Beiteynu

[Hogak25]

Breaking News
Beiteynu Supreme Court Rejects Marit's Appeal, Upholds Life Sentence
March 5280 - The Beiteynu Supreme Court has rejected the appeal of Cunnington Marit, who was sentenced to life in prison without parole this year
Also published on The Terran Times and distributed internationally

Yishelem, Beiteynu - The Beiteynu Supreme Court has rejected the appeal of Cunnington Marit, who was sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole earlier this month. Marit was found guilty of espionage, conspiracy to commit treason, violation of the sovereignty of a foreign state, bribery, corruption, and violations of international human rights law.

Marit's legal team had filed an appeal shortly after the sentencing, hoping to have the case heard by the Supreme Court. However, the Court has decided not to hear the case, effectively upholding the earlier decision by the District Court.

In a statement to the press, the Supreme Court said that it had reviewed the appeal and found no legal grounds to overturn the previous ruling.

We have carefully examined the arguments presented by the defense and have found no basis for a new trial or for any other legal remedy.

The decision by the Supreme Court marks the end of the legal proceedings against Marit, who was once the Director of the Beiteynuese Agency. Marit's actions had caused widespread concern both domestically and internationally, as they were seen as a threat to global security and human rights.

The Ministry of Justice, which had brought the charges against Marit, expressed satisfaction with the outcome. "We are pleased with the decision by the Supreme Court to uphold the earlier ruling," said Isaac Levy, the Minister of Justice. "This sends a clear message that Beiteynu will not tolerate any actions that threaten our national security or violate the rights of others."

Marit, who had previously denied the charges against him, is expected to serve out his sentence in a maximum-security prison. His legal team has not yet commented on the Supreme Court's decision but is expected to release a statement soon.

The case against Cunnington Marit has been closely watched by legal experts and human rights advocates alike, as it raises important questions about the limits of state power and the responsibilities of individuals in positions of authority. While the decision may be a victory for justice, it is also a sobering reminder of the importance of upholding the rule of law, both at home and abroad.

[TRA]

International News
Deputy MOD and MOFA to visit Kundrati
August 5280 - With plans to discuss the formation of an Artanian Fleet with the government of Kundrati, extending Beiteynu-Kundrati relations to a solid military alliance, thus protecting the steadily expanding trade network of both nations and securing the region's stability
Also published on The Terran Times and distributed internationally

- Beiteynuese Naval Command structures 3rd, 4th, 9th and 13th flotillas under the Yeudi Fleet deployed on both the North and West Banks of Beiteynu
- MOD hints at the 2nd part of the Naval Expansion Act, which will also include expanding the Yeudi Fleet's number of squadrons
- 3 new oil tankers completed for Beiteynuese shipping companies, which reached a 3.7% marketshare of Trigunia's petroleum distribution network
- Consortium of defense and technology companies from Beiteynu, Kundrati, Trigunia and Dundorf review defense contracts with the Kundrati government
- Investments in the Kundrati food service industry continue unhindered, thanks to the Accord of Partnership
- Deputy MOFIN rumoured to visit Dankuk, to discuss trade opportunities with the cautious and weary government of Dankuk


Geographical map of Terra, with Kundrati sitting on the northwest of the Artanian Sea between Artania and Seleya

Kasaema, Kundrati - A joint visit to Kundrati has been announced by both the Ministry of Defense and Foreign Affairs with the purpose of discussing the extension of Beiteynu-Kundrati increasingly rising diplomatic and trade relations to a trade-focused military level with the government of Kundrati, specifically focused on increased naval presence by both nations to secure the Artanian Sea to the south and southeast of Kundrati, which represents a major funnel of international trade on which both nations currently rely on, effectively connecting the trade network to Trigunia in the north and Istalia in the south, 2 of Beiteynu's strongest allies. Sources at the Beiteynuese Government have also rumoured that the MOFA is highly interested in discussing extending Beiteynuese relations with Luthori, a topic long dragged on for the better part of the last 80 years of Beiteynuese diplomacy.

