The Athenian Chronicle (Greek: Το αθηναϊκό χρονικό, pronunciation: To athinaïkó chronikó) is a Byzantine newspaper outlet based in Athens. Established in 1839 by Markos Balloulis, it is known worldwide for its detailed and sometimes sensationalistic reporting. Beginning in 2013, they began to broadcast their news on television.
The Balloulis Manor, the initial heaquarters of the Athenian Chronicle.
The Athenian Chronicle was founded on April 9, 1839, by Markos Balloulis. The son of the famed Byzantine diplomat Kimon Balloulis, he was lent a loan of ₯100,000 to establish his new's agency. Four months following its establishment, it began printing publications on the weekends, the first in Athens to do so.
Markos Balloulis, the founder of The Athenian Chronicle.
On April 7, 1847, Balloulisis perished from pneumonia, and his son, Charalambos Balloulisis, inherited his estates in Thessaloniki, Athens, Cappadocia, and Smyrna. He also assumed the position as President and Owner of The Athenian Chronicle. Charalambos renounced his ownership of the his properties in Thessalinoki, Cappadocia, and Smyrna. During the 1850s, the company struggled due to poor investments, and being superceded by rival newspapers. By 1864, their operations were half the size it was in 1847. By the 1870s, the Chronicle had largely become an extremely minor local publication that was running at a net loss.
The Athenian Chronicle began its resurgence in 1887 when it Charalambos sold the company to Michael Sallas, the great-grandson of Markos Balloulis. It was purchased in 1889 by the Municipal Government of Athens and was issued to every residence on January 14. After a scandal in 1893 over city-sponsored propaganda in the newspaper publication, the company was sold to Georgios Vasciadis, a wealthy industrialist heralding from Constantinople. The Atheian Chronicle swiftly returned to its position as one of the largest newspaper publications in the Byzantine Empire. By 1911, they had went public, and by 1923, it was Byzantiums preeminent newspaper publication.
In 1912, the Scandinavian War erupted in Europe. In Byzantium, TAC journalists were well known for documenting the tragedy, death, and misery in the frontlines. The horrors of war were documented extensively and fueled anti-war sentiment back home. They repeated this in the Great War, earning them the nickname "The Documenters of War."
In 1975, journalists and editors went on strike, campaigning for better pay. Sporadic strikes would continue well into the 1980s. Eventually, in 1985, then President, Georgios Stavrelis, promised a minimum wage of ₯15.00.
The North Columbian Headquarters of The Athenian Chronicle.
In 1993, the publication established an HQ in Langthrope in Mexica, then apart of the British Empire. In 2008, the established headquarters in Alexandria and in Kyoto, the capital of Japan.
In 2013, the new president of the Athenian Chronicle, Zacharias Ioanniades, announced the Athenian Film, a national TV news station. In 2015, plans for the Athenian Film to go global began, and 2016, it became available in 130 countries across the world.
A proposed flag for the Lawrencian Union was selected by attendees of the summit as the flag for such a union.
The twenty former British Colonies in North Columbia, the states of Calvania, Western Elizabethia, Eastern Elizabethia, Avalon, Calvania, Carolina, Flosia, New England, Vineland (UNDER CONSTRUCTION) held a summit today, taking closer steps to unify into what has recently been dubbed "The Lawrencian Union." The proposed union, which has its namesake from the famous English explorer, Lawrence Leventhorpe, stems as far back as the 19th century and actually came very close to occurring, with Parliament being largely in support for the decision on paper. However, there was one thing that stood in between the eastern colonies and unification, and that historical reason that these states are separate are still what prevents the uniting of these states today - the rivalry between Dixie and Aurelia, south vs north. The rift formed between these two factions, forged by centuries of cultural, political, and moral distinctions have historically actively interfered in the process and still do today as many in both countries still would prefer not to be in the same country as one another. While the bickering between Dixie and Aurelia was expected, a major, but rather unsurprising event made headlines - this union would be that of democracy - a constitutional republic, and all the monarchies within the area the union would encompass would be officially dissolved. The decision was a defining moment, although was rather foreseeable with the collapsing approval of monarchies in former colonial states, as they are increasingly being viewed as a despotic institution that reflect very little about their countries other than the fact that they are mere relics of the colonial era. Observers continue to view intensely as Eastern North Columbia seems to finally commence the process of consolidation.
After a ten day long relay, the Olympic Flame was lit today at Heartport to commemorate the commencement of the 2022 Heartport Winter Olympiad. The flame was first lit at the ruins of Olympia, the ancient site where the Olympic Games began millennia ago. Beginning on September 16, 2021, the torch was symbolically taken to Athens, then traveled throughout every country in the world and even into space along the Global Spacecraft. The flame finally arrived today, though it was intended to arrive on the 21st. It was prolonged however by protestors in Mexica demonstrating against the rival nation Cascadia, and later by Indigenous Cascadian demonstrators protesting over the Act of Land Reclamation being debated in the Cascadian Parliament that would strip much of the native population of their land rights. It was lit by James Jefferson, a professional skier who played in prior Winter Olympics and coached much of the current Cascadian roster. He lit the brazier in the Heartport Olympic Stadium, which lit up the recently built "cauldron tower." The tower illuminated the surrounding areas, indicating that the Winter Olympiad had begun.
Chloe Ka, pictured on January 21, 2022
1/22/2022 - Chloe Ka, the Korean-Mexican Singer on the way to take over the World.[]
Chloe Ka, the famous Korean-Mexican Pop Star, has entered the list of the top-10 most streamed artists of all time. The pop sensation has been on a continuous streak of top-charting songs for years since her 2016 debut. With a combined total of 8 billion streams in the past 6 years, she's the world's most popular artist with an active career and has become an emblematic symbol of the wider Mexican Wave.
An earthquake has occured in Afghanistan, leaving 22 dead and 84 injured. The quake, measuring at 5.3, has obliterates hundreds of homes in the northwest portions of the region. Officials warn of aftershocks from the initial quake and advise for those affected or in adjacent areas to take necessary precautions.
January 20, 2022: Roman Empire (Atlantis of the Sands)
The old fort near the settlement of Shisr, said to be a remnant of Ubar.
Deep in the the Arabian Desert, archaeologists have uncovered a pre-Islamic fort said to be the remains of the fabled Atlantis of the Sands, the legendary entrepôt of the rich frankincense trade said to have been obliterated via the wrath of God thousands of years ago. Excavations commenced earlier this week, investigating what was previously thought to be an ordinary millennia old fort in the Rub al Khali desert. There, a vast limestone temple sunk into a sinkhole was uncovered, flanked by the main gate. The discovery was headed by the British and German Archaeologists Peter Thomas and Christoph Ehrhardt. With the hypothesized discovery of the Atlantis of The Sands (also dubbed Iram of the Pillars, or simply Iram, Ubar, or the Lost City of Brass), they hope that this excavation could lead to further discoveries of settlements and buildings that could uncover this supposed lost city swept under the pages of history for millenia.
January 19, 2022: German Southwestern Pacific (2022 Hunga Tonga eruption and tsunami)
A scandal had unfolded in the German Southwestern Pacific. Colonial officials today were exposed to be hoarding supplies for themselves, including water, food, and generated electricity. Outrage has ensued as these basic facets of life continue to be scarce in Tonga due to the fallout from the worlds largest volcano eruption since 1991, and the situation has largely been seen as an example of how the colonial government has gravely mishandled the crisis. Observers state that this incident will likely spurr further anti-colonial and pro-separatist sentiment within the southern Pacific possessions. The National German Government had condemned the colonial government, demanding that the hoarded supplies be distributed to the local inhabitants. In a press-conference, GovernorHannes Weider, denied the allegations, however, his past lies have left te public certain that the validity of these statements are just like his subjects water tanks: non-existent.
