Stampa Nazionale Padaniani

[Papist Solaren]

State Ministry of Foreign Affairs

We recognize the capabilities of Breotonia to act as a mediating party in any disputes maintained between the State of Padania's need for defensible measures in the face of regional instability and aggression as well as neutral parties merchant and military requirements. Our regime is prepared to negotiate a compromise with Breotish parties, and hope a formal and international law can be established to formalize an acceptable definition of international maritime boundaries. Given the current lack of a recognized and signed treaty on the matter, the State of Padania does not find sufficient cause to damage it's national integrity and defense in lieu of the complaints of states outside of the region of conflict. National law and integrity is prioritized before vague international concepts; such is the duty of all legitimate representative governments.

As a temporary compromise, neutral military and civilian traffic will be permitted to pass through Padanian territorial waters with military escort to ensure the safety of both neutral ships and Padanian sovereignty. However; Carentanian, Belmontien, and Coronadan military and merchant vessels are barred from Padanian territorial waters extending to 50 nautical miles from shore, their claim to innocent passage is denied on the basis that their petty conflicts will further destabilize the region. Until such a time as peace is restored between Belmont and Coronado, we see no excuse to permit the usage of waters in proximity of Padania for the escalation of a war that could very well spill over into Padania, especially given the track record for RDTO member states to advance their ideology aggressively.

Raffaello Fabbris,
Segretario degli Affari Esteri

 

[Montelimar]

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The government of Montelimar does not recognize the 50 nautical mile limit claimed by the Padanian government nor does it recognize its authority to restrict passage of vessels through the channels connecting the ports of Fontaine-Harcourt to the Long Sea. Any attempt to restrict such passage of military vessels of the Royal Montelimarian Navy or civilian vessels of any nation bound to or from the Ports of Fontaine-Harcourt will not be tolerated.

 

[Papist Solaren]

Stampa Nazionale Padania

TOP STORY:

Agenzia di Ricerca Biologica Expands Quarantine to Argiano, Saragiolo, Torrenieri

Investigations conducted by ARB have delivered evidence that the outbreak in Seggiano has spread to additional townships, likely prior to the initiation of the quarantine. However, the study has determined the communicability of the disease to be high, and likely airborne. Padanian officials are currently conducting tests on samples of the disease, and are looking for cooperation from Papal officials in order to find a cure.

Despite this, an additional thirty people have been confirmed to be infected, and local clinics are encouraging citizens within Tarese province to receive standard check ups to ensure the disease has not spread outside the quarantine.

Il Doge has expressed his concern over the situation, and has authorized the deployment of specially equipped military units to enforce the quarantine and ensure the outbreak does not spread.

Notizie Importanti
International complaints over Padanian naval claim ignored by Ministry of Foreign Affairs; "I don't care if they don't like it. They'll deal with it, or they'll face the consequences. Padania will not tolerate gunboat diplomacy from passive aggressive states." Breotonia has been asked to mediate disputes.
Security protocols heightened at Lorraine-Padanian border. Ministry of War in contact with Lorraine counterparts to ensure relations are controlled.
Anno Fiscale 2011-2012 set before il Doge, pending revision or approval. Analysts believe budget to adhere to previous models.

 

[Montelimar]

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

It is actually Padania that is practicing gunboat diplomacy and exhibiting open aggression towards its neighbors.

 

[Polesia]

পররাষ্ট্র মন্ত্রক
Ministry of External Affairs

The extension of Padanian territorial waters contradicts international norms and agreements and is also disgustingly hypocritical, with Padania accusing the People's Republic of Vangala and her allies of promoting instability while causing conflict in its own region.

 

[Papist Solaren]

State Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Considering that international norms continue to allow a revolutionary state such as the People's Republic to foment its terrorism and hypocrisy, we feel complimented by the notion that we stand apart from these practices. Our restriction against Belmontien, Carentanian, and Coronadan naval travel will continue; and we will closely monitor the traffic of neutral navies involved in the region. Padanian territorial waters and airspace extending to 12 nmi from shore, according to "international standards", are now closed to all unauthorized military and civilian air and naval traffic; and military escorts will be provided for civilian and military traffic extending to 50 nmi from the coastline; with aforementioned belligerent states to be barred from access. These policies will be rescinded only when a peace agreement has been agreed to by Belmont-Coronado.

