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Pelasgian newspapers of record:
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  [*=left]Propontios Logothetēs (Προπόντιος Λογοθέτης; The Propontine Logothete) - The oldest and most prestigious newspaper of record in the Empire; its main offices are located in Propontis, and it reflects a plethora of opinions, though it is generally seen as having a liberal or centrist bias. Widely considered to be the most impartial publication in terms of reflecting Pelasgian public opinion and social debate.
  [*=left]Angeliaphoros Thermēs (Ἀγγελιαφόρος Θερμῆς; The Messanger of Therme) - The second most prestigious newspaper of the record in Pelasgia, headquartered in the Co-Reigning City of Therme. Widely seen as a Thermiot equivalent of the Propontios Logothetēs, it often takes a more conservative and traditionalist viewpoint.
  [*=left]Ethnikos Kēryx (Ἐθνικὸς Κήρυξ; The National Herald) - A noteworthy newspaper from Telmessus, owned by a group of shipping magnates and bankers. It is widely considered to be the voice of market liberal and libertarian opinions in Pelasgia.
  [*=left]Laokratia (Λαοκρατία; Laocracy) - A leftist newspaper, commonly read by anybody from lower class workers to leftist intellectuals. Based in Euroia, it lends its pages to articles on all sides of the Pelasgian left, though the Marxist-Leninovist DKKP usually voices its opinions through its party newspaper, To Sphyrodrepano (see below).

Other important Pelasgian publications:
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  [*=left]To Sphyrodrepano (Τὸ Σφυροδρέπανο; The Hammer and Sickle) - The party newspaper of the Internationalist Communist Party of Pelasgia (DKKP), often seen as a mouthpiece of the Marxist-Leninovist International and, by extension, Kadikistan's leadership.
  [*=left]Ho Akritēs (Ὁ Ἀκρίτης; The Akritēs) - A far right newspaper, commonly regarded as expressing the views of the pro-junta ultranationalists.
  [*=left]Ho Archangelos (Ὁ Ἀρχάγγελος; The Archangel) - A religious newspaper, dealing mainly with theological and ecclesistical topics, though it often includes social and political commentary from a religious point of view. It is sometimes considered to be an extension of the Ecumenical Patriarchate's apparatus.
  [*=left]Hermēs ho Logios (Ἑρμης ὁ Λόγιος; Literary Hermes) - An important Pelasgian magazine, originally a philological publication of the Pelasgian community in Trier. It was established in 1811 and is co-headquartered in Anthene, hosting articles on philosophy, philology, glossology, theology, sociology, and other social sciences and theoritical fields of study.
  [*=left]Asklēpios (Ἀσκληπιός; Asclepius) - Originally a Pelasgian journal of medicine, it has evolved into a scientific journal-magazine which publishes high quality scientific articles from a variety of scientific fields. It is noted for its apolitical nature, being strictly devoted to science.

Major Pelasgian television and radio broadcasters:
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  [*=left]Vasiliko Idryma Radiophōnias kai Tēleorasēs (VIRT) - The Imperial Television and Radio Foundation, originally known as the Radio Broadcast Service (Hypēresia Radiophōnikēs Ekpompēs, HYRE), is the public broadcaster of the Pelasgian Empire, being the oldest and most widely accessible broadcaster for both radio and television in all of Pelasgia. It includes a single television station, which bares the name of its initials, and a number of radio stations, these being: VIRT 1 (news and socio-political commentary), VIRT 2 (music), VIRT 3 (cultural broadcasting), and VIRT 4 (long-range/international broadcasting).
  [*=left]Radiotēleorasē Angelopoulou (RTA) - A commercial broadcasting station, owned by the Angelopoulos Group of the noted Angelopoulos clan of shipping magnates and merchants from the island of Lythe. It is known for its right-leaning, market liberal views and its favouritism of the Pananthenean Athletic Association (PAS), whose major stockholder is Themistoklēs Angelopoulos, the current head of the clan.
  [*=left]Stathmos 806 (Σταθμὸς 806; Station 806) - Drawing its name from 80.2 MHz, the original frequency of broadcast of its radio component, Stathmos 806 is a private Pelasgian radio and television broadcaster owned and operated by the Internationalist Communist Party of Pelasgia (DKKP). It has been been forced to operate secretly and illegally many times in its history, but has never actually stopped broadcasting, through its two channels, Radiophōno 806 and Tēlelorasē 806.
  [*=left]Radiophōno Voriou Pelasgias (RVP) & Tēleorasē Voriou Pelasgias (TVP) - Founded and owned by noted Pelasgian industrialist Valentios Mauromalēs, of the Mauromalēs clan, RVP and TVP serve as Old Pelasgia's prime private broadcasters, being based at Therme. They tend to have a rather conservative and nationalistic viewpoint when it comes to most news stories, though their cultural programmes are widely respected.

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24 ΦΕΒΡΟΥΑΡΙΟΥ 1956 · ΝΔʹ ΤΕΥΧΟΣ · ΥΠΕΡΠΥΡΟΝ 1 · ΕΚ ΤΟΥ ΕΤΟΥΣ 1846
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NEW INDUSTRIAL ZONE IN EUXENIA APPROVED
Association of Industries & Entreprises commends court decision
by Aristotelis Papanikolaou, Economic specialist
Following almost a year of fierce court battles the Supreme Court has finally ruled in favour of the Government's decision to subsidise industrial growth in a coastal area in the mountainous region of Euxenia. The decision was being debated by several Orthodox Monasteries and local residents who were worried about the impact of the project on the local economy as well as the tranquility of the region. The Court has found that the move is necessary for the industrial and economic growth, development and prosperity of both the Theme of Euxenia, as well as that of the entirety of the Empire, supporting the Government's latest National Development Programme.

