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Servizio Nazionale di Stampa
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Servizio Nazionale di Stampa
SNS is the foremost news agency in Sartoria. Founded by the Association of Northern Journalists in 1906 and present in all 22 realms, SNS is known for providing fair, thorough and reliable news to the public and newspapers alike.
]]> <![CDATA[Meridian QuickNews]]> http://selene.online/forum/showthread.php?tid=504 Wed, 03 Oct 2018 00:38:29 +0000 Fornoire]]> http://selene.online/forum/showthread.php?tid=504 <![CDATA[Comments on The International]]> http://selene.online/forum/showthread.php?tid=492 Fri, 14 Sep 2018 17:54:30 +0000 Qastari]]> http://selene.online/forum/showthread.php?tid=492 <![CDATA[Statements from the Artemian Union]]> http://selene.online/forum/showthread.php?tid=490 Fri, 07 Sep 2018 14:50:11 +0000 Justinian Kalominos]]> http://selene.online/forum/showthread.php?tid=490 [Insert AU Logo Here]
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]]> <![CDATA[Sunrise Herald]]> http://selene.online/forum/showthread.php?tid=487 Sun, 26 Aug 2018 04:03:32 +0000 Parthenopias]]> http://selene.online/forum/showthread.php?tid=487 [Image: 2EoVDx3.png?1] The Sunrise Herald was established in 1854 and has been circulated nationally throughout Parthenopias since 1866. Widely seen as the leading newspaper, the Sunrise Herald has a reputation as being upstanding and has won awards for integrity. Originally the paper was owned by the Sereterci Family though they have since sold the paper to the Atlas Corporation. Atlas Corp. has large holdings in media throughout the nation and is currently the high valued company in Parthenopias with diverse holdings in many sectors. 

While some have claimed this has led to a decrease in the integrity of the paper, the editor is still a member of the Sereterci family and the paper is consistently ranked as independent of its owners. Indeed it was in 2014 that the Sunrise Herald was the first to report on the widespread corruption and money laundering taking place at Atlas which led to the change in leadership. Since Arlo Toussaint took the helm of Atlas it has been recovering from the scandals and continued to support the paper's independence. 

The paper takes a politically neutral stance and as such does not endorse candidates at any level of government, choosing rather to remain as an objective observer willing to serve the people rather than political interests.



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Cult Leaders Apprehended]]> [Image: 2EoVDx3.png?1] The Sunrise Herald was established in 1854 and has been circulated nationally throughout Parthenopias since 1866. Widely seen as the leading newspaper, the Sunrise Herald has a reputation as being upstanding and has won awards for integrity. Originally the paper was owned by the Sereterci Family though they have since sold the paper to the Atlas Corporation. Atlas Corp. has large holdings in media throughout the nation and is currently the high valued company in Parthenopias with diverse holdings in many sectors. 

While some have claimed this has led to a decrease in the integrity of the paper, the editor is still a member of the Sereterci family and the paper is consistently ranked as independent of its owners. Indeed it was in 2014 that the Sunrise Herald was the first to report on the widespread corruption and money laundering taking place at Atlas which led to the change in leadership. Since Arlo Toussaint took the helm of Atlas it has been recovering from the scandals and continued to support the paper's independence. 

The paper takes a politically neutral stance and as such does not endorse candidates at any level of government, choosing rather to remain as an objective observer willing to serve the people rather than political interests.



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Cult Leaders Apprehended]]> <![CDATA[Comments on The Meridian Journal]]> http://selene.online/forum/showthread.php?tid=478 Tue, 24 Jul 2018 03:56:44 +0000 Fornoire]]> http://selene.online/forum/showthread.php?tid=478 <![CDATA[The Meridian Journal - Diariú di Merídia]]> http://selene.online/forum/showthread.php?tid=477 Tue, 24 Jul 2018 03:54:36 +0000 Fornoire]]> http://selene.online/forum/showthread.php?tid=477
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Congress to discuss on the AU-mandated increase on military spending

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Republicans want to improve on the military's quality; the Democrats wish to give existing personnel a generous raise.

Meridia - As Meridia is expected to join the AU, there is a debate in Congress on what to do with the additional military spending the country is expected to incur.

The Republicans have pushed for an upgrade to the military's existing equipment, training and tactics with this money in order to meet AU standards. But the Democratic opposition refuse this idea, insteading proposing new benefits and a juicy pay hike for troops.

The measure has proven to be controversial, even within the coalition government. Whilst the Nationalists are firmly behind the Republicans' calls for a boost on military spending, and even pushing to exceed the AU's standards, the Libertarians are staunchly opposed, something the opposition can use to incite a Libertarian rebellion and, in a best-case scenario for them, break up the ruling government entirely. The latter is unlikely, however.

