Timeline (Scotland says "Yes")

Brief Summary at Main Page

2014 ♦ 2015 ♦ 2016

Locations of events are indicated by flags

19th September
Scotland

- Votes Announced: Overwhelming Majority vote "yes"

- Alex Salmond makes a press statement, saying he is delighted with the result, but warns that the road to independence is not yet over. He also states that he intends for the new country to work closely with the UK and other countries on the international stage.

- Mass celebrations begin in many Scottish cities, though there are some scuffles as pro-Union supporters wave Union Flags. Some cases of xenophobia against Scottish (and by extension, Celtic-looking) people in British cities are reported.

London, United Kingdom



- David Cameron makes a press speech in which he states that he is "disappointed" with the result, but respects the Scottish people's choice, and that the British and Scottish people should continue to work together and remember what they have in common. There are many calls for Cameron to resign after failing to preserve the union.

- Share prices in the London Stock Exchange fall by up to 10% and the Pound starts to fall against most major currencies. Beginnings of Financial Crisis.

Catalonia

- Catalan Parliament approves call for referendum on independence.

20th September
United Kingdom

- There are calls for the UK General Election to be postponed until 2016, as Scottish MPs will affect the vote, especially with the idea that "Scottish Labour MP's could deliver a Labour government that would have no mandate in the rest of the UK."

- Many international leaders release statements congratulating the Scottish people and the democracy used, and their aim to continue to work with both the UK and Scotland.

- Many multinational corporations announce plans to relocate their main offices to London, Many hotels in Scotland notice many cancellations from English tourists. The Royal Bank of Scotland announces that while it will keep offices in Scotland, it will locate its headquarters in London.

- Tory Backbenchers start to call for Cameron's resignation.

 The Northern and Western Islands

- The Orkney, the Outer Hebrides and the Shetland Islands all call for a second referendum on whether they should join Scotland, or become independent/have affiliation with the UK.

Spain

- Spanish leaders voice their concern and disappointment with the result and their intention to block Scotland from joining the EU, as Basque and Catalonian politicians and nationalists hail the result and call for similar referenda for them.

22nd September
London, United Kingdom

- Representatives of Scotland and the rUK (rest of United Kingdom) arrive in London to start discussing and negotiating the plan for Scottish Independence, specifically borders, debt and government resources. By the end of the day they announce that they hope for the mechanisms for independence to be fulfilled by 2015.

- David Cameron announces his resignation as Conservative Leader, but states that he will stay as Prime Minister until the new leader is chosen.

23rd September
London, United Kingdom

- George Osbourne, Boris Johnson and Theresa May all announce that they will run for Tory Leader, amongst other Tory members.

25th September
London, United Kingdom

- Movements are started calling for an English Parliament, and possibly Federalized system.

26th September
Catalonia

- Mass protests in Barcelona over refusal of Spanish Government to take their referenda on independence seriously.

 The Northern and Western Islands

- Separate referenda are held in Orkney, the Outer Hebrides and the Shetland Islands to determine their status. Orkney and Shetland vote overwhelmingly not to join Scotland. The Outer Hebrides narrowly vote to join an Independent Scotland.

27th September
Spain

- Spanish government announces it will block the efforts of Catalonia. The Spanish Constitutional Court decides to hear the case on 29th September.

Catalonia



- Demonstrators start to march towards Madrid with the intention of occupying it.

29th September
London, United Kingdom

- A vote of no confidence is held by the Labour party but fended off by the coalition government.

30th September
Madrid

- Catalan demonstrators move into outer parts of Madrid and are confronted by a Police Barricade. Violence breaks out with some injuries.

30th September
Madrid

- After a 24 hour stand-off, police attack Protester's Camp. Along with hundreds of others, Artur Mas is arrested and jailed.

1st October
Catalonia

- News starts to break that the protests have failed. Catalan Nationalists occupy government buildings. After an order comes through to deal with the uprising, most of the Catalan Police Forces defect to the rioters

Spain

- Spanish Army is mobilized and sent to Catalonia.

12th October
Catalonia

- Spanish Army encounters military barricade at Segre River, with fighting ensuing. Two Soldiers are killed, four Civilians are also killed with a further 16 injured.

15th October
Catalonia

- As the Spanish Army moves through Catalonia, attempting to put down any resistance, rebels hide before reappearing, managing to avoid fighting.

London, United Kingdom

-  George Osborne  is elected Leader of the Conservatives, and becomes Prime Minister after Cameron steps down.

17th October
London, United Kingdom

- Parliament votes to use a new design of the Union Flag incorporating the Welsh flag, but also to allow the continued usage of the old Union Flag (up to the discretion of the building where it is being flown). While there are praises for the flag, especially from Plaid Cymru for the inclusion of the Welsh Colours, many people still support the old Union Flag, which "generations of servicemen died under". As such, it is uncertain whether the military will use the new flag.

2nd November
Catalonia



- Spanish forces reach Barcelona, encountering hard resistance, supplied with old Moroccan arms brought in the previous night. Catalan rebels capture a Spanish APC and use it to destroy another.

7th November
Catalonia

- Battle for Barcelona finishes as government forces retreat or are captured.

19th November
United Nations

- As Spanish Forces lock down Catalonia, Morocco calls for economic sanctions against Spain.

20th November
United Nations

- Moroccan proposal rejected in favour of less harsh resolution until a solution can be found.

Canaries and Baque

- Canary Islands and Basque Country, at this news, declare independence. While the Basque rebellion is quickly put down, the Canary Government puts up minimal resistance, and a Spanish Naval Task force retreats after a stand-off with Moroccan Naval Ships.

