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Record-breaking Voter Turnout on First Day of Early Voting in Alkantara

Alkantara, Krauanagaz— A record-breaking 36,032 people voted today in the capital of Kevpríg, Alkantara, as the polling stations opened for the first day of early voting. This is a 23% increase from last election cycle in 2022, when 27,744 people voted on the first day of early voting in the city.

Provincial election officials credit several factors for the higher turnout, including expanded early voting hours, streamlined registration processes, and a deep interest in key issues on this year’s ballot. Aside from the snap election, high-profile initiatives such as the War Powers Amendment and the proposal to limit executive emergency powers, have drawn significant public attention, sparking widespread debate in recent weeks.

Voters in Alkantara also face competitive local races, with several LI incumbents in the City’s Wards being challenged by other LI and SV candidates from their left flank. Political analysts suggest that dissatisfaction with the government’s handling of the Gulf War and the recent revelations involving the Krauanaet Protective Service (KPS) may be motivating higher engagement among the electorate.

Early voting across the nation will remain open for the next 17 days, with polling stations operating from 6 AM to 9:15 PM. National election officials expect high turnout throughout the early voting period, encouraged by new measures aimed at reducing wait times and expanding access to rural and low-income neighborhoods.

The Election Commission has reported no major issues so far, with only minor delays caused by technical difficulties at a few stations. Security has been tightened at all voting sites following recent threats of violence targeting public events, though officials stress that there is no credible threat to election security at this time.

“This is a strong start to what we hope will be one of the most engaged elections in recent history,” said Federal Election Commissioner Tavir Azmak. “The level of participation today, not just in Alkantara but across the country, shows that voters in Krauanagaz are determined to make their voices heard.”

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Keanuan Health Minister Maui, and the Izaakian Minister for Health Philomena Beaufort sign a Healthcare Agreement.
The agreement has several clauses including:

  1. Free healthcare in each other’s countries.
  2. Keanuan Medicines will be sourced via the Izaakian NHS. Izaakias bargaining power is expected to reduce prescription drug costs in Keanu and Hurley by over 60%.
  3. A joint Blood and Organs register, providing K&H with additional organs, and providing The USI blood bank with the rare AB- blood supply, the rarest blood type, however due to a genetic variation over 80% of keanuans have AB- blood.
  4. An air ambulance system that will transfer patients to Montacia for advanced emergency medical care.
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First Order of Mobilisation passes the Parliament

→ Lower House of Country Collective Results:
229 Approved , 21 Against
→ Upper House of Localities Results:
521 Approved , 110 Against
Unilateral voting of approval came from: The Center, The NNP, The ALDA, The CGC, and The UML.
Minority MPs voting of against came from: Opportunity Party, The SRP, and The SVDP.

Mobilisation Preparation
→ As per the Ordinance on Peerage Monopoly on Arms (1956/58), The First Order of Mobilisation will include both-sex 18-45 age Reserves of Upper and Lower Nobility which have completed their mandatory 3-year service; As well as the standing and civilian-enlisted and both-sex 22-35 age Reserves of Militia forces, and the civilian-enlisted both-sex 22-35 current standing RRF and DRDF forces.
→ As per the (ibid.), First Order of Mobilisation is the quickest to implement. The estimated time for increased presence in the “Vital geostrategic and mercantile routes”. The estimated time is 72 hours for full organisation and equipment testing, with additional 24 hours for the organisational & initiation of dispatching forces.

