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Post  Great Eurussia Sat Sep 14, 2013 11:50 pm



EURUSSIA DEPLOYS POLICE IN KORYA
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The Minister of Internal Affairs, Vladimir Kolokoltsev, announced that the government will be deploying at least a million police units throughout the Koryan Peninsula as the government begins the transition on the administration of the former Korya from the Joint Eurussia & European Command to the Eurussia - Europe Council.
He said that the Koryan Peninsula is already an internal matter with Europe and the gradual recall of all military units of the Imperial Armed Forces will continue as planned together with the support forces from the allies.
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The Internal Minister also revealed that the transition from military administration to civilian authority is a perfect timing as a report from the Ministry of Health have shown that majority of the population in the former Korya have already psychological fears to any men in uniform, most especially the military, as they have grown and lived for several years under a dictatorial and oppressive regime.
Although finding no security threats on Koryan Peninsula, he also said that the presence of police forces in plain uniforms will maintain peace and order. 
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Post  New Tarajan Sun Sep 15, 2013 1:02 am

NEW TARAJAN CONDEMNS TERRORIST ATTACK IN SNARFIA



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While the international community is engaged in the resolution of all the tensions derived from the Koryan war, the plague of terrorism emerged once again.
President of Snarfia Mustafa Ibn-Garoush was killed in a terrorist attack while delivering a speech in Snarfovodsk, today.
The reaction of the royal government was immediate.
From the Royal Estate of Vieneskel, where she's attending the Great Ball, Prime Minister Rumaki expressed "our deepest solidarity to Snarfian people and to the family of President Ibn-Garoush. This vile attack, I'm sure will not keep unpunished. We offer our full assistance to Snarfia in the pursuit and chase of the responsibles."
New Tarajan is deeply concerned about a possible new spread of terrorism in the region, after such a succesfull attack against an high-sphere official, like a President, analysts said. And, for this reason, the intelligence agencies of the Kingdom are already at work to prevent further escalations.
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Post  Great Eurussia Sun Sep 15, 2013 1:46 am



EURUSSIA WELCOMES INTERIM PRESIDENT OF NEW PARISTAN
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As the newly established Free Republic of New Paristan faces more problems as it begins its transition under an interim government after their country's bloody and violent civil war that shook their nation, its current interim administration is seeking support outside its borders to help the country overcome its difficulties.
Hence, its Interim President, Jean Marc Valjean, made its first overseas trip to Moscow, but a second visit from a head of state from New Paristan, as their country has relatively strong ties with the superpower even before the civil war. Upon arrival in Eurussia, the visiting leader was welcomed by Chancellor Vladimir Pootin at the White House where they held extensive bilateral meeting.
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After the bilateral talks, both leaders held a joint press conference where the Chancellor vowed continued Eurussian support in helping New Paristan achieve its aspirations for its people and pledged to provide one hundred million euros ( € 100,000,000.00 ) as financial aid to the interim government of Paristan and its succeeding elected government to boost growth and development.
The Eurussian Chancellor also said that the government through the newly tranaferred Eurussian Embassy in the new capital city of Jospin will be sending observers to the incoming elections in New Paristan to ensure transparency. He also formally invited New Paristan to join the World Development Bank to help their economy.
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Post  Marquette (of Pacific) Sun Sep 15, 2013 2:00 am

MARQUETTE RAISES TARIFFS ON FOREIGN CARS

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The Marquetien Parliament left session today with the intention to help the Marquetien economy. Today they successfully increased tariffs on foreign car imports that were not from certain close allies of Marquette, which include Aloia and the Holy Patrician States. Parliament believes that greatly increasing tariffs on foreign car imports will help the Marquetien automobile companies gain popularity here, especially as New-Zealand's world famous automobile company, Holden, gains popularity in Marquette.

These tariffs come with a long set of laws proposed by Chancellor Charpentier and his Conservative Party, in an effort to improve the Marquetien economy after a almost a decade and a half of liberal chancellors who led Marquette into two recessions and greatly weakened its economy. After the recent Parliamentary elections in which the Conservatives dominated the Liberal Party, it has become obvious that the Marquetien people are tired of trying Liberalism and multiculturalism, and are ready to once again take up their Conservative roots.

