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Europa is one of the oldest regions in NationStates, established in January 2004. As a region, Europa offers hospitality to any form of government, whether kingdoms, democracies, empires, or disputed territories. Get to know what goes on in this vibrant region, and feel free to post a comment or two.



Issue 5

FUN FACT OF THE DAY by Stoned Smurfs

Your body is creating and killing 15 million red blood cells per second!

ROLE-PLAY by Tamurin

1. RP GENERAL:

NEWS FROM VANARAMBAION
The Confederacy of Vanarambaion has been altered into an Empire after the total abolishment of all democratic structures in the nation. This sudden change has not yet had an impact on Vanarambaion’s foreign policy, but could mean a strategic move towards anti-democratic nations.
A part of Vanarambaion, a colony, has declared independence. Vanarambaion has accepted this move, but insisted on keeping military bases inside the new country. The new country named itself “Europtima” and has a democratic government.
Vanarambaions forces landed in zone 47. It seems that the Empire is integrating this area into its nation to replace the lost ground and ressources in Europtima.

NEW ALLIANCES IN EUROPA
Due to recent conflicts and possible wars, two new alliances have been formed in Europa: The Central Peninsular Alliance (CPA), founded by Orioni, and the Europa Periphery Alliance (EPA), founded by Jaihu. Both Alliances want peace and security, but are opposed to one another due to the conflicts between their members.
The CPA consists of nation on the central peninsular of Europa (Orioni, Vanarambaion, Argenland, Great Kings, Phil IV and Tamurin). They are currently discussing what to do about the expansion of Niederoesterreich into zone 43, an area north of Tamurin.
The EPA consists of nations in the north of Europa (Jaihu and Tagmatium). Also Niederoesterreich is talking about joining the alliance.

2. RP MILITARY:

THE CENEPA ISLANDS CONFLICT
The Sabre rattling between Meteorola and the S.S.S.S.-led coalition of S.S.S.S., Niederoesterreich and Tagmatium continues. Vanarambaion seems to allie with Meteorola…

THE TAMURIN CIVIL WAR, 1903-1911: Our first historical Role-Play
We are starting a new kind of Role-Play: A historical one, Pre-World War One. We wanted to play a scenario without the newest technology and this is our first try. Participating are Tagmatium, Vanarambaion, Niederoesterreich, Europtima, Phil IV, Byzantinum Nova and Tamurin. Anyone else interested is welcome to join.

INTERIOR AFFAIRS by Orioni and Stoned Smurfs

Europa contains 231 nations, which is 5 less since the previous issue.
Orioni is our current delegate, elected 95 days ago and holding 69 endorsements.

Europa Economic Statistics Report for 03/20/05
Gross Regional Product: $2,573,199,521,228,712.50
GRP Per Capita: $16,156.82
Regional Population: 159,264,000,000
Regional Average GDP: $11,187,824,005,342.23
Largest GDP: Karpathia ($132 trillion)
Smallest GDP: Chimes ($1.10 billion)
Largest GDP Per Capita: Guy Verhofstadt ($46,778)
Smallest GDP Per Capita: Chimes ($68.48)
Largest Trade Surplus: Stoned Smurfs ($1.64 trillion)
Largest Trade Deficit: MicroGlup ($731 billion)

Spotlight Nation: Karpathia
Domestic Statistics
Government Category: Corrupt Dictatorship
Government Priority: Religion & Spirituality
Economic Rating: Frightening
Civil Rights Rating: Some
Political Freedoms: Few
Income Tax Rate: 100%
Major Industry: Automobile Manufacturing
National Animal: turul bird
National Currency: pengo
Total Population: 4,773,000,000 *single largest nation in Europa*

WEATHER by Meteorola

During the pervious period the tropcial system that was effecting Niederosteriech fell apart as it moved out to sea allowing the area to dryout. Across the rest of Europa's islands drier and warmer weather began to move in. The Central Pennisula and southern Europa saw some light rains as a weak disturbance moved through the area. From Tamurin to Brawandi down towards Andro and the southern nations. There were a few reports of some inbeded thunderstorms around Sun and Moon Cities, This was mainly assosiated with some upsloping winds. Onshore flow has returned to the north bringing with it some warm, but wet conditions. Showers were reported from Hopetown in Lanjon back to Brie in Cheesefish.