The decision comes as a surprise to many, since the case against the Industrial Zone had large scale support from many traditionalist sections of the Orthodox Church. While the Church claimed that this support was merely intended to protect and preserve the cultural heritage of the local monasteries and people, many political analysts consider to have been a move of political bras-de-fer, aimed at testing and demonstrating their strength to the dominant Nationalist faction. The fact that the Church was unable to influence the decision, whereas in the past it could have very well had, has been weighed, by many, as a sign of its considerable loss of power as well as the immense growth in power and influence of the Nationalist faction within the Senate and state framework.

The Association of Industries and Entreprises commended the court's deicision as a great leap toward the "economic growth of the Empire" while the Minister of Economic Development called it a "clear sign of the Nation's dedication towards progress and strengthening" among an applauding Senate. The Eucumenical Patriarchate of Propontis has not yet released any statements. The crowds of protesters who had blocked off the site have broken off their protest after receiving reassurance that the state and private companies investing in the region would prioratise local workers and resources. [continued in page 2]

OTHER HEADLINES
☞ (International) - The Aurarine government has announced an operation to airlift supplies to the blockaded nation of Justiza, in response to the decision of the Kadistani government to unilaterally blockade the island. Groups of peaceful protesters have gathered near the embassy of Justiza in Propontis, as well as her consulates in many cities in the Empire, as a sign of support and solidarity. The General Secretary of the Socialist Labour Party commended the Aurarines' action.[page 4]
☞ (Sports) - Athlitiki Enosis Propontidos and Panatthidios Athlitikos Omilos set to square off in anticipated football match in Propontis. AEP is hoping to continue their three year streak of winning the League, while PAO hopes that their new roster of players will aid them in gaining an advantage over the capital city's team. Referee Alexandros Nikolaidis will be presiding over the game. Police presence in Propontis will be boosted in anticipation of the game.[page 5]

 

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The Empire of Carinthia-Harkány
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Minister Wolfgang Norbert Falkenrath
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25th of February, 1956
To the People of the Edessine Empire

The Imperial Government would like to offer its congratulations to the accomplishment of the Government in promoting economic development in the Euxenia Region. In light of the recent victory and the prospects of a prosperous future, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs would like to take the opportunity to invite Edessine Representatives to the Imperial Capital of Linz to discuss the prospects of increased economic activity between both our nations.

Signed and Sealed,

Wolfgang Norbert Falkenrath

Minister of Foreign Affairs
The Empire of Carinthia-Harkány

By God's Will, We Are One. ​

 

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Tiburan Empire
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Minister Ioannis Argyropoulos
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25th of February, 1956
To the attention of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Empire of Carinthia-Harkány, Mr. Wolfgang Norbert Falkenrath

Esteemed sir,

His Imperial Majesty, as well as the entirety of the Imperial Government, has received with the utmost delight your congratulations. I have thus been directed to communicate to you, the deepest sentiments of sympathy and the most heartfelt of wishes of our Emperor and People. We would be more than glad to accept your invitation, seeing that our Nations are destined for greatness and it is in our common interest to work together so as to achieve it. Tighter economic cooperation would be beneficial not only for both of our mighty Empires, but for Europe as a whole, too.

Signed and Sealed,

Ioannis Argyropoulos

Minister of Foreign Affairs
Tiburan Empire

ONE EMPIRE · ONE LAW · ONE CHURCH
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[Pelasgia]

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26 ΦΕΒΡΟΥΑΡΙΟΥ 1956 · ΝΕʹ ΤΕΥΧΟΣ · ΥΠΕΡΠΥΡΟΝ 1 · ΕΚ ΤΟΥ ΕΤΟΥΣ 1846
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SENATE CONDEMNS KADIKI BLOCKADE OF JUSTIZA
Embassy in Ivar issues official letter of complaint
by Konstantinos Dragasis, Diplomatic correspondent

Both Chambers of the Imperial Senate unanimously passed a declaration which officially condemns Kidikistan's blockade of the sovereign Republic of Justiza as "illegal, unjustifiable and utterly reprehensible" while calling the officials who instituted the blockade "morally bankrupt". The Senate issued an official plea to the Democratic Republic of Kadikistan to abandon their expansionist ambitions and to allow international order and peace to be restored by breaking up their blockade and apologising to the Government and People of Justiza. Imperial diplomatic presence in the Democratic Republic has been reduced to a bare minimum, as a sign of protest, while the Senate is considering imposing severe sanctions on Kadikistan. The Imperial ambassador in the Kadiki capital, Ivar, delivered an Official Letter of Complaint to the Kadiki Government.

The President of the Senate met with the Justizan ambassador in Propontis and expressed the Senate's sympathy for the Justine people and their willingness to pass any future legislation seeking to support the small island nation's struggle for freedom "from the grasp of Kadiki absolutism". This move comes as tensions between the Empire and Kadikistan are growing, particularly over the latter's open war threats against the Empire of Carinthia-Harkány, a valued partner and friendly nation of the Empire.

