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Breaking: Did you wake up to your 3200 Astrons in your bank? The Emperial Government delivered surplus checks last night and some should have it as late as Monday. Parliament is already debating on if the People should receive another 3200 Astrons because the Government isn't even making a dent in the budget yet. The Empress said that Surplus checks may continue as far in as June of this year. Her plan is to make sure all Franconians are healthy and happy.

-FENN News

Breaking: A second round of Givernment surplus checks will be on the way for citizens, but this time, it will be two different amounts. Citizens in the Working Sector (which includes Restaurant dishwashers to low waged factory workers, and nearly 77% of the Franconian people live in this sector) may be getting 5200 Astrons. People in the Middle Sector (bankers, funeral directors, police officers, economists, fire fighters, Waste Management, etc.) may be receiving 4800 Astrons and people who run big businesses and corporations may receive a measly 1400 Astrons because of how much they already make. Parliament will be voting on that and a new bill that may require your child to be vaccinated before placing them in any educational program at the age of 4. More coverage on this story later.

Breaking: An explosion in San Juarez is now being blamed in domestic terrorism. Good morning, I'm Macy Gonzales. We start today off with urgent news. An explosion was captured on security feed this morning at around 10 am, just a half hour ago. So far, all we know is that it is likely that homegrown terrorists of the Empire are making sure the People are scared. We have word that 3 people were rushed to the hospital on HoverMedics*, all in very poor condition. As the day goes on, we'll follow up with any information that rolls into the news station. Please be on High Alert.

-FENN News.

Breaking: More and more Franconians are eating fruit from the Barrier Islands. As production inland slows to a crawl on the mainland for the Spring Day holiday, fruit farms have been working almost around the clock to bring you fresh grapes, mangos, bananas, pineapples, and more. This is causing a rapid price reduction on fruit grown in the barrier islands. Fruit farming has also been recorded from the Garden Districts across the nation. Spring is here. Enjoy the fruit...

FENN News.

Breaking: 3 city blocks have been evacuated due to a gas leak in a northern San Juarez neighborhood. Natural Gas lines are a rare sight in the Empire. The gas lines that were in place haven't been used in nearly 200 years. Age and ware and tear of the gas lines are to blame, but investigators are searching for how the gas lines were reactivated. It is usually only done by the city for Emergency use, but FEG&E have stated that there are 'ancient' (circa 250 years ago) emergency bunkers that the gas lines can be controlled with, but it is so deep underneath the ground that they need a Government permit to go down there. More later.

Hiya.

Franconia Empire wrote:Hiya.

Hello there!

I think I've run out of news story ideas... Lol

Breaking: It's been an incredibly slow month and we still have no news to report...

Sartorian News Network

First Councillor Bonaventura has taken delivered an address to condemn the Red Consortium and support the Apollo Government's efforts to contain the insurgency. The Red Consortium is an insurgent group that has been carrying out a campaign to attack mining and scientific sites in Apollo, our planet's moon. While its motives are unclear at this point, there are serious concerns that the Red Consortium could attack the Giacomo Rebecchini Spaceport, which currently serves as the only civilian spaceport on Apollo, in an attempt to disrupt transportation and supply lines.

The Apollo Government is coordinating with the Sartorian Government to ensure a stronger presence from the Space Force in the coming weeks, as law enforcement officials make a renewed effort to disband the Red Consortium.

Franconia Empire and Razhetia

Breaking: Everything seems to be shaping out for the best in the FE. HERE is the issue with all the boredom in the Empire. Nothing to do, nothing to talk about... The Media is practically out of business... I mean infrastructure is being worked on, but.... What's that?... Oh. Okay... Never mind.

*professional*The last infrastructure project on Xemptoworth's agenda was completed, thus making her agenda 88% complete. The Empress now has to worry about the minor issues such as making retail available to both Main Street and hypernet again after the Web Act of Franconian Year 2399 was repealed....

