsed to Jurzani rebels, who many in the Empire suspect were sponsored in part by the Red Carentanians. The world, meanwhile denounces the Talemantine-Fulanistani intervention, Council of Nations mandate or no, and demands immediate pull-out. The effects of this conflict, as well as the conflict we are involved in with Freiheit, have made the prices of oil jump, with no signs of slowing down now.

National ~ Palace of the Imperators, Monteferrato: Yesterday, His Imperial Tiburan Majesty, Francesco VII, married Aresurai Ayse Serhat, following the tradition dating back to our founders, to have the first wife of the Emperor be an Aresurai. Hundreds of Tiburans and Aresurai alike attended the wedding, and His Imperial Tiburan Majesty admitted he was "... pleasantly astonished at the amount of people who came to observe this occasion and to wish me a happy marriage. For this, I, on behalf of myself and my wife, thank them and you all for your undying support."
 

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4 August, 2010|| MONTEFERRATO || International Edition


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National ~ Monteferrato, Holy Tiburan Empire: In an announcement made by the Imperial Tiburan Chancellor to His Imperial Tiburan Majesty, Giuseppe Emmanuel announced the resumption of full membership of the Holy Tiburan Empire in the League of Free States. On our previous suspension of membership, the Chancellor explained, "We were foolishly led to believe by the previous leader of the Most Serene Commonwealth of Cassiopeia, Patrycjusz Mniszech, that he had damning intel regarding the Empire of Greater Oikawa and its other LFS allies. This intel was later discovered to be elaborately fabricated, and upon explaining this to our Oikawan allies, as well as assisting in bringing those responsible for the fabrications to justice, we were forgiven for our slight and allowed to resume membership in the greatest of European alliances. Our relations with Oikawa and the rest of the LFS are better than ever."

International ~ Stary Hrodino, Empire of Greater Sarmatia: Rumors are abound of another marriage in the works for His Imperial Tiburan Majesty, who has only a few days ago married Aresurai Ayse Serhat, this time with the daughter of Cesarz Jozef III, Księżna Agnieszka. The match would not be surprising, as it is almost tradition for every Holy Tiburan Emperor to further cement our relations with Greater Sarmatia, it is only the timing, so shortly after the first marriage. However, as one analyst explained, "These are unusual times. The Ceretto line of Holy Tiburan Emperors is in danger of going extinct, and there are few other potential candidates for the throne, thanks to the Purge of the Purple back in the fifties. The need for heirs has not been greater in recent memory." The Office of the Imperial Chancellor to His Imperial Tiburan Majesty has not yet confirmed or denied the rumors.

National ~ Monteferrato, Holy Tiburan Empire: More rumors swirl of a possible return to the Council of Nations included in the 'Tiburan reform package' as initially unveiled, though still kept vague, by His Imperial Tiburan Majesty yesterday. Also included in these rumors is that the Empire of Greater Sarmatia would be reapplying as well, although under certain conditions. What these conditions are remain vague, and if these rumors are well-founded has not been confirmed or denied by the Imperial Tiburan government.
 

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1 October, 2010|| MONTEFERRATO || International Edition


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International ~ Paris, Kingdom of Belmont: In a change of heart that surprised all of Europe, most notably in the Dominican Gallo-Germanic region, but even in the Holy Tiburan Empire, the Kingdom of Belmont has resigned from the European Defense Federation, expressed support for our nation in possible reconciliation with the Dominican Catholic Church, and actively criticized the nations and news media of its former allies. While Gallo-Germania reels from this extreme shift, the Holy Tiburan Empire has enthusiastically welcomed these new developments. In a press conference today, the Imperial Chancellor, Giuseppe Emmanuel, commented, "The eyes of Belmont have finally been uncovered with the ascension of the Prince-Regent Nicolas to the reins of power, and they now see their region for what it is; a region filled with corrupt, deceitful nations involved in a deceitful alliance. It is regrettable it took this long to occur and under these circumstances, but this shift opens up many new diplomatic possibilities between the Kingdom of Belmont and the Holy Tiburan Empire." Months before, the Queen of Belmont visited the Empire after the coronation of His Imperial Tiburan Majesty, Francesco VII, in an attempt to begin reconciliation efforts between the two nations. Tragically, they quickly failed, but with a new, rising power in the Belmontien government, hopes for reconciliation and an end to hate between our two nations may not be so far off.

National ~ Monteferrato, Holy Tiburan Empire: Imperial Physicians released a statement today filled with happy news; the Empress Consort, Aresurai Ayse Serhat, is pregnant with the Imperial couple's first child. Although historically, a direct descendent of a Tiburan Emperor and Aresurai Empress Consort has never ascended to the purple, the news nonetheless eases fears somewhat of a looming succession crisis, moreso if the child turns out to be a boy. From the lowest citizen to the most prestigious courtier, Tiburans all over the Empire have sent well-wishes to the Imperial Family, to which His Imperial Tiburan Majesty, Francesco VII, responded, "Truly this flood of congratulation and joy is almost overwhelming to Ayse and I. From the bottom of my heart and on behalf of my wife, I thank all of you for your sincere well-wishes."

International ~ Dominici, Papal States: A new Pope of the Dominican Catholic Church was recently elected in the Papal States. Cardinal Alexandre Renard of the Templar State of Aquitania was elected after one failed vote attempt, who took the name Stephanus IV as his Papal name. Nevertheless, despite in his speech declaring: "I also reach a hand to our brothers in the faith. All Christians are confronted with the same world. In spite of our differences, we can and must come closer together to face these challenges. and His Imperial Tiburan Majesty expressing hopes of the beginnings of reconciliation, the response from the Pope has been lukewarm at best. Quote: "Stephanus IV has assured he cannot see any reason to change matters when the finger is only pointed in one direction. If the Oltremaren policies do not change, one cannot expect the other to change. Every Oltremaren refugee reminds us every day a solution cannot be taken in vain." His Imperial Tiburan Majesty and His Holiness, Crestomanci Giuseppe X, have expressed their grave disappointment with this, by now, typical response from the Papal States and their Dominican Catholic lackeys.
 
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