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[Callum]

ACHRÓA'S TRANSITION TO DEMOCRACY
REACTIONS AND PREPARATIONS


Some citizens in the vilage of Vont Alagóx celebrated the previous night with sparklers, in support of democracy

As Achróa prepares to transit to democracy in less than 24 hours, this article will have an in-depth look as to why people are suddenly happy, and why this move is being most criticised by the very people that currently govern Achróa. We'll also be looking at the preparations for tonight's celebrations, but we'll also be looking at the people ready to disrupt - probably - the best day in Achróan history.


The first surprising thing about the past few days is that almost every ordinary citizen is happy with the changes. Street celebrations, sparklers and chants are all too familiar to the people now. The night leading to January 1st however, could see at least 40% of the whole Achróan population come out to celebrate (that's around 4 million). In order to look at how they're so happy, we need to be able to look at the background of why democracy is important to Achróa:

- The Autonomy of Voldarea may no longer campaign for independence - a win/win situation
The furthest south 6 islands are claimed by the Autonomy of Voldarea, which has relentlessly campaigned for independence for over 20 years. Now that democracy is coming to the whole of Achróa, this will certainly quell the movement that has claimed the lives of almost 500 people. In the Voldar capital, Delibrei, celebrations have occurred all in support of Achróa. Is this the end of a 20 year strife?

- More international relations can finally be made
The vast majority of Fantasia is democratic. Some countries haven't even considered Achróa's relations in the past due to the plutocratic government.


But the biggest criticism has come from the government of Achróa itself; plutocracy worked in the country until Velto d'Apré ruined it all (in their opinion). The sad fact about this is that... they were correct. Plutocracy did work across Achróa (well, except from Voldarea) and most were satisfied in the past. The sudden dramatic change was indeed aided by Velto - so basically, the Achróan government is pretty much shouting this phrase over and over again: "Blame it on Velto, not on us!"

But then, an even bigger problem came when one of the international Fantasian states, Amelia, decided to deem the democratic movement in Achróa as illegal and fund the anti-democratic organisations on the island. Whether this is deliberate or just ill-minded, Achróa will know who's to blame should a rogue protest break out, or even an attack.

Preparations aspect will be featured on Achróan News later tonight.

[Dylan]

Dyria congratulates Achróa's transition to democracy

While it's not fully a democratic state yet, Achróa is making the change to be a democratic nation; to take effect on the 1st of January 2016.

Dyria has reacted positively to the transition. President Máireán Ní Chatsdóttir personally congratulated the Achróan people today;
"While it's not the 1st yet, I can just send out a huge congratulations to Achróa for making a historic transition to a democracy. Here in Dyria, our Achróan community are already celebrating; it seems that New Year's Eve will be celebrated by many tonight on the streets of Dyria!"

Many Achróans living in Dyria have taken the decision positively, while others did not state if they thought it was positive or negative.

[Callum]

EXPLOSION IN TRANGUELI - AT LEAST 5 DEAD

The explosion occurred as festivities ran into the early morning hours at around 3:50am - more than 100,000 people were still celebrating



Achróa is under shock tonight as at least 5 people have been killed in an explosion (a supposed bomb) that detonated in a popular street with partygoers, both domestic and foreign. The explosion occurred at around 3:50am on Friday morning. On top of the 5 dead, at least 200 were injured (around 53 of them critically).

If this turns out to be a bomb, it will be the first ever terrorist attack on Achróan soil. All signs are pointing to anti-democratic organisations, which received a hefty amount of money from the Amelian government. The Achróais have been advised to continue celebrating in order to "not dampen the spirit", but have been told to stay away from Anyaplass Road where the explosion occurred.

The Achróais have also reported problems with electronic devices across 10 countries over the New Year period of which includes:
 
  

Problems include petty incidences such as adware, but also include serious breaches of privacy (i.e - intimate pictures being broadcast on large screens).

This story is still developing.

[Black Butterfly]

President Ai Talks



President Ai Wen of Amelia has spoken out against the unfortunate situation in Achróa, known as 啊采集 Acaiji in Amelian Satsumese, stating "These attacks are very unfortunate for all parties involved, and the Amelian nation provides our sympathy for the families of those affected by the incident". 

She also takes the opportunity to point out that "This is evidently what happens when rebels are allowed take control of a once stable nation's seat of power. It is important that we remember what a safe nation Achróa has been renowned to be. I find it incredibly upsetting that this is what has happened thanks to so called 'democracy' arriving. As a democratic nation, Amelian people simply will not allow Achróans to be pulled in by this tyrannical regime."

Callum

[MG]

Just a random question. While i was trying to do regions for Katsyria, i checked the country area and i was looking for something similar in real life. I guess the program which calculates the area is wrong, because according to area, my country is as big as Honduras..

[Kyron]

Jan 14, 2016 18:34:09 GMT 1 MG said:

Just a random question. While i was trying to do regions for Katsyria, i checked the country area and i was looking for something similar in real life. I guess the program which calculates the area is wrong, because according to area, my country is as big as Honduras..

Same, Vradiazi is the 8th biggest country in Fantasia and it's as big as Belarus

[Julian]

Jan 14, 2016 21:55:39 GMT 1 Kyron said:

Jan 14, 2016 18:34:09 GMT 1 MG said:

Just a random question. While i was trying to do regions for Katsyria, i checked the country area and i was looking for something similar in real life. I guess the program which calculates the area is wrong, because according to area, my country is as big as Honduras..