2nd December
London, United Kingdom

- Electoral Commission advises the general election be postponed until May 2016, and legislation is rushed through Parliament extending its life the vote goes through by one vote as many Liberal Democrats rebel against the decision.

17th December
Washington DC, United States/ Havana, Cuba

- U.S. President Barack Obama and Cuban President  announced the beginning of a process of between Cuba and the United States. The normalization agreement was secretly negotiated in preceding months, facilitated by  and largely hosted by the Government of Canada. Cuba returns American aid worker to the United States while the United States returns three members of the  back to Cuba in prisoner exchange meant to normalize relations with the two.

7th January
Paris, France

- Saïd and Chérif Kouachi, forced their way into the offices of the French satirical weekly newspaper Charlie Hebdo in Paris. They were armed with assault rifles, 11 people and injured 11 others in the building. A French National Police officer was killed when they exited the building.

8th-9th January
France

- In connection to the Charlie Hebdo shooting, French police tracked the assailants to an industrial estate in Dammartin-en-Goële, where they took a hostage. Another gunman also shot a police officer on 8 January and took hostages the next day, at a kosher supermarket near the Porte de Vincennes. Three attackers were killed, along with four hostages who died in the Vincennes supermarket before the intervention.

21st January
 London, United Kingdom

- Sir John Chilcot announces that his report into the Iraq War will be published after the General Election.

24th January
 Saudi Arabia

 - David Cameron and HRH Prince Charles fly to Saudi Arabia to pay respects to King Abdullah, who died the previous day.

25th January
Maguindanao, Philippines

- 44 members of the Philippine National Police-Special Action Force (PNP-SAF), an elite fighting force, were killed  against armed insurgents of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF). PNP-SAF's objective is to pursue  also known as Marwan and Basit Usman as part of Oplan Exodus and killed the former.

2nd February
London' , United Kingdom' 

- Economic talks between the UK and Scotland are deteriorating as Scotland is determined to keep the pound. Osbourne states that Scotland is “free to use sterling in the same way they use the US dollar in Zimbabwe but there will be no influence on UK or Bank of England policy, and no banking or fiscal or true currency union.”

-The population of London hits a record of 8.6m, and is forecast to reach 11m by 2050.

5th February
United Kingdom

- Plaid Cymru announces plans to hold an informal referendum on more devolved powers in Wales.

- Buckingham Palace announces that Her Majesty is planning on appointing Lord Steel of Aikwood as first Governor-General of Scotland.

13th February
London,'  United Kingdom'

- Negotiations between UK and Scotland come to common ground and government agencies start to divide although neither side is happy with the deal presented.

European Union

- Negotiations now begin with EU and Scotland over Scotland joining and using the Euro. Spain still staunchly opposes Scottish entry.

17th February
Flanders

- Throughout Flanders, rallies in favour of Flemish independence begin. Whilst many are Euroskeptic, the perception that Scottish negotiations are going well gives the independence movement weight.

18th February
   Ghent, Flanders

- Minor rioting begins in Ghent. In an attempt to quell this, the Flemish government announces they will push for a referendum to be held.

19th February
Brussels, Belgium

- Belgian government announces a Referendum to be held on the 11th April on Flemish Independence.

14th March
Edinburgh, Scotland

- The Prince of Wales and representatives of various nations arrive in Edinburgh for the ceremony the next day.

15th March
Edinburgh, Scotland

- Union Flags are raised on all Scottish Public Buildings so they can be ceremoniously lowered at midnight. - Ceremony at midnight sees an independent Scotland reborn. Much celebration, though some small isolated instances of violence are experienced.

 The Northern Islands

- Orkney and the Shetlands are transferred to the Northern Isles Dependency, under the sovereignty of the United Kingdom. Roderick Campbell becomes takes his position as Lieutenant Governor, whilst Alistair Carmichael becomes the Chief Minster.

16th March
 United Kingdom

 - Government announces first NHS patients have been diagnosed through genome sequencing.

16th-17th March
Edinburgh, Scotland

- Two day Bank Holiday in Scotland begins to deal with financial and official transovers, as well as, presumably, hangovers.

18th March
Scotland

- Governor-General and British Ambassador and Consul arrive in Edinburgh.

London, United Kingdom

- Scottish Ambassador and Consul arrive

- Prime Minister George Osborne officially congratulates Scotland in a press conference, and states his hopes for close relations between Scotland and the United Kingdom.

- Press start circulating stories of the possibility of an Intergovernmental Union between the UK, Scotland and Ireland to succeed the Common Travel Area, to coordinate Trade.

United Nations and Others

- Scotland is officially welcomed to the United Nations, with it's representative sitting between Saudi Arabia and Senegal. The rUK takes the UK's seat on the Security Council.

- Scotland formally joins to Commonwealth, but NATO and EU memberships are still being negotiated.

 Channel Islands

 - After the unification of the Northern Isles, some movement for a Confederal, rather than Federal, structure over the Bailiwicks of Guernsey and Jersey grows, with the example of the already united Channel Islands Brussels Office given as an example.

10th April
   Brussels, Belgium

<p style="font-weight:normal;">- Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel urges the unity of the Belgian People in the referendum.

20th April
<p style="font-weight:normal;"> Flanders

<p style="font-weight:normal;">- Referendum in favour of Flemish independence. World leaders react variably, but mainly promote good relations and trade.

16th April
Scotland

- Elizabeth II is formally crowned in a small coronation ceremony in Edinburgh as Queen of Scots, though appears grumpy throughout. English road signs are replaced with bi-lingual ones.