The MOD and MOFA will discuss the deployment of Beiteynuese naval forces as part of Beiteynu's Artanian Fleet to be deployed and stationed in Kundrati, to assist Kundrati in securing Kundrati's commercial interests in the Artanian Sea, while also providing support to the Kundrati government in cases of civil strife. The Deputy MOD stated that "he was truly inspired by the film '5243' in how the conflict could have been avoided should the Beiteynuese Government had been closer to the Kundrati people and also avoiding the terrible loss of the 6.000 Beiteynuese troops". The framework for the discussions is reported to be on the steadily increasing diplomatic and trade relations between Kundrati and Beiteynu, as well as the previous mutual deployments in par with the former Intelligence Pact.

Prospects of a potential Artanian Fleet will be included in the 4th and final part of the Naval Expansion Act, should Kundrati lean towards an agreement.

[TRA]

Finance News
Part 2 of Naval Expansion Act reaches the Knesset floor
August 5280 - Outlining the structure of and defense contracts for the 3rd Flotilla of the Yeudi Fleet
Also published on The Terran Times and distributed internationally

Yishelem, Beiteynu - The Naval Expansion Act of 5281 is expected to pass in early 5281, upon which the MOD will release the long anticipated multi-billion defense contracts for the manufacture and purchase of naval vessels for the 31st and 32nd Squadrons stationed in Sholemberg and Himmelshtern respectively, playing a vital role in the security of Beiteynuese trade. The contracts are aimed to be fulfilled and completed by 5300.

The contracts revolve around 8 Missile Boats, 2 Frigates, 2 Corvettes, 4 Destroyers and 2 Cruisers. Sources at the MOD have cited that the Ministry will rely heavily on defense and technology companies of the Equifund Index, with Tzafrir Defense Industries stating that it will capitalise on Kundrati's rising shipyard industry to manufacture and produce most of the naval vessels, should the company win any of the contracts.

[TRA]

Domestic News
MOD purchases vessels for the 32nd Himmelshtern Squadron
June 5281 - As part of the Naval Expansion Act of 5281, the new naval vessels will be commissioned by the end of the year and include 5 Class 1 Missile Boats and 3 Class 2 Corvettes from Tzafrir Defense Industries
Also published on The Terran Times and distributed internationally

- Black Beisa wins defense contracts on the 2 cruisers, to form a massive consortium of companies
- MOFA "concerned" with Kafuri talks on a renewed platform for diplomacy and trade


Class 2 TDI Corvette, Tzafrir Defense Industries

Himmeshtern, Beiteynu - Earlier this morning, the MOD and Tzafrir Defense Industrie's corporate headquarters in Tel Bira announced the signing of the Beiteynuese Naval Command's defense contract for the manufacture and purchase of 5 Class 1 Missile Boats and 3 Class 2 Corvettes, which will be commissioned by the end of the year. The company also announced that it invested in their construction last year, prior to securing the contracts.

While the production will be mostly bankrolled by Tzafrir Defense Industries itself, premier Equifund Index financial institution Ashalon Bank BEIFG, which has invested heavily in naval vessels over the last 5 years - incl. commercial shipping - will also participate, alongside Tomasadyn National of Kundrati, with the latter focusing on injecting the necessary capital into the manufacture of these vessels in the shipyards of Kundrati.

The total budget for the defense contract is estimated at 485.5M LOD.

[TRA]

Finance News
Black Beisa forms consortium for the production of a Class 1 naval cruiser
June 5281 - With Tzafrir Defense Industries to lead the manufacture alongside companies from Kundrati, Istalia, Trigunia and perhaps Dundorf, as Black Beisa wins the Beiteynuese Naval Command's defense contract on the manufacture and purchase of 2 Class 1 Cruisers with a whopping 10.8B LOD budget by 5300
Also published on The Terran Times and distributed internationally

- Markets in Beiteynu and Kundrati respond with extreme enthusiasm on the recent military deals
- Kundrati shipyards experiencing an exponential rise with investments pouring in from defense companies and financial institutions alike