KorolNikolay IV was pronounced dead today. The former Russian monarch, now disgraced in his former realm, apparently fell ill and died; however, these are widely regarded as false claims, and, he was likely instead murdered as he posed too much of a threat to DukNatalia Svyatoslavovna's infantile reign as autocrat of the Russians. The entire Russian Branch of the House of Yanovich and former PresidentVladimir Rasputin have all disappeared since the violent revolution that toppled the monarchy half a year ago, with the latter being rumored to be held captive by the Ultranationalist Government. Experts warn that this could be the beginning of a series of purges, mass arrests, and executions under the bloodthirsty Svyatoslavovna's leadership.
The Entertainment Zone III, commonly referred to as the EZ3, has officially become the world's best-selling video game console after a mere one year following its release in October of 2020. Costa Computer Entertainment, the consoles publisher, proudly boasted today that it had sold up to 120 million consoles as of January 15, 2022. The success of the EZ3 has largely been attributed to its diverse library of games, ranging from easy, simple platforming games like Costa's very own Terra-Land to Action-Adventure games like Enigmatic Studios' Uncovered, and Imperial Developments' Castleborne, which are all some of the consoles best-selling franchises.
Constantine XXI being questioned by the press in what was once the Press' Chamber, now largely obliterated due to the bombing and still under construction.
The Imperial Palace of Constantinople has become home of the Byzantine Imperial Family once more following its infamous bombing two years ago. The House of Molivesti-Pontus determined that after over a year and a half of reconstruction, the place was now suitable for their resettlement, and have began moving in to their former home. EmperorConstantine XXI hopes that the family's decision will send a stern message towards South-Slavic Rebels, adding that "they may try to take our buildings, our people, our friends, our families, our works of art, and our dignity, but they will never destroy the Roman spirit."
January 10, 2022: Persian Gulf (Boarding Crisis)
Following the incident on the 8th, when Persian troops seized a Byzantine oil tanker in the Persian Gulf in retribution for a similar attack instigated by the Byzantines in 2020, Byzantine troops have blockaded several key Persian ports like Bushehr, Hormuz, and Abbas. The goal was to hamper Persian exports to coerce the Persians into releasing the 11 folks commanding the oil vessel. Persia, accounting for 30% of the world's largest source of petroleum, has already taken a major economic hit, however, as such, the global economy has at well, with stock exchanges falling by dozens of points.
The first automobile accident occured on the newly-constructed Bridge of Two Horns. A shipping container collided with a motorcycle 12 miles northeast of Ras Siyyan. The collision caused the tank in the truck to explode, causing a fire. Fortunately, the driver evaded the truck in time and survived, a fate that the biker that he hit may not be so fortunate to endure. The biker was sent flying, falling into the of the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait. Searching operations commenced hours after reports commenced as the nearest coastal rescue teams were dozens of miles away, spurring criticism for the inadequate precautions and systems set in the case of such an event on a nearly 23 mile rout spanning across a major strait. The biker has remained unidentified and has still not been found.
January 8, 2022: Persian Gulf (Byzantine-Persian Relations)
A Byzantine petroleum tanker was boarded by a party of Persian coast guards today. The incident follows a prior boarding of a Persian tanker two years ago in 2020. Experts warn of future hostilities.
The Bridge of Two Horns, after nearly a decade of delays, setbacks, and controversy has finally opened to public use following the finishing of construction last month. Emperor Constantine XXI, comming fresh from the hospital following an attempted assasination last month, attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony earlier today, and made remarks about the significance of the bridges. "We are building the future of Arabia and Africa," he somewhat controversially raved. Following his speech and remarks by family members and associates, including business executives of the various companies that aided in construction efforts in the latter half of the project's development, Constantine XXI cut the ribbon and declared the bridge open. The bridges and the segment of Imperial Motorway 13 that connects them on Perim Island span a combined total of 24 miles, or 37 kilometers, and under optimal conditions takes around 25 minutes to fully traverse (as verified by our very own news agency that recieved exclusive access to the bridge shortly before its opening). The bridge is expected to bring in hundreds of millions in tourist and financial gains, and the Byzantine Government is planning on building a city on the opposite end of the Bab-el-Mandeb strait from Angelonople said to rival said city.
December 6, 2021: Roman Empire (Assasination attempt on Constantine XXI)
Constantine XXI's limousine following the assasination attempt.
Blocked off street in Adrianople.
At 4pm Eastern European Time, a trio of Bulgarian and Serbian terrorists shot at EmperorConstantine XXI while he was ridining in his limousine in Adrianople. Constantine was riding to Adrianople International Airport after returning from a political convention. Just before getting on the highway, his car was shot at by two Bulgars and one Serb from an adjacent building. They fired 10 rounds each. Panicking and shocked, the driver sped off, traveling 120 miles per hour, however he lost control and crashed the car into a car, which sent int swirving into a brick wall. The driver, a RBC, and all six passengers in the other car, were killed. Constantine and all other passengers in the limousine survived but were badly injurded and are currently in the hospital. The Roman Government had been on high alert since, with increased security in Constantinople and critical historical sites.
Emperor Constantine XXI has made yet another appeal to the international community to recognize the state-based in Constantinople as the Roman Empire. This is the continuation of countless attempts to get the Eastern Roman Empire to be recognized as the Roman Empire. Observers believe that this appeal, like the numerous other pleas to the international community regarding this issue, will largely fall on deaf ears.
Three days ago on the monthly anniversary of the 2021 Elections, the Russian Korol, Nikolay VI, vowed in front of the entire world, that he would not accept the projected results of the 2021 Russian elections, which saw the NSP, sweep the results. This spurred mass outrage, with supporters of the party proclaiming that he was bribed by the NSP's primary opposition, the YRP, while non NSP members cite what they see as voting irregularities that may suggest foul play on the side of the NSP. Riots occurred in the streets and in response, the Korol deployed use of the military to squash the riots. However, it appears that he severely underestimated the support amongst members of the military for the NSP, and their now world famous leader, Natalia Svyatoslavovna. Today, soldiers mutinied and defected to the rioter's side. Reportedly, the Korol asked his Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Artemiy Yanovich, "is it a revolt?" Yanovich replied with "No, it's a revolution." Soon afterwards, the military instigated a coup, deposing the Russian Monarchy. Later, Svyatoslavovna was installed as Chancellor of Russia (head of Government) and Consul of Russia (head of government). The ripple effects from this are sure to be massive, with the international response, especially amongst Russia's rivals being rather mixed. The whereabouts of the Korol and entire Yanovich family are unknown, with rumors circulating that they're dead or being held captive.
The forces of the Imperial Chinese Army decisively defeated the forces of Russia at the Battle of Songyuan at what has been labeled by Chinese news media as "the Harbin campaign." 30,000 Chinese engaged with 45,000 troops from Russia; the Chinese under the leadership of Gong Long and the Russians by Alekse Yevgenievich. Despite being outnumbered, the Chinese decimated the Russian forces, killing 35 thousand while only losing 13 thousand. Their victory has shown that China is no longer the paper tiger that it was in the 19th and 20th centuries.
A massive freight ship gets stuck at the Suez Canal while swerving sideward, causing a major disruption in global trade. The Byzantine government has commenced plans to unstuck the ship while trade routes turn way from the canal and travel around the Cape Esperanza to continue to ship goods.
In Langthrope, a group of left-wing student activists occupied a huge chunk of Imperial Park and the surrounding areas, establishing what they called to be the Langthrope commune. They cornered themselves off and established a communalist square, where "anarchy and communalism thrived." A self-proclaimed government has enacted communalist policies and is even considering leaving Mexica. The Mexican and Langthrope governments have issued no comment.
May 18, 2021: Kongo (Kongolese War of Independence)
Kongolese insurgents shortly before the battle.