The outlook for the coming week will bring a shift in storm tracks to a more northerly track. This will bring a low pressure system to the islands and the Central Penninsula. A head of the storm system, the north will continue to have onshore flow, but as the low moves by, off shore flow will dry the north out. Dry conditions will once again move into the south and east as a ridge of high pressure moves into the area.

FOREIGN AFFAIRS by Phil IV

Not much happening in Foreign Affairs this week. Embassy considerations with the USK (United socialist Kingdom) are under way, but other than that, it's been a quiet week in the rest of NationStates...

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© Europa, 2005 | Written by Meteorola, Orioni, Phil IV, Stoned Smurfs, Tamurin





Issue 4

ROLE-PLAY by Tamurin and Byzantium Nova

1. RP GENERAL:

ALLIANCES IN EUROPA
The S.S.S.S.-lead alliance, the MATA (Militaries against Terrorist Acts) has been dissolved. The S.S.S.S. remains with its allies Niederoesterreich and Tagmatium.
On the other side, an alliance led by Byzantinum Nova, Sevrun and Great Kings, the "Pact of Arms", has grown: Amnalos, Mongol-Swedes, Paranoid Schizo, Meteorola and Tamurin have joined the alliance.
How these events will effect future confrontations in Europa is still uncertain.

ELECTIONS IN TAGMATIUM
After the civil war in Tagmatium, a new emperor will be elected. The candidates are Phillip Commenus and Commodus James.
Commenus is a nationalist and wants to lead a more isolationist Tagmatium, while James wants to transform Tagmatium into a close ally of S.S.S.S.

2. RP MILITARY:

WAR IN TAGMATIUM
The war is over. The loyalist forces of Tagmatium and their allies crushed the last rebel resistance in Scutum. After the victory, the loyalists re-installed the government system in the last rebel zones.
The leaders of Tagmatium thanked their allies, who retreated their forces. It is the hope of all involved parties, that Tagmatium will remain peaceful and that this rebellion was the last imperial uprising in Europa.

END OF CONFLICT IN BALTIROW-WOUD
After all parties dropped their claims except S.S.S.S., the former Baltirow-Woud nation became a part of the S.S.S.S. The S.S.S.S. had to evacuate its colony, S.S.S.S. East, due to the blocade of Byzantinum Nova, Sevrun, Great Kings and Orioni.

ORIONI EXPANDS
The nation of Orioni decided to expand. It claimed two zones very far away from the main nation. Until now, no nation has objected to this claim and most nations are in favor.

VANARAMBAION AND NIEDEROESTERREICH CLAIMING ZONE 113
After some diplomatic struggle, Niederoesterreich dropped its claim on zone 113 and is now looking for other areas to expand into. Vanarambaion has invited delegations from all interested nations to talk about future relations and alliances.

CENEPA ISLAND CRISIS
A new crisis in Europa: The Cenepa Islands are once again the source of a conflict. The S.S.S.S.-ally Tagmatium captured the island during the Baltirow-Woud conflict and claimed it after the conflict. The powerful S.S.S.S. backed them and was ordering all foreign nations off the islands.
The islands were divided after the first conflict over them. After President Pot of the S.S.S.S. made clear that he was willing to risk an open war with all other major powers, all foreign nations backed out and withdrew from the island.
The aggressive behavior of President Pot has caused growing concern about the foreign policy of the S.S.S.S.

3. RP TRADE:

Amnalos and Tagmatium have ratified a trade pact to improve trade and peace between them.
Amnalos has also started negotiations with Koku for a similar pact like it has with Tagmatium.
Orioni has stated that they are willing to pay 10% of the building costs for the bridge between Meteorola and Niederosterreich. This way Orioni hopes to gain a part in the trade that comes from the completion of the bridge.
In military-equipment trading Free-Ekainak has told that it is interested in buying Jaihus cheap cruise missiles. Tagmatium is also in need of new navy so Niederosterreich is interested in making a deal.

