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    France and Belgium sign “The Franco-Belgian Accord of 1914”

    France begins large scale training operations

    Germany signs a non-aggression treaty with Switzerland and the Netherlands

    Bulgaria has severed diplomatic ties with the Ottoman Empire!

    Greece begins large scale training operations

    Spain begins large scale training operations


    Diplomatic Whirlpool

    Europe is a buzz of diplomacy and politics. Nations aiming to ease the tensions in Europe send diplomats and envoys flying back and forth, negotiating treaties and agreements. Despite these attempts to ease tensions the feeling in Europe is still one of deep unease.

    Italy has faced embarrassment before the rest of Europe when the highly popular paper “Il Messaggero” printed an article claiming that the Dutch diplomatic party to Italy were National Separatists! The Dutch ambassador to Italy has demanded an apology and compensation for such slanderous claims, going so far as to demand the arrest of the writer of the article and resignation of the editor. Wars have been started over lesser matters and though the world doubts that a war will begin, the tension in the air can still very much be felt. A strong sense of relief was breathed by many in Italy however. The paper chose to go after a minor nation and not a major power!

    In the Balkans however matters are beginning to spiral down hill. Following an announcement by the Ottoman Empire for plans to annex Bulgaria the Government of Tsar Ferdinand I, under the leadership of Vasil Radoslavov, has severed diplomatic relations with the Empire ending their alliance! Alongside this move the border between the two nations has been shut and the border guards strengthened with regular forces. The announcement by the Ottomans has utterly backfired for them and the Balkans are now close to spilling over. Bulgaria for the first time has bowed its head to the fellow nations of the Balkans and requested that diplomatic relations between themselves, Greece and Romania be improved. Might this spell disaster for the Ottomans and their already waning grip on the Balkans?

    The greatest surprise however has been the recent announcement of negotiations between France and Germany. Following a proposed non-aggression pact by France the two European powerhouses have entered negotiations over said proposal. This comes as a great surprise after Germany’s initial act of only seeking to improve relations with two of the three Entente powers and France’s military posturing. Europe can only sit and wait whilst diplomats from both nations work hard to reach an agreement.



    The date is now 1st February
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    The Scandinavian countries form an alliance.

    Due to current The kingdom of Denmark, the kingdom of Norway and the kingdom of Sweden, have formed an alliance. It will be a full alliance and called "The Scandinavian pact".






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    Der Staatssekretär des Auswärtigen
    Auswärtiges Amt, Berlin



    Germany has entered a Non-Aggression-Pact with France. A direct telephonelink will be set up between Paris and France to ensure Franco-German communication. The full treaty is to be released to the public by the French authorities within time.





    DER REICHSKANZLER
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    Although Germany searchs for nothing but peace and has therefore entered Non-Aggression-Pacts with its direct rivals, tensions have skyrocketed in the north. A diplomatic envoy has brought message from Denmark. This envoy claimed huge parts of northern Germany to be part of Denmark and demanded the German Empire to cede huge parts of our northern territory to Denmark.

    This demand is a clear Danish act of aggression against the German Empire.




    His Majesty can and will not follow such a demand. Such a demand is a clear insult to the German people and can not be tolerated.
    His Majesty has therefore decided to take all necessary steps to ensure the security of our border and ordered the Oberkommando in Berlin to take all necessary steps. The Oberste Heeresleitung has adviced his Majesty the Kaiser to enter extended mobilization.

    Although the German Empire desires nothing but peace such an act of aggression can not go unresisted.




    The German Empire enters extended mobilization.





    The German Empire must insist on asking the Danish Ambassador to leave German soil within 48hrs.


    The German Border is closed for citizens of Denmark, Sweden and Norway.

    The German Empire requests a statement from Norway and Sweden on the matter.



    The German Empire asks its defensive allies, namely the Kingdom of Italy and the Empire of Austria-Hungary, to follow the German example and enter at least partial mobilization.





    Generaloberst Helmuth von Moltke has been appointed Chief of Staff.







    Propaganda is released.









    The German Empire offers an Ultimatum to Denmark, Sweden and Norway to clearly back off from the demands within 72 hrs or the demands will be considered an act of war. If only one of named nations fails to back off from the demands, German troops will take all necessary actions to enforce the security of the Empire.
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    "دولت ابد مدت"

    The Sultan is having a National Pride Parade to celebrate 600 years of being an Empire in the Major Cities of
    Istanbul(Constantinople), Aleppo, Jerusalem, Damascus and Ankara


    Military Exercises will also Occur following Miltary Buildup in Europe and in the Balkans, 3 Divisions will conduct these Exercises in the Syria Region.