Kongolesische Nationalarmee (KN) forces scored a major victory against the German Army at the Battle of Bokole in the western Kongo, routing the Germans in a hamulating blow to German efforts to retain the colony. The Kongo's war for independence, which has seen the deaths of up to 200 thousand people and alleged atrocities on both sides, appears to have the tides shifting.
Bulgarian insurgents storm a Roman armory near Veliko Tarnovo today, looting it and taking defensive fortifications upon the hill. A siege of the armory occurred, resulting in a Roman victory. The siege is apart of a general trend of attacks across the Balkans, likely as commemoration of the one-year anniversary of the Tirana Clashes that is often seen as the start of the South Slavic Wars of Independence.
In an unprecedented sight in Russian electoral history, the UltranationalistNational Slavic Party, headed by Natalia Svyatoslavovna, won in a major landslide, gaining 270 seats, gaining a majority in the Russian Duma. The results were a shock to observers and pollsters, who, although predicting major gains for the party, did not expect such sweeping victories for a party that has largely remained obscure for the past decades. Many have attributed their victories to the general rise of Slavic ethnonationalism in Muscovy/Rus. KorolNikolay VI is expected to sire Svyatoslavona as President in June, though many have sensed that he may not, due to his considerable dislike for the NSP.
Estimates for the death toll of the HAVID-20 Pandemic exceed a million deaths. The pandemic has also infected a further 337 million people worldwide. The countries with the highest death toll in order from hardest hit are The Rus, India, and Great Britain.
Election day arrives in the lands of the Rus. Countless parties compete, however, only 5 - 7 major parties dominate the major political land scape. The ruling party, the Democratic-Liberal Party (Демократико-либеральная партия, DLP), led by Vladimir Rasputin, appears to largely only face two major enemies: the CommunalistUnionist Workers Party (Юнионистская рабочая партия, YRP), led by Malakhov Lavro Ivanovich, and the UltranationalistNational Slavic Party (Национальная славянская партия, NSP), led by Natalia Svyatoslavovna. Until recently, observers had concluded that the DLP would win, seeing solid support in recent elections. However, the Great Panic of 2021 that has rocked the country, in addition to the Russian government's handling of the HAVID-20 Pandemic, has severely devastated Rasputin's administration and party in terms of reputation. In the wake of this, two already growing extremists populist parties have done excellently in the polls: the staunchly far-left, communalist YRP and the far-right, ethnonationalist NSP. Many observers have stated that one of these extremist populist parties will likely win the election. The results will be decided by the Russian people, but one thing is certain: the fate of Russia appears to depend on who wins this sentimental election...
The city of Paris, occupied by rebel forces of the French Republican Front less than a year ago in a coup d'état against the French Monarchy, has been recaptured by the monarchists after over two-months of enduring a siege. The French Republicans have regrouped in Calais, but it has become clear that the civil war is ending with a monarchist victory.
May 11, 2021: Rus:
In the morning, then Grand PrinceNicholas VI declared the dissolution of the Grand Princedom of Moscow, and the establishment of the Koroldom of the Rus. The move was to "emphasize the greater unity of the Slavic peoples, and a message to states that oppress our ethnic brethren." The "states oppressing [their] ethnic brethren" have been unspecified, however, it's likely referring to the Byzantines and the insurgencies in the Balkans. EmperorConstantine XXI of Byzantium has responded to the news, claiming that the name change was "an attempt to distract the 'Muscovite' populous from the Great Panic of 2021 that has rocked the country." The country has applied for continuing membership in the Union of Nations as "The Rus."
February 6, 2021: India: (2021 Indian Farmers Protest)
Troops are deployed at a farmers rally in the Indian Capital province of New Delhi, beating up a crowd of protestors, killing 40 people and injuring 140 more. The attack has been condmened by most western nations and China.
German troops withdraw from France in wake of the advancing Royalist Army's advance upon Paris. This comes out of fear of war between the Royalist Regime and Germany. The French Republicans have decried this as "a great betrayal against the Republican cause."
February 4, 2021: India
Protests erupt following legislation by the Indian government to enact agricultural acts. Farmer unions have described them as anti-farmer and pro-corporate. In response, they have gone out on strike. They demand that the bills be revoked and that a new bill be invoked that restricts corperate meddling in agriculture. As of now, the Indian government has left no comment about the situation.
Royal Forces bseiges Paris, as the French Civil War comes tp a close. Royal forces, eqquiped with rocket artillery, air superiority, and 300,000 men have devastated the city in their siege. Observers state that this is a sign of a civil war comming to the end.
The Treaty of Antioch is signed between the Roman Government and the Arabians, granting the territories of the Arabian Caliphate to the Romans. This comes after nearly three months of war between the Romans and Arabians, in which the Romans sucessfully occupied the peninsula. This treaty has granted the vast oil fields of Arabia to the empire in addition.
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Byzantine A-42 Stealth Bomber unloads bombs above the Arab capital of Riyadh.
War erupts between the Roman Empire and the Arabian Caliphate. Roman troops have thundered across the Roman-Arabian border, campaigning in northern Arabia and unleashing hell on Arab cities, bombarding Riyadh, the Arab capital. 30,000 Arabs have been killed within the first day of fighting. The Romans have lost 572 people so far. The world watches as Rome seeks to reconquer its lost territory of Arabia and bringing it back under the heel of the Roman Empire for the first time in 18 years.
Royalist tank driving along a road in Eastern France.
Royalist forces have launched a successful offensive in Eastern France, pushing upwards north and nearing Paris. Louis XVI, leader of the royalists and last King of the Frenchmen, appears to be organizing plans for an offensive towards Paris, recapturing the city from Republican control. The success of the offensive has prompted German and Republican forces to windthrow troops fighting in the south as the Royalists (and their Iberian allies) advance towards Paris.
August 13, 2020: Rome (HAVID-20 Pandemic in the Roman Empire)
Thrace, Optimatoi, and Opsica all enter into lockdowns as cases in each theme exceeds 20,000. The Roman Empire as a whole has been receiving 6 thousand daily cases and a total of 45 thousand cases as of August 13. Other themes appear to be looking at implementing lockdown measures similar to that of the aforementioned provinces.
August 12, 2020: Mexica/Cascadia (2020 Mexican-Cascadian Border Conflicts)
Conflict flairs up along the Mexican-Cascadian border once more as tensions between the two countries continue to deteriorate over border disputes in the Rockies. A skirmish ensued near Bridger Peak today between the two, resulting on 230 Mexican casualties and 54 Cascadian casualties. Estimates on actual deaths range from 12 - <60 troops on the Mexican side and around 5 for the Cascadians.
IGPA agents detected and neutralized Horatio Caldwell, believed to be the man who attempted to assassinate Mexican Prime Minister Timothy Green on Monday. IGPA agents spotted Caldwell in his 2004 Perkins Ridge near an abandoned railroad station. His car matched the description that the car that the wannabe assassin had entered into when fleeing the scene yesterday. When they came to interrogate him, he pulled a pistol out and shot and killed two IGPA agents before running to the station, where he hid and fired his gun, killing 12 more agents. He blurted out that he was the one at the campaign rally who had the knife and said that it was "part of the plan." He was promptly shot by an agent and killed. Since the incident yesterday, many have offered condolences to Green, including his opponents in the upcoming election, Harrison Scott and William Emmerson.
Incumbent Prime Minister Timothy Green at a minimized campaign rally in Paddington, Anland, was assaulted by an unidentified man holding a knife. He attempted to stab him, however, IGPA agents rushed to protect the prime minister, nearly capturing the man in the process. The man however managed to escape and enter a vehicle and drive off. Local police and IGPA agents pursued him, however, he managed to disappear in the mountains. Police and the IGPA have been searching for the man.