Edinburgh

- Alex Salmond states that Scotland will recognize Kurdistan if he is elected, and will support them economically.

20th April
Turkish Cyprus

- Mustafa Akıncı, a pro-unificationist, is elected President.

3rd May
<p style="font-weight:normal;">   Brussels, Belgium

<p style="font-weight:normal;">- Belgian, Flemish and Walloon representatives meet in Brussels to discuss the future of their states.

<p style="font-weight:normal;"> 13th May

<p style="font-weight:normal;">United Kingdom

<p style="font-weight:normal;"> - Trooping the Colour takes place in London

16th May
<p style="font-weight:normal;"> Scotland

<p style="font-weight:normal;">- The Church of Scotland votes to allow the ordination of gay minister in civil partnerships.

31st May
Italy

- Regional elections in seven regions of Italy, five regions have now a president of Lega Nord, one of the PATT and one of the Forza Italia.

15th June
<p style="font-weight:normal;">United Kingdom

<p style="font-weight:normal;"> - The Royal Family, Ed Miliband, the Archbishop of Canterbury and other dignitaries attend a ceremony at Runnymede, marking the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta.

18th June
<p style="font-weight:normal;">United Kingdom

<p style="font-weight:normal;"> - A Government report shows that the Palace of Westminister is in urgent need of repair, and recommends that MPs leave the buildings for two years in order for repairs to take place

London, United Kingdom

- After repetitive refusals by George Osborne to appear on forthcoming party leader television debates, Ed Miliband pledges to introduce legislation which would make televised debates permanent features of future general election campaigns, meaning politicians could not attempt to prevent them through self interest.

25th June
<p style="font-weight:normal;"> United Kingdom

<p style="font-weight:normal;"> - UK Population grows by almost 500,000 to reach 64,596,800 in 2014.

7th July
London, United Kingdom

- The country observes the 10th anniversary of the 7/7 attacks.

26th June
Washington DC, United States

- The United States Supreme Court legalizes gay marriage in the country.

5th July
<p style="font-weight:normal;">   Scotland

<p style="font-weight:normal;">- UNESCO gives World Heritage to the Forth Bridge, on of Scotland's best-known structures.

18th July
<p style="font-weight:normal;">   Brussels, Belgium

<p style="font-weight:normal;">- After demands, representatives of the German-Speaking Community of Belgium meet in Brussels to discuss their futur

20th July
 Havana, Cuba

- The United States officially reopens its embassy in Cuba with Secretary of State leading the opening ceremony.

Washington DC, United States

- Cuba officially upgrades its "interests section" in the Swiss embassy to "embassy" status in Washington DC. The Cuban flag is raised in the Cuban embassy and is placed in the State Department for the first time.

3rd September
Beijing, China

- A large People's Liberation Army parade is held in Beijing to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of China's victory against Japan. Foreign leaders that have close relations to Beijing attend the military parade.

6th September
<p style="font-weight:normal;"> United Kingdom

<p style="font-weight:normal;"> - Lieutenant Governor of Guernsey, Peter Walker, dies in office.

9th September
<p style="font-weight:normal;"> United Kingdom

<p style="font-weight:normal;"> - Queen Elizabeth II surpasses her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria as Britain's longest reigning monarch. <p style="font-weight:normal;margin-top:0.4em;margin-bottom:0.5em;"> Scotland

<p style="font-weight:normal;">- Scottish Borders Railway, which was originally begun by the British Government, is officially opened by David Steel e.

16th ' September
<p style="font-weight:normal;">   Brussels, Belgium

<p style="font-weight:normal;">- German, French and EU diplomats are invited to the talks.

18th September
Tokyo, Japan

- The Japanese Diet made the reinterpretation of Article 9 of the Japanese constitution official by enacting a series of laws allowing the Japan Self-Defense Forces to provide material support to allies engaged in combat internationally. This drew criticism from local citizens, both South Korea and North Korea, and China while allies such as the United States, the Philippines and Australia welcomed the move.

19th September
Scotland

- Scottish Nationals hold "One Year On" Referendum Celebrations, lead by Salmond, Swinney and Sturgeon.

Canada

- Government announces plans for referendum on Quebec independence, after much lobbying.

23rd September
EU

- EU-Scottish talks finally break ground: Spain backs down, on the condition that Scotland does not "interfere with the internal affairs of Spain" - Spain does not want Scotland inspiring Catalonian (and possibly Basque) independence movements. Scotland adopts the Euro.

Syria

- The Russian Armed Forces begin their intervention in the Syrian Civil War by attacking ISIS positions and the opposition forces against the Syrian government.

1st October
<p style="font-weight:normal;"> United Kingdom

<p style="font-weight:normal;"> - UKIP Leader Nigel Farage comments on the Partition of Belgium in a press conference. He admires the Flemish movement from separating from Belgium, which he claims was overly controlled by the EU, and represented how the rest of Europe could go if forced together. However, he calls the creation of the Brussels City State as "the beginning of the EU takeover", and that it was "Donald Tusk's experimentation for the takeover of sovereign states", suggesting that once it administers Brussels, it may take over the separated United Kingdom.

24th October
<p style="font-weight:normal;"> Brussels, Belgium

<p style="font-weight:normal;">- An agreement is reached between the representatives: Brussels will become an independent City State, Flanders will become independent, Wallonia will join France, the German-Speaking Community (Eifel and Eupen) will join the Germany State of Rhineland-Palatine, whilst the Principality of Luxembourg will absorb the Belgian province of Luxembourg

10th November
Italy

- Referendum in the northern Italy for the independence of the Padania, softened by the Lega Nord.