Diplomatic update

→ The Head of State and Grand Duke of Nasphilitae Dawson Ernst has declared public support for the Okhoa Protectorate in the form of military and economic protection.
—> The currently patrolling RRF-AID Department Eight (military intelligence forces) and AID Unit Eight (ibid.) have contacted the Okhoa Protectorate and began cooperation with mitigating vulnerability to Zuhlgan’s interference to vital Okhoan infrastructure. ( @Kobegr01
→ The Head of State and Grand Duke Dawson Ernst had issued a trip-wire statement to Zuhlgan, requesting they cease the Transcrabrian Partnership. If Zuhlgan refuses to comply, AIDs activity will initiate help to Kraunagaz, Izaakian and Emeraldian forces against Zuhlgan’s cyber, electronic infrastructure attacks and “psychopharmacological” retaliation against them. ( @Kobegr01 , @KingTEM , @Izaakia )
->Lastly, The Head of State and Grand Duke issued an order to Head of HM Cabinet for External Affairs Quinlann Emmerson to set a meeting with Izaakian Foreign Minister, Scarlett Blanc, within the next 72+24 hours, as to coordinate the then-present forces in Operation Turquoise Sea. ( @Izaakia ).

→ SIGNED REPORTER: Lumen

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The Marica Journal + Roiwek Times | Special Edition
A tropical storm formed at 11:10 AM GTC, 60 miles off the northeastern coast of Marica. The Marica Weather Association and People’s Weather Service of San Marsico have been closely monitoring the situation, and have advised people to stock up on emergency supplies in case the storm does make landfall. Governments of both countries have been advising citizens to NOT travel unless necessary. // Yannick Foze + Dhili Padsa

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6-Year-Old Boy Killed and Mother Injured in Yayyára After Landlord Stabs Them Because They Were Zuhlgani, Authorities Say

Yayyára, Krauanagaz— Authorities reported that a boy (6) was killed and his mother injured earlier today after their landlord stabbed them multiple times. Police say they arrested a 42 year old man in connection with the attack.

The attacker, Iko Btal, was charged with first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, two counts of a hate crime and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon according to the Yayyára Metropolitan Police and the Krauanagazan Justice Department.

The Attorney General’s office said Btal did not make a statement to detectives but investigators determined the victims were “targeted by the suspect due to them being Zuhlgani and the ongoing conflict involving Krauanagaz and Zuhlgan.”

The family is Zuhlgani and “came to Krauanagaz seeking what we all seek— a refuge to live, learn, and love in peace,” according to the Zharan Administration.

Metro police were called to the residence in South-Central Yayyára, shortly before noon Saturday after a woman called 911 saying her landlord had attacked her, according to a statement from the Yayyára Chief of Police.

When officers arrived, they found Btal sitting on the ground, near the home’s driveway, the release said. The two victims were found in a bedroom, each with “multiple stab wounds,” and were taken to the hospital, according to the release.

The boy was stabbed 26 times and succumbed to his injuries, hospital officials said. The 32-year-old woman, who had more than a dozen stab wounds, is recovering at the hospital and is expected to survive.

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A concert held today by famous Coalitanian singer/rapper Hajra Abirached in the lively city of Cintralia has caused a 1.5 magnitude earthquake. The crowd of around 15,000 people had been jumping and dancing to the singer performing. While not an earthquake in a geological sense, the “earthquake” could be sensed by seismometers outside of the venue.

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Diplomacy on Hold, War Presses On: Zuhlgan Resists Allied Advance in Bloody Stalemate

The Gulf War between Krauanagaz, Emerald, and Zuhlgan has entered its fourth week, grinding to a stalemate as allied advances toward Ozákla meet fierce Zuhlgani resistance. With supply lines strained, casualties rising, and a deteriorating humanitarian situation, the war risks devolving into a prolonged quagmire for Krauanagaz and Emerald. Multiple diplomatic efforts have faltered, while naval incidents in the Gulf of Good Omen and regional military escalations increase the potential for wider conflict. As public dissent grows and both sides double down, the region braces for a decisive turning point in the weeks ahead.

Full Article

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Marinex looming fines spark fears of an economic recession

OOC: If someone wants to involve themselves in the roleplay by increasing slightly their oil prices, they are welcome to :+1:

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KN, Kliegme’s state-owned oil company, has announced that it will work with Gazproiz to temporarily cut down on foreign exports, in order to focus on domestic demand and provide for the Terminan pipelines.