*casual* Is that the only story... The ONLY story in about 2 months... *pppssh* The media is a dead industry...**foreshadow**

Razhetia

Razhetia wrote:Breaking International News
Ceylonia (Located at V.18 on the map), a semi-isolationist economic powerhouse known for its immense exports and lack of publicity mainly due to the fact that most citizens appeared to not have contact with outside countries. The countries positioning in the middle of the oceans has allowed it to maintain its isolationism on a personal scale while still providing extreme amounts of exports.

Recently the matter of their isolationism has come under fire after supposed leaked videos were broadcasted from a location later confirmed to be within the capital city of Ceylonia. This video contained footage of a violent suppression of protestors and street skirmishes between unidentified groups and the Ceylonian federal military. The video contained a message overlaying this footage stating that many are losing their lives in fights against the corrupt Ceylonian government and that the citizens remain prisoners of their own country through isolationism with their well being thrown to the side in pursuit of greater profits for the oligarchic monopolies controlling Ceylonia. At the end of the video it contains a call to all international governments to cease their support of Ceylonia and to help the revolutionaries in whatever way they can.

These supposed leaks have garnered international attention being a hot topic for many news organizations specifically due to the fact that so little is known about the inner workings of Ceylonia. For the longest time Ceylonia has entered a social isolation citing its protection of its people and values, making their country self sufficient from the outside world. Previous news regarding Ceylonia mainly centered around trade deals made with the country or treaties formed to slow pollution which Ceylonia created in large quantities with no true international disputes to speak of.

Ceylonian officials had quickly responded to the video and its contents informing the international community that "The video released is that of a violent militia group which have sprung up with extremist socialist ideals. Their killing of unarmed civilians and unaffiliated groups along with the attempted takeover of private industrial assets has forced our hand with bringing in military forces to control the situation quickly and as safely as we can. Their video clips regarding military violence against non combatants is simply false and doctored in all cases seen within the video. We the Ceylonian government have the best interest of our people first in mind when tackling any sort of community issues and our lenience and attempts at diplomatic resolutions have been thrown back in our face by these revolutionaries who seek to further only their own agendas and ideals. We would like to remind the international community at what great products of work that Ceylonia provides to the world. While we can understand sympathizing with the under dog, the matter of the fact is that this propaganda video only exists to increase the domestic terrorists funding to spread their campaign of terror for their own profits and any funding known by Ceylonia heading to these groups will be treated as providing aid to these domestic terrorists. We hope the international community stands with us against these violent extremists in what should be these peaceful times."

Across the world many keep an eye on Ceylonia as this sudden news is very uncharacteristic of previously known workings of Ceylonia with many sitting on edge at what news might come next regarding the events and how different groups will respond to the known events so far. Many governments have taken these messages differently with many still yet deciding their response to this matter, whether simply keeping it a political affair or if any country would get directly involved.

Breaking International News
After what has been a dry period of information regarding Ceylonian affairs eyes have been drawn back towards the isolationist island nation after all exports suddenly ceased from the economic powerhouse. Gossip of an ongoing revolution within Ceylonian territory may prove true as the recent ending of exports comes without explanation from Ceylonian officials and even now no official statement has been put forth.

Satellite imaging of the region has shown widespread smoke billows rising up from across the nation in particular industrial districts, dockyards, and even the capital city Yeveran. This seems to confirm the idea of an ongoing military conflict within its borders.

As trading vessels sent to Ceylonian docks have failed to return nation's leaders are being put on the forefront for an answer to these possible supposed abductions. Families of missing trade workers from across the globe have made moving testimonials wishing for their safe returns. Many leaders have yet to make a statement about these affairs but time runs low as the fate of the sailors remains unknown.

The lack of any trade returning from Ceylonia has also marked a possible widespread supply loss for many nations that relied on the products and resources exported out of Ceylonia. International stock exchanges are expected to drop in value as panic selling is suspected to kick in at its opening next morning. Some economically weak nations are suspected to be hit the hardest as cheap Ceylonian resources allowed them to continue industrial expanse to alleviate poverty. Even larger nations who traded with Ceylonia are expected to take a large hit from the cease in trade, especially nations who relied upon trade within the northern hemisphere's seas.