11th November
 Padania

- Padanian Referendum results: Padania has voted to leave Italy.

13th November
Tibet, China

- A large group of Tibetans gathering in front of Potala Palace in Lhasa, waving mainly Tibetan and other separatist flags, are attacked by State Police, leaving four dead.

Paris, France

- Da'esh on Paris leaves 137 dead and 368 injuries. Mass outcry from around the world.

18th November
Tibet, China

- Tibetan Guerrilla fighters attack a Chinese Convoy, killing the driver and taking the passengers captive.

Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines

- APEC 2015 begins. This is the second time the Philippines has hosted APEC, the first one in 1996.

19th November
Tibet, China

- Enraged, PLA units start to move into the area, where there have been reports of Guerrilla Movements. CIA and Indian operatives are blamed by China and Russia for stirring up locals.

Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines

- APEC 2015 officially concludes.

24th November
Turkey

- Turkey shoots down a Russian Jet, claiming it was violating Turkish Airspace. Russian-Turkey relations worsen.

27th November
Russia

- Putin and his cabinet declares their backing of Kurdistan as an independent nation.

Paris, France

- COP21 Conference on Climate Change begins in Paris. First meeting for Scotland, who already pledge to be one of the most ecologically friendly nations.

12th December
Paris, France

- COP21 Conference on Climate Change concludes, with Scotland pledging to be one of the most ecologically friendly nations by 2025.

17th December
 Kurdistan

- Syrian, Iraqi, Iranian, Russian and Kurdish leaders meet in Erbil to discuss creating an independent Kurdish State.

21st December
Kurdistan

- Syria, Iraq, Iran, Russia and Kurdistan reach an agreement and declare Kurdistan an independent state, seceding from several states. Several oil and mining companies make deals with Peshmerga, boasting their economy.

Moscow

- Putin declares his support and backing of Kurdistan, and trade details, including supplying arms.

Quebec, Canada

- Referendum on Quebec Independence held.

22nd December
 Scotland

- Alex Salmond states that if he becomes Prime Minister he will work closely with Kurdistan, and possibly send humanitarian workers.

Quebec, Canada

- Referendum results: Vast Majority vote in favour.

31st December
Rome, Italy

- The President of the Republic Sergio Mattarella has made his first speech for the New Year, the President has talked about the terrible situation in Padania for the Italians, about the economy, about the future and a happy and a serene 2016

8th January
 Italy

- Regional elections in eight regions of Italy, four regions now have a president of Fratelli d'Italia - A.N., three of Forza Nuova and one of Movimento 5 Stelle

17th January
Germany

- German Chancellor Angela Merkel, reflecting most of the EU's views, warns Spain that they risk being forcibly removed from the EU if they do not find a peaceful solution to Basque and Catalonian independence.

3rd February
Kurdish Provinces, Turkey

- Protests break out in some Turkish cities in support of ceding to Kurdistan. Local authorities attempt to quell, though some support it and do little.

26th February
Ireland

- Enda Kenny of Fine Gael is elected Taoiseach of the Republic of Ireland

1st March
Spain

- Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy is deposed by a vote of no confidence. Vice-President Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría Antón becomes acting-Prime Minister, and is assumed to be the next PM.

4th March
<p style="font-weight:normal;"> United Kingdom

- The three main party leaders take part in the final televised debate before the general election, in a special edition of Question Time.

8th March
Kurdistan

- Peshmerga forces armed with Russian equipment such as 100 T-72 and 80 2A65- Msta-B launch a major assault, retaking Tal Afar from ISIS and begin to March towards Mosul.

Spain

- Spanish Parliament passes act formally recognizing Catalonia.

10th March
Kurdistan

- Peshmerga forces march right into the outer defences of Mosul, encircling the city. The Second Siege for Mosul begins.

14th March
Kurdistan

- Peshmerga forces make major gains in the city of Mosul, with ISIL just holding the City Centre.

15th March
<p style="font-weight:normal;"> Edinburgh, Scotland

<p style="font-weight:normal;">- First Independence Day of the Scottish Commonwealth. Mass celebrations lead by Salmond, though minor demonstrations around nation against independence.

16th March
United Kingdom

- UK General Election: Labour wins a minority with 279 seats, forming a coalition with the Liberal Democrats who hold ten seats. The Tories win 274 seats, while UKIP wins a further ten seats.

20th March
Scotland

- Scottish Assembly Election : SNP wins landslide victory with 123 seats, and the Scottish Socialists three. The Scottish Free Democrats fail to win any, though are predicted to win many council seats, particularly in the south.  Havana, Cuba

- Barrack Obama becomes the first U.S. President to visit Cuba in nearly 80 years.

22nd March
Brussels, Belgium

- in the Brussels, killing at least 32 and injuring at least 250. The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant claims responsibility for the attacks.

<p style="font-weight:normal;"> 23rd March

<p style="font-weight:normal;">   London, United Kingdom

<p style="font-weight:normal;"> - Legislation is passed by both Houses which makes Televised Debates permanent features of general election campaign.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Scotland

<p style="font-weight:normal;"> - In one of the first acts of the Independent Scottish Assembly, Same-Sex Marriage is legalised.  

27th March
Palmyra, Syria

- Government forces retake Palmyra from ISIL.

<p style="font-weight:normal;"> The Western Islands

<p style="font-weight:normal;">- Members of the former Scottish Liberal Democrats, as well as Tory and Labour, within the Outer Hebrides announce the creation of Outer Hebrides Party, calling for a new referendum on retaining the status quo of belonging to Scotland, Independence or rejoining the United Kingdom.

