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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