Breaking: Talks of a possible economic recession here in the Empire were proved false by economists. Reports show a sharp increase in stocks and how would a recession hit when the government has a 3.1 Trillion Astron a month surplus in per capita?

Speaking of, more breaking news for you. Xemptoworth announced another surplus check, this time worth 3100 Astrons. All will get it because the Empress says "I didn't make the budget surplus, WE made the budget surplus..."

More news later

Razhetia

Breaking: New legislation has made it harder for you to gamble your earnings at the Casino. Franconian law now states that you are allotted a certain amount of money for the night at casinos. If you win a jackpot, the Empire has no right to tax you, but the Casino will take 25% of the earnings and you will get the other 75%. Where is the difficulty for gambling? That doesn't get stated until the 54th page of the bill. The bill states on Page 54 that gamblers will be timed at machines and tables so nobody "gets addicted".

More news later.

Razhetia

Sartorian News Network

There are reports of a confrontation at the Giacomo Rebecchini Spaceport between the Space Force and the Red Consortium. The confrontation seemingly began due to an attempt by the Red Consortium to frustrate the landing of Mission 53-A, bringing reinforcements to the military presence on Apollo. Giulia Gentiloni, Chair of the Apollo Governing Council, has confirmed that 53-A was diverted to a military spaceport and landed safely.

Ms Gentiloni said that "there is a minor altercation at Rebecchini Spaceport, but let there be no doubt that law enforcement and military personnel have the situation well under control". Paolo Giovanni, Vice Chair of the Apollo Governing Council, has expressed public disagreement with Ms Gentiloni, arguing that the Red Consortium has grown bolder over time and that strong action is needed to ensure the orderly conduction of activites on the surface of Apollo.

Franconia Empire and Razhetia

Sartorian News Network

President Silvia Leggièri has signed into law the National Service Expansion Act, which passed both houses of Parliament with wide majorities last week. Under current law all citizens who have turned 18 years of age must enlist in the National Service for a period of 12 months. While most enlistees opt for the Armed Forces or the Aerospace Service, there are available slots in every ministry. The newly passed law allows the National Service to sign agreements with state governments so that enlistees have the option to serve their mandated time with state agencies, something that was previously not possible.

Franconia Empire and Razhetia

Breaking: The Empress and The Emperial Parliament have passed a life changing bill. This bill aimed to raise the retirement age to 70 due to the surprising healthiness of our Elderly. People who are retired now at the age of 60 will remain so. This bill also gives retirees a check once every 3 months of 40,000 Astrons, plus what is approved by your Retirement Agency. Thousands calling for a recall of the bill already due to the jump in the retirement age. Empress Xemptoworth has listened and is thinking of alternatives to present to the Emperial Parliament. More news later.

Razhetia

Sartorian News Network

A family has been arrested in connection with the disappearance and apparent murder of over 52 individuals over the years. The family, whose name is being kept confidential, consisted of a couple and two brothers and operated the Golden Nest, a motel along an abandoned road. While the road previously connected Regù with other cities in southern Tavoletro, it had since fallen into disrepair after a more modern highway was built over 30 years ago.

Police say that the family was discovered after the Golden Nest caught fire in the course of an altercation with a backpacking couple who had opted to spend a night there. The couple, whose names are also being kept confidential, was chased and tortured before escaping and accidentally burning the motel. When police arrived the family was incapacitated and was promptly arrested, while the surviving couple was taken to a hospital for treatment. Reports indicate that cars and bodies have been found in a nearby swamp, behind the motel.

Sartorian News Network

Further information is being released about the murders in the Golden Nest Motel. Police now say that the Pagliarani Family had also taken over abandoned nearby establishments, such as a service station and a general store, which they used to lure lost or unsuspecting victims. Investigators from the Cabarinieri have been dispatched from Messelia to lend support to the investigation, amid certain reports that the Pagliarani Family was more extended than the 4 members who were arrested.