29th March
United Nations

- While ISIL's power is waning, Scotland proposes peacekeeping operations in ISIL areas, as well as Turkish Kurdistan. Salmond also pledges large scale peacekeeping forces from Scotland

- Talks begin to take place for the establishment of a peacekeeping force in Syria and Iraq.

Kurdistan

- After bitter fighting the Peshmerga make further gains. Only a few buildings are now held by ISIL.

1st April
Tibet, China

- Reports of further protests in Tibetan cities as more civilians join the guerrillas. There are so unverified reports a very small number of PLA troops defected, though this remains uncertain.

3rd April
Kurdistan

- Peshmerga forces finally defeat ISIL forces with Mosul, liberating it.

Global

- Release of 'Panama Papers' showing the names and assets of thousands in overseas accounts, involving many government officials and their associates around the world. Iceland

- With the release of the Panama Papers, Icelandic PM Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson resigns.

7th April
<p style="font-weight:normal;"> Brussels, Belgium

<p style="font-weight:normal;">- Belgium is dissolved. Protests mainly occur in Flanders, with a few in Brussels and Luxembourg. Rattachists of Wallonia celebrate.

9th April
United Nations

- A UN resolution is drafted concerning a UN Peacekeeping Mission to Syria and Kurdistan, to be led by Scotland.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">Scotland

<p style="font-weight:normal;"> - Scottish Assembly controversially passes bill legalising the Right-to-Die.

10th April
United Nations

- Both main organs of the UN vote in favour of a Scottish-lead Peacekeeping mission to Kurdistan. Preparations begin to be made.

12th April
China

- China accuses the United States, India and Japan of supporting and supplying Tibetan rebels; nations all deny.

UK TATA Steel

- After the crisis left by TATA announcing the sale of its Steel Plants in Britain, the Labour Government agrees to buy a large share in them, essentially nationalising it with a small private investment.

15th April
 UN Kurdish Peacekeeping Mission

- Peacekeepers from around the world start to depart for Kurdistan.

 Kurdistan

- Kurdistan agrees not to attack the Syrian Opposition Forces. The Assad Regime and Russia voice concern, but continue to supply Kurdistan.

26th April
 UN Kurdish Peacekeeping Mission

- First Peacekeeping Camps set up.

6th May

Gibraltar

- The Royal Navy patrol boat HMS Sabre fires flares on a Spanish Guardia Civil vessel after it harasses the American nuclear submarine USS Florida on a port call to the British submarine base in the territory.

9th May
Philippines

- The take place. At the end of the day, presidential candidate is presumed to be the winner of the elections.

15th May
 Iraq

- A suicide attack is carried out by Da'esh militants at the Taji Gas Plant in Iraq, near Baghdad. The situation, however, was quickly brought under control.

2nd June
Italy, Rome

- In Rome the 70th anniversary of the foundation of the Italian Republic was celebrated. The highest civil and military authorities assisted in the parade of the Republic.

30th June
Manila, Philippines

- is inaugurated as the 16th. His Vice President,, is inaugurated in the Boracay Mansion in Quezon City.

12th July
Italy, Apulia

- In southern Italy two trains had a frontal crush and at least 27 people died and 50 remain wounded, The line where the trains crushed was run by a private company, also some Padanian citizens died in this train disaster.

13th July
United Nations Permanent Court of Arbitration, The Hague, Netherlands

- The UNPCA he PCA ruled in favor of the over territorial disputes in the South China Sea. The court unanimously ruled that China has "no historical rights" based on the so-called "nine-dash line" map. The PCA also ruled that Chinese reclamation activity in the south China sea has also caused an irreparable damage to the environment and asked the Chinese government to stop further activities in the South China Sea.

China

- Beijing rejects the decisions of the Permanent Court of Arbitration, insisting that the area disputed has been under Chinese sovereignty "since ancient times."

14th July
Hong Kong, China

- The National People's Congress approves new Restriction Laws upon Hong Kong. Many believe this to be a step in further integrating Hong Kong to Beijing.

Nice, France

- 84 people were killed and 303 injured when a 19-ton cargo truck was deliberately driven into crowds celebrating Bastille Day on the Promenade des Anglais. The driver, Mohamed Lahouaiej-Bouhlel, a Tunisian resident of France was killed when police surrounded the truck and shot the driver.

15th July
Hong Kong, China

- Protests in Hong Kong over the Restriction Laws <p style="font-weight:normal;"> Turkey

<p style="font-weight:normal;">- Members of the Turkish Military, declaring a Peace at Home Council, begin a coup. Aircraft are reported over Ankara, and the bridges over the Bosphorus are blocked.

15th July <p style="font-weight:normal;"> Turkey

<p style="font-weight:normal;">- Erdogan flies to Istanbul, and leads anti-coup movement. Crowds force the end of the coup, and it crumbles.

<p style="font-weight:normal;"> 16th July <p style="font-weight:normal;"> Turkey

<p style="font-weight:normal;">- A purge is declared by Erdogen, and thousands of opposition military leaders, judges and civil servants are arrested. More violence is reported in the Kurdish regions.

17th July
<p style="font-weight:normal;">  Hong Kong, China

<p style="font-weight:normal;">- The protests take a violent turn, as the police attempt to move out the protestors. Hongkongers begin to storm the streets, and form a barricade out of burning tires in Tsim Sha Tsui. Various governments advise tourists not to visit.

<h3 style="font-weight:normal;">18th July <p style="font-weight:normal;">  Tibet, China

<p style="font-weight:normal;">- A group of Tibet militias storm a Chinese Quarry in the north of Tibet, destroying the machinery and killing a man. Some reports state that they drove in an APC, believed to be the one earlier captured.