Much international discussion and outrage has ensued in the aftermath of an act of biological warfare being used to target rebel forces in France. Reports have come out apparently revealing that French Royalists have apparently launched deceased Frenchmen infected with HAVID into enemy lines, infecting them with HAVID and weakening rebel forces. While not officially confirmed, these reports have spurred widespread condemnation from many in the international community.
UPDATE: From now onwards, all daily stories shall be further categorized into specific events from the said country (etc. French Civil War, HAVID-20 Pandemic in Korea)
Anti-lockdown protests take place in the Imperial capital of Pyongyang as HAVID cases skyrocket in the Empire of Korea. Mass riots have taken place as the economic fallout from the HAVID-20 Pandemic begins to severely wreck the various economies of East Asia.
The Slavic Trio, formed almost a week ago as an alliance between the Serbs, Croats, and Albanians as part of the South Slavic Wars Independence, have launched a combined attack upon the Byzantine city of Thessaloniki. The attack killed 2,423 people before the Byzantine troops repelled them and promptly ended the 2020 Siege of Thessaloniki.
A Basque independence organization, the Fuerzas Armadas de la Independencia Vasca (FADLIV), and who had instigated a massive revolt beginning in 2017, was subdued by the Iberian army. The revolt had obliterated much of North-central Iberia.
Cases in the crowded imperial capital of Langthrope exceed 10,000 as the Halovirus, now named as HAVID-20 by the international scientific community, continues to ravage Mexica. Calls for a lockdown continue as scientists warn that at current rates of infections, Langthrope could become the global epicenter of the virus by the end of September.
Mass panic ensues after a massive explosion in the Roman city of Berytos earlier today. At the local port, a massive bomb of some sort was detonated, consuming much of the city with ash and eliminating almost 10,000 people and leaving 700,000 more homeless. EmperorConstantine XI, who was in Constantinople overseeing the reconstruction of numerous sites destroyed by the May 2020 Thracian Attacks, quickly traveled to Berytos, observing much of the damage. This is the second major terrorist attack to strike the Roman Empire in three months since the aforementioned May 2020 Thracian Attacks. The International community has given their condolences, with many promising to send men to the site to aid in the various search and rescue operations taking place in the terror-stricken city.
August 3, 2020: Nyasaland
Members of the Volksbefreiungsarmee von Nyasaland (VVN) have detonated a massive bomb in the colonial capital of Bisburg, killing 1,228 people and injuring 4,100 more. The colonial government has launched an investigation into the situation with aid from the Imperial German government. The world watches as the European colonial possessions in Africa and across the globe continue to yearn for independence.
August 2, 2020: Congo
A German internment camp in southern Kongo. These internment camps have spurred controversy amongst the international community, particularly over rumors of human rights violations in these camps.
German troops hack deep into the Kongolese jungle, interning native Kongolese and killing all Kongolese troops. The Second Kongolese War of Independence has so far killed 54 - 80 thousand people, many of whom have been rumored to have perished in these camps. As such, these internment camps that house hundreds of thousands of Kongolese have spurred scrutiny amongst the international community, particularly over alleged human rights violations.
The first case of Halovirus has been confirmed in the metropolitan city of Langthrope, leading to massive amounts of fear that the crowded, densely populated city could become the potential epicenter for the virus. In response, the local government has implemented travel restrictions to and from the city. More cases of Halovirus are expected to come soon in the city and talks of lockdown are rampant within the circles of the city and national politicians serving in the capital.
German troops watching as one of their own prepares to execute a Monarchist soldier in the city of Saint-Dizier.
Fighting intensifies as German and Iberian troops flood into the collapsing country. Heavy fighting has occurred in the French city of Saint-Dizier, where Imperial German forces forcefully captured the monarchist held city. Much of the POWs taken hostage by the Germans were executed under the orders of the German Ministry of War in the hopes that this will demoralize monarchists and syndicalist troops. Meanwhile, Iberians have crossed the Pyrenees, supporting the now exiled royal family and the monarchist government. Talks of intervention by other European powers are common, with Great Britain and Muscovy, in particular, seeing a growing interest in the civil conflict. Both the Iberian and German governments have warned the former of siding against them in the war.
Near the city of Angelonople in the southern fringes of the Arabian peninsula, 30 people were killed in asthma attacks by Jihadis rumored to be proper up by the Arab government. The attackers were arrested by Angelonople police. The incident has prompted the declaration of martial law across the Roman Empire
Japan exceeded Imperial China in the number in Halovirus cases today, with over 64,000 cases today. The country has experienced almost 4,000 cases since the virus first began. It is only behind Korea in cases, a country that has over 84,324 cases.
In the country's largest city in the remnants of the once majority Anglo-Saxon population of New Orléans, an ethnic French mob attempted to ethnically cleanse the local Anglo-Saxon population of eastern New Orléans. 2,000 - 3,000 people were killed in violent riots, plundering, and massacres. The lack of police action during the pogrom has lead to widespread scrutiny by numerous foreign governments, including the country's two agitated rivals, Mexica and Cascadia.
Skirmishes along the Cascadian-Mexican border continue as anti-war protests intensify in both countries according to official government statistics, 204 Cascadians have died and a further 511 wounded. The Mexicans have suffered 611 casualties.
Scientists warn of the ramifications of a person infected with the Halovirus in or near the imperial capital of Langthrope. The city, with a population of nearly 12 million people and being located with a metropolitan area consisting of 31 million people, is a perfect breeding ground for disease, and the Halovirus is no exception. One infection could result in a rapid spread which has led to calls for restricted access to Langthrope if to total quarantine.
Lawmakers in Copenhagen have formed the Danish Organization of Patrol of the Arctic (DOPA). Officials state that the purpose of this organization is to patrol Norwegian petroleum exports through the arctic circle. The organization is expected by foreign observers to enforce Danish influence in the arctic.
The Mexican Government has announced the creation of the Mexican Space Agency (MSA), Mexica's own agency for space exploration and science. Talks of the establishment of an imperial space agency have gone back as 2009 when then Prime Minister Anderson Miller began talks of a space agency during his first few months as PM. Then Emperor Edward I promised the creation of a space agency in 2013, though following his departure in 2012, the idea fell out of favor as the new current emperor, Edward II, showed little interest in such a plan. His attitude has appeared to change as he approved of the plan today.
Legislation is introduced focusing on the lessening of punishment for drug offenders. It includes special facilities where addicts could shoot up their own drugs and slowly end their addiction. This comes after the ten year anniversary of the declaration of the New Venizan Drug War, a civil conflict that has widely been regarded as a failure. The bill is expected to pass through the New Venizan parliament on Friday.
The first death from Halovirus occurs in Muscovy as cases in the country exceed 1,000. Speaking of numbers, the Empire of Korea became the first country to hit 50,000 cases.
The Norman city of Caen fell victim to a German Bombing campaign. The Imperial German Luftwaffe obliterated much of the city, ceasing the lives of thousands of the city's residents.
July 20, 2020: New Holland
Bushfires erupt in the province of Evenboerland. This comes following the previous bushfire season in early 2020. Local officials believe that these particular fires were man-made and have begun tracking the origin of the fires. Meanwhile, fires consume much of Southeastern New Holland and a sense of Deja Vu has dawned amongst the populous.
New England Troops outside the former headquarters of the Heiligknetch.
The GermanHeiligknetch, one of the old Holy Roman Söldnerknetch mercenary groups and a group has been headquartered in New England since 1971 following an incident where two German government officials were slaughtered by there members, was forcefully evicted by the New English government today. This comes following the expiration of their lease on New English soil. They have since fled to Louisiana, promising revenge against the New England Government.
The first two cases of Halovirus have been confirmed in the Duchies of Estonia and Courland. Fears across the world grow as the Halovirus continues to spread across the globe.
Prince Andrew, Duke of Cumberland, has married the German Princess, Anna, Archduchess of Austria. Talks of marriage between the two have gone back as far back as 2015, and talks of a German-British royal marriage have gone back as far back as 2010. While the marriage has been celebrated by the press, some have speculated on how effective this will be in stabilizing British-German relations as relations between the two empires continue to deteriorate following a trade war that erupted between the two in 2017.