INTERIOR AFFAIRS by Orioni

Europa contains 236 nations, which is 15 less since the previous issue.
Orioni is our current delegate, elected 87 days ago and holding 54 endorsements.

The Senate is still "under construction" but work is progressing. The draft constitution was not finished yet due to some parts that still needed to be worked out, such as justice. The current Europa Gov is working together with some of the more experienced citizens to outline everything concerning this future Senate. If all goes well, we hope to be able to make a proposal to the general public by the end of this month.

WEATHER by Meteorola

The past week we saw a warming trend over the island and central areas of Europa. So warm, in fact, that a tropical system is continuing to affect Niederostereich. Melt water, combined with some moderate rains, caused localized flooding in Phil IV and Tamurin. No fatalities, and only minor damage was reported. Offshore flow continued across northern Europa, making for a dry and warm week from Jaihu over towards Callonian Empire. A small disturbance brought only light showers to San Ba and Koku with much lighter amounts back towards Paranoid Schizos and Byzantium Nova. In the east Endless Summer continued its dry conditions allowing for clean up efforts to continue from the landslides two weeks ago.

The outlook for the coming week will move the tropcial system effecting Niederosteriech out to sea, and allow clean up efforts to start. Dry across the islands. However central and parts of southern Europa could see a strong low-pressure system move through the area. Onshore flow is expected to kick up some daytime showers. Eastern areas will be impacted late in the week by the same system moving through central and southern Europa.

FOREIGN AFFAIRS by Phil IV

In Foreign Affairs this week, Europa has been invited to join the multi-regional group known as FORT, the Fellowship of the Round Table, dedicated to representing freedom of speech and intellegent discussions in the international community. Membership discussions are still in their preliminary phases, but we hope to find out more about our friends and fellow regions through this scheme.

We have a new embassy under discussion this week: a diplomat from the USK, the United Socialist Kingdom, has sighted in Europa. The diplomat wants to increase understading and friendliness between our two regions. We welcome Revolutionary Masses to our region, and hope he has a pleasant stay here!

A European Embassy has finally been established in Lemuria. After quite a long time of faffing about and forgetfulness, our new embassy is open and ready to recieve people from all over the globe!

One of our newest friends, Q102, formally exchanged ambassadors this week, with Meteorola going to visit the Q102 in their home region, and Nevareion staying here in Europa to provide a strong and hopfully long lasting link between our two regions!

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© Europa, 2005 | Written by Byzantium Nova, Meteorola, Orioni, Phil IV, Tamurin





Issue 3

GENERAL
-no newsreport available-

ROLE-PLAY

1. RP GENERAL:

WAR IN TAGMATIUM
The last battles of the war in Tagmatium have begun. Loyal Tagmatium forces have taken Gorytos, but not without massive losses among their troops (estimated 10.000 dead). These extremely high losses are caused by internal problems. The chain of command changes now and then and Tagmatium withdrew forces from the frontlines that are now used in the Baltirow-Woud conflict. Tamurin forces have attacked the other rebel stronghold, Scutum, and are waiting for Tagmatium forces.
Relief forces have begun the advance onto Scutum Tuesday night; however, tanks and trucks are slowed down by heavy rain which turned paths and streets into mud. The fighting continues.
Friday: Tamurin forces have reached the outskirts of Scutum.

WILDLIFE RESERVE
The wildlife reserve, founded by Orioni, is prospering. Animal donation have been made by Orioni, Argenland, Haken, Koku, Tamurin, Amnalos, Mongol-Swedes, Meteorola, Burgundy-Brabant and Phil IV. A very colorful mixture of animals (pink fluffy dinosaurs next to Gargoyles and Lightning bugs) are frolicing in the reserve.

BOUNTY ON KLEINER
The nation of Sevrun offered a bounty of 100.000.000 Ounces on the head of Dr. Kleiner who caused a terrible malfunction in Sevrun's orbital defense system. After the hunt on Kleiner failed, Sevrun is now hoping that private or corporate bounty hunters will get him.