A design model of the future Class 1 TDI Cruiser, Tzafrir Defense Industries

Yishelem, Beiteynu - As per the classification of naval vessels by the Equifund, cruisers are modern combatant warships which fall right behind aircraft carriers, making them the most deadly and expensive - to develop, manufacture and maintain - naval vessels for any military. These 2 cruisers will be the Beiteynuese Naval Command's very first modern combatant ships in centuries and are expected to provide a significant edge to the Yeudi Fleet's operations in southwest Artania, the Migrant's Pass and the northwest coastal line of Majatra, with the MOD planning the purchase of additional cruisers for the 4th Flotilla on the West Bank.

Black Beisa - Beiteynu's monopoly entity on research and development for the last 100 years on all things defense and technology, has won the contract by leveraging the Equifund Index's growing network of financial institutions, suppliers and manufacturers.

Tzafrir Defense Industries - Beiteynu's premier naval vessel manufacturer - will be leading the project, considering its extended expertise in the development and manufacture of naval vessels for the military, counting 6 products under its active pipeline (with the cruiser being the 7th).

On the financial aspect, Aristocrat Insurance Group of Kalopia - and one of the oldest financial institutions in Terra having been founded around 2300 - and Tomasadyn National of Kundrati will be leading the charge on investing the necessary capital on the research, development and manufacture, with the latter, as Tzafrir Defense Industries confirms, to take place in Kundrati's shipyards for the final assembly of the cruisers.

To achieve the scale of one of the biggest naval projects in recent decades, Black Beisa has formed a consortium of defense and technology suppliers from Beiteynu, Kundrati, Trigunia, Istalia and potentially Dundorf, as the latter's nationalised Dundorf Defense Conglomerate is still in talks with Black Beisa on whether and how to participate in the project. Golden Flower Inc. and New Hope Initiative of Trigunia - two of the Equifund's premier military grade software developers - will lead the development of the cruiser's guidance, navigation, comms and weapons system development alongside Bein Kalim of Beiteynu, with Zapadna Tehnološka Tvrtka of Kundrati offering its expertise on comms systems and SMCWK of Kundrati signing a contract with Black Beisa as the project's exclusive silicon supplier. Kundrati Defense Contractors is rumoured to also take part in some form of administrative coordination.

TDI will cooperate with the majority of the Equifund's manufacturers of naval vessels and equipment, including but not limited to Keshet Systems, Tarshish Company, Shafir Koalit, Yishel Properties, Navali Industries, Birnavi, Beir Leshet, Sholemberg Defense Corporation and AUDISS of Istalia.

[TRA]

International News
Deputy MOFIN visits Dankuk to discuss trade opportunities
June 5281 - Expressing Beiteynu's continued interest in trade, especially with the recent severe punishments and restrictions placed on the Beiteynuese intelligence community, also highlighting the benefits of Dankuk tapping into Beiteynu's "unique across Terra" inclusive policies on international trade
Also published on The Terran Times and distributed internationally

Gongmangdo, Dankuk - The Deputy MOFIN visited the Beiteynuese embassy in Dankuk earlier this week and discussed trade opportunities on various aspects with officials from the government of Dankuk, with the purpose of exploring Dankuk's economic future with Beiteynu.

Earlier this morning, she made the following statement:

While it is more than understandable that the Dankukian government shows signs of caution and weariness towards the Beiteynuese Government with the recent MOJ investigation and Agency misconducts of tampering with Dankukian affairs - allow me to note that the instigator of these violations was swiftly imprisoned for life with no parole under the strictness of the MOJ, which took no pity - the Shlomo Administration immediately backed out once it found out, but continues to show interest in trade with Dankuk, and investing in Dankuk, considering how it's in the best interest of Beiteynu's internationalist policies on trade to see a Dankuk not just import, but benefit from Beiteynu's growth.