Earlier today the Ministry of Foreign Affairs openly issued an ultimatum to the Kadikis, which stated that should Kadikistan invade or otherwise attack Carinthia-Harkány, the Tiburan Empire shall stand by the attacked party with her full military and industrial might. Reports from several military correspodents seem to confirm rumors that the I and II Armies, totalling 200,000 troops, have been mobilised, while the Imperial Navy and Imperial Aviation have been brought to full combat readiness, with plans for large-scale combat readiness and invasion exercises in the Long Sea. [continued in page 2]

OTHER HEADLINES
☞ (International) - More and more nations condemn Kadikistan's illegal blockade of Justiza, while the ultra-leftists country finds itself internationally isolated, even by its theoretical ideological partners. Will the Kadiki leadership understand its precarious position and fall back in line or will they make their threats of "total war" a global reality? [page 4]
☞ (International) - Carinthia-Harkány has announced a blockade of the rebel ports in Milesia. Kadikistan threatens war, while the Tiburan Ministry of Foreign Affairs commends the Empire's bravery and dedication to global peace and order. [page 5]
☞ (National) - Mayor of Therme voted most popular mayor of the Empire, in a recent survey. We bring to you a personnal interview with the man himself. [page 6]

 

[Pelasgia]

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27 ΦΕΒΡΟΥΑΡΙΟΥ 1956 · ΝΣΤʹ ΤΕΥΧΟΣ · ΥΠΕΡΠΥΡΟΝ 1 · ΕΚ ΤΟΥ ΕΤΟΥΣ 1846
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EXPLOSION ROCKS PROPONTIS' CENTRAL RAILWAY STATION
Police suspects terrorist attack, sight closed off. Hundreds dead and wounded.
by Eleni Argyri, Police correspondent

A deadly explosion rocked Propontis' Central Railway Station, the heart of the Imperial Railway System. The explosion took place at 3:16 PM, just as many people were coming back from work or transiting through the station for inter-city trips. Hundreds are dead and maimed and while there isn't an official body count yet, reports place the human cost of the explosion at around sixty deaths with more than three hundred people wounded. Many suspect that explosion was the result of a terrorist attack, though it is currently unknown what caused it and the Police have yet to release a statement on the matter.

Propontis' Central Railway Station has been temporarily closed off, pending a Police investigation while the Propontis Fire Brigade and countless Ambulances have rushed to the scene. The general area has been cordoned by the Imperial Military Police, who have deployed an entire division in Propontis. There are unconfirmed reports that the government is considering imposing Martial Law until the security of the Imperial Capital has been assured.

Since there were no survivors from the immediate surroundings of the explosion's source, there are no known eyewitness accounts at this point. Police have called for general calamity and are recommending that people do not leave their houses unless absolutely necessary, while Imperial Military Police are patrolling the streets of the city centre. The Emperor is due to adress the nation via radio later this day. All flights, trains and ships departing Propontis have temporarily been halted. AEP and PAO, who had a major football game a few hours later held a minute of silence for the victims of the explosion. [continued on page 2]

OTHER HEADLINES
☞ (International) - Carinthia-Harkány and Kadikistan voost military presence on borders, while many experts fear for war. Eiffelland and the Empire call on Kadikistan to stand down and abandon its ambitions in Ivernia. Cymru Annibynnol strengthens military presence on her borders with the war-torn nation. Saaremaa to intervene.[page 4]
☞ (Sports) - AEP beats PAO with 3-2, giving Propontine fans a little joy following the deadly explosion in Propontis' Central Railway Station. Antoniou is the MVP for PAO, having scored both of their goals. [page 6]

 

[Pelasgia]

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28 ΦΕΒΡΟΥΑΡΙΟΥ 1956 · ΝΣΤʹ ΤΕΥΧΟΣ · ΥΠΕΡΠΥΡΟΝ 1 · ΕΚ ΤΟΥ ΕΤΟΥΣ 1846
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TIBURAN EMPEROR ADRESSES THE NATION
His Imperial Majesty's message to the nation following yesterday's tragedy

"Our people,

There are times in everyone's lives, even more so in those of Leaders, that we must come to question our purpose and place in God's Plan. Yesterday was such a time; a time of great sorrow, great injustice, great loss. Yesterday's explosion was not the result of some accident. It was the result of a well-planned, malicious and deadly terrorist attack, instigated by cowards who sought to impose their distorted view of the world on others. Imperial Police already have several of them in costudy and the rest are soon to be caught.

We cannot ask of you to forget the pain that fills your hearts, after having had so many loved ones taken from your unjustly. Nor can We ask of you to forgive those who committed this atrocity. But what We can and do ask of you is to have hope; hope that Justice shall be delivered. For, in God's Grand Plan, Justice is always delivered and today is no exception. It will not be easy, nor will it be painless, but Justice and Peace shall prevail.

It is for this reason that We have no choice but to announce a Nationwide State of Emergency and enact Martial Law in the Theme of Phryxaea, until such a time that the perpetrators of this vile act and all those who aided them are brought to Justice. Our people, it is indeed a time full of darkness and horror; but, just as the Lord's Psalms say, even though we walk through the valley of the shadow of death, we need not fear evil, for the staff of our Shepherd, is there to guide us.

And to all those who would think that such an attack would be enough to break the spirit of the Tiburan people, a people who conquered a quarter of the world through sheer will, a people who spread Civilisation far and wide, a people who survived Crusades and barbarian invasions against all odds, We have one thing to say to you: you are sorely mistaken. God be Our witness, We shall not rest until each and every one of you is dragged into the light and brought to Justice.

The unbreakable spirit of the Tiburan people cannot and should not be underestimated; It is the spirit of the men and women of the security and medical forces who first responded to the attack, with no regard for their life; it is the spirit of those tens of thousands who have been ligning up to donate their blood and help in any way they can; it is the spirit of all those who have chosen to fight and to live.

One Empire, One Law, One Church. Long live the Empire!"