Cases of Halovirus have skyrocketed since the first confirmed case on July 12, primarily in Yorkton State, where the first case was confirmed. An additional 2,000 cases have been confirmed in the country, infecting much of the far northeastern portions of the country, leading to mandatory lockdowns.
A recovery ship dispatched by the Byzantine Government.
Bulgarian forces at sea down a Muscovite passenger airship in the central black sea, killing 180 people, including 113 Muscovites, 22, Byzantines, 3 Frenchmen, and 2 Mexicans. The identities of the other victims of the incident have yet to be confirmed. Among the dead was the Byzantine Prince Christophoros III, Duke of Crimea, who was returning from his vacation in Muscovy. The attack has received widespread scrutiny, particularly by the Muscovites, some of whom have began reconsidering their support for the South Slavic independence movements. Some observers have speculated that the Byzantines were responsible for the attack, as it has swayed the Muscovite opinion of the independence movements in the Balkans.
The Empire of Korea has gone into complete lockdown due to skyrocketing Halovirus. It has now surpassed the Empire of China in the number of cases with over 10,000 more cases and nearly a thousand new daily cases.
Republican and Monarchist forces violate the 1995 revision of the Berlin Convention by using chemical warfare against each other. This was observed by British reporters in the city of Bordeaux, where monarchist and republican forces have been clashing for days. Observers warn of future escalation
The first case of Halovirus has been confirmed in the largest country in the North Columbian continent in the city of Yorkton. The infected person attended a widely-attended HBT pride parade in the city a few weeks prior, leading to city officials planning on a complete quarantine of the city.
July 11, 2020: World
The Shanghai Pneumonia has officially been classified as a new and previously unknown strain of Halovirus by scientists worldwide. As of July 11, the outbreak has claimed of nearly 4,000 individuals while a total of 20,000 cases have been confirmed. Most cases have been confirmed in China, while a rising amount of cases are being confirmed in Japan and Korea. One case has been confirmed in Cascadia while thirteen have very recently been confirmed in Mexica from a party of Mexican tourists that visited China recently.
The first case of the Shanghai Pneumonia has been confirmed in Cascadia in the nation's largest city, Juopolis. This case is the first case outside of East Asia and the first case in the Columbias. The individual was quarantined in his house and is currently undergoing medical treatment.
A local revolt of Syndicalists was crushed by the Andesian army. The revolt claimed the lives of 101 people. Though the uprising has been squashed, Andesian syndicalists have promised to rise up again against the Andesian government. The world watches as syndicalism continues to gain popularity in Andesia.
A part of the Roman Hippodrome in Constantinople partially collapsed today. The collapse has been universally attributed to the terrorist attacks that ravaged much of Constantinople, including the Hippodrome. 124 people were injured and 34 have died.
A landslide occurs in a mine in northwestern Cascadia, towards the border with Alyaska. 122 people have died and another 356 have been injured. The incident is the deadliest mining accident in the history of the Columbias in over 75 years. The Cascadian government has launched an investigation into the incident.
A bomb is detonated near the Mexican-Cascadian border. 24 Cascadians were killed in the attack and 65 more were injured. 3 Mexicans were injured and one has died. The bomb has spurred anti-war protests in both countries, particularly in Mexica as pro-war rhetoric begins to dominate the debate in parliament and the Mexican court.
Trench warfare develops in southern France between republican, monarchist, syndicate, and Iberian forces. Advances have grounded to a halt as casualties continue to skyrocket and the French Civil War continues to escalate.
Iberia intervenes on the side of the French Monarchy, hoping to curb German influence in France. The Iberians are primarily targeting the French Republic, which is aligned and has had its success attributed to the Kaiserreich. The world watches as the French Civil War continues to escalate.
Garage in Sarlat-la-Canéda on fire from the motar-attack.
A mortar attack occurred in royalist-occupied Sarlat-la-Canéda, killing 226 people and injuring a further 366. The attacks were most likely the responsibility of the French Syndicate Faction, though they have denied responsibility. The attack has been condemned by some foreign powers, including Germany, who has meddled in the affairs of France beginning just before the collapse of the Ancien Régime.
The controversial Sanctioning of Anti-Imperial Sentiment (SAIS) bill. has been shut down by the Mexican Parliament. The proposed bill would have clamped down on speech negative towards the Mexican Emperor and the Imperial Family. Many have celebrated this move as a perseverance of the rights guaranteed by the Mexican Constitution.
A border incident has occurred along the Cascadian-Mexican border today. Cascadian and Mexican troops clashed at the Pacific coast and in the Rockies. 30 Cascadian troops have died while 25 more have been injured while 13 Mexicans have perished and 24 have been injured. The world watches as tensions once again rise between these two bitter nations.
The Imperial Chinese Government has declared a state of emergency across the country as the Shanghai Pneumonia continues to spread across southeastern China. Scientists have questioned whether the multiplying cases of pneumonia are actual pneumonia cases or cases of a new and unconfirmed virus. Almost a thousand people have died and the first international cases in Korea and Japan have been confirmed.
Bulgarian troops encircle Roman troops near the Thracian border as violence continues to spill over the Balkans. Serbian forces have meanwhile been held off at the Battle of Leskovac, preventing further Serbian advances southward into Greek territory. The frontlines in Albania have been at a standstill.
The Mid-Olympic Show occurred yesterday. Popular singers from 50 countries performed in the Great Hall of Langthrope from 5:00pm CCT to 1:00 am, starting with the Weinbaum Brothers representing Germany, and ending with Chloe Ka, representing the host country (Mexica). The event was observed by 1.4 billion people worldwide and about 900,000 attended the event within the massive Great Hall.
Syndicalist armored vehicle seized in a Republican-held armory.
Monarchist and Syndycalist forces clash for control of Occitania as France continues to descend into civil war. Sattelite imagery as showcased that Republican forces heading from Paris are traveling southward. The world watches with horror as the French Civil War commences.
In the northwestern fringes of the country, a massive oil spill has occurred. The new president of Cascadia, Charles Remington, has declared a state of emergency as cleanup crews travel en mass to the northwest.
After complications and concerns raised over the effects upon viewership of an event occurring on the weekday, the Olympic committee has announced that the Mid-Olympic show scheduled for the 24th will be moved to June 27 this Saturday.
The first wide-scale engagement on the Second Slavic Wars of Independence has occurred. Byzantine and Bulgarian troops combated each other at the Battle of Motorway 61-9 earlier today. Heavy fighting has ensued in the surrounding area as the two forces duke it out for control over the motorway system in Bulgaria. Meanwhile, the Byzantine Airforce has "unleashed hell" on Bulgarian settlements, with severe bombing in municipalities near the Bulgarian-Thracian border. Observers watch as the Slavs rather violent call of independence continues to escalate every day.
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Syndicalist forces have captured Valence, thus cutting off Lyon from Southeastern France. The world watches as the Syndicates continue to make gains in their armed uprising against the newly established Second French Republic.
A proposed bill within the Mexican parliament has sparked outrage nationwide and has garnered international attention. The bill, dubbed the Sanctioning of Anti-Imperial Sentiment (SAIS), would outlaw criticism or insults of the Imperial Family, with jail time being promised to those who violated the law. This bill will override Article IV of the Mexican Constitution, which guarantees the right to freedom of speech. The move has sparked enormous controversy in Mexica, with many vowing to protect their constitutional rights guaranteed by the Mexican Constitution. Amongst the most outspoken of critics were Mexican Liberal Party (MPL) MPs such as Jason Henderson, who has been wary of what he saw as the monarchy's encroaching powers, celebrities such as Chloe Ka, who has sparked outrage in the past for her highly offensive statements about Emperor Edward II, and Anti-Imperial Republican figures such as Jeremy Johnson. Pro-imperial figures have defended the actions, shunning those wary of the bill. Protests have commenced in Langthrope, calling for the Mexican government to reject the bill. The future of the bill remains unclear as the heavily partisan Mexican government fights over the constitutionality of the bill.