Raffaello Fabbris,
Segretario degli Affari Esteri

 

[Papist Solaren]

Stampa Nazionale Padania

TOP STORY:

Priest Arrested in Investigation of "Exorcism Murder"

Popular cures to mysterious diseases are common practice in rural areas of Padania, despite not being condoned by the State as practical or effective. Despite this, many who actively practice Catholicism find comfort in the Church and it's practice of exorcism as a cure for mysterious and seemingly unexplainable maladies.

Such practices, however, were believed to have resulted in the death of a Padanian citizen in the rural township of Osiglia. The deceased, Alberto Macchione, 27, is believed to have suffered from a mental deficiency commonly known as schizophrenia. Given a lack of proper medical facilities capable of diagnosing the illness, however, Mr Macchione's family sought alternative treatment from the Church.

Father Benito Rovati, priest of the local Church, attended Mr Macchione in treatment. Father Rovati has performed numerous exorcisms for the community in the past, with varying degrees of success, say sources within the community. However, Mr Macchione is believed to have died during the course of the exorcism, leading authorities to arrest Father Rovati and investigate the manner of the death. The family of Mr Macchione have filed charges against Father Rovati, claiming that the Catholic priest intended to murder their family member.

Father Rovati is well known and liked by many within the community, and has claimed innocence in face of the charges. The investigation has divided the community, with many members of the local Church accusing the Macchione family of slander and blasphemy. The Macchione family is currently under watch by police to ensure their safety.

Notizie Importanti
Extranational traffic barred from entry to Padanian territory; surface and air patrols increased to ensure national safety.
Several Lorrainian light civilian craft have been impounded in Padanian harbors, and the foreign citizens are being detained. Polizia spokespersons have promised that the detainments are short-term, and all citizens will be released after a brief investigation.
Lucca Polizia Municipale publish annual report which suggests that violent crime was reduced in the capital in 2010 by 19%, while petty crime increased by 1%. Polizia Comandante Matteo Teoldi has presided over the longest streak in crime reduction in the cities modern history, and has credited the results to good policework and smarter tactics.

 

[Großlausitz]

Das Auswärtige Amt

Padania's interpretation of international custom law is a very unique approach and differs from the majority opinion on that matter. Furthermore, we sharply protest the Padanian authorities taking the merely political dispute to a much lower level and disturb international civilian sea traffic. To prevent Franconian citizens falling prey to arrests on very disputable grounds, a travel advise on Padania has been issued.

 

[Lorraine]

Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs

We demand to know for what reasons are Lorrainian citizens being detained and their property impounded by Padanian authorities.

Charles Colbert, Marquis de Croissy
Secrétaire d'Etat aux Affaires Etrangères

 

[Holy Frankish Empire]

Ministry of State

We strongly protest the actions taken by this government. A travel advisory has been placed and we are reconsidering military aid to and development with Padania.

 

[Papist Solaren]

State Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Polizia have detained a number of Lorrainian citizens whose light civilian craft are harbored in Padanian ports as a precautionary measure to ensure that no Lorrainian citizens attempt to return to Lorrainian ports via Padanian waters; so as to avoid any unpleasant and unwanted outcomes. Prior to being released, Lorrainian citizens will face basic screening protocols to ensure that they are not spies, and will be warned of the dangers of re-entering Padanian coastal waters. A number of Padanian civil ferry services have been made available to return Lorrainian citizens home for the duration of the closure of borders, however Lorrainian civilian craft will continue to be impounded until our waters are made open once again. It is unlawful to detain foreign nationals in excess of 24 hours without just cause within the Padanian State.

I apologize for any inconvenience in this matter.

Raffaello Fabbris,
Segretario degli Affari Esteri

 

[Confederal Republics]

Ministry of the Exterior
Confederal Republics of the North

While hopeful that a resumption to normality will soon occur in Padania, the Confederal government is understanding of the needs the government in Lucca has to protect its citizens and safety in a time of regional crisis.

Regards,
Mr. Joni Saukko,
Minister of the Exterior

 

[Lorraine]

Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs

As the Padanian government has ignored most other maritime customs and traditions, it is not surprising that it would ignore the custom of notifying and allowing foreign vessels to leave its waters prior to closing them, but what makes this instance so disturbing to HM Government is that the Padanian authorities are specifically targeting Lorrainian citizens and Lorrainian vessels as there has been no reports of citizens and vessels of other nations being detained and their property impounded.

