The deceased bodies of two of the NRF-leaders Yavor Georgiev and Miladin Tinchev have been found by Visrodin authorities in a secluded back alley in the city of Ardino. A handwritten letter was discovered next to the bodies, with no information other than this short statement: “Republic AND democracy, or death”.
Due to the elusive situation of the National Republican Front, not much is known about the possible cause of this situation. Some have suggested that the NRF is undergoing its own set of purges, which are targeting members who may approve of Todorov’s dictatorship, if he gets rid of the, currently very weak, monarchy.
With Yavor Georgiev and Miladin Tinchev dead, the other known leaders of the NRF; socialist Marko Bunev and communist Troyan Zdravkov are possibly consolidating their power and ideologies over the organization.
BREAKING— A powerful earthquake has struck the Cordilian Sea, sending powerful tremors across Southern Cordilia. The Krauanagazan Geological Survey has confirmed that the quake’s magnitude exceeded 8.7, with its epicenter located along the West Continental Trench. Officials also report the caldera of Mount Alkantarak has collapsed, dramatically increasing the risk of a major volcanic eruption.
The KGS has issued a volcano warning for areas likely to be impacted by an eruption, and the Cordilian Institute of Geoscience has elevated the volcanic risk level to red, indicating that an eruption is imminent or underway. Authorities have issued urgent evacuation orders for high-risk areas, warning that pyroclastic flows, and ashfall could follow. The KGS has also issued a major tsunami warning for coastal areas and islands. Emergency response teams are mobilizing as the region braces for potentially devastating consequences.
Emeraldian Forces in Krauanagaz has issued a full evacuation of all Coastal Bases in preparation for a possible tsunami and volcanic eruption. Kraunagazan Citizens living near Emeraldian Coastal Bases will also be included and should expect for ERMC Vehicles to pick them up.
Emeraldian Royal Army forces, located more inland are being directed that should a natural disaster occur, they are to immeadiately assist in search and rescue, while ERAF has been given orders for all aircraft to launch ahead of time in case of damage to runways, and have been given the other task of patrolling the coast of Krauanagaz to watch for incoming Tsunami’s.
The Emeraldian Royal Navy, should natural disaster occur, will assist in the most likely hit areas of a tsunami on the Krauanagazan coast.
The isolating mountainous terrain of Visrodin is proving to make military control over rural areas of the country challenging. Due to the collapse of the prior government, and the “vanishing” of most public workers, who were against Todorov’s new regime, large swathes of Visrodin’s rural areas have found themselves almost completely cut off from the rest of the country, or at least, find themselves under no surveillance.
This situation has allowed for the workers and residents of many towns and small cities on mountainous and rural regions of the country, both in the mainland, the territory of Samakov, and the islands, to organize several local Worker’s Councils. The establishment of these Worker’s Councils, possibly facilitated by the NRF, has allowed residents of cut off and unsupervised towns to organize the direction of politics, public services and security of the towns by direct voting. Some of the more radical and isolated towns have even reportedly voted for the establishment of a town’s militia.
Todorov’s regime has still not issued a response to this development, as the dictatorship’s focus is still to firmly secure the larger cities and metropolitan areas of the country, mainly to supress and disarm the highly discontent population.
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Rumours have blown up since last night that the Cabinet and the Prime Minister are preparing to step down. The general public thinks the Prime Minister is about to swap places, once again, with the Deputy Prime Minister amid rumours of backlash.
Deputy Prime Minister Garcia has announced that Mister Speaker Philip Horn is to join him on Season 3 of his podcast.
Prime Minister Walton has issued a statement as a result of rumours circulating. ‘Good evening. Today, our nation and our people have decided to partake in speculation on whether our time in Cabinet and in Government is up or not. We live in a democracy and you are free to partake in such speculation as you wish, or not to. However, I feel obliged to provide an update. The Cabinet currently has no plans to step down. Our current Parliament is not currently at an end, therefore, our current Government and our current Cabinet is not either. We will continue to do the work you have elected us to do, with enthusiasm and passion, as we have ever since we took office in December 2023 when the office of Prime Minister rotated. Thank you.’