<p style="font-weight:normal;"> 20th July <p style="font-weight:normal;"> Turkey

<p style="font-weight:normal;">- Turkey declares a two-month long State of Emergency

26th July
The Pentagon, VA, United States

-   The U.S. Department of Defense said in a press conference that B-52, B-1 and B-2 bombers would be based on joint-U.S/U.K. base of Diego Garcia in the British Indian Ocean Territory for the campaign against ISIS in Iraq and Syria. This is the first time since the Gulf War that the USAF will station B-52s in the B.I.O.T.

27th July
Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory

- B-1 Lancers, B-2 Spirits, and B-52 Stratofortress bombers arrive in Diego Garcia to take part on the mission against ISIS.

28th July
<p style="font-weight:normal;">  Hong Kong, China

-   Protestors storm a police Arsenal and seize firearms and riot equipment, such as shields.

30th July
East Turkestan, China

-   Uyghurs in East Turkestan inspired by Tibet begin to revolt in rural areas.

4th August
Hong Kong, China

-   Pro-democracy demonstrators declare a Provisional Democratic Government of Hong Kong. Chinese government responds with outrage, and declares a State of Emergency in Hong Kong. Various Governments begin to withdraw personnel from Consulates.

5th August
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

-   The 2016 Summer Olympics officially opens. <p style="font-weight:normal;margin-top:0.4em;margin-bottom:0.5em;"> Hong Kong, China <p style="font-weight:normal;"> -   China removes Leung Chun-ying from office and puts Hong Kong under military directorship.

11th August
Andersen Air Force Base, Guam

-   B-52, B-1 and B-2 bombers have landed in territory to conduct Bomber Assurance and Deterrence policy. This is the first time these bombers are simultaneously based in the U.S. Pacific Command area of responsibility. The deployment comes roughly two weeks after a similar deployment of USAF intercontinental bombers to the British territory of Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean.

20th August
Gaziantep, Turkey

-   At least 54 people are killed when a wedding is attacked by a suicide bomber.

21st August
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

-   The 2016 Summer Olympics officially comes to a close. <p style="font-weight:normal;margin-top:0.4em;margin-bottom:0.5em;"> Macau, China <p style="font-weight:normal;"> -  Police presence in Macau is heightened amid Hong Kong Crisis. A few protests occur, but are quietly dealt with.

22nd August
Oslo, Norway

-   Formal peace talks between the Government of the Philippines, the Communist Party of the Philippines, the New People's Army and National Democratic Front resume. A seven-day ceasefire is announced by the CPP.



24th August
<p style="font-weight:normal;">North Syria

<p style="font-weight:normal;"> -  Turkish forces direct intense artiller fire against Da'esh positions, with Turkish Air Force bombing 11 targets. They are followed by MBTs and pick-up trucks, holding Turkish-backed rebels. Turkish Special Forces were also joined by the FSA, and attacked Jarabulus, eventually capturing it. Central Italy, Italy

-   During the night a violent earthquake of 6.0 on the Richter scale happened in Italy. The center of this earthquake was in the valley of the Tronto, the city of Accumoli, Amatrice, Norcia and Arquata del Tronto was semi-completely destroyed. From the last official news 250 people died and other 200 was wounded. The earthquake was also heard at Rome, Bologna, Florence, Perugia, L'Aquila and Naples. Russia, US, Scotland and others have sent humanitarian help at the earthquake victims, also many Italian volunteers will help the order forces and the firefighters in the rescue of the wounded. There are some aftershocks reported and many others will happen and the number of the victims will go up.

24th August
<p style="font-weight:normal;">North Syria

<p style="font-weight:normal;"> -  20 Turkish tanks cross into Syria, with the YPG and SDF withdrawing across the Euphrates. The Turkish backed rebels push south.

26th August
<p style="font-weight:normal;"> Hong Kong, China

<p style="font-weight:normal;"> -   Major defections within the Police and Anti-Rioters to the Hong Kong Democracy Movement reported. Chinese Government authorises military action against the new militias.

Tibet, China

- Secretary of the Tibetan Autonomous Region Chen Quanguo is transferred to the Xinjiang Uyghur AR, replaced by Wu Yingjie, also Han Chinese. This causes outrage amongst ethnic Tibetans, and rioting begins.

30th August
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

-   Brazilian President Dilma Rouseff is impeached.

1st September
Hong Kong, China

-   Small numbers of PLA forces land in the New Territories. Remaining Consulates withdraw.

2nd September
<p style="font-weight:normal;">   Ubekistan

<p style="font-weight:normal;"> -  Islam Karimov, President of Uzbekistan since its independence in 1991, dies, with Nigmatilla Yuldashev, Chair of the Senate, assuming the role of Acting President. Reports are made of independence demonstrations within Karakalpakstan. Kashmir, India

-   Indian troops begin to build up on the Sino-Indian Kashmir Border.

Davao City, Philippines

-   An explosion occurs in a night market in front of the Ateneo de Davao University, killing 15 people and wounding 71 others. The Islamic terror group Abu-Sayaff, which has severed ties with al Qaeda and pledge allegiance with ISIS has initially claimed responsibility for the attack but later denies, instead puts the blame on Daulat Ul-Islamiya Daulat's actions was to sympathize with the Abu Sayaff. The Armed Forces are placed on high alert as President Duterte cancels his scheduled trip to Brunei.

3rd September
<p style="font-weight:normal;">   Hong Kong, China

<p style="font-weight:normal;"> -   Representatives from the Republic of China meet with the Provisional Government. Whilst the RoC wishes Hong Kong to join them, they agree to support Hong Kong. Hong Kong with cooperate with the RoC, and hold a referendum on its status later.