You will find no other government in Terra with a track record of almost a 100 years in internationalism willing to continuously invest in the economies of its partners and allies - one need look no further than Kundrati, Istalia and Trigunia, Beiteynu's strongest allies. Beiteynu is and always will remain pro-coalition and shall always pursue mutual benefits in its financial endeavours, not just simply buy and sell relationships.

Our current Prime Minister's decade-old track record in the Ministry of Finance can attest to the Beiteynuese Government's focus.

With that context in mind, we hope the Dankukian government considers actively engaging with Beiteynu and its allies and trade partners.

During her visit in Dankuk, the Deputy MOFIN met with officials from the Dankukian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport and highlighted the importance of an up to date, modernised and operationally capable railway network for a nation's trade efforts. "Moving freight, goods and citizens with no structural impediments will play a key factor in Dankuk's economic recovery, providing the necessary infrastructure and accessibility for Dankukian ports to connect to the inland parts of the nation", the Deputy MOFIN stated. She advised the government of Dankuk to reach out to Dundorf and Dundorfische Umzugstechnologien, which undertook a 4.22B LOD project to extend Beiteynu's railway network, with remarkable results. She also referenced how the Beiteynuese Government was inspired by the railway network and the work done in Sekowo, "which Dankuk can draw inspiration from".

She also referenced how the Beiteynuese Government's plans of expanding Beiteynu's ports can include an overall strategy for Dankukian ports, as well, resulting in an influx of cashflow from more than 10 financial institutions from Beiteynu and Kundrati to Dankuk, while also creating immense opportunities for the construction industry in Dankuk, providing a plethora of jobs over the span of multiple decades.

With the Accord of Trade to stay firmly in place, the Deputy MOFIN also noted how Kundrati's shipyard industry and Beiteynu's shipping companies can also invest in the manufacturing industry of naval parts and vessels in Dankuk - military or otherwise, even taking part in the assembly of petroleum tankers for Beiteynuese shipping companies underway, especially if the latter wishes to steadily become a more active part in the shared defense and technology sector between Kundrati, Trigunia, Istalia, (Dundorf), with Beiteynu leading the way considering its ongoing Naval Expansion Act on the purchase of multiple naval vessels. "Certainly, Dankuk having ratified both the Accord of Trade and the Equifund Agreement can benefit from the rise of the manufacturing industry of naval vessels", the Deputy MOFIN stated, "especially considering how the Equifund's framework basically takes money from Beiteynu's coffers and pours into the private industry of Dankuk wishing to operate in the defense and technology sectors. Certainly Beiteynu stands to gain the most out of this, though it's extremely important to note that at the same time Dankuk can leverage Beiteynu's growth and its capital to get a piece of the pie, fuelling the growth themselves and increasing their share of the pie in a never ending cycle of mutual financial benefits and opportunities".

Meeting with officials from relevant ministries, she also brought forward the subject of investing in Dankuk's food industry, from agriculture and fishing to manufacturing, citing how financial institutions and key companies from Kundrati and Beiteynu can replicate the recent efforts and investments in the Kundrati food industries to increase Dankuk's operational capacity, thus also assisting in the increase of its agricultural and food service sectors.

She also met with officials from the Dankukian Ministry of Finance, to explore the potentials of enabling 13 major financial institutions from Beiteynu to invest in residential, commercial and industrial projects throughout the nation. "Should the Dankukian government entertain the idea of also ratifying the Accord of Partnership", the Deputy MOFIN stated, "then by all means Dankuk and Beiteynu will share an extended partnership ranging from the Beiteynuese International Trade Association to working with the Dankukian government on further enabling these trade avenues through less bureaucracy to opening up educational borders and allowing Dankukian citizens to tap into Beiteynu's educational institutions infamous for their technological and engineering courses".