OTHER HEADLINES
☞ (National) - Police arrests six men in Propontis' port district in relation to the attack in Propontis' Central Railway Station. Another dies following a shoot-out after attempting to breach a Military Police checkpoint in Propontis' eastern suburbs.[page 4]
☞ (Medical) - Many hospitals in the Augusta Urbium are already filled at capacity while doctors struggle to take care of the wounded. Tens of thousands of people across the Empire have already ligned up near hospitals to donate blood for the wounded of the attacks. The Military's 501 Saint George's Military Hospital has played a pivotal role in Propontis, being only a couple of blocks away from the train station. [page 6]

 

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29 ΦΕΒΡΟΥΑΡΙΟΥ 1956 · ΝΖʹ ΤΕΥΧΟΣ · ΥΠΕΡΠΥΡΟΝ 1 · ΕΚ ΤΟΥ ΕΤΟΥΣ 1846
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ULTRA-LEFT TERRORIST GROUP "RED ARGONAUTS" BEHIND THE ATTACK
12 arrested, 3 killed - Trial on March 5 - Fiery Senate debate - Final body count & State funeral for victims
by Eleni Argyri, Police correspondent

Twelve people have been arrested by Imperial Authorities while three others have been killed while violently resisting arrest in connection to the February 27 Propontis Central Railway Station bombing. According to Police reports the attack was orchastrated by the infamous anarcho-communist terrorist organisation "Red Argonauts", which has, in the past, not hesitated to carry out assasinations and bank robberies. Eyewitness accounts reported two men exchanging a leather bag in a corner of the station, a few minutesbefore the explosion. The man who gave the bag was arrested a few blocks away for speeding and was discovered to be the same man as an eyewitness saw him in the temporary detention area while coming to testify. The man, Tivyrios Nikolaidis, was known to have had past connections with the Red Argonauts. Among the confiscated items were a banknote and a coin given to him by the man he gave the bag to. Fingerprint records revealed this man to be Laonikos Psaropoulos, a man who had recently been released from internment at the Elenonisos Political Rehabilitation Facility, following his arrest for smuggling weapons, equipment and propaganda material for the Red Argonauts, six years ago.

Police were able to extract information about other conspirators from Tivyrios, discovering the location of Petros Makellaridis and Alexandros Akritou, the two men who had helped Laonikos reach Propontis following his release from Elenonisos. According to Police reports, Laonikos had conducted himself in an exemplary manner following his release and had given them no reason to be suspicious. The two men were arrested while trying to flee Propontis by boat. The thread then led Police to Anastasia Melachrini, who was shot dead while attempting to knife a Military Police officer near Galatopyrgos, in the city's old Justinian district. A letter she had in her home led Police to two Red Argonaut safehouses, one in Phanarion, near the Eucumenical Patriarchate, and one in Neorion, Propontis' second harbour. In the Phanarion safehouse, Police found links to a cell in Kerasond, whose three members were arrested while planning an attack on the Imperial Dynasty's home city. In the Neorion safehouse, police found four people, one of whom was shot dead by ΕΚΑΜ (Special Anti-Terrorist Unit) troops, when he attempted to shot at them. The information extracted from them led Police to Georgios Petropoulos, a smuggler who was going to smuggle the Red Argonauts' members out of the country following the attack, aboard the small trade ship "Valkyria von Rügen", flying an Eiffellander ensign.

Police have requested information about the ship from Eiffellander authorities, hoping to find links to any members of the terrorist group who could have fled or be operating abroad, however it so far seems that the ship was only linked to Petropoulos personally. Petropoulos' testimony led Police to the location of Efstratios Xinos, the infamous leader of the Red Argonauts. Police shot and killed his bodygaurd when he attempted to attack them, while they wounded Xinos in the leg. His second in command, Lambros Vafeas, was shot and killed by Military Police when he attempted to ram a checkpoint with a small truck. Authorities have pressed charges of conspiracy to commit voluntary manslaughter and physical assault, mass voluntary manslaughter, mass physical assault, mass cause of grave injuries, terrorism, conspiracy to kill or harm a member of Imperial Dynasty, high treason and disturbance of the Public Order. The trial is set to begin on March 5, with famous Attorney General bikeron Nomikou in charge of the prosecution. The final body count of the attacks, as released by Police, is seventy-four. Sixty-two people were killed by the explosion, while another twelve later succembed to their wounds. Aditionally more than three hundred people were injured, a hundred and fifty-two of them, being maimed permanently, with injuries ranging from severe flesh wounds, the loss of fingers and limbs to the loss of vision, hearing and paraplegia. The Imperial family visited Saint George's Military Hospital and other hospitals which were on the front lines of the attack, thanking the doctors and giving courage to the wounded and their families. The Emperor also announced that the dead of the attacks shall be given a full state funeral, on March 3, while thanking the security forces for their fast and effective response and expressing His condolences to the families of the dead.

A fiery debate gripped the Senate concerning the place of the radical left in Imperial politics, with many, particularly in the Nationalist and Traditionalist factions, calling for a ban on Communism. "How far shall we tolerate these murderers, under the excuse that the silent majority is peaceful? This is not the first time their vile ideology spawns 'Red Argonauts' and the like. Unless we cut the head of the snake now, more blood will be shed on the Empire's streets tomorrow! And that blood will be in your hands!" Isaac Adamidis, a member of the Senate's Chamber of Patricians pointed out while facing the Senators of the Moderate and Leftist factions, who have been the main opposition to a ban on Communism. In the Chamber of Representatives the Nationalist Party's Velissarios Eleftheriou stated that "Nobody can hope to disconect the hate for the Imperial establishment that goes hand in hand with Communism with the hate that led the 'Red Argonauts' to their crusade of blood and death in the Reigning City", among an applauding Senate. On the other end of the spectrum, Lambros Petridis of the Labour Party pointed out that "There is a significant ideological difference between Social-Democrats and Democratic Socialists such as ourselves and the Ultra-Left forces that perpetrated this attack" with the Liberal Union's Alexandros Zaimis adding that "There is a danger of radicalisation in putting Anarcho-Communists and Ultra-Leftists in the same basket as Social Democrats and Democratic Socialists. This is not a crime of the Left, not even a crime of Anarcho-Communism as an ideology, but rather a crime of a few individuals, who would have found another excuse to violently vent their anger and hate, anyway." Public opinion seems greatly divided on the issue, with a third of Imperial citizens being openly supportive of a banning Ultra-Leftist politics and more than half saying they believe Ultra-Leftist ideas are a danger to the Empire, as indicated by a survey carried out by the left-wing newspaper "Erythri Avgi".[continued on page 2]