<p style="font-weight:normal;"> Hangzhou, China

<p style="font-weight:normal;">- The G-20 pushes through despite several unrests throughout China. Notably, all foreign leaders who attended the summit made no comments on the current unrest in Xinjiang, Hong Kong and Tibet.

5th September
<p style="font-weight:normal;"> Lhasa, Tibet, China

<p style="font-weight:normal;">- The rebels operating in the countryside with captured arms and an APC, drive into Lhasa, and join the rioters. Copying the previous tactic used by Catalan fighters in Barcelona, the APC pretends to be PLA, and captures a further APC.

6th September
<p style="font-weight:normal;">   Hong Kong, China

<p style="font-weight:normal;"> -  The Chief Executive and staff of the Hong Kong SAR narrowly escape after the militias storm Government House. The Chinese Government withdraws forces. In the afternoon, a squadron of PLAAF fighters bomb targets within Hong Kong. International Leaders condemn these attacks.

<p style="font-weight:normal;"> Vientiane, Laos

<p style="font-weight:normal;">- The 11th East Asia summit occurs with the meet-ups of leaders of the Association of South East Asian Nations, Japan, China, and the United States. <p style="font-weight:normal;margin-top:0.4em;margin-bottom:0.5em;">  East Turkestan, China

<p style="font-weight:normal;"> -  East Turkestan revolting intensifies

7th September
<p style="font-weight:normal;"> Lhasa, Tibet, China

<p style="font-weight:normal;">- The Rebels secure the land around Potala Palace, and rioting engulfs the city. The two rebels APCs storm an armoury and secure weapons.

9th September
North Korea

The DPRK officially conducts its fifth nuclear test, occurring only eight months after their first nuclear test in January 2016.

10th September
<p style="font-weight:normal;"> Lhasa, Tibet, China

<p style="font-weight:normal;">- The Rebels secure the land around Potala Palace and rioting engulfs the city. The two rebels APCs storm an armoury and secure weapons.

11th September
<p style="font-weight:normal;">   Hong Kong, China

<p style="font-weight:normal;"> -  PLA troops, transported by Z-9s from Guangdon land in Hong Kong and secure a beachhead. The HKPG appeals to Taiwan for help.

<p style="font-weight:normal;"> New York City, NY; The Pentagon, VA; and Shanksville; PA, United States

<p style="font-weight:normal;">- Ceremonies are held at Ground Zero, New York; the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.

12th September
<p style="font-weight:normal;">   Hong Kong, China

<p style="font-weight:normal;"> -  In response to the PLA forces, the Republic of China sends Special Forces to Taiwan, and supply weapons and ammunition, as well as medical supplies and food. China responds with military flyover near Taiwan.

13th September
<p style="font-weight:normal;"> Lhasa, Tibet

<p style="font-weight:normal;">- Police begin to lose control of the city to Rioters. Some reports of police even defecting. PLA Units are pulled from Kashmir to help defend. <p style="font-weight:normal;"> Kashmir, India

<p style="font-weight:normal;"> -   Indian troops are reported to have moved into the Chinese administered region. Chinese Government complains.

16th September
<p style="font-weight:normal;"> Valencia

<p style="font-weight:normal;">- Reports of Protests and Demonstrations in favor of further autonomy, and closer links to the newly independent Catalonia.

17th September
Lhasa, Tibet

- Reports of Unrest spreading around the Region.

18th September <p style="font-weight:normal;"> Pakistan

<p style="font-weight:normal;"> -  In a public statement, the Pakistani Government warns India on interfering in Kashmir, and increases their troop numbers along the border.

<p style="font-weight:normal;"> China

<p style="font-weight:normal;">- In support of the Pakistani government's statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs warns India not to escalate the situation in Kashmir.

20th September
<p style="font-weight:normal;">   Hong Kong, China

<p style="font-weight:normal;"> -  The Hong Kong Border is almost completely closed, apart from government personnel. Reports of PLA Ships moving towards area.

<p style="font-weight:normal;">International Monetary Fund

<p style="font-weight:normal;">- The IMF reports economic instability, mainly due to Chinese Unrest and Economic slowdown. Scottish Independence and Spanish Collapse Crisis invariably blamed.

<h3 style="font-weight:normal;">23rd September <p style="font-weight:normal;">   Hong Kong, China

<p style="font-weight:normal;"> -  As the Provisional Government has almost complete control of the Hong Kong SAR, Chinese Ships begin a blockade.

<h3 style="font-weight:normal;">25th September <p style="font-weight:normal;">   India

<p style="font-weight:normal;">- Lobsang Sangay, Sikyong (Prime Minister) of the Central Tibetan Administration, reportedly meets with representatives of the Indian Government, which the latter denies, on Indian support of Tibet.

<h3 style="font-weight:normal;">26th September <p style="font-weight:normal;">   Hong Kong, China

<p style="font-weight:normal;"> -  Reports of limited bombing raids by the PLAAF on areas of Hong Kong are met by international condemnation.

28th September
Caribbean Sea

- Hurricane Matthew makes landfall in the Windward Islands, the Lesser Antilles, and parts of South America.

1st October
Beijing, China

- As the People's Republic celebrates the 67th National Day, mass unrest occurs throughout Hong Kong, Tibet and, more than before, in Xinjiang.

2nd October
Carribean Sea

- Hurricane Matthew strikes Cuba, the Dominican Republic, the Bahamas, and the Turks and Caicos Islands.

3rd October-8th October
Southern United States

- Hurricane Matthew strikes the states of Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina.