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Firest-Aldestukk Conflict Update:

Stukk officials, leading from the Stukk capital city of Izti, have begun their evacuation to the eastern city of Lemul, due to the approaching Firestian forces. With this, the Stukk Government and Cabinet will effectively be relocated to another city, which will make Lemul the de-facto new capital of Aldestukk. On another hand, for once, Stukk officials have also evacuated part of the civilian population of Izti; however, many men, as young as 16 years of age, were given military equipment instead in order to aid the defensive effort in the city.

Meanwhile, Firestian forces had halted their advance for almost an entire week due to fuel and equipment shortages, especially due to the finalization of Coalitanian and Vrignyan military sales to the regime. Maxim Vireat has proclaimed a state of total mobilization in the country, in which all Firestians, including women, will have to collaborate and work (in exchange of basically no pay) to fulfill the supply and equipment demands of the Firestian military. Many gas stations in Firest have also completely ran out of gas, as all the fuel was seized and redirected for military usage.

The battle of Izti, Aldestukk’s capital, is about to begin, as Firestian forces are expected to arrive to the city’s outskirts in hours. Due to both nations’ relentless war techniques, the city is expected to end up as a ruined battlefield if it is not a swift victory for any of the two sides in the conflict.

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The Office for Control of Foreign Assets (OCFA) of the Coalitanian treasury has approved economic and trade sanctions on the country of Firest due to Firestian troops preparing to invade the city of Izti. President Lucia Alvarez says that Alcoalitania is trying a new approach and threatens that “the Firestian economy will crumble for as long as this war goes on.” she added that “We have given Firest a chance to stop this war, or to atleast handle this conflict competently, but they are clearly blinded by nationalism and imperialism.”

Alcoalitania has banned all travel from Firest to Alcoalitania from government or military officials from Firest.

The country’s large liberal population has criticized the Coalitanian government’s sanctions on Firest and attempt to crumble its economy, saying that “Not only will the economy feel it, but so will the poor innocent citizens of the poor and war-torn country.”

OOC ping: @Vrigny

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Alkantara, Krauanagaz— Alkantara Police say they arrested 8 individuals attempting to break into the Kevpríg Provincial Refugee Services Administration building around 3:04 AM today. The individuals arrested were in possession of various classes of illegal firearms and military-grade grenades, police say.

The District Attorney’s office said the men have been charged with conspiracy to commit terrorism, aggravated public menacing, felony possession of Class I and II firearms, and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon on a peace officer.

This is a developing story.

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Qaweritoyu
Prime Minister Walton has publicly responded to Deputy Prime Minister Garcia’s attempts to censor him. He’s said, ‘He’s had three goes at being Prime Minister, and he did very well but, undoubtedly, he did do things wrong within his first year. Now it’s my turn to get things wrong, I have not yet been Prime Minister one full year, and I think I am doing quite well for a first timer. I am one of the few to have been Deputy Prime Minister first.’

Deputy Prime Minister Garcia has responded to the Prime Minister, saying, ‘He is making mistakes, of course we all make mistakes, no bad feelings were meant. We depend on popularity and living up to the reasons our constituents voted us in and the tables seem to be turning a bit so we will have to wait and see what happens. If the tables flip, I would, naturally, be advising the Prime Minister to call a general election. This is developing.’

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Izaakian Foreign Minister Scarlet Blanc visits Nasphilitae to discuss regional security issues, and to strengthen the Izaakian-Nasphilitae relations.

Before boarding her flight she said the USI was monitoring developments in the Zuhglan-Krauanagaz war and called for a ceasefire to discuss a diplomatic solution. She said the war is already settling into a stalemate, and that it would be better for all sides to come to terms sooner rather than later.