OTHER HEADLINES
☞ (International) - Kadikistan lifts its blockade of Justiza following immense international pressure, while the island nation seeks to recover. The Empire seeks closer ties. [page 4]
☞ (Medicine) - Asklypios INC. announces plans for a cure-all vaccine for diphtheria, polio, and whooping cough to be released by 1960. [page 6]
☞ (Medicine) - Gregorios Papalambrou is hospitalised in Atthis following a stroke. The famous Pelasgian doctor, aged 73, is credited with saving the lives of countless women thanks to creating the famous Papatheodorou Cernival Smear Test, commonly reffered to as the Pap-Test for Cernival Cancer. [page 8]

 

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An Roinn Stáit - Cór Taidhleoireachta na gComhlathas
Tāhuhu o te Kīia - Fa'ehau Takawaenga o te Tū-wehe
Department of State - Commonwealth Diplomatic Corps​

29ú Feabhra 1956

The government of the Commonwealth of Anderin, and indeed the people of Anderin as a whole, cannot begin to express our sorrow and sympathy to the Tiburan people after this heinous attack. If the government of the Propontine Empire so desires, we can airlift salvaging and medical aid as well as volunteer first-responders via the Diplomatic Corps as part of the humanitarian commitment of the Anderian nation. We will strive, as well, to provide for the current investigation relevant collected data of the Commonwealth Office of Strategic Services, redacted where appropriate, regarding any Europe-wide links between the Red Argonauts in Propontis and other organizations.

While the commitment to international republicanism and democracy may have placed the Commonwealth in an opposing position to the Tiburan Empire on occasion in the past, a compassionate response to tragedy and the resolve to prevent its re-occurrence can unite us as people sharing a common existence. I'd also like to take the time to express gratitude and solidarity to the people of your Empire, as we owe a historic debt to the Pelasgian people of the Empire for the development and philosophy which drives our fledgling democracy and the heritage of Tibur for providing the precedence for a republic with strong checks and balances on abuse of power. While it is our government's opinion that these aspects are not fully represented in the Imperial governments of Tibur since then, the lineage is nevertheless present and creates a bond. In that spirit, we would urge some restraint in the response, as the curtailing and suppression of political freedoms ultimately hurts citizens living in all democracies. While the perpetrators may well have been communists or socialists, it is not, in our opinion, prudent to silence those among the citizenry who express those views peacefully or any other left movements. Ultimately, we would not deign to enforce the Commonwealth's will upon another nation's domestic policy, we merely express concern for the love of and continuation of democracy.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the families affected by this attack. God bless the people of Tibur and Propontis.

Signed and Sealed,
Eóin Cainnech Mac an Léigh
Secretary of State in Service of the People, Commonwealth of Anderin

 

[Kadikistani Union]

People's Commissariat for External Affairs

"The so-called 'Red Argonauts' are a prime example of what Kadikistan's first marxist leader Stanislav Rurik thoroughly described as 'gauchists'. The short conclusion of Comrade Rurik's analysis is that while the hearts of these gauchists are in the right place they have been strongly misguided by faulty theories and false prophets. In this case the Red Argonauts have deemed the social climate of the Propontine Empire opportune for a righteous class war. But it is the analysis of the Kadikistani Marxist-Leninovist Workers' Party that this is not the case. That is why we call upon all true communists in the despotic Empire that have not been corrupted by anarcho-communist or world republican thought to organize and prepare the working masses until a revolution carries sufficient support among the population. Only than can a revolution truly succeed like it did in Kadikistan. The first action Tiburan Marxist-Leninovists should undertake is organizing an ideologically pure vanguard party. Once that is established the vanguard party must create socio-economic working class awareness and eventually prepare them for the inevitable class struggle. This is a process that requires much time and relies both on precise planning as spontaneity. Any such endeavour will receive the full moral, political and financial support from the great nation of Kadikistan."

Signed,
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Col. Dimitri Leninov
People's Commissar of External Affairs
Democratic Republic of Kadikistan

 

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Tiburan Empire
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Minister Ioannis Argyropoulos
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1st of March, 1956
To the attention of the Secretary of State of the Commonwealth of Anderin, Mr. Eóin Cainnech Mac an Léigh

Esteemed sir,

We thank you for your support and understanding. We also thank you for your discretion, expressed through your choice to not intervene in the Empire's internal politics. The Tiburan Empire is currently not in need of medical aid as our hospitals are more than capable of tending to the wounded. Your interest is, none the less, noted. We hope that such an occurence may never take place in your own nation, should it, however, we shall not hesitate to return this kindness.

