Eleftheros Typos | Ελεύθερος Τύπος

All too similar.



The Malinovan Federation officially recognizes the Kariko Republic and feels the declaration of independence is, indeed, not violating international law. The government of the Malinovan Federation stands firmly on the side of Sinope and Relastova.

The Kingdom of Abbasid does not recognize the results of the referendum, as it is illegal. Thus, we do no recognize the Kariko Republic and we will continue to consider it as part of Calibria. Our long standing support for Calibria will continue.

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The Republic of Kwangju does not recognize the Kairko Republic.

Note to Calibria. Better get your Ambassador back home asap, or he might be found deceased in a similar fashion to a previous ambassador in a similar situation...

//Okaiken would not comment on the situation of Kariko (Carico) as it is a complex issue. However, we feel disappointed that the referendum is done in a limited time (around 1 day after a takeover), so we do not recognize the recent referendum.//

Need moar time, Juls

What takeover? The referendum was done before the declaration of independence. I can give OOC details (that you would find from other sources than Sinopian newspapers [directly from the political activists in Kariko who organized it]): It's an unofficial referendum (as the Carico Autonomous Territory government is the only one who can legally on its territory establish a referendum), with a voting turnout of 23% of the total population of the territory, 99% of that 23% were ethnic Sinopians. Thus, of the ethnic Sinopian population, roughly 86.5% of registered voters voted.

How many of the total population are ethnic Sinopans?

26.9% are ethnic-sinopians, so 425,741 people on 1,582,682

Okay, thanks!

What I mean by takeover I the occupation of Sinopian groups in some offices (you provided a visual of it too) so

Carl wrote:What I mean by takeover I the occupation of Sinopian groups in some offices (you provided a visual of it too) so

Ohh, yeah, that's just defending its territory

By Nikodemos Pavlos Baris

TORSHIA - The Kariko negotiations started this morning in Torshia, where the Doge of Sinope, Diogenes, has attended along with the interim President of the Kariko Republic, Stylianos Metaxas, and Lord* Mihalis Kokinos. On the other side are the Calibrian delegation, composed of Chancellor Samuelé, the Calibrian Minister of Foreign Affairs Laurentius Antonescu, and the Carico Autonomous Territory Prime Minister, Quintilianus Ionescu.

Surprisingly, both sides agreed for a direct face-to-face meeting, which is rare in diplomatic negotiation circumstances. The opening day of the negotiations was still tense, as both parties didn't reach any agreement, and talks were marked by bitter exchanges. Calibrian Foreign Minister Laurentius Antonescu, speaking after the tense opening day of a negotiation conference that has nearly fallen apart at every step, said his government's priority was to "to ensure the territorial integrity of Calibria." He said, "This paves the way for the start of the political process and a dialogue without any military intervention."

Stylianos Metaxas, a longtime opponent of Ionescu's rule who spent many years in Calibrian prisons, said it was "not easy" to sit in the same room with Calibrian officials at Tuesday's opening of the negotiation conference. "I looked at them and thought, it's our victory. After almost a century of struggle, we've finally managed to start new negotiations, it's a huge step." he declared.

The talks ended with very tense exchanges between Doge Diogenes and Chancellor Samuelé, wheras the latter accused Diogenes of wanting the annexation of Kariko into Sinope. "It's clear Sinope wants Enosis. What will it be next, Diogenes? Matinenda?" asked an emotional Samuelé to a calm Diogenes. "The best solution is to organize a free and fair election in the Kariko Republic" and once the ballots are cast "we should all accept" the outcome, Diogenes said. "Should the Kariko-Sinopian population want to become part of Sinope, I'll be willing to accept their decision. It is their right under international law after all."

High-level mediating has yielded little so far, but Ionescu said the two sides might be willing to bend on humanitarian aid, cease-fires and prisoner exchanges. The main Calibrian opposition leader, Lucretia Ardelean, said they should "partition Carico with ethnic lines. That's the only way to permanently solve the conflict and establish good relations with Sinope."

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*Note: A Lord in Sinope is a member of the Lordship, a branch of government advising the Doge.

Perhaps Torshia should oversee the elections. They are claimed to be the most neutral political entity on Adonia, they would be best fitted to help provide the most accurate results so no side that has stakes in this can alter the outcome to their advantage.

Nice article, Juls.

I think an organisation such as the Adonian Community or the USN could oversee the elections if deemed necessary.

By Nikodemos Pavlos Baris

YOLUSTU - Sinope's SIVO (Sinopi Viomihania Ohimaton or Sinopian Vehicle Industry) and the Sameshiran Otokar tested today their new prototype for a super-heavy tank. Named Kentaurus and weighting 220 tons, it is the largest tank in the world. To carry this weight, it used eight tracks, each 330 mm wide. It is armed by a three caliber 120 mm gun, a smoothbore tank gun with a length of 5.72 metres, and the gun system weighs approximately 9,955 kilograms. It uses a modern hydraulic recoil system.

The tank is certainly dramatic in appearance with its independent pivots, though this may ultimately change if the design goes into production. SIVO has also been producing a new stealth tank featuring technologies that make it hard to detect and track through radar and infrared sensors. That new small tank (only 40 tons) can also be remotely controlled and act as a drone, and is certainly promising. On the other hand, this massive tank might just be for show.

The Kentaurus is certainly massive and heavy, featuring the most advanced armoring system for heavy tanks, the first of its kind for super-heavy tanks. While requiring almost only on armor and firepower, this new tank loses practically all of its mobility and agility, making it highly vulnerable. But that tank could make the one blow that does it all, and saving precious time in the process. It is the largest tank ever built, while several super-heavy tank designs were started to be built during the Great Adonian War but abandoned in Sinope, Bruellen and the Relastovan Empire mostly.

Dat sexy tank, doe.

*giggles*

Dat tank

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Jeasus that is big, though a huge target

It'd be fun to destroy that with my tanks.

jesus christ why dahell would you need that?

Uhhhhh, Talk about a huge waste of money.

White elephants