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Firest-Aldestukk Conflict Update:

During the relocation of the Stukk leadership from Izti to Lemul, a group of mutinied armed Stukk soldiers stormed the convoy carrying the Cabinet, as well as Chairman Klaus Tillen. A shootout broke out next to the convoy, and one of the bullets from the fight managed to strike the Chairman on the neck. Chairman Klaus Tillen was instantly killed. The rest of his Cabinet did not report any injuries, as the guards managed to protect the rest of the leadership.

With the Chairman dead, now Aldestukk has no leader. Klaus Tillen, who had the sole power to nominate the next Chairman, had nominated his son Alan Tillen, who is only 12 years of age at the current moment. Stukk Commander-In-Chief Erick Vusti did not recognize this nomination and proclaimed himself new Stukk Chairman. Meanwhile, Minister of War John Hick recognized Alan Tillen’s Chairmanship and proclaimed himself as the Regent of the true Chairman’s son.

After a confrontation, both Erick Vusti and John Hick, with Alan Tillen, arrived to different destinations, each with a split part of what was Klaus Tillen’s Cabinet. Erick Vusti set office, and declared Lemul to be Aldestukk’s new de facto capital city, while John Hick went to Maogg and proclaimed it as Aldestukk’s true de facto capital city.

Stukk society and military are currently at a standstill, with the possibility of a civil war breaking out in the country being extremely high. This is all happening while the Republic of Firest is only entering the city of Izti, whose population has been left alone with some disorganized sections of the military to defend the capital city.

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The Marica Journal
Marica starts delivery of L-39 Fighter Jets to Aldestukk - The Marica Liberation Air Force (MLAF) has started preparing 5 L-39 Fighter Jets to Aldestukk to “protect the sovereignty of Aldestukk.” The MLAF with also start training more pilots to fly the L-39.

(OOC: @Vrigny)

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The Oil Prices in Pyhdon-Falistrica have increased from ₽2/barrel to ₽193/barrel, and most renewable energy sources have been planned to be opened by 2025. We already use 39% renewables. Oil production has been halted because of a missile bombing the biggest refinery, and as Pyhdon is one of the biggest oil suppliers, now we have to buy from the USI

OOC: @ZeroXz, btw i produce lodz of oil
also ₽2 = $2.86, ₽193 = $275.99

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Amrica Dagreata, in a speech today, made a harrowing speech about the situation in Southern Cordilia. It went as follows:

“En le Wær de Gulf, en der Sud de Kurdyæ, iş pærl c’est une ş— jeu d’un wær, Xughlique und Krenevez, tos beille L’Etat Milque, c’est nul und krez. Do tres krez, vein Yzækique und le Republįe Kreantæl Xuruin wud cundem der. Su, s’il te plet, fur f— sayk, setop der, un und pour ull. Wer do nicht want un teille morts en de million parce-que do und de eccion militere fur iş.”

It says: “On the Gulf War, in Southern Cordilia, it is a s—show of a war, Zughlan and Krauanagaz, for attacking Milltaduk, it’s idiotic and crazy. You are behaving so crazily, that even Izaakia and the CBR is condemning you. So please, for f—'s sake, stop this, for once and for all. We don’t want the death toll to be in the millions and to have to do a millitary intervention with our strained soldiers” Yes, Amrica did swear twice in the speech
OOC: @Kobegr01, may i add a millitary intervention?

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The USI cuts oil production by 12 million barrels a day and Natural Gas production by 60 billion cubic feet a day citing slackening domestic demand due to renewable energy growth and improved economic conditions in the USI. The 60% reduction in extraction of one of the world’s biggest producers is expected to send oil prices sky rocketing.
@ZeroXz

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Roiwek Times | In San Marsico
Oil prices increase as Marinex fines loom - MarsiOil, a state-owned oil company drilling in the Dachwod Oil Field, has started talks with the Government of San Marsico to increase drilling due to Marinex on the brink of bankruptcy. Current prices have increased by 25 Kyix from 25 Kyix to 50 Kyix per barrel. // Mylik Quarta

(@ZeroXz)

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