Signed and Sealed,

Ioannis Argyropoulos

Minister of Foreign Affairs
Tiburan Empire

ONE EMPIRE · ONE LAW · ONE CHURCH
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Tiburan Empire
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Public Statement
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1st of March, 1956
To whom it may concern

It is not surprising that the warmongering leaders of the dictatorship that rules Kadikistan would try to incite unrest and rebellions in other nations. It should be known however that no people would willingly choose the monstrous enslavement that has led the Kadiki people to their current plight under the despotic heel of tyrants and madmen such as Stanislav Rurik. Openly declaring support for the creation of ideologically-aligned terrorist groups and civil wars in other nations is the kind of diplomatic blunder many would not even dream of, yet it seems the wretched and vile lot that runs Kadikistan like a fief has no regard for international law, order and norms, whether that concerns the Tiburan Empire, the High Kingdom of Ivernia or any other nation in Europe, for that matter. One has to wonder if Kadikistan's leadership is pretending that it does not see the obvious connection between its own vanguardism and the ideology of the Red Argonauts, or if the mental instability of Kadiki leadership is so great they really have convinced themselves that such a connection does not exist. The former is deplorable by any and all moral standards, while the latter could only lead one to wish that Kadikistan would return to legal and, more importantly, sane rule as soon as possible. It would also seem that while Kadikistan's leaders found plenty of words to promote their message of international terrorism, they neglected to express any sympathy for the victims of such a monstrous attack. Such is the misanthropic and impersonnal nature of Kadiki absolutism.

Signed and Sealed,

Ioannis Argyropoulos

Minister of Foreign Affairs
Tiburan Empire

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2 ΜΑΡΤΙΟΥ 1956 · ΝΗʹ ΤΕΥΧΟΣ · ΥΠΕΡΠΥΡΟΝ 1 · ΕΚ ΤΟΥ ΕΤΟΥΣ 1846
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TRADE AGREEMENT WITH CARINTHIA-HARKÁNY ANNOUNCED
Deal to boost economic cooperation as the two Empires seek closer ties
by Aristotelis Papanikolaou, Economic specialist

The Imperial Ministry of Commerce and Maritime Affairs has announced a new Agreement of Trade and Economic Cooperation with the Empire of Carinthia-Harákny, following successful negotiations between the two Empires. The trade deal, which was welcomed by businesses and economic analysts in both countries, is centered around seven main points. First of all the deal would reduce tariffs by 50% and port charges by 75% among the two nations, in a move that is bound to significantly boost commerce and production in both nations' industries, while offering a wider range of products to their consumers.

In order to further stimulate economic cooperation the two nations have decided to enact laws to facilitate and fast-track investements in eachother's country by eachother's companies, as well as the creation of designated economic areas that would grant companies a five year tax exemption, to boost the local economy and development. This would significantly boost the effort to industrialise the less developped areas of both nations, being particularly welcomed from senators from areas such as Euxenia and Melingia. Finally the agreement includes reduced taxes for companies of eachother's nations operating in eachother's country and reduced taxes for companies created with investments from eachother's country, so as to give further incentive to businessmen and investors from the two nations to invest in eachother and cooperate.

The deal is estimated to create billions of hyperpyra worth of jobs while significantly boosting the two nation's economies. All parties in the Senate, save for the Conservative Orthodox Rally and the Left Wing Labour Party, expressed great support for the agreement. The former has steadily expressed anti-industrialisation stances while the latter is concerned about labour laws and is unhappy with the government's choice of Carinthia-Harkany as the Empire's primary partner. None the less, the deal passed both Chambers of Senate with flying colours, earning more than 70% of the votes in the Chamber of Representatives and Chamber of Particians, alike. This development, which was hailed by the Association of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs as a significant step in the right direction, has been received by many as a clear sign of the popularity and success of the Nationalists' economic policy, both at home and abroad. [continued on page 2]

OTHER HEADLINES
☞ (International Politics) - World Socialist Republic dispatches fleet to the Gothic Sea to monitor development. What could this mean for the ongoing Ivernish Civil War? [page 4]
☞ (International Politics) - Justinian delegation welcomed in Propontis by Emperor and several Ministers, as part of discussions for increased economic, cultural and diplomatic cooperation between the two friednly nations. [page 6]
☞ (International Politics) - Imperial Embassy opens in Corcidia, the capital of the Kingdom of Veniasufia, with grand ceremony, under ambassador Spyridon Ioannidis. The ambassador met with the Veniasufian Royal Family, as the Empire seeks to improve its relations with the Kingdom.[page 8]
☞ (Defence) - Imperial Military announces large scale exercises inthe Long Sea from March 3 to 9. An announcement of future exercises had already been given on February 26th, as part of the Notice of Mobilisation issued by the Imperial General Staff. The exercises, code-named 'Fire in the Archipelago', named after the famous Novel by Jules Verne, are set to test the new equipment of the armed forces as well as the coordination between them, being among the largest conducted this decade. [page 10]

 

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3 ΜΑΡΤΙΟΥ 1956 · ΝΘʹ ΤΕΥΧΟΣ · ΥΠΕΡΠΥΡΟΝ 1 · ΕΚ ΤΟΥ ΕΤΟΥΣ 1846
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STATE FUNERAL FOR THE VICTIMS OF FEBRUARY 27
Emperor gives moving speech and promises justice to victims' families
by Tivyrios Vasilikos, Crown correspndent

Earlier today, government officials and the Imperial family, along with thousands of Imperial citizens gathered in the Forum of Tiberius to honour the dead and wounded of the February 27 Attack in the capital's Central Railway Station. The victims of the attack were granted the honours of a full state funeral, while the Emperor Himself gave a speech to commemorate the dead. The funeral service of the victims was done by His All Holiness, Patriarch Gregory VII.

In His speech, His Imperial Majesty stressed the need for hope and unity in this time of crisis, while vowing once mor ethat justice and order would prevail over the tyranny of fear and terror. His Imperial Majesty also commended the bravery and skill of the Imperial security services, while personally thanking the doctors and medical staff who helped to save countless lives. His Imperial Majesty announced that funds from the Imperial family would pay for a program to support the families of the victims of the attack as well as those wounded from it, instead of state welfare.