    Due to Recent diplomactic talks with the UK, we have decided to re-organize trade, and undo any previous actions taken against the Kingdom. It turned out to be one big misunderstand and The Sultan wishes his deepest apologies for any inconvienence caused by this.

    In other news, The Ottomans first baseball team is formed. Let's go Ankara Crescent Moons.
    Bulgaria has decided to break our alliance, seeing this many people in Istanbul decided to hold rallies making fun of the Bulgarians
    Man stabbed goat, claiming that the goat was stealing his grain

    Signed, Said Halim Pasha, Grand Vizier
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    Peace in our Time


    "Liberté, égalité, fraternité"
    France and Germany Finalize a Non Aggression Pact
    After many sleepless nights French and German envoys and ambassadors have worked out an agreement to stave off war in Europe. While this may not bring total peace with the resent unrest and posturing in the Balkans, Iberia and the Baltic, it will forestall a war between the largest powers which bodes nothing but good for Europe as a whole.






    French and German Delegates Discussing Treaty


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    Border patrols increased along the borders


    "Ik zal handhaven"

    The Kingdom of the Netherlands has started to increase the border patrols along the southern and south eastern border

    Public announcement:
    Due to mobilization of the German Empire we will increase our border patrols out of safety, Even though we have a non agresion pact with them we will increase our border patrols. We also increase the patrols along the Dutch-Belgian border so if a war breaks out we will be prepared in case any country breaks our neutrality or pact with us.

    The Kingdom of the Netherlands starts war games in the southern provinces that would last 3 months

    Public announcement:
    It is time for War games Our goverment decided to hold it in our southern provinces this time, since the last one was in the north of the country last time these games happend. Nicolaas Bosboom, The Minister of war said:"It is better to make trainings on multiple areas so your men know what to do in multiple places."

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    Diplomatic Relations


    "Ἐλευθερία ἢ Θάνατος"

    The King hopes to improve relations with Bulgaria.

    Greece would like to state that it is willing to forget past transgressions in the hopes to improve relations with Bulgaria as long as they will accept a treaty in which they will commit no acts of aggression against Serbia. Hopefully the Ottomans will finally realize their time is up. It is time again for the Bulkan powers to work together.
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    "Foedere et Religione Tenemur"

    The Republic of Italy pursues an extended mobilization of its volunteer forces, with expanded training.

    Despite the many treaties which have graced diplomatic talks across Europe, there has been a marked increase in the buildup of forces across Europe. At this juncture, Italy is forced in the concern of our own people's safety to also mobilize our own forces. With this, all our troops will also be trained to fight in all the varied climes that can be found in our lands, that they will be well suited to whatever post they are assigned to, a duty rather forgotten in the past.

    Italy guarantees the independence of the Kingdom of Greece

    Due to recent events, it has been deemed necessary for Italy to extend a guarantee of friendship and independence to the Kingdom of Greece, a nation long associated with the Italians. Furthermore, humanitarian aid for their people has also been extended and accepted by the gracious Greeks, to supplement a few crates of military supplies also on the way.

    Another official apology is sent to the Netherlands, in the interest of continued relations.

    While an apology at the time of the unfortunate incident last month was immediately extended, the Prime Minister Giovanni Giolitti wishes to extend yet another apology to the Dutch peoples, assuring them again that we the Italian people have no quarrel with the Dutch, and wish to resume normal communication between our government. As for the request of change within the newspaper, I'm afraid the government of Italy has no say within a private company's matters, but will certainly forward a warning towards future actions.

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    His Royal Majesty, King George V
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    The government wishes to apologize to the Ottomans for not accepting its terms. We wish to rebuild trade with the ottomans. But if any seizure of British or any commonweatlh ships occur. There will be severe consequnces.

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    Romania works to stabilize itself and to answer the 'Franco-German Question'.

    In times such as ours, it is often best to do nothing and so Romania is focused on all matters domestic. Since his coronation, King Carol I has seen Romania bloom on all fronts, an effort thwarted not by international strife. Even so, Romania is at a crossroad. Francophilia has taken the nation and her subjects by storm, threatening to place Romania right in France's palm. His Majesty has other ideas, inspiring within the people a love of his own homeland, Germany.

    The masses clamor. Might Romania be on the cusp of revolution?

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