Charles Colbert, Marquis de Croissy
Secrétaire d'Etat aux Affaires Etrangères

 

[Papist Solaren]

State Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Lorrainian civilians that have been detained are likely residents in close proximity to the Lorraine-Padania border, and were visiting small fishing towns in Padania in proximity to the border. Port Authorities have already halted commercial traffic into - and out of - Padanian national waters. Padanian Port Authorities have not had any reported complications over the issue, and should any complaints arise businesses will be compensated fairly. However, our concern is primarily for the well being civilians who are not expected to be immediately aware of critical political issues as businesses are.

Again, I apologize for any inconvenience in this matter.

Raffaello Fabbris,
Segretario degli Affari Esteri

 

[Papist Solaren]

TOP STORY:

Judean Captain in Custody

"We announced an intention to police and deter threats to the State on the 4th of this month," stated spokesman for the Ministero della Guerra Aurelio Gallo. "The Nir Aviv entered our waters and conducted it's experiments beginning on the 13th, in full knowledge of our claims. The fact that an educational and scientific civilian vessel refused to recognize critical political situations and defied attempts by Padanian authorities to investigate a suspected crime in itself lends credence to the idea that the EDF is attempting to test our resolve on the matter."

"I believe that our conviction has been made clear. We will continue to enforce our current claims until an agreement has been made with Breotonia. Moshe Lahad was arrested on the grounds of resisting a lawful search and failure to comply with authorities; we have considered and denied other more severe charges in recognition of our relationship with Judea, however we will not tolerate underhanded political attacks by any party."

The JCS Nir Aviv was discovered to be transmitting unknown and suspected signals to multiple locations and was believed may be relaying sensitive information to seditious organizations within Padania. Marina Militare responded at 13:15, and Lagunari boarded the vessel at 15:50. During the course of boarding, a number of Judean and other citizens were injured, and all were detained. Following a brief investigation, it was determined that the vessel was indeed on a scientific mission within the Padanian 50 nautical mile monitoring zone. Judean citizens were treated for injuries and the Nir Aviv was allowed to return home, however captain Moshe Lahad is detained for refusing to allow a search despite knowledge of Padanian maritime claims.

 

[Holy Frankish Empire]

Ministry of State

Padanian maritime claims are just that, claims. The ship was in international waters. The entire argument that Captain Lahad was arrested "on the grounds of resisting a lawful search and failure to comply with authorities" is void. As the ship was in international waters, Padania had no authority or legal justification to take the actions that it did. We also take this opportunity to announce that all military aid to Padania is hereby ended. We advise the Padanian government to comply with our stipulation or face the consequences. We further advise the Padanian government to heed the clock, for it is ticking.

 

[Papist Solaren]

TOP STORY:

Doge Calls for Emergency Meeting with Supreme Council; Calls for Judea to Return to Rationality

Doge Niccolo Adama met with the Supreme Council of Defense moments ago on escalating tensions between Padania and the Judean Republic. Il Doge issued a plea for Judea to "return to rationality and diplomacy" but has stated that he will not waver when it comes to issues of defense.

Il Doge called on the Armed Forces and the Citizens of the State to "remain vigilant and watchful for threats, now more than ever." Padania's defense level has risen to level 3, and reservists are being mobilized. Il Doge has stated that "This is merely a defensive precaution; Padania does not have the desire to project it's forces outside of its borders."

However, il Doge stated that Captain Lahad would continue to remain in custody until a peaceful diplomatic compromise could be reached between Judea and Padania. "Despite tensions, relations between our two nations should still provide for the mutual respect needed to initiate bilateral talks. I will request that the Judean government meet with us and peacefully resolve this issue, it is not our intention to create unnecessary violence or instability."

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CRIPCON Escalated to Level 3, Reserves Mobilizing; Supreme Council "Do not provoke us."
Last of Lorrainian citizens released amid increasing tensions between EDF and Padania. EDF citizens asked to return to their homelands.
All civilian air traffic has been grounded until further notice. Padanian P&I Clubs permit useage of Warreic PMC's in the defense of commercial vessels.

 

[Rheinbund]

Aussenministerium
Trier, Eiffelland

We are very concerned about the current events in and around Padania. Also we do not recognise the 50 nautical mile limit claimed by the Padanian government. We condemn the recent captures of Lorrainian and Judean citizens by the Padanian navy, because the captures in question took place in international waters. A negative advice for traveling to Padania by Eiffellandian citizens is effective immediately.

Rudolph Kögler, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Vice-Chancellor

 

[Serenierre]

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Recent events in Padania are concerning and we are monitoring the situation.