Imperial authorities announced that a monument would be erected in Galatopyrgos Square, near the Central Railway Station to commemorate the victims of the attack. The monument is to be designed by and constructed under the supervision of famous sculptor Kleandros Simonidis. The trial for those accused of committing the attack is scheduled to take place two days from now, on Saturday March 5, under heavy security measures. [continued on page 2]

OTHER HEADLINES
☞ (International Politics) - Burgundian involvement in the Ivernish Civil War increased with the deployment of additional troops. [page 4]

 

[Kadikistani Union]

People's Commissariat for External Affairs

"The Propontine Empire would do better in researching the socio-economic causes that forced the misguided Red Argonauts to resort to this recent violence rather than to fall into blind repression. The reactionary Propontine government uses typical fascist remedies to solve a social crisis. The latter will keep brewing in the very heart of your nation until it will inevitably explode into a glorious revolution that will bring about the downfall of the evil Empire.

The Red Argonauts do not follow true communism in the form of Marxist-Leninovism and are not members of the International Association of Marxist-Leninovist Parties nor have they any relations with Ivar. Therefore we deny the allegation of the despotic regime that we are even slightly responsible for these deadly attacks. The sole group responsible is the ruling elite of the repressive country that has exploited its working class and small peasantry for many decades creating a natural hatred towards their oppressors. You reap what you sow."

Signed,
_X_
Col. Dimitri Leninov
People's Commissar of External Affairs
Democratic Republic of Kadikistan

 

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Tiburan Empire
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Public Statement
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4th of March, 1956
To whom it may concern

The Tiburan Empire has no need for the opinions of failed dictatroships, who base the legality of their regime on blood, while glorifying bloodshed on a massive scale. We find it rather ironic that the Kadikis deny any ideological connection the Red Argonauts when, apart from petty differences, in effect they have the same ideology. The only cause for such violence that needs to be removed is the vile poisoning of Tiburan politics by the false prophets and self-proclaimed saviours of Anarcho-Communist propaganda. There is no cause for madness other than madness itself. It is also rather ironic that the Kaidiki regime denies that its ideology is connected to the violence of the Red Argonauts when it has repeatedly called for class violence on a massive scale, even going so far as to actively support and incite it in nations such as Ivernia.

The Kadiki regime is nothing sort of a vile tyranny, run by madmen who rape and exploit their own Fatherland for personnal gain. The Empire which first brought organised government and civic institutions into this world shall not be lectured on matters of neither morality nor government by the sort of men and women who seek to attack a nation when it is mourning its dead, rather than offer sympathy. I would beg that God may have mercy on your souls, but, evidently, you have none. Last, but certainly not leasy, the Empire never accused Kadikistan of inciting the attack directly, only of ideologically influencing it. When one responds to non-existent allegations, it does raise many unpleasant questions.

Signed and Sealed,

Ioannis Argyropoulos

Minister of Foreign Affairs
Tiburan Empire

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14 RED ARGONAUTS MEMBERS FOUND GUILTY
Sentenced to death by firing squad, to be executed on March 13
by Maria Propontia, Legal correspondent

Yesterday the Supreme Court of Cassation found the fourteen Red Argonauts members who had been arrested and charged in connection with the February 27 terrorist attack in Propontis' Central Railway Station. The defendants were: Tivyrios Nikolaidis, Petros Makellaridis, Alexandros Akritou, Anastasia Melachrini, Efstratios Xinos, Kleandros Pariandridis, Themistoklis Apostolidis, Eleni Erythrou, Georgios Petropoulos, Angeliki Kydonia, Elpiniki Popolaraina, Xenophon Tivyrou and Maria Akritissa. They were found guilty of conspiracy to commit voluntary manslaughter and physical assault, mass voluntary manslaughter, mass physical assault, mass cause of grave injuries, terrorism, conspiracy to kill or harm a member of Imperial Dynasty, high treason and disturbance of the Public Order. Following the conviction Efstratios Xinos, the leader of the red Argonauts, went on a tantrum, accusing the court of being a 'puppet theatre' of the nation's strong while he also claimed innocence and refused to aknowledge the court's authority.

This caused the presiding judge to add a conviction for Contempt of Court to Xinos' record. The fourteen convicted felons were sentenced to death by firing squad, the sentence being set to be carried out on March 13, at dawn. With the fate of the attackers sealed and justice delivered, the nation now seeks to heal its wounds, while the voices calling for stronger measures against terrorism as well as ultra-left ideologies have increased in the aftermath of the attack. The conduct of the defendants left them devoid of any sympathy, since they were entirely without regret about their actions. [continued on page 2]

OTHER HEADLINES
☞ (International Politics) - Gothic Sea nations increase military presence as tensions rise. [page 4]
☞ (Defence) - New military budget approved, significantly enlarging funds for the technological, qualitative and quantitative amelioration of the Imperial Armed Forces. Military forces call the recently concluded "Fire in the Archipelago" exercises an unprecedented success.[page 6]
☞ (Politics) - Mayor of Kyme resigns over corruption row, ejected from Nationalist Party. [page 8]

 

[Kadikistani Union]

People's Commissariat for External Affairs

"We wholeheartedly condemn the state sanctioned murder of fourteen misguided revolutionaries by the Propontine Empire. In response to this heinous act of pure butchery we invite other youths who sympathize with the gauchist Red Argonauts to deepen themselves in Marxist-Leninovist theories so that they are intellectually armed to see through the false analysis' of anarcho-communism. Only through following Marxist-Leninovist teachings strictly and disciplined can the working class be truly and successfully emancipated. All willing Propontine citizens are welcome to undertake ideological studies in the renown Red Star University in Ivar. Meanwhile we mourn the deaths of the fourteen teens who's faith's were sealed by something we can only describe as a kangeroo court."