In a recent statement, Patéras Bartholomew II said that he "fully supports the Conservative Party" in its recent efforts to keep Marquette a safe country, Christian country. He and several politicians agree unanimously that Marquette is not, and never has been a "place for everyone." Since its founding in 1655, the nation has been a strictly Christian Orthodox nation, and "we [Conservative Party] simply wish to preserve the image of this country that the first settlers on this island had."   

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THE MARQUETIEN 'NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF ART' BANS NUDE ART IN MUSEUMS

In Marquette, some 80% of museums are privately owned. The National Organization of Art, or NOA controls most of Marquette's art museums. In a recent ploy to preserve the morality of the nation's young people, the NOA has recently banned nude art in all but one of its forty-three locations nationwide. Carl García, spokesperson for the NOA said to the MBC (Marquette Broadcasting Company) today that, "while we agree that several pieces of art that include nudity are indeed art, we have decided to ban nude art in our museums to protect the minds and morality of our children here in Marquette." In another interview with ENN (Eznurf News Network) Mr. García stated that "if parents or other citizens do not agree with out decision, then they can certainly go to other museums, we are not stopping that at all. We simply want to provide a safe place for families to enjoy a Saturday without having to worry about what their children see."

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Post  Texania Sun Sep 15, 2013 3:46 am

Texania calls for sanctions against north rebordja

After a spy in North rebordja reported that north Rebordja was mass producing chemical weapons,texania imposed sanctions against north rebordja.Texania is urging other nations to impose sanction on north rebordja,we hope the sanctions makes the north rebordjan government destroy all of its chemical weapons.
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Post  Novo Canuckia Sun Sep 15, 2013 4:13 am

Novo Canuckia Builds New "Great Library"

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Novo Canuckia has long been renowned for their rich and unique culture. Today, the Canuck government announced the newest addition to this cultural legacy. Located near the town of Leabharlann, the large glass structure seen above will house the largest single collection of records, literature, music, video, and art anywhere in the world. The library will also be home to a massive computer system, which will allow virtual access to all material stored within the library, as well as continually updated records of thousands of websites. Various preforming arts centers will be added to the compound once the library itself is completed. The final cost of this collection is still undetermined, although it is projected to potentially exceed one billion Airgeads. (the Airgead is roughly equivalent to the international benchmark) All material in the library will be printed by the National Canuck Publishing & Printing Company, (a government owned organization) and all materials in the library shall be property of the Canuck government. The library structure is already complete, and there are plans for future expansions once all available space has been occupied. Content will be continually added as resources permit until such a time as the government can no longer support the project or until no new material can be procured. (this last scenario is extremely unlikely)

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Post  Greecia Sun Sep 15, 2013 7:45 am

War with new malizia!

Greecia has started a massive invasion on new malizia!Greecia has sent 250,000 troop to invade new malizia,most of the troops has already landed on new malizia shores.we have already taken new malizias capital.We have taken 11,000 deaths and have taken over 700 malizian soldiers prisoner.

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Movement of fleet in the past 2 weeks.

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Post  Marquette (of Pacific) Sun Sep 15, 2013 9:19 am

RP Moderator PLEASE! ^^^
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Post  Texania Sun Sep 15, 2013 9:42 am

Texania deploys massive naval force against greecia!

After greecia declared war on new malizia,a nation with good standings with texania,texania has decided to intervene on the conflict.Texania has deployed a massive naval force of 300,000 men to deal with the greecia navy.Texania warns other nations of the increase of ship activity that will happen near their waters.(OOC:my ns tracker says i have 600,000 men in the navy)


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Post  Johoria Sun Sep 15, 2013 11:38 am

ooc: should I responce to the war rp?
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Post  Great Eurussia Sun Sep 15, 2013 12:27 pm

New Malizia wrote:ooc: should I responce to the war rp?

