The cover of The Aldurian.The Aldurian - (Punta Santiago, ALD) FRANCO, AT THE HELM AS PREMIER, FACES FIRST TEST IN CORTES
Franco takes helm as SDLA’s political fortunes fall in the face of significant political challenges Premier Franco: “I want to be the Premier for every citizen of this Federation” (Cover of this publication pictured on the right.)
The Times of Alduria-Wechua - (Parap, WEC) 22,000 DOCKWORKERS MAY GO ON STRIKE IN ALDURIA AND WECHUA The strike would severely cripple almost all of the largest ports in the Federation: Punta Santiago, Piriya, Wechuahuasi, Jirishanca, Puerto Carrillo, and Gramercy
A gravelly Çer voice comes on the radio, with the spritely cadences of one trying hard to sound what a human would interpret as chirpy and cheery. It isn't very convincing.
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The sound of a bleating goat plays.
The station's broadcast returns to the news:
Good evening. This this is AVWS, the Voice of the Wide Spaces. I am Oshril, the discerning, son of Oshli, and this is VWS News.
The nuclear exchange in Antakia, and the accompanying withdrawal of the Thraci Confederation from the face of Eura, resulted in its suzerainty over Çeridgul being assumed by Nouvelle Alexandrie. The change was initially celebrated in the Çer homeland, whose relations with the Thraci government had been lukewarm at best, anticipated being reunited with fellow Çerid under the framework of a Çer-friendly government. It was on that basis that the Household of the Great Speaker engaged in negotiations with with federal government.
The resulting agreement, however, anticipated merging Çeridgul into the existing Çerid Autonomous State as a discontinuous entity. Since under the negotiated arrangement Çeridgul would be governed from Aladurkidal in the CAS - which has one-sixth the population of Çeridgul, very different constitutional arrangements, and a much shorter history - prideful Çerid in the latter are dissatisfied with the agreement.
The protesters have conflicting demands, with some demanding that the CAS constitutional structure be completely reorganized, some that Çeridgul be made a separate autonomous state, and some that independence would be preferable. Counter-protests have arisen from commercial interests and Çer unionist groups who believe that a single Çer state within a wider Nouvelle Alexandrie will be the best bargain for the Çer people.
A major brawl on Gejlak Beach resulted in thirty-eight hospitalizations, all non-life-threatening; but we are saddened to report major damage to the Chalti Distillery and the Broken Wing pub due to looting by thirsty protesters.
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BREAKING NEWS | ITZIAR FRANCO RESIGNS FROM PREMIERSHIP
Shock resignation rocks the SDLA and the NAX Government as government approval ratings tank
Martin becomes the third leader of the SDLA in three years
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BREAKING NEWS | JOSE MIGUEL MARTIN INVITED TO FORM GOVERNMENT BY H.M THE KING
Martin faces strong headwinds, challenges, and a possible early general election
Internal high profile sources report contentious negotiations between Moderate Caucus and SDLA to continue the coalition Canchasto of the MC returns to Vice-Premier; Moderates to get Departments of State, Communications, and Culture and Sports
HEADLINES FROM AROUND NOUVELLE ALEXANDRIE
The Economic Journal (Cardenas, FCD) - RECESSION CALLS GROW AS INFLATION THREATENS CORPORATE EARNINGS AND RISING COSTS HIT CONSUMERS
Rising costs due to inflation begin to impact corporate profit margins as pricing pressures hit consumers
End of year economic stats and revisions show sharp downtrends across key metrics
The Aldurian (Punta Santiago, ALD) - ITZAR BOLTS, WHAT HAPPENS NOW?
Moderate Caucus benefits from SDLA dysfunction as Canchasto served as caretaker
New SDLA Leader Jose Martin invited to form a Government by H.M. the King
Trade Union Act killed by the FHP: “Reject it in its totality and turn our attention to the more pressing matter at hand - the fate of this Government!”