Signed,
_X_
Col. Dimitri Leninov
People's Commissar of External Affairs
Democratic Republic of Kadikistan

 

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16th of March, 1956
To whom it may concern

Only the perverted dictatorship of Kadikistan would be so bold as to call convicted terrorists and mass murderers "misguided revolutionaries", ignoring all sympathy for the dead and wounded left behind by the actions of these felons, as well as the families of the innocent victims. We find it rather amusing, too, that Kadikistan would accuse the Tiburan Empire of butchery, while Kadikistan is waging illegal wars and undercover invasions in nations such as Ivernia, resulting in the deaths of thousands. One should also not forget the call to open violence and anarchy the criminals who run Kadikistan issued less than a month ago, directed against the legal and internationally recognised Government of the Tiburan Empire.

Unlike Kadikistan, whose courts are nothing sort of a joke and whose universities are comparable to the educational institutions (or lack thereof) of uncivilised central Himyari tribals, the educated population of the Tiburan Empire ignores Kadikistan's laughable calls for Tiburan citizens to join in its lunacy, while our legal system handles all accused persons with impartiality, respecting their rights and freedoms, something which we sadly cannot say about Kadikistan in her present state, not that there has ever been a regime in Kadikistan worthy of such praise.

The only person, even among the convicted felons, to have doubted the legality of the court, was Efstratios Xinos, a vile criminal and terrorist, who had been convicted of numerous criminal acts prior to his arrest, conviction and execution. Then again, as we have repeatedly stated, it is no mystery why a state whose ideology and calls to violence have direct links to the bloodbath of February 27 would seek to defend terrorists and criminals across the globe; only among such twisted minds can Kadikistan find support and ideological similiarity. And even then, as the Kadiki leadership's most recent delimrium serves to remind us, unless that ideological perversion is perfectly aligned with Kadikistan hawkish ambitions, it is dismissed as "misguided", as its results are not horrific enough for the taste of Kadiki leadership.

Signed and Sealed,

Ioannis Argyropoulos

Minister of Foreign Affairs
Tiburan Empire

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[Kadikistani Union]

People's Commissariat for External Affairs

"Once again the Propontine government shows the world that they have absolutely no feeling with their own people or even factual truths. Brilliant minds have carefully and thoroughly analysed the severe socio-economic imbalance that exists in the belligerent empire. It is no mystery to us that the wrath of the Propontine people will be as merciless for those who have oppressed them for centuries as it it will be just and righteous. However as we have stated before the nation of Kadikistan does not support revolutionary violence unless it is carried by nation's working class. Only than can it be a success against the well-funded and indoctrinating system of repression that nation's such as the Propontine Empire so desperately maintain. We distance ourselves from the actions of the Red Argonauts, but not of their noble sentiments and realization that they must form a strong fist against their oppressive state in order to free themselves from its shackles.

Furthermore we once again repeat for all ears to hear that the Kadikistani Revolutionary Armed Forces are not engaged in the bloodbath that the courageous Milesian Revolution has sadly become. While we do support their brave struggle politically, financially and morally no official Kadikistani troops are active in the war-torn country at this time. The Propontine propaganda machine once again proves its own inability to separate facts from rumours. While we acknowledge that many Kadikistani volunteers are currently risking their lives in the struggle for Milesian independence there is no Kadikistani intervention in Milesia nor Ivernia at this time. Should the Propontine Empire continue to spread this misinformation it will undoubtedly create a growing mistrust for the regime since evidently it can not place any concrete evidence on the table showing any Kadikistani military involvement in Vaalbara. It is no secret that the Propontine regime does not think very highly of its common people, but until the oppressive regime show concrete non-fabricated evidence to support such wild claims it will only strengthen the people's belief that their government is not to be trusted."

Signed,
_X_
Col. Dimitri Leninov
People's Commissar of External Affairs
Democratic Republic of Kadikistan

 

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Tiburan Empire

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Public Statement
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17th of March, 1956
To whom it may concern

Unlike Kadikistan's neo-feudal dictatorship, the Tiburan Empire is a legal, popularly approved and maintained state, whose government is elected by our citizens and whose Emperor is appointed by the Senate and the People of Tibur. Unlike Kadikistan, our nation allows various parties and political factions to openly express their opinions. These "brilliant minds" of yours must have a level of intelligence far below that of the average human being, if they fail to see that in such a system, if our people where oppressed they would have chosen different leadership and reformed their state institutions accordingly.

Unlike Kadikistan, which considers the egoisitc choice of a few lunatics to violently seize arms both legally legitimate and morally justifiable, our Empire has laws and procedures which our leaders and institutions obey. And speaking of laws and procedures, if Kadikistan's dictatorship, which otherwise completely controls the lives of its citizens, does not support the illegal insurgency of Milesian terrorists, how does it allow so many Kadikis to take up arms and join Milesian terror groups in their struggle against Ivernia's legitimate government? If Kadikistan does not support pseudo-popular terror in Milesia, why did the Kadiki armed forces mobilise immediately once the Imperial and Royal Navy blockaded Milesia, at the request of Ivernia's legitimate government? Has Kadikistan not previously stated its open support for terrorism (or "revolution" in Kadiki newspeak), even against our own government? It does not take an intelligence beyond that of a child to see what is beyond obvious: Kadikistan supports and actively fuels international terror, both in Ivernia and elsewhere.

Signed and Sealed,

Ioannis Argyropoulos

Minister of Foreign Affairs
Tiburan Empire

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