Same, Vradiazi is the 8th biggest country in Fantasia and it's as big as Belarus

While Lanovina is a bit bigger than Suriname and a bit smaller than Uruguay

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BIG CHANGES COMING IN ATLANDIA?
14/01/2016 - Aurendamm, Atlandia

There are big changes coming in Atlandia as tomorrow The Parliament is gathering in Aurendamm for an unusual meeting. The meeting will also include Harry Hendrik, the Duke of Atlandia as well as The Council of Earls, which are the two main objects in Atlandian monarchy. Another unexpected event is that Sir Valter Jaak, political leader of Leowee Islands and also part of Atlandian Parliament will be present, even though Leowan politicians were boycotting Atlandian Parliament meetings recently because of Leowan people's wish to be independent.

However, the media people won't be allowed in a meeting but a few press conferences are going to be held in order to inform the citizens about biggest possible changes.

One of the Atlandian Parliament members said that "it's (the event) going to decide the future of this country". Big changes are expected to happen as the political situation has been tense in the country for a few months. Leowee Islands kept wanting more autonomy or even independence, many people do not support the monarchy of the country.

[Callum]

archived from January 6th 2016

DAY OF DEMOCRACY BOMB:
DEATH TOLL FINALISED AT 38


A relative of one of the 38 victims pays tribute to the fallen at Taloçei Shrine, in Trangueli


The final 'immediate inquiry' into the Day of Democracy/Trangueli Bomb has concluded that 38 people have died, while 61 still remain hospitalised - thankfully stable - and that an anti-democratic group had carried out the attack, with links to the Former Leader Velto d'Apré.

The terrorist attack is the first ever on Achróan soil. Among the dead were 35 Achróais, while the 3 remaining dead were expatriates from the former Deep Valley. Among the hospitalised include 28 foreigners, most of which come from Westmont countries. Their nationalities have been kept secret for the time being. The terrorist group that carried out the attack have been identified as Ahrae d'Plú (AP), which translates to Yes to Plutocracy - the lead Achróais investigators have said that it is "highly possible" that Velto d'Apré was involved in the group's activities. The police presence on the island of Apré and around Trangueli has been increased significantly, as well as in resort cities such as Vinéon and Telúri, both on the island of Nor'mareda. 

AP has also been identified as the group which broadcast intimate pictures of various Achróais in Flírskmasto and Lakadamia. At least 30 people have been affected and have been contacted by the Achróan government for compensation issues etc..

However, the bomb certainly did not stop people from celebrating:

There was indeed a sense of hesitation and worry in the surrounding streets close to Anyaplass [where the bomb detonated] but there was also a sense of absolute oblivion. It was as if people had forgotten about it entirely and continued to celebrate into the night. I talked to a few people about the bomb, and they all had the same response - a paraphrase of "This is what the dead would want us to do; celebrate. They don't want a fuss. Nobody does.
- Salen Ovarinel, journalist working in Trangueli at the time of the bomb


I saw the bomb go off myself. There were screams, there was panic and there certainly was hysteria immediately after the blast. We all managed to control our hysteria quickly though... mainly for two reasons: to celebrate the life of the dead (of course, knowing that there would certainly be dead people) and to celebrate the transition to democracy. We have been waiting so long for the day to come, and we won't let the terrorists dampen our spirit.
- Vera Oieloi, eyewitness, celebrating at the time of the bomb


source | trangueli inquiry

The dawn, however, was filled with mourning. Everywhere in Achróa, a vigil would take place for the dead. The mourning continued until Ainia d'Loralat made a statement from Verançel on the same evening, stating that the Achróais should "come out to celebrate once more, and never give in to the evil." Surprisingly, the turnout in Trangueli was higher than that of the previous night. It is estimated that a whole half of Achróa came out to celebrate the following night - 10% higher than on the night of the bomb.

Dressed in the Achróan colours, millions swamped to the streets and celebrated without any incident. AP's attack had failed miserably.

Achróa requests no foreign help at this time. 

[Logan]

The Pohunskan Telegraph

Pohunskan President Plans to Expand The Pohunskan Military



Today the Pohunskan president Andrea Bucko announced plans to expand the Pohunskan military to protect our great republic from outside threats such as Assasynia. The president of Pohunskia has stated that "Many Assasynian nationals part of privately owned militias have been invading oil platforms off the coast of Pohunskan cities. We must stop these people from destroying our economy and this is the best way. We also want to play a leading role in the protection of not only our nation but the world by buying unwanted islands and converting them into Pohunskan military bases for our airforce."


image of the new aircraft carrier.


New planned stealth bomber.

This means that the Pohunskan military funding will increase from 50 Bn to 150 Bn. This will go towards the expansion of the Pohunskan airforce and the navy. The government is already planning to build 2 new advanced aircraft carriers and 10 new highly advanced stealth bombers. This is for the protection and the freedom of Pohunskia.

Pohunskan Government Plans To Help New Big Families!

Pohunskia is said to be in short supply of workers and the government plans to increase the amount of big families by giving extra support to families that plan to have three or more children. The Minister of Industry stated "Our country has a fast growing economy that needs to be supported by more new workers, both unskilled and professional, and we need to do this by encouraging families to have more children. This means that families with three or more children will receive more child benefit, creation of new towns across Pohunskia and full paying maternity/paternity leave. This may be an expensive choice but our country's economy will grow."

The Pohunskan government hopes of an increase of ten million new children in the next fifteen years.