Breaking: Vice HoS (Vice Head of State) Julian Aguirre has stepped out against DT in the Empire. Here's a clip of he said...

"This reign of violence has to end! You have free healthcare, free education, and we're in the process of fixing faulty infrastructure to prevent flooding from rising sea levels, not just on the coasts, but in the MAINLAND too! What more do you want...?"

The Vice HoS is clearly upset about the violence happening around the Empire, with the latest being a Naval ship that was reportedly detonated as it was taking off from Port. More on that later...

Parliament working hard to prevent any more DT from happening. Quadropartisonship (All 4 of the FE's major ruling parties) is being used and the Empress, leading discussions on what to do to prevent any DT, has an open mind and is willing to listen to all sides of the aisle.

FENN News

Sartorian News Network

Sartoria has committed to increase by 10% its funding to the Global Health Organisation, following through with a campaign promise and despite certain defiance by the Opposition in the House of Councillors. The increased funding, which will be made effective at the start of the next fiscal year, will be used to promote the GHO's main health initiatives, including birth control, emergency health services and vaccine research.

Health Councillor Maria Vercelli welcomed the increased funding, saying that "the GHO is a key partner in the effort to make the world a healthier, more prosperous place". Giacomo Marini, Shadow Health Councillor, criticsed the measure by remarking that Sartoria already contributes 20% of the GHO's budget and that "resources would be better allocated towards ensuring that all countries contribute their fair share".

Breaking: We now have more development on the Naval Ship incident out of Southern Franconia Empire. A group known as Dawgz is claiming responsibility for the detonation of a Franconian Naval Ship that had just pulled off port. At the scene, 4 tons of dynamite powder were found on the ground. 72 were injured, 26 killed, including 14 FE Servicemen and Women. Damage to Fort Leonard and the surrounding area is still being calculated, but is so far at 8.3 Billion Astrons. We'll have more on this later.

Developing News: MP Sequoia Lee Benson was arrested today for evidence found against her in the attack on Fort Leonard. When taken in for questioning, MP Benson claimed to investigators that there were 6 others from Parliament setting up the attack as well. Over 20 people, including the 7 from Parliament, set up the attack. People are also missing from on board, nowhere to be seen. FEBI is launching a manhunt for the criminals that are missing from the Fort Leonard attack. Only 3 people are in custody and 17 others are being placed on the no fly list. The Department of Border Security is issuing a "No Travel" Alert to the region until DT in the Franconia Empire has stopped. We will have more as it develops.

Breaking: 7 MP's, and 5 others were captured for planning the detonation of a Franconian Naval Ship. Trial has been announced to be on September 12. September 12 will be a very historic day, with 12 trials back to back to back for the first time in Franconian History. The cost for 12 consecutive trials to the government... Only 4 Million Astrons, not even a dent in the monthly surplus budget.

Special Elections are being held in a year for the 7 seats of, now expelled, MP's. The Empress is now suggesting setting new rules for running for Parliament, including, if elected, a special hearing to see if corruption and treason will be committed.

More news later.

Sartorian News Network

Captain Giacomo Bellucci of the Carabinieri Office of Technical Investigations has informed that the investigation into the Golden Nest Murders is ongoing, but that all members of the Pagliarani Family are accounted for and are currently in custody, pending criminal proceedings. While the investigation into the murders was initially led by general investigators, the case was soon after taken by the Office of Technical Investigations, for unexplained reasons.

Breaking: Garbage piling up on the streets. Garbage workers are demanding cleaner ways to dispose of the Empire's garbage. Empire Eco Waste and Garbage Collection, and Finway Co. Trash Collection workers have gone on strike until the government does something about it. Unions and organizations are trying to find a way to send the nation's garbage to a much cleaner place. The government has not responded yet, but the head of the Department of Eco Living Communities and the head of the nation's biggest trash collection service are going to hold a joint conference to discuss this issue and to bring it to the Empress' attention. Hopefully the Trash Pile of FC2421 (Selenid Calendar 2121) doesn't last for a while... We might have a smelly history lesson in out hands...

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