Prime Minister Donald McGregor has unexpectedly died today from cancer. This marks the second time a leading political figure of a country has died, with King Oscar III of Sweden perishing from cancer on Sunday the fourteenth. His funeral was originally to be on the 25, though it was moved to the 27 as the Olympic Committee protested the move, as it would draw attention away from the Mid-Olympic show on June 25, which generates enormous swathes of wealth for the Olympic Committee. The move has drawn widespread criticism by the global performance for "caving into greed." instead of "honoring a national figure." Connor O'Dowd, leader of the Irish Liberal Party, has been sworn in as Prime Minister of Ireland by proxy by King Edward V of Great Britain.
Capitalizing on the large-scale instability within France, syndicalist factions in rural Occitania have risen up against the new republican government, demanding the abolition of the Second French Republic and establish a socialist, if not syndicalist government. Numerous observers speculate that this rebellion will plant the seeds of civil war in France.
Alexis Trémaux, hero of the June Uprising, has been inaugurated as the first president of the Second French Republic. The inauguration has coincided with the beginning of what Trémaux has dubbed as "Républicanisation," with monarchist symbols, elements, etc. beginning to be erased from French society. This has begun with the abolition of "Marche Louis XV," the official anthem of France under the monarchy. Marche Louis XV has been replaced by "Liberté pour tous," a popular republican anthem used during the First French Republic. Observers expect a complete revamp of French society, culture, and more.
The controversial music artist, Chloe Ka was assaulted today in her final concert in Manchester in Great Britain. At around 7:30 pm UTC, a currently unidentified man ran up to the singer, who was exiting the stadium and threw a milkshake at her. Security swiftly detained him, though his identity has not been revealed.
The city of Steelport, infamous worldwide for rampant prostitution, has reported a day without any cases of prostitution or prostitution-related cases fro the first time since 1977. The moment has been celebrated by many, including the president of Carolina, Emily Watson, who stated that "Our fight against the staggering rates of prostitution in this country is proving successful, and we must pursue our goals of eliminating this disease from our country."
The city of Shanghai has reported a drastic increase in pneumonia cases, with 400 people having to be treated for the disease in the past week. The cause of this rapid spread is shrouded in mystery, however, it is known that 70% of victims had visited a food market in eastern Shanghai within the past three weeks. An investigation into the incident is currently underway.
June 14, 2020: Sweden
King Oscar III of Sweden passed away today from his long battle with cancer. His funeral is to be attended by several European and North and South Columbian royals, with a possible exception his brother, the deposed KingLouis XVI of France.
The Kingdom of France is no more. At 3 am UTC, protesters arrived at the Palace of Burggans, demanding that King Louis XVI step down and abolish the monarchy. The king refused, and the Maison militaire du roi de France, the royal guard of the King of France, opened fire upon the protesters, killing 12 people and further injuring 41. The French national guard proceeded to arrive, clashing with protesters. Conflict continued well into the evening. At 12 pm UTC, several regiments of French troops entered Paris, seemingly deployed by the government. However, it soon became clear that these were troops siding with the protesters.
Siege of the Palace of Burggans.
Battles ensued in the streets of the city of lights, with hundreds being killed and thousands being injured. Eventually, anti-government forces arrived at Burggans, where a 7-hour long siege ensued. The palace was completely leveled, with fire consuming the palace. At 10 pm UTC, the royal family departed, with pro-government forces being routed. Republican forces declared the coup a victory, with Alexis Trémaux, head of the Ligue républicaine, proclaiming a republic. Trémaux, proclaimed hero of the revolution, was declared the head of the French Government. A constitution is currently being drafted as this article is being written. Meanwhile, the House of Albert has fled to Lyon, vowing to establish the monarchy. The future of the Second French Republic is uncertain as tensions continue to brew between the two bickering factions in France.
German troops cross the Franco-German border, vowing to aid protesters in their efforts to end the Ancien Régime. As the French Kingdom continues to destabilize, the Germans are expected by observers to make substantial progress in their invasion. While masqueraded under the guise of "liberation," the international community has condemned the action as "exploitative" and "brash."
To commemorate the Muscovite victory in the war with North Ossetia, a large ball attended by Muscovite noblemen and high-ranking government officials were held today. The ball comes after a diet held on June 2, where the Muscovite nobility demanded more privileges be granted to them. It appears that the Muscovite Grand Prince, Nikolay VI, has been keen to appease the Muscovite nobility, given his recent actions.
With the Treaty of Tiblisi, the Second Muscovite-North Ossetian War has come to an end. The treaty has forced North Ossetia to submit to Muscovite vassalage and obligate to pay 1.2 billion dollars to Petrograd. Observers watch intently as Muscovy further's its efforts to centralize its holdings in the Caucasus. Martial law has been declared in North Ossetia as troops enforce the Muscovite occupation of the formerly sovereign country.
Riots in Paris today escalated as rioters attempted to dethrone King Louis XVI of France in a coup d'etat today. The coup failed, however many are saying that this incident marks a turning point in the riots as the objectives of the protests begin to broaden, similar to several other protests and riots. The riots have stirred up anti-monarchist sentiment in France, leading many to believe that protests will continue to flare up until the Ancien Régime is abolished. A spokesperson for the protests, Pierre-Louis Beaulieu, has stated that "Saturday is the final outcome. Saturday is when we will go to the Palace of Burggans. We would all like to go to Burggans." Some have taken that as a threat to the power of the monarchy.
The new and anticipated historical grand-strategy game Nika: Conquest, has been released. Within the first 24 hours of its release, it has sold 300,000 copies and has received generally positive reviews.
King Enrico III was forced to appease rioters after they stormed the royal residence in Rome today. All Italians who have earned Italian citizenship can now vote in Italian elections, regardless of ethnic ancestry.
The deployment of troops in the northern Balkans has coincided with the murder of a Serb today in Thessaloniki. Local Police state that 22-year-old Mika Pap was stabbed by 42-year-old Michael Phillipikos. Apparently, Pap was shopping in a store when Phillipikos, a man who has had a long history of bad blood between him and Pap, met him in the store, and drew his knife, chanting, "Die, die, die you Serbian animal!" A video posted on E-Share garnered 1.1 million views prior to being forcibly deleted by E-Share staff. The man has since been arrested and charged.
King Louis XVI of France implemented a new gas tax on his subjects, a move that has sparked great outrage across the kingdom. The tax comes after a collapse of gas prices on June 3rd, which left the French government scrambling for a solution. In the end, the king selected the gas tax option as a way of increasing gas prices while also further discouraging the use of fossil fuels and aiding the country in its efforts to run off green and nuclear energy. The implementation of this new tax has spurred several protests and in some cities, even riots. This has greatly severed the recently-crowned king's already damaged reputation and some of his advisors even warn of a populist and republican coup d'etat against him.
Emperor Constantine XXI delivering his speech to the Senate.
In a speech this morning, EmperorConstantine XXI, flanked by President Alexios Constanius, and Prime Minister Constantine Alexopoilos, delivered a speech to the Senate today, declaring "a state of war between the Empire of the Romans and its various territories in the north, established by the events that unfolded last week." In it, he called for bipartisanship and stated that "this great empire must heal its wounds forged by its numerous political divisions and unite to engage terrorists in battle." He called for military action against what he deemed as "traitors, who had exploited the fact that they were Roman to amplify their hate and target us directly." In a rare sight, the entire senate was filled with the sound of applause, with senators chanting the ancient Greek word for conquer, "Nika!" The event was televised and live-streamed on video-sharing platforms such as Video Tube. The event was viewed by 50 million people worldwide and coincided with a boost in the emperor's approval rating, which shot from 49.2 percent to 87.9 percent. South-Slavic ultra-nationalists have ultimately responded with their own statements or violence. More troops are scheduled to be deployed in the South-Slavic themes beginning on June 6.