[TRA]

International News
Kundrati and Beiteynu agree on the formation of the Artanian Fleet
July 5281 - With the Beiteynuese Naval Command to deploy and station, in par with the 4th and final part of the Naval Expansion Act of 5283, the Artanian Fleet in Kundrati comprised of the newly founded 14th Kundrati Flotilla composed of the 141st and 142nd Tactical Squadrons
Also published on The Terran Times and distributed internationally

- MOFA expresses "concerns" on Luthori's aggressive pursuit of establishing military bases in sovereign nations for no evident reason
- Markets in Beiteynu react with excitement on the SMCWK's announcement into expanding in the technology industry
- Donnerluft of Dundorf joins the discussions on the upcoming consortium and investments into the Kundrati defense sector
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention reviews potentially "deadly" chocolate hummus recipes

Yishelem, Beiteynu - The MOD has released the details of the formation of the Artanian Fleet in Kundrati, confirming the reports that Kundrati and Beiteynu have agreed on the deployment of Beiteynuese naval forces in Kundrati, with the mandate of protecting Kundrati's sovereignty, stability and trade network in the Artanian Sea, which will be consisted of the 14th Kundrati Flotilla composed of the 141st and 142nd Tactical Squadrons.

The Beiteynuese Naval Command will re-task naval vessels of the Yeudi Fleet's 3rd Flotilla to Kundrati, as outlined in the Naval Expansion Act.

The MOD will also release defense contracts in 5283 for the manufacture and purchase of 3 Class 2 Corvettes, 2 Class 2 Destroyers and 1 Class 1 Cruiser to be fulfilled and completed by 5320, which will expand the Artanian Fleet's operational capability and reach.

[TRA]

International News
MOD confirms formation of Deliverance Fleet in Trigunia
August 5281 - Similarly to the formation of the Artanian Fleet in Kundrati, the Deliverance Fleet in Trigunia will be a part of the Beiteynuese Naval Command's increase of operations in par with the Naval Expansion Act of 5283 towards the protection of Beiteynu's allies and the shared trade network
Also published on The Terran Times and distributed internationally

- Beiteynuese Naval Command purchases 1 Class 2 TDI Destroyer for 2.9B LOD


Petrograd, Trigunia

Petrograd, Trigunia - The MOD has released additional details of the Naval Expansion Act, which will hit the Knesset floor in 5283, once the legislature is completed by the Ministry. The Deliverance Fleet will be consisted of the 15th Trigunian Flotilla comprised of the 151st and 152nd Tactical Squadrons - in a similar manner with the Artanian Fleet - with naval vessels to be re-tasked from the 4th Flotilla of the Yeudi Fleet. The newly formed Deliverance Fleet will also include new defense contracts, outlined in the Naval Expansion Act, to adjust the fleet's operational capability in covering the Deliverance Pass and Green Sea regions.

"The formation of the Deliverance Fleet clearly expresses Beiteynu's interests in protecting Trigunia and Trigunia's trade", the Deputy MOD stated earlier this morning, "especially if we take into account how Beiteynu-Trigunia trade relations have risen in the last decade, including Beiteynu's recent investments in the shipping as well as research and development into Trigunia's petroleum distribution network".

[TRA]

Finance News
Naval Expansion Act of 5282 hits the Knesset floor
December 5281 - Defense contracts also released for 28 naval vessels by 5300 for the 4rd Flotilla's 41st and 42nd Squadrons stationed in the West Bank
Also published on The Terran Times and distributed internationally

- Beiteynuese Naval Command purchases 3 Class 1 TDI Destroyers, to be commissioned by 5286
- Equifund Index jumps multiple points from the recent multi-billion defense contracts won by Tzafrir Defense Industries
- Kundrati shipyards amp up their readiness in anticipation of the new 1.7B LOD manufacturing contracts by defense manufacturers
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention finds nothing wrong with chocolate hummus recipes, says Trigunia is just "picky"

Yishelem, Beiteynu - The MOD has submitted the 3rd part of its Naval Expansion Act, which focuses on the operational capability of the Yeudi Fleet's 4th Flotilla - which shares the same mandate with the 3rd Flotilla on the North Bank - with the purchase of 28 new naval vessels in the next 20 years. The 4th Flotilla is expected to massively increase the Yeudi Fleet's capability in the region around Beiteynu, especially considering how the 4th and final part of the Naval Expansion Act will be re-tasking multiple older vessels of the Beiteynuese Naval Command currently deployed under the 3rd and 4th Flotillas to the Artanian and Deliverance Fleets in Kundrati and Trigunia, respectively, with additional budget to be funnelled by the MOD towards adjusting the equipment to the harsher climates.