OOC: If both of you agreed to start an RP War, then you should react. However, citing your reaction, if you respond to the attacks, then it will become an official war.
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Post  Aloia Sun Sep 15, 2013 12:38 pm

Greecia wrote:War with new malizia!

Greecia has started a massive invasion on new malizia!Greecia has sent 250,000 troop to invade new malizia,most of the troops has already landed on new malizia shores.we have already taken new malizias capital.We have taken 11,000 deaths and have taken over 700 malizian soldiers prisoner.

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Movement of fleet in the past 2 weeks.

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The black is new malizias capital
GOD MODDING, ignore.
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Post  Johoria Sun Sep 15, 2013 2:45 pm

Great Eurussia wrote:
New Malizia wrote:ooc: should I responce to the war rp?
OOC: If both of you agreed to start an RP War, then you should react. However, citing your reaction, if you respond to the attacks, then it will become an official war.
OOC: I think before I will start a war RP I will wait for the Realistic Population Act to pass since I can manage my army more stable that way.
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Post  Farshonian Empire Sun Sep 15, 2013 3:38 pm

FARSHONIAN NEWS


After Greecia declare war against New Malizia , the commander-in-chief of Farshonian Armed Forces Bronislaw Komorowski while attending the ball called his trusted Ministry of National Defence Obrony Narodowej that the rouge state is invading the innocent nation so he wants the FAF 14,238,000 strong launch a full scale invasion against Greecia by invading their Northern Territory.Komorowski's goal is to democratize the country to hold free elections , execute it's dictator and also make this country as the new territory of Farshonia.

NEWS UPDATE

The pro-Turner FFLF (Former Farshonia Liberation Front) led by rebel leader Gordon Turner is supporting the Confederate rebels in Articmainia Civil War to take former Farshonia back.According to the FSA , their size is estimated to be 500 000 strong en route to Articmainian Farshonia.


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Post  Great Eurussia Sun Sep 15, 2013 9:33 pm



EU STRENGTHENS KAMCHATKA DEFENSE
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The Ministry of Defense has announced that the Duchy of Kamchatka is on heightened alert as its norther neighbor, the Colony of Articmania, being separated only by a strip of land of a European Colony, faces escalating rebellion which is reportedly being supported by the Former Farshonia Liberation Front (FFLF) which is lead by rebel leader, Gordon Turner. The rebel group is estimated to be 500,000 strong and aims to take the former Farshonia ravaged by virus which is now controlled by 8 sovereign independent states.
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Even though the Defense Ministry didn't elaborate how the government is preparing for the rebellion threats that might lead into an international crisis, news outlets in Kamchatka have found uncommon sightings of Apache Attack Helicopters of the Imperial Air Force. They are presumed to be patrolling the borders near the colonies of Europe and Articmainia.
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Although the environment in Kamchatka is relatively peaceful and in a business as usual mood, beach goers and merchant vessels have reported numerous sightings of massive Arleigh Burke Guided Missile Destroyers of the Imperial Navy assumed to be patrolling the coastal areas.
Military analysts believe that the huge number of the Former Farshonia Liberation Front is already a threat on its own and even though reports only show that they only target the Articmainian Colony, the spillover effects of the rebellion to nearby foreign lands will surely convince other governments to act swiftly before the rebellion turns into a war.
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Post  Dromoda Sun Sep 15, 2013 10:13 pm

The Dromodian troops in korya.



the troops stay another month until then the people's congress can not make any decisions about this.
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Post  Texania Sun Sep 15, 2013 10:23 pm

Invasion of greecia underway!

After fully blockading greecia,Texania Decided it would be best if they invaded.Texanian forces have fully taken most of greecia's islands and has taken a good chunk of mainland greecia.


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Post  Texania Mon Sep 16, 2013 3:21 am

Texania pushes further into greecia!

Texania,which has 80,000 men in greecia,has made a huge push foreward!The texanian army,which has lost 1,563 men in the war,has captured the greecian city of Spartia,which had the second biggest military complex in greecia!

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OOC:Im suprised nobody has posted in 4 hours,its kind of awkward that im double posting...
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Post  Aloia Mon Sep 16, 2013 3:29 am

Texania wrote:Invasion of greecia underway!