Gas prices reached the lowest in fifty years, fueled by France's disregard for fossil fuels in favor of green and nuclear energy. Despite the country's best efforts, France has been rather slow to adopt non-fossil fuel energy, with them only accounting for nine percent of the country's energy consumption. This, coupled with France's discouragement for the use of fossil fuels have contributed to shrinking gas price's in the country.
In the Great Palace of Constantinople, an Albanian terrorist tipped off everyone involved in the Constantinople Massacre, all 1,031. Criminal prosecution of the terrorists has begun, and so far 341 have been detained by Byzantine Police.
Ahead of her appearance in the Mid-Olympic Show on June 24, the famous, wealthy, highly popular, though highly controversial Korean-Mexican singer, Chloe Ka, released her album, 나쁜 여자 (Bad Girl, or alternatively, Badass Girl). The highly vulgar, offensive, and profane album has spurred massive controversy globally, with a circulation of the album being limited and in some cases outright banned in numerous nations. Despite government restrictions, many still acquire the album via piracy, with "Ahoy, Mateys!" the world's largest torrenting website, reporting a rapid increase in activity in the past few days. Piracy of this album has already lead to numerous arrests and now many are clamoring for Ka to be absent from the Mid-Olympic Show. Observers have stated that the censorship of this album and its widespread coverage has only resulted in increasing Ka's exposure to global audiences and willingly generate more demand for her album.
May 31, 2020: Great Britain/Protectorate of Indonesia
In British Indonesia, a party of 200 native Indonesian boys and their coach exploring an enormous cave complex were lost en route. A rescue operation has been conducted.
A party of 149 terrorists was arrested today in Adrianople today as the Byzantine Military conducts a mission to uncover those responsible for carrying out the May 2020 Thracian Attacks. Most confessed to committing various acts of terrorism, though many stated that they were innocent. They are expected to be returned to Constantinople, awaiting justice. Many across Rome celebrated the news, though some believe that terrorists are still out there, waiting to strike. The emperor, Constantine XXI, reassured the public and their concerns, stating that "the terrorists are in hiding, they know that they are about to be detained. Let us pray that the Lord will aid us in our goal to bring these animals to justice." Byzantine forces are also furthering their presence in the Balkans, conducting several raids against various South-Slavic nationalistic groups. As PresidentAlexios Constantinos states, "If trust is broken in one place, restrictions are implicated everywhere."
Riot Police being set ablaze in Rome by protesters.
Calls for universal suffrage escalated today in Rome, as protesters and rioters unleash havoc in the nation's capital. Enrico III, King of Italy, has refused to enact universal suffrage, though the President of Italy, Marco Dandalo, has expressed his support for the suffragette cause, promising to grant equal rights to non-ethnic Italians. This has strained relations between him and the king. Further protests, boycotts, and riots are believed to fire u in numerous parts of Italy in the following weeks, with the national police expecting absolute chaos in June.
The Muscovites have officially declared war with the Alyaskans, occupying the Aleutian Isles and campaigning in the Alyaskan peninsula. The Third Anián War has begun.
After two more terrorist attacks in Constantinople, Adrianople, and Kallopolis respectively, a lockdown was implemented in the Theme of Thrace. The attacks have killed tens of thousands of people and injured thousands, making it the bloodiest act of terrorism in history. The lockdown will be enforced by the Byzantine Military. The Thracian Attacks have resulted in the Byzantine Stock Market going into free fall, with many speculating that the attack will result in a total economic collapse. Many believe that dire days are ahead of us.
Albanian and Bulgarian terrorists were caught entering into Thessaloniki today and have been arrested or killed. DNA analysis and torture of the surviving terrorists have proven that these people participated in the Thracian Attacks. The emperor has ordered the execution of the terrorists. The incident has prompted the declaration of martial law across Thrace and Macedonia.
Bodies laying by Melliadis Hotel in Constantinople.
In Constantinople today, Serbian and Bulgarian terrorists massacred 571 people in what has been dubbed the Constantinople Massacre by the media. Amongst the victims was heir to the Byzantine throne, Constantine, Exarch of Thrace. A further 1,071 were injured in the attacks, with 561 being seriously injured. The Serbian Nationalist Independence Group and the Bulgarian Advocacy for Independence claimed responsibility of the attack, stating that was retribution for the Albanian Massacre. The attack has been condemned by the Byzantine Government and numerous foreign nations, though notably, Muscovy has applauded the terrorists of the attack, further deteriorating relations between the two countries. A state of emergency has been implemented by imperial decree, and martial law has been declared in Constantinople. The culprits have not been captured, though the head of the SNIG, Milovan Kuzmanović, was identified through VS.
Emperor Otto III has passed away. His son and heir, Fredrick V, has succeeded him. His funeral is to be attended by multiple royals across Europe and the Columbias.
In a controversial move today, the Roman Senate issues legislation that will implement a curfew in the Balkans and harsher punishment for any who violates the lockdown. Senators within the Roman Senate are also controversially moving to oust the Serbian, Bulgarian, and Eastern Adriatican leadership and replace them with ethnically Greek and Pontic officials. 1,300 people have already been slaughtered since Martial Law was implemented and another 591 injured and 642 detained. The international community has responded with near-universal condemnation.
May 21, 2020: Aleutian Isles
Muscovite troops have disembarked on several Aleutian Isles, engaging in conflict with the Alyaskans as a response to the Alyaskan occupation of several Muscovite isles earlier this month. Observers believe that a full-scale conflict is about to ensue, reigniting the Anián Wars of the 20th Century.
300 people have been confirmed to be killed since the lockdown implemented yesterday, including the head of the protest party that was assaulted at the Albanian Massacre, Dëboras Jashari. His death has been widely mourned amongst separatists and has filed separatist sentiment.
Martial law is declared in the Themes of Bulgaria, Serbia, and Eastern Adriatica. The world watches as the region teeters on the brink of societal collapse.
Albanian troops engaged the Byzantine military in the cities of Berat and Durrës. At Durrës, the party of Byzantine troops that committed the Albanian Massacre, was slaughtered. The killing of that party has been heralded as a triumph by the South Slavic separatists, while the Byzantine government has promised retaliation for the battle.
Albanian protesters were fired upon by the Byzantine Military today in what has been dubbed the Albanian Massacre. 236 people were killed and many more injured. The act has been condemned by the international community.
President Alexios Angelos has been inaugurated as Patagonia's first president. The country acquired its independence earlier this year from Byzantium, however, has been leaderless until today.
Serbian, Albanian, and Bulgarian separatists have convened in Sofia today, declaring a state of revolt between them and the Byzantine government. The long-expected announcement was followed by several Slavic-uprisings in Bulgaria, Serbia, and Albania, which have already killed 134 people. South-Slavic nationalists have called for Croatia and Istria to declare independence from their Byzantine overlords, however, these demands have been refused as the governments in both countries condemn the actions of their South-Slavic brethren.
In Taranavo, a Byzantine military base was assaulted by Bulgarian nationalists. The terrorists seized military equipment and attempted to spark a revolt before being swiftly being squashed by Byzantine troops. The world watches as the Balkans teeters on the verge of revolt.
President Charles Remington loses the Presidential Election to Edward Morgan. Observes state that this comes as a result of Remington's attempts to ease relations with Cascadia's two main rivals, Louisiana and Mexica. President-elect Morgan is to be inaugurated on June 20.