Journalists noted that the Prime Minister failed to comment on whether he was to remain Prime Minister for the foreseeable future and reached out to the Prime Minister for clarification. The Prime Minister declined to clarify.
‘Unprecedented in Recent Memory’: Experts Warn of Ongoing Volcanic and Seismic Risks
Alkantara, Krauanagaz— Southern Cordilia is reeling from a series of devastating natural disasters after a 10.1-magnitude earthquake struck the Cordilian Sea yesterday, triggering a massive tsunami and leading to the partial eruption of Mount Alkantarak. The cascading events have resulted in widespread destruction across Mitallduk, Krauanagaz, Zuhlgan, and parts of the Okhoa Protectorate, with thousands displaced and emergency response teams struggling to contain the crisis.
Important Information:
At least 4,500 confirmed deaths, this toll is expected to sharply rise
10 meter (33 foot) wave inundated the western Cordilian coast
Minor volcanic activity reported at Mt. Zhrana
Ash plume from Mt. Alkantarak extends 10km (6mi) into the air and has impacted air travel in Southern Cordilian and Gulf of Good Omen
Officials warn that the volcanic crisis is ongoing, and further eruptions remain a, “distinct possibility.”
3m tsunami wave hits coastal areas of Izaakia, and causing minor damage to coastal areas.
The Izaakian Aviation Authority is currently monitoring the Mount Alkantarak eruption, and has created a 200km aviation exclusion zone for Izaakian flagged aircraft around Mount Alkantarak to avoid damage to aircraft.
The quarterly GDP of the Kingdom of Visrodin is projected to fall at least 30%, mainly due to Todorov’s foreign policy and widespread repression against any individual against the regime, including the Visrodin business class, as well as the collapse of the prior government and public sector, and the general instability in the country.
Visrodin exports and imports have mostly collapsed, and the regime has not made enough effort to find alternative countries to trade with, who are accepting of Todorov’s totalitarian military rule. To make it worse for the Kingdom, due to the lack of resources, military seizure and sacking and businessmen purges, many companies in the country have found themselves under bankrupcy, leading to an unemployment rate of, possibly, over 20%.
The worker class in Visrodin already found itself in a harsh situation before the establishment of military rule. The lack of any welfare, minimum wage and limit on work hours made the lives of many miserable. Now, however, with the lack of any job, many are finding themselves go homeless, as they are not able to afford rent.
The entire embassy staff, represented by the ambassador of Visrodin to Kliegme, has stated in a press conference, that they will not abide orders sent by the military junta, due to its lack of legitimacy, and called for other Visrodinian embassies to join this movement
BREAKING— Chaos erupts in Varekko as the Okhoa Civil Defense Patrol has opened fire on protesters demanding independence, eyewitnesses report. Demonstrations, already tense after weeks of unrest, turned violent when security forces used live ammunition to disperse crowds gathered outside the Regional Council building. Casualty numbers remain unclear, but initial reports indicate multiple injuries and possible fatalities. Protesters are calling the crackdown an act of oppression, while the Okhoa Regional Council has yet to issue a statement. International observers have condemned the escalation, warning of a deepening crisis in the Protectorate.
BREAKING— The Krauanagazan Geological Survey (KGS) has lifted the Volcano Warning for Mount Alkantarak, downgrading it to a Volcano Watch as the risk of further major eruptions has subsided. However, the Cordilian Institute of Geoscience has maintained Alkantarak’s Volcanic Risk Level at ‘Red’ due to ongoing significant ash emissions, which continue to disrupt air travel across Southern Cordilia and the Gulf of Good Omen. Authorities caution that while immediate danger has decreased, residents in affected areas should remain vigilant as monitoring efforts continue.