6th October
<p style="font-weight:normal;">   Lhasa, Tibet

- On the 66th Anniversary of the beginning of the Battle of Chamdo, the PRC invasion of Tibet, an independent Tibetan State is declared. Reports begin of Indian troops moving into the West of Tibet.

13th October
Bangkok, Thailand

- King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), the longest serving monarch in the world, dies at Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok at the age of 88.

16th October
Mosul, Iraq

- Iraqi government forces, allied militias, peshmerga, and the CJTF-OIR launch an offensive to retake the city of Mosul from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.

18th October
Beijing, China

- Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte begins his 4-day state visit to the People's Republic of China which is aimed to reset Sino-Philippine relations. Observers note this as relations between Manila and Washington DC are at all time low.

26th October
Central Italy

- A magnitude 5.5 and 6.1 earthquake strikes the central region of Italy. This was considered to be an aftershock of the earthquake last August

27th October
Beijing, China

- The Communist Party announces the bridges to the Mainland connecting Hong Kong to open again, but under tight security. Military checkpoints will remain in place.

Tokyo, Japan

- Takahito, Prince Mikasa, the eldest family of the Imperial family and the uncle of Emperor Akihito, dies at the age of 100. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who is in Japan for a three-day state visit, cancels his meeting with the Japanese Emperor following the advise of protocol officers.

1st November
Hong Kong, China

Bridges to the mainland have reopened for trade and limited tourism, under tight security. Some parts of Hong Kong remain close to the public, especially areas with reported rebel activities.

2nd November
Northeastern China

- A riot by pensioners and former workers against the closure of a steel plant in Heilongjiang leaves 23 people dead.

4th November
Northeastern China

- A previously unknown group known as "the Northeast League" declares that the only solution for the economic situation in the Northeast is secession. They also declared that while the former state of Manchukuo was a Japanese puppet state, it also said that "now it seems that due to the central government's neglect, it looks like the Japanese regime seemed benevolent in comparison.

5th November <p style="font-weight:normal;">    Flanders

- The Flemish Government announces their plans to join NATO, and in a press speech alludes to joining the European Union.

Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg   Northeastern China
-A Chinese police operation against the so-called "Northeast League" in Jilin province was defeated when unknown gunmen waving Manchukuo flags attacked a police convoy. The attackers then shouted "Manju i Mukdembi!", translated from Manchu language as "Manchuria will rise up." They hijacked all the armored vehicles before disappearing.

8th November
Tacloban City, Philippines

- The Philippines commemorates the 3rd anniversary of the landfall of Typhoon Haiyan (local: Yolanda) which devastated Tacloban City as well as the areas of Leyte, Samar, northern Cebu (incuding Camotes Islands and Bantayan Island), Aklan, and Palawan.

United States of America

- The 2016 Presidential Election results in Republican candidate Donald J. Trump winning as upcoming 45th President of the United States over Democrat candidate Hillary Clinton.

9th November
United States of America

- Anti-Trump protests break out early morning in major cities in California, Illinois, New York, Florida, Louisiana, Texas and the capital, Washington, D.C.

13th November
Paris, France

- Commemorations are held to mark the first year anniversary of the 2015 Paris Attacks which killed 137 people.

14th November
Northeastern China

-Large groups of anti-Chinese Communist Party militias have seized the capital of Jilin province, and the Manchukuo flag was raised on several government buildings. The Chinese security forces and the PLA of the Shenyang Military Region have been trying to regroup and retake Changchun. Meanwhile, insurgents are now operating on the outskirts of the cities of Harbin, Qiqihar, and Manzhouli.

New Zealand

- An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.5 to 7.8 strikes north of Christchurch, New Zealand, triggering tsunami warnings, causing widespread damage, and killing at least two people.

15th November
China

- There are reports that ethnic Manchu personalities in China, including major government officials, have been arrested. This caused outrage in ethnic Manchu communities across China.

- Meanwhile, Uyghur separatists are now close in capturing Altay city in Xinjiang. Many reports suggests they are actually led by Kazakh Army officers.

18th November
Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines

- The remains of former President and dictator (1985-1986) Ferdinand Marcos (d. 1989) is buried at the Heroes' Cemetery despite opposition from various groups. This comes out as one of the most controversial acts of the Duterte administration.

19th November
Lima, Peru

- APEC 2016 opens. Chinese President Xi Jinping makes no comments on the ongoing unrests in Hong Kong, Manchuria, Xinjiang, and Tibet.

20th November
China

- Altay City has been captured by the so-called 'Uyghuristan Army'. They are now openly accompanied by Kazakh Army troops.

- China declares a state of war against Kazakhstan for helping the rebels. Numerous Kazakh Chinese officials are reportedly to have been arrested or killed.

- Harbin has been captured by Manchu separatists. Different Manchu and anti-Communist Northeast Chinese groups later proclaim unity and declare the Republic of Manchuria. Due to different flags used by rebel forces, a temporary flag with a white and and yellow diagonal stripe be used.

Lima, Peru

- APEC 2016 officially closes.

21st November
- The international community acknowledges that China may be now at a state of civil war. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly denies this and states "our military and police are now apprehending the 'troublemakers' that is giving China a bad name on the international stage."

22nd November
China

-Chinese and Mongolian border troops clash over a successful escape on an Inner Mongolian activist that escapted to Mongolia.

-China in response will declares the abolition of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Protests in Hohhot and in Mongolia itself denounced the move. No word yet as how China would reorganize the region.

25th November
 Havana, Cuba

- Fidel Castro, the first secretary of the Cuban Communist Party, dies at the age of 90.