Taking advantage of Muscovy's distraction in the west, Alyaska has launched an amphibious operation targeting Muscovite-occupied isles in the Aleutian Isles. As of now, the operation has been a success, however, the invasion has been condemned by many in the international community as it is believed that this conflict will reignite the Anián Wars of the late 20th century.
Emperor Fernando I has died. The National banner his flow at half-mast and the state has gone into a week-long state of touring. Emperor Fernando II, his son, has assumed power.
The controversial "Yawm aleadl" bill was enacted by CaliphMuneeb el-Rashed today. The bill will create a new national holiday, Yawm aleadl (Arabic for "Day of Justice") on December 23, the anniversary of the famed and controversial Byzantine Emperess, Apollonia I's death. While it has not been exactly specified what would be included in this holiday, anti-Byzantine, anti-Christian, and anti-Apollonia sentiment is expected to be the predominant theme of this holiday, in addition to pro-Muslim sentiment. The enaction of this bill has received major backlash globally. The Byzantines in particular, feeling insulted by this bill, have scrutinized this bill, with the press calling it nonsensical and a smear campaign. The Byzantine government has also condemned the holiday. The Caliphate has attempted to justify their actions, reminding the world of the millions of religious dissidents who perished under Apollonia's rule, however, this too has received backlash from foreign media.
Following a week-long delay after a terrorist attack by a Japanese tourist, the 2020 Langthrope Olympics have commenced. The first event, Euquatarism, was won by German rider Robert Wegner, followed by the BritishMatthew Percy and his Cascadian counterpart, Matthew Arthur. Over 800 million people observed the event on television and a further million witnessed the event in the flesh.
Anti-imperial forces bombed the house of Lin Su, a prominent supporter of EmperorLan chu Huang. The bombing comes after the emperor insulted Chinese Republicans following his visit to Germany. Police in Nanjing have arrested 25 people confirmed to be involved in the attacker, including Tan An and Zheng Wei, who are believed to be the head of the operation. The emperor has responded by ordering the execution of forty republican prisoners. Some observers speculate that this incident could pave way for further internal strife in China between its various ideological factions.
Romanian separatists in Transylvania were gunned down by the Hungarian military. The region as seen a significant spike in separatism in recent years and Hungary's actions in Transylvania have received condemnation from the International community.
As vengeance for the Serbian terrorist attack in Constantinople last week, the Byzantine army has conducted a raid against the perpetrators of the attack, targeting primarily the head of the attack, Radmilo Vukomanović. 126 members of this group of Serbian terrorists have been executed so far in the operation. Slavic nationalists warn Constantinople of "vengeance for the crimes of the Romans."
May 5, 2020: Persian Gulf
A Petroleum Tanker in the Persian Gulf was seized by Byzantine vessels following an increase in Byzantine-Persian relations. Observers warn of future conflict between the nations.
May 4, 2020: Gulf of Finland
Motorway 4-7, the motorway that will connect Germany to the tunnel.
Construction on the Helsinki-Reval Tunnel has begun. The project aims to connect Finland and GermanEstonia via a tunnel through the Gulf of Finland. Kimmo Villanen, President of Finland, claims that the tunnel will aid in bridging German-Estonian relations following an incident in 2017, where two German and Finnish vessels collided with each other. Some Finnish politicians have criticized the decision, stating that it would make Finland even more dependent on German influence. The project is expected to be completed by 2031.
May 3, 2020: East Asia
A Chinese vessel tailing a Japanese Destroyer.
After five days of confrontation and skirmishing, the Japanese and Chinese governments have finally agreed to withdraw their forces from the Yellow sea. A total of 101 vessels (50 Chinese and 51 Japanese) and 4,100 men (2,500 Chinese and 1,600 Japanese) perished in the fighting. As a result, some are dissatisfied with the result and there is a clamor in both governments for a declaration of war. However, these claims have largely been shut down by both leaders of the countries.
The Olympic Games scheduled for today have been delayed for a week after a Japanese tourist stabbed and shot 21 Chinese visitors in a killing spree. The man, named Mizuno Shichirobei, has been arrested on charges of murder, terrorism, and public endangerment. This as said resulted in the cancelation of the first Olympic games. Although Japan has condemned the terrorist for his actions, the attack has further deteriorated relations with China, especially after three Japanese vessels were sunk in the ongoing standoff between the two countries in the Yellow Sea. To date, a total of 3,000 men and 80 vessels have been sunk in the conflict. The world is baffled to see how conflict has not occurred yet.
The 2020 Olympics have commenced. A well-attended ceremony saw the lighting of the Olympic flame by John Faulkner, a well-known Mexican athlete, and descendant of Mexican ChancellorMaxwell Falkner. The First games are said to be held tomorrow. Observers hope that this "gathering of nations" will ease tensions between hostile countries.
April 30, 2020: East Asia
The Japanese navy, alerted by the reported sound of explosions, fires upon two Chinese vessels, sinking two and killing 120 crew members. The world observes in shock as East Asia teeters on the brink of war.
ChancellorEdward Baker dies. His vice-chancellor, Arthur Owen, succeeds him. The mayor of Plymouth, Andrew McKenzie, has become Vice-Chancellor of New England.
April 28, 2020: East Asia
A naval confrontation between Japan and China occurred today in the Yellow Sea. The standoff comes after reports of Chinese disruptions with Japanese trade in the East China Sea. As of now, the confrontation has not resulted in conflict, but observers expect this confrontation to bring a great change in the balance if politics in East Asia, if not the whole of the continent.
A bomb detonates in Constantinople, killing 12 people and injuring 28. The bomb was detonated by a Serbian terrorist. In response, the Byzantine government has implemented further restrictions on Serbian rights and South Slavic ethnicities. The Muscovite government, though appalled at the attack, has condemned the Byzantines for their "increasing dehumanization of the Slavs."
The Mexican government backs down on its proposal to cancel certain events of the 2020 Langthrope Olympics after a huge public outcry.
April 25, 2020: North Ossetia
Muscovite troops rolling into North Ossetia.
The Muscovite Government in Petrograd has officially declared war on North Ossetia. The country has begun to mobilize while the Muscovite troops already in North Ossetia have begun to ravage the northern fringes of the enemy nation. Observers predict a swift and decisive Russian victory.
A confrontation with Muscovite and North Ossetian troops turned violent today. Muscovite troops were dispatched to the area after reports of gunfire from North Ossetian troops. The confrontation escalated into a brief skirmish. Many observers believe that this skirmish will finally lead to a military conflict between the two hostile countries.
Cheers and applause follow the opening ceremony of the beginning of Phase II of the Bridge of the Horns. The project aims to construct a bridge across the Bab-el-Mandeb strait, connecting Abbysinia to Yemen. Phase I of the project, which saw the construction of a bridge from Abbysinian Fagal to Diodorus Island, was completed about a month ago. Phase II will see the completion of the bridge from Diodorus Island to the city of Angelomedia on the Ras Menheli peninsula. Construction is estimated to take about three years.
The Ravensburg Hall, the location of the Imperial Diet.
The Imperial Diet that has been scheduled for today, commences. It was a large, conveluded affair, with constant arguing and no overall consensus between the members of the diet. Many observers have called the result of the first day, "inconclusive." The diet will continue for the next week.
All across the kingdom, from Brest to Marseille and from Toulouse to Caen, the Royal Banner of France is lowered, being flown at half-mast. This comes after conformation by Prince Louis XVI that his father, Charles IX, has expired from pneumonia. A ceremony is planned to be held on May 6. Louis XVI has become king.
April 20, 2020: Japan
The Committee of the World Fair has selected Japan as the next host of the World Fair in 2022. The Japanese government is very pleased by this and is announcing preparations for the upcoming event. China, who competed heavily for the position and has great animosity towards Japan has shown great dissatisfaction.
Uproar ensues around the 2020 Olympian Games as the Mexican government, concerned about not finishing certain events in time, considers canceling those events.
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