JAIHU WITH NEW NAME
The Holy Empire of Jaihu changed its name to "The Jahuistic Jaihudom of Jaihu". Along with that change, titles of important government members have changed. Also, the senate has been abolished; but the parliament is still there, so democratic structures remain.

2. RP MILITARY:

BALTIROW-WOUD-CRISIS
S.S.S.S. released Autumn Showers. Meteorola and Niederoesterreich welcomed this step by President Pot. However, Great Kings, Sevrun and several other nations are setting up a partial blocade of S.S.S.S. President Pot reacted with sabre rattling and a massive fleet maneuver. Great Kings reacted to that with even more sabre rattling. The confrontation between the major powers in Europa is heating up.
Wednesday: The situation is heating up indeed. A blocade, consisting of Byzantinum Nova, Sevrun, Great Kings and Orioni has formed under UN command. Niederoesterreich and Tagmatium have urged to end the blocade, but without effect.
The last communique of President Pot indicates that he will order his ships to fire upon the blocade ships if they meet each other.
Tagmatium's Expeditionary Force is about to land on the Cenepa Islands and set up basecamp there. Their primary mission is to improve the situation of Baltirow-Woud-refugees and to transport them to the Holy Empire of Tagmatium.
Tamurin has ordered his defensive military on High Alert.
The next few days will show if this situation will be resolved peacefully or develop into the biggest war ever in Europa.
Friday: All quiet on the main lines. However, the expeditionary force of Tagmatium has engaged unknown enemies on the Cenepa Islands.
All other nations are discussing the status of the blocade (UN or Non-UN).

RETURN OF VANARAMBAION ?
Several sources inform us about strange activities in the former nation of Vanarambaion. After the sudden breakdown of the country's government, other nations like Niederoesterreich moved in and claimed the land.
Now it seems, that the old system is recovering. Several parts of the old nation seem to revive. Does this mark the return of Vanarambaion? We will keep you informed!
Friday: The emperor of Vanarambaion has returned! He drove in a tank through his former capital Thule and reclaims his country!

3. RP TRADE

Tagmatium and Amnalos are considering a trade pact.
Okanogan has voiced their intentions to join ECA.

INTERIOR AFFAIRS

Europa contains 251 nations, which is 4 less since the previous issue.
Orioni is our current delegate, elected 78 days ago and holding 59 endorsements.

WEATHER

From the Meteorola Weather Service in Foggy Bottom:

The past week brought significant snows to SSSS, Meterola and the higher elevations of western and central Europa. Light rains fell across Orioni, back towards Great Kings. More moderate rainfall was reported across portions of Sevrun and the Europa Empire. In Endless Summer, the heavy rains unusual for the area, have ended alowing for clean from last weeks landslides. The onshore flow has continued across northern coastal sections of Europa from Cheesefish and Burgundy-Brabant back towards Tagmatium and Lanjon. A disturbance that moved across southern Europa touched off some thunderstorms across San Ba, with several reports of tornados and waterspouts, however only light damage was reported.

The coming week will likely see a warming trend over the island and central areas of Europa. With rain and snowmelt occuring at the same time, there is the potential for some flooding. The onshore flow in the north-eastern areas of Europa will likely come to an end as a front moves through the region. Much drier weather is expected across much of southern Europa as well.

FOREIGN AFFAIRS

Lemurian ambassador-change-Cakeatoa-Sage left Lemuria
Not much to report in the forign office this week, The Lemurian Ambassador to Europa has changed hands, Sage, our much beloved and representative from Lemuria has been replaced by Cakeatoa, as much as we wish our new ambassador all the best, we will miss Sage, wherever she has gone.

MILITARY

An ally of Europa has been invaded: The European Coalition. The crashers paswordprotected the region and didn't provide the natives with the code. Untill we get that password, Europa can't assist in the liberation.

Vanarambaion seems to have returned from Lazarus. Everyone is glad to see the old general has returned. It's not really sure if he will be returning to the military as well but some sort of statement is expected.

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© Europa, 2005 | Written by Orioni, Tamurin, Byzantium Nova, Meteorola, Phil IV