A joint task force by the MOD and MOFIN will publish a comprehensive status report by the end of the century.

[TRA]

Finance News
Agriculture and shipyards: the first chapter of a free Dankuk
July 5282 - With the Dankukian and Beiteynuese governments reaching an agreement and the Accord of Trade firmly in place, Beiteynuese and Kundrati financial institutions are prepping up their rich wallets to invest in Dankuk's agriculture and shipyards
Also published on The Terran Times and distributed internationally

- Beiteynuese Naval Command purchases some more naval vessels, enough already
- Black Beisa initiates consortium of Dundorfian, Kundrati, Trigunian and Beiteynuese companies to invest in the Kundrati aeronautics industry


Livestock in Elbiana, Dankuk

Gongmangdo, Dankuk - Dankuk's agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining sectors have remained largely intact over the course of the last century, but have limited their activity in favour of more industrialist efforts by the authoritative regime, its traces still lingering in the traditionalist values of the local people, who maintain a fierce fear of and - weirdly enough - respect for the distant state in the distant cities of metropolitan areas. What these sectors have failed to achieve over the last decades is not activity, but modernise their operations and keep up with the times on the distribution to local, regional and national markets.

The authentic quality of the raw products from such pure landscapes has drawn the interest of the Beiteynuese, Kundrati and Trigunian markets, which had played a key role - admittedly with a few scandals along the way - in instigating the collapse of the isolationist and authoritative regime. Although it is unclear how the new, democratic governments will move forward on possible restrictions and limitations of these industries, seeing how worrying about the environment makes little sense when you have a constitutional turmoil in your hands, Beiteynuese and Kundrati financial institutions and key agricultural suppliers, distributors and manufacturers have commenced discussions with the Dankukian government towards investing in Dankuk's agriculture, forestry and fishing sectors.

Tomasadyn National, the heavyweight financial behemoth of Kundrati and its buddy from Beiteynu, Ashalon Bank BEIFG, having already invested 2B LOD since 5271 on Kundrati's agriculture, which ended up dominating the Beiteynuese landscape of scarce farmland and Kibbutz installations, will be joining in with a hefty 4B LOD investments through the course of this decade. The institutions will be bankrolling key players from Kundrati and Beiteynu - such as Extea Elikagaien Konglomeratu Nazionala, Eastern Kundrati Agricultural and Kadayum Kalik'tot which specialises in agricultural equipment as well as Hofesh Agriyom Kibbutz, Beiteynu's premier Kibbutz operator recently acquired by Eastern Kundrati Agricultural - to work with local Dankukian vendors and regional packaging and manufacturing companies into modernising key sector operations in production, maintenance and transfer of goods, including the sharing of operational knowhow by Kundrati.

Beiteynu's international fleet from its plethora of shipping companies will also lead the way on Dankukian agricultural, fishing and forestry exports to Trigunia, Kundrati and Beiteynu, with rumours coming in from Dundorf on the import of Dankuk's finest wood for residential development in Beiteynu, an architectural and residential design "debacle in need of elegance", as most Dundorfian tourists put it, well, elegantly.

Thus, Tomasadyn National and Ashalon Bank BEIFG will pour money into Kundrati and Beiteynuese companies to contract and work with Dankukian local, regional and possibly national public and private organisations to help invest in Dankuk's production while also retaining a piece of the pie through the investments - and risks - towards the promise of an unparalleled economic growth for Dankuk, fuelled by Dankuk itself.

Black Beisa has confirmed that a similar investment in Dankuk's shipyards will take place within the decade, as Beiteynuese defense manufacturers amp up their pipelines in the anticipation of the Beiteynuese Government's multi-billion defense contracts over the course of the next 40 years.