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The Austenasian Times is an online news service, dedicated to providing the Empire and the international community with the latest developments both in Austenasia and the wider world of small nations.
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Thursday February 27th saw an Act of Parliament passed which dissolved the Towns of Nahona and North Nahona following the resignation of Lord William Wilson from politics. Lord Wilson, who served as Prime Minister from September 2021 to February 2024, did not stand in last year’s February general election, taking a step back from government…
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The Senate has voted in favour of a referendum on March 1st in which the people of the Empire will vote on three proposals for constitutional amendments. These proposals were put forward by the Prime Minister, Lord Andrew Musgrave, as part of a platform of constitutional reform. Any of the three proposals which gain the…
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HSH Lord Jonathan, Duke of Sweetpea Valley – the former Emperor Jonathan I – has been appointed an Ambassador-at-Large by the Prime Minister, Lord Andrew Musgrave, with authorisation to oversee a new diplomatic project proposed in Cabinet. Historically, the Empire of Austenasia has focused much of its attention in terms of foreign affairs on the…
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Here’s the latest goings on in the Empire of Austenasia: Bradley, King of the Romans, the current Princeps Senatus, intends to step down from the position, in favour of a more isolated lifestyle. Crown Prince Shiro, who has been acting in the position since last spring, is Bradley’s proffered heir, but not currently eligible. The…
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Earlier this morning, the results of the Diasporic List Election were published by His Imperial Majesty, Aggelos I. Only six candidates stood to fill a maximum of nine seats, but as every candidate received at least one first-preference vote other than that from themselves, each was elected. The new Representatives for Austenasia’s non-residential subjects are…
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Earlier this evening, Chancellor, HSH Lord Jonathan, announced the official candidates for the Diasporic List election. The candidates are as follows: – Lord Andrew Musgrave, Baron of Corinium Terentium– Lord Karl Friedrich, Duke of Bohemia– Lord Mick Griffin, Baron of Glainamar– H.E. The Right Hon. Sir Hugh McFarlane, KCA– H.E. Prof. Sir Sanjib Bhattacharya, KOB,…
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In preparation for the upcoming local and Diasporic List election, a new political party has been formed – the All Austenasia Party. Earlier this month, Attorney General and Governing Commissioner of New South Scotland, H.E. The Rt. Hon. Sir Hugh McFarlane, KCA, formed the All Austenasia Party along with Lord Mick Griffin, Baron of Glainamar.…
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On 15 November 2024, it was announced to the public by His Imperial Majesty, Aggelos I, that the vacant Attorney General position had been filled by H.E. The Rt. Hon. Sir Hugh McFarlane, KCA. Since 2016, McFarlane has served as Governing Commissioner of the Austenasian Crown Dependency, New South Scotland. It was only 4 days…
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Just hours after the United States presidential election results were confirmed, Prime Minister Andrew Musgrave issued a statement congratulating Donald J. Trump on his victory over Democratic candidate and current Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump, now set to serve as the 47th President of the United States, reclaimed the White House following a closely watched…
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Last evening, it was announced by His Imperial Majesty, Aggelos I, that after nearly 12 years of operation, the Austenasian Times has been officially nationalised by the Government of Austenasia. The Emperor made the announcement with the release of the following statement: “Our Imperial Majesty hereby proclaims the Austenasian Times to be the national newspaper…