Meridian society is polarized on the issue. The Republicans themselves justify themselves not on a love for armed prowess, but that this is a small price to pay to join the prestigious organization. Indeed, some Republicans have a chance, however slight, of rebelling and voting with their archrivals. The Democrats have accused the government of wishing to turn Meridia into an "armed regional power" and truly desiring to elevate the military's standing and capibilities, something unpopular with the pacifist Meridian society.


Why is funding the military more out of a genuine belief of a strong army so unpopular?

You must understand the Meridian populace to comprehend why this thought is so rare.

As the country found itself in peace after the 19th century, the military's standing in society began to wane. The population began to adopt a pacifist, even isolationist stance, wishing to preserve Meridia and its democracy. This is why the armed forces have been designed in the modern era to fight purely defensive campaigns, lacking any capibilities to go on the offensive.

Furthermore, the role the military had on L'Emergénsia d'Sacurí and Maurelíano's dictatorship in the 20th century accelerated the decline of the military's prestige, and dealt a near-fatal blow to its reputation. There are people who lived those regimes, and those who suffered them often tell of the brutality the army dealt them, crucially in Maurelíano's Modérna Dictaturé, where ethnic and political minorities were routinely oppressed and, especially in the case of the Faranze and the communists, utterly dehumanized in military campaigns against rebels.

Thus, the military's honour is so low, having an honest intention to increase its budget will definitely guarantee you a loss in the national elections, with only some in society actually supporting it, such as the minor Nationalists in the ruling coalition. This is why the Republicans are saying that, although they "don't agree with the concept", this is but a small fee to join the AU.

So, most Meridians don't want an increase to the army's budget?

One word: Yup

That's why political opinion is so split? Some seeing an upgrade as something that has to be done, and others wanting to keep the army as is, but almost no one really wants this?

Pretty much.

The Republicans think of this as a sacrifice, and the Democrats just want to technically meet the quota by dumping the excess money into soldiers' wallets?

Aye

(OOC:...You're not going to stop this, will you...)

(What can I say, it's a fun game)


(Alright, I'll stop)

How's the political landscape looking?

Whilst the government may be facing a major Libertarian revolt, not all things are unicorns and rainbows in enemy-land.

Some Democrats and other opposition parties concur with the Republican majority, seeing the AU's policies as a package deal, not something Meridia can just cherrypick.

Particularly in the Senate there is also additional opposition, with the anti-military Faranze Independence Party and Union for Ossitania holding the one seat allocated to both the Faranze and Ossitania regions each, respectively. These only have a small presence in the Delegates of the Nation compared to their augumented power in the Senate. Their two Senators will most certainly vote against any improvements to existing military capibilities.

Luckily for the Republicans, their possibly rebellious partner, the Libertarians, have a diminished presence in the Senate, as delegates there are sent from each region, not elected nationwide like the Delegates of the Nation are. This method tends to benefit larger parties there. If they sway a few opposition Senators, they have this chamber in the bag.]]>
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Congress to discuss on the AU-mandated increase on military spending

[Image: 5tNsJkw.jpg]
Republicans want to improve on the military's quality; the Democrats wish to give existing personnel a generous raise.

Meridia - As Meridia is expected to join the AU, there is a debate in Congress on what to do with the additional military spending the country is expected to incur.

The Republicans have pushed for an upgrade to the military's existing equipment, training and tactics with this money in order to meet AU standards. But the Democratic opposition refuse this idea, insteading proposing new benefits and a juicy pay hike for troops.

The measure has proven to be controversial, even within the coalition government. Whilst the Nationalists are firmly behind the Republicans' calls for a boost on military spending, and even pushing to exceed the AU's standards, the Libertarians are staunchly opposed, something the opposition can use to incite a Libertarian rebellion and, in a best-case scenario for them, break up the ruling government entirely. The latter is unlikely, however.

Meridian society is polarized on the issue. The Republicans themselves justify themselves not on a love for armed prowess, but that this is a small price to pay to join the prestigious organization. Indeed, some Republicans have a chance, however slight, of rebelling and voting with their archrivals. The Democrats have accused the government of wishing to turn Meridia into an "armed regional power" and truly desiring to elevate the military's standing and capibilities, something unpopular with the pacifist Meridian society.


Why is funding the military more out of a genuine belief of a strong army so unpopular?

You must understand the Meridian populace to comprehend why this thought is so rare.

As the country found itself in peace after the 19th century, the military's standing in society began to wane. The population began to adopt a pacifist, even isolationist stance, wishing to preserve Meridia and its democracy. This is why the armed forces have been designed in the modern era to fight purely defensive campaigns, lacking any capibilities to go on the offensive.