TPA-PV Coalition Accepts Zuhlgani Aid in Exchange for Aka Island Sovereignty
Mitayyal, Krauanagaz— In a dramatic shift from their longstanding opposition to foreign involvement, the Takaran People’s Army (TPA) and Purity Vanguard (PV) coalition has agreed to accept Zuhlgani military and humanitarian aid in exchange for formally recognizing Zuhlgan’s control over Aka Island. The agreement marks a significant geopolitical shift in the ongoing struggle for control over Mitallduk, raising concerns among regional powers and further complicating the already fragile post-war landscape in Southern Cordilia.
The Special Committee for Electoral Reform has presented its recommendation for changes to the electoral system for the Tepertopian Assembly today. The cross-party committee was formed after the exceptionally long counting process in the 2024 election. A record number of candidates standing significantly split the first-preference vote, necessitating many additional rounds of vote transfers under the Single Transferable Vote system.
Mainly, the committee recommends to blanket-eliminate candidates with very low totals of first-preference votes after the first round of counting. As cut-off, the committee suggests 10% of one full vote quota – the number of votes necessary to guarantee winning a seat. Furthermore, the committee proposes technical changes that would allow breaking up the two largest constituencies, currently electing 10 and 9 seats respectively.
A matching bill has been jointly submitted by the Assemblypeople who sat on the committee.
President Rombold records his first positive approval rating in 18 months after an improving economic outlook, and strong security policy following the “Blancist Coup”.
Okhoa in Crisis: Aftermath of Protest Crackdown Fuels Unrest and International Condemnation
Varekko, Okhoa— The Okhoa Protectorate is on the brink of collapse as protests demanding independence have intensified following the Okhoa Civil Defense Patrol’s (OCDP) use of live ammunition against demonstrators in Varekko three days ago. The crackdown, which took place outside the Regional Council building, has sparked international outrage, mass demonstrations, and accusations of government oppression. With tensions escalating by the hour, analysts warn that Okhoa may be on the verge of widespread unrest or outright rebellion.
Kliegme celebrates the Day of the Defenders of the Motherland. February 24th marks the occasion in which the Crabry Dominion’s Armed Forces were reorganised into the Kliegmean Liberation Army of the Provisional Government.
This year, the celebrations were focused around the heroic actions of Kliegmean soldiers fighting for democracy and freedom in Termina, and honouring the sacrifices they have made during the course of the Joint Peace-keeping Operation.
As such, the traditional laying of the wreathes at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, had the families of both veterans and families of veterans as participants, in addition to the usual participants of the President, the Prime Minister, the heads of both chambers of parliament, military leaders, heads of political parties as well as Kliegmean Orthodox Church officials.
Following the Stoinian election results with 92.45% of the votes counted, Catinca Mirea, the leader of the Liberal Party has announced her party’s victory. In the months leading up to this Sunday, the Stoinian political system underwent a tumultuous reshuffling with smaller parties joining larger established parties with both right-wing and left-wing blocs forming in intense debates. However, today has marked clear consolidation of Stoinia’s shift to the right despite a strong leftist opposition.
Catinca Mirea has thanked all Stoinian citizen for the tense and rigorous electoral process stating: “Our democratic process can be a maze at times, but I’d like to thank all our supporters for entrusting us with the mantle of responsibility given to us on this day. Together, we will continue to steer Stoinia on its course of everlasting liberty and prosperity!”
However, the other large winner seems to be the centre-right technocratic 7 Stars Movement of Paganin Corriadi. This large electoral gain seems largely due to Tudor Segărceanu’s affiliation with the party which he formally joined for these elections to reform Stoinia and make it even more democratic. One of the party’s promises is to make internet voting possible for the next elections and will likely become a contention point for the next government.
With multiple parties voicing a continued support for current Prime Minister Alina Celăreanu, it’s expected that she’ll be invited by the King tomorrow morning to discuss the formation of a new government. The Capricorn nation stands at the brink of a new political era.
