Bosporus Bugel
January 10th, 840
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TOP STORY: Monarchy Deposed by Europa, Parliament Names Bonaparte Consul!
Venice - Following the contraversial Prometheus City Accords, Europa rebels marched into Venice following years and years of anarchy. The chaos ensued after news of the Prometheus City Accords, which ended the Great War, hit home. Citizens in every metropolis took to the streets looting and pillaging. Some began to protect historic edifices such as the great statue of Carlo Medici in Venice and the Gret Oracle in Bosporus. When King Lorenzo II D'Medici returned from Prometheus City he was promptly executed by an angry mob and carted from Lisboa all the way to Bosporus where a garrison of royal troops finally ended the demonic procession. Soon thereafter Europa rebels dispatched from Scandinavia marched south from Germany into Venice and captured the royal palace. They sent troops out from Paris to Orenburg in order to quell the rioting mobs. Eventually the Europa Senate, which was meeting in the Scandinavian city of Oslo moved into the palace in Venice where they set up the seat of government and officially named the Adriatic League a Republic. Napoleon Bonaparte, who was a corporal in Khazakstan accepted the nomination of Consul. Yesterday in Versailles Palace outside of Paris the Royalty, represented by Vittorio Emanuele, signed away their claim to the Adriatic throne to the Adriatic Parliament. "This ushers in a new Adriatic League, we must work hard to reconstruct a proper reputation, the monarchy ruined us with other nations and we understand their concern, we must let them know that we have indeed changed" said Consul Bonaparte.

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INTERNATIONAL REPORT
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Prometheus City Accords Signed in New China!
Prometheus City, New China - Leaders from around the world convened in Prometheus City to discuss the Great War in Eurasia, which had reached a fevered pitch after the Israelites joined the side of the Pacific Pact against the Adriatic League. "The situation was tense" said Consul Bonaparte, who was attending as the commander of Asian forces "[Lorenzo II] did not conform himself very well, he was often agitated and spoke out of turn, however [Shareef Ingania XI] did a good job as chairman, he handled the meetings very well." Under the terms of the Accords the Adriatic League officially ceded Cuba, Yucatan and Panama to the Australians. A Demilitarized Zone was also established along the Mongolian-Adriatic border. According to a recent poll 78% of all Adriatic citizens hold the Accords in contempt, 12% think they were a good thing and the remaining 10% having no opinion either way.

Mongolian Garrison Currently Offending DMZ.
Milan, Australian Territory - Just months following the newly signed Prometheus City Accords, word from Orsoni holds that a Mongolian Garrison is currently in violation of the DMZ. "We aren't sure, we are unable to officially police the area, however we have been told that the Zulu shall patrol to make sure no units are offending the DMZ" said Consul Bonaparte. Popular belief says that the issue is a mere miscommunication, and most likely if the unit is still there it was to destroy a fortress created by the Adriatic League prior to the war. At this time there is nothing official, however MP Van Oranj (D - NT) said in a meeting with the press "This is an unconfirmed report, plain and simple, we hold no ill feelings towards Mongolia. This is most likely a miscommunication."

Axis Alliance Terms Israel "Rogue" State.
Timbuktu, Mali - Axis officials announced that Israel shall "join the status of Scandinavia as a rogue state" following their recent betrayal of the Adriatic League and their Mediterranean Pact that had been in effect for more than one thousand years. "SunTzu is a mercenary. He changes his whims at the drop of a hat, or a coin more appropriately. We will continue to trade wuth Israel, but any more than that, we cannot condone. Israel cannot be trusted, and will not be trusted by the Zulu, or any member of the Axis for that matter" said Zulu public relations official Aziz Hamin. Consul Bonaparte's response to the situation was "Obviously Israel made a hard decision, at this point in time the Adriatic Republic holds no ill feelings, they are not very well liked by our population but we have yet to hold official audience with them at this time, we look forward to our meeting if one shall arise."

Adriatic Officials Meet Lief Ericksson in Oslo.
Oslo, Scandinavia - Adriatic Foreign Minister Antonin Rossi met with Scandinavian Warlord Leif Ericksson in Oslo to discuss the annexation of Scandinavia into the Adriatic League. "Centuries ago this territory was under Adriatic control, clearly against their will and under the foot of the crown, now we have a new system where Scandinavia would proft greatly" said Consul Bonaparte. At this point in time the goings-ons of the meetings have been left uknown to the public, however a press release is said to be issued within the comming days. Rumors of monetary funds towards Scandinavian public works are circling around Venice at this time.

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DOMESTIC REPORT
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P.R. - 1 and 2 Pass in Parliament.
Venice - Two important peices of legislation have passed Parliament. S.R. - 1 which ushers Mexico, Nuova Italia and Medici as official Adriatic Provinces was passed unanimously by the 126 member Parliament. "Most people don't understand what Provincial status entails" said MP Nicolo Machiavelli (D - IT) "This now means that [these terriories] are officially part of the nation, they can no longer be barted away pending an act of Parliament, to which their representatives will be members." The second resolution, S.R. - 2, gave Parliament the opportunity for a vote of no confidence as well as gave the Consul the line item veto, which allows him to remove any wording of any legislation that passes Parliament.

10% More Taxes Allocated Towards Research.
Venice - 10% of the Federal budget has been allocated towards scientific research, said Otto Helzig (E - GR); "This is a major change, we must excel in scientific research above all, the military must wait at this point in time. There are two strong alliances out there who will surpass us in research if we do not apply ourselves to research." The budget recieved opposition from the Hawk party, which felt that more money should be issued towards revamping the Adriatic Military, which took a heavy toll during the Great War, however the unified Dove and Europa parties were sufficient to get the change passed.

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EDITORIAL
G. Mazzini (E - IT)
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Finally the Monarchy is no more. Europa rebels gloriously marched into Venice and replaced the ornate royal gold of the palace into the House of Parliament. The Europa cause has won over, or has it? The Dove and Hawk parties, which are headed by former Europa leadership has opted for less freedom in exchange for control. Only land owning males aged 20 may vote, the Consul is voted by the Parliament and all military is controlled by the Federal government. This is quite a strong government, and with the supposed backing of "the people" it is possibly more dominating than the former Monarchy, which was still in the hands of local dukes who were in contact with their people more than these men. Some sail from as far as Medici and Nuova Italia to represent their people, months at a time on the ocean. How can you effectively represent your constituency from such distances? There is no bill of rights, no Province is permitted to exit the League, no Province may establish is own code of laws. We have replaced the rule of one with the rule of many, it is nearly the same. The Europa party is fighting for European rights, we no longer believe that the term "Adriatic" suffices our people. If you wish to hear more information about the Europa Party please speak with your Province's local representative, most have them. If yours does not there should be a member of the Europa Party with an office near the local statehouse. Lend your support, and viva la Europa!