Furthermore, the role the military had on L'Emergénsia d'Sacurí and Maurelíano's dictatorship in the 20th century accelerated the decline of the military's prestige, and dealt a near-fatal blow to its reputation. There are people who lived those regimes, and those who suffered them often tell of the brutality the army dealt them, crucially in Maurelíano's Modérna Dictaturé, where ethnic and political minorities were routinely oppressed and, especially in the case of the Faranze and the communists, utterly dehumanized in military campaigns against rebels.

Thus, the military's honour is so low, having an honest intention to increase its budget will definitely guarantee you a loss in the national elections, with only some in society actually supporting it, such as the minor Nationalists in the ruling coalition. This is why the Republicans are saying that, although they "don't agree with the concept", this is but a small fee to join the AU.

So, most Meridians don't want an increase to the army's budget?

One word: Yup

That's why political opinion is so split? Some seeing an upgrade as something that has to be done, and others wanting to keep the army as is, but almost no one really wants this?

Pretty much.

The Republicans think of this as a sacrifice, and the Democrats just want to technically meet the quota by dumping the excess money into soldiers' wallets?

Aye

(OOC:...You're not going to stop this, will you...)

(What can I say, it's a fun game)


(Alright, I'll stop)

How's the political landscape looking?

Whilst the government may be facing a major Libertarian revolt, not all things are unicorns and rainbows in enemy-land.

Some Democrats and other opposition parties concur with the Republican majority, seeing the AU's policies as a package deal, not something Meridia can just cherrypick.

Particularly in the Senate there is also additional opposition, with the anti-military Faranze Independence Party and Union for Ossitania holding the one seat allocated to both the Faranze and Ossitania regions each, respectively. These only have a small presence in the Delegates of the Nation compared to their augumented power in the Senate. Their two Senators will most certainly vote against any improvements to existing military capibilities.

Luckily for the Republicans, their possibly rebellious partner, the Libertarians, have a diminished presence in the Senate, as delegates there are sent from each region, not elected nationwide like the Delegates of the Nation are. This method tends to benefit larger parties there. If they sway a few opposition Senators, they have this chamber in the bag.]]> <![CDATA[The International - News From Sizhou]]> http://selene.online/forum/showthread.php?tid=460 Wed, 13 Jun 2018 02:46:25 +0000 Qastari]]> http://selene.online/forum/showthread.php?tid=460 <![CDATA[Flash News]]> http://selene.online/forum/showthread.php?tid=456 Mon, 28 May 2018 14:56:25 +0000 Justinian Kalominos]]> http://selene.online/forum/showthread.php?tid=456 Flash News
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  • Posts must be written from an objective perspective. Write as if you were a neutral reporter. If your post praises your leader, decries your government or is in any way biased, please take it to your own newspaper thread.
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]]> <![CDATA[La Gazzetta di Messelia]]> http://selene.online/forum/showthread.php?tid=381 Thu, 03 Aug 2017 13:48:12 +0000 Justinian Kalominos]]> http://selene.online/forum/showthread.php?tid=381
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La Gazzetta di Messelia is one of the most trusted and circulated newspapers in the Messelia-Verale Historical Region. It was founded in 1974, with the merger its predecessors, La Gazzetta and Il Giornale di Messelia, part of a realignment of newspapers that reduced the total number of major newspapers by half and consolidated their ownership. La Gazzetta is currently owned by the Pellegrino Group, a business conglomerate with interest in the written media, wine and banking industries.

La Gazzetta is widely held as one of the newspapers of record in Sartoria, and through the years has won several awards for its integrity, accuracy and responsibility when reporting the news, particularly its ability to break stories of national interest. In particular, it has won the Fulvio Award -the top journalism award in Sartoria- in the category of Best Investigative Reporting seven years in a row, and its senior correspondents have all won various Fulvio categories.

Usually published in Sartorian, La Gazzetta also publishes an international edition, which regularly conveys news from Sartoria for a foreign audience. These articles are taken from said international edition.

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La Gazzetta di Messelia is one of the most trusted and circulated newspapers in the Messelia-Verale Historical Region. It was founded in 1974, with the merger its predecessors, La Gazzetta and Il Giornale di Messelia, part of a realignment of newspapers that reduced the total number of major newspapers by half and consolidated their ownership. La Gazzetta is currently owned by the Pellegrino Group, a business conglomerate with interest in the written media, wine and banking industries.

La Gazzetta is widely held as one of the newspapers of record in Sartoria, and through the years has won several awards for its integrity, accuracy and responsibility when reporting the news, particularly its ability to break stories of national interest. In particular, it has won the Fulvio Award -the top journalism award in Sartoria- in the category of Best Investigative Reporting seven years in a row, and its senior correspondents have all won various Fulvio categories.

Usually published in Sartorian, La Gazzetta also publishes an international edition, which regularly conveys news from Sartoria for a foreign audience. These articles are taken from said international edition.

Published Articles
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