After fully blockading greecia,Texania Decided it would be best if they invaded.Texanian forces have fully taken most of greecia's islands and has taken a good chunk of mainland greecia.


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Post  Aloia Mon Sep 16, 2013 3:29 am

Texania wrote:Texania pushes further into greecia!

Texania,which has 80,000 men in greecia,has made a huge push foreward!The texanian army,which has lost 1,563 men in the war,has captured the greecian city of Spartia,which had the second biggest military complex in greecia!

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OOC:Im suprised nobody has posted in 4 hours,its kind of awkward that im double posting...
GODMODDING. IGNORE.
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Post  Casavarr Mon Sep 16, 2013 3:51 am

CASAVARRIAN DIPLOMATIC JOURNEYS

Lord Andreotts journey in San Francisco.

Eurussian invitation under consideration.


Today, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lord Jules Andreotts has departed from the Grand Ducal airport of New Casavarr City to visit San Francisco, capital city of Aloia.
The Minister expressed his willingness to see the Golden Gate Bridge, symbol of Aloia and architectural masterpiece. Also, he is probably going to visit the Fisherman's Wharf and the Palace of Fine Arts, before moving to the Marin Headlands National Park, where the Queen Marina has an estate. There, he will salute the imperial heiress and discuss with Her parents about other political matters.

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Lord Andreotts and his wife ready to depart

Rumors in the high places speak about an invitation from Eurussia addressed to the Grand Duke. The reason is unknown, but it is probably connected to the Koryan situation. However, it seems that the invitation is currently under consideration by the Casavarrian Head of State.
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Post  Greecia Mon Sep 16, 2013 5:23 am

Peace treaty with texania signed.

After heavy losses of soldiers,greecia has signed a peace treaty with texania,officially ending the war.

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Post  Great Eurussia Mon Sep 16, 2013 8:10 am



EU CHANCELLOR VISITS PYONGYANG
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Chancellor Vladimir Pootin arrived today in Pyongyang, the capital of the former Korya, to visit the peninsula for the first time after the Koryan War that ousted the oppressive regime. He was welcomed and cheered by thousands of well wishers as the people, for the first time, can gather together on their own choice, a freedom they never experienced before.
The Chancellor said on the crowd gathered at the surviving stadium of Pyongyang assured the cheering Koryan people that the Eurussian Government will ensure that from the day the former dictator was ousted, no Koryan descendant will be oppressed anymore. He also assured that all abusive officials and personnel of the former dictatorial government will be brought to justice, including the dictator, at all cost.
He also revealed that the Eurussian and European Government, through the Eurussia - Europe Council, is doing everything to ensure that democracy will prevail for the future of the Koryan Peninsula. He also said that both governments are already beginning the preparations for the formal transition on the governance of the peninsula as the citizens will be given the freedom to choose their own government without fear and coercion under a self governing autonomous status that will ensure the continuity of identity of the Koryan heritage.
The Eurussian Chancellor is also scheduled to visit other localities of the peninsula.
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Post  Johoria Mon Sep 16, 2013 8:33 am

NEW MALIZIA TO AID GREECIA

After the recent conflict between Greecia, Texania and New Malizia and with the end of the war between them, The Prime Minister of New Malizia, Najib Razak decided to sign a treaty with Greecia and aid Greecia to recover from the recent war. He also stated his gratitude to Greecia for giving some of their lands to New Malizia and Texania but refuse to take it. He stated that rather than taking their lands we must have a powerful diplomatic relation in order to make sure this doesn't happened again. An embassy will be build at the capital of Greecia if both of us agree and a treaty will be sign between both country.

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Post  Greecia Mon Sep 16, 2013 9:11 am

Greecian dictator overthrown!

After the texanian bombing of the capital,many greecians decided that they were fed up with the dictators pointless wars and protested.The military joined in on the protests,and stormed the building where the dictator lived.They captured him and jailed him.The nation will be having its first real elections in 1 week.The new temporary leaders agreed that the military should be limited to a size of 35,000.
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