Agence Takasie Presse

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ST. TAKASBURG (Agence Takasie Presse) - Hundreds gathered at the ATP Ploshchad this afternoon, celebrating the founding of the Agenge Takasie Presse. From now on, The ATP will bring you the most updated news from Takasia. Stay Tuned.

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ST. TAKASBURG (Agence Takasie Presse) - The price of Staropaamen in STSE has surged by 70% today, amid the rumours about the possible merger of the international corporate and the local giant in the brewery industry. The Royal Takasia Funds and Staropaamen are said to receive about 20-25% of MBC shares in exchange of the majority stake of Staropaamen. We have yet got any comment or announcement from Staropaamen, MBC or the RTF.

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ST. TAKASBURG (Agence Takasie Presse) - Jan Smichov, the founder of Staropaamen, with the support of the Royal Takasia Funds, have sold the majority stake of Staropaamen to Mercantililst Brewery Co.

The Smichov family, after selling 26% of Staropaamen will hold the remaining 14% of the brewery and 12% of MBC. It is estimated that the family have made a profit of 40% through this sale.

Similarly, the RTF will sell its 26% of Startpaamen and hold 9% of the brewery together with the 12% of MBC exchanged. The Funds have already showed their intension to increase their MBC holding by buying those shares from the Smichov family.

After the trade, MBC will be the majority shareholder (52%) of Staropaamen. All products under Staropaamen will go under the umbrella of MBC's.

The trading of Staropaamen in STSE and DSE are suspended today. The closing price yesterday were 77^TM50 and 49Tallents respectively.

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ST. TAKASBURG (Agence Takasie Presse) - The Head of National Security, Mohammad Seqir, commented earlier this morning about the increased tension between leftist and rightist country blocs, "the current development is getting alarming. Takasia, though not involved in either bloc at the moment, must be prepared for self defence, to safeguard our hard-earned prosperity." He also hinted the possibility of nation-wide conscription, and an unprecedented increase in military funding. On a separate occasion, Seqir confirmed that numerous orders were placed at Alland Minor, Vladivalstalk and Toadloose for vessels and air fighters. The government, nevertheless, has yet to confirm the existence of nuclear facilities or weapons near Poonyoung.

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VLADIVALSTALK (Agence Takasie Presse) - After suspension of military cruiser building, the Vladivalstalk the first new Slava class cruiser since 1995. This is part of Takasia's militarization plan amid the rising international tension. "We are proud to bring the Slava back to the seas," said Dmitrii Nikifor, the CEO of Vladivalstalk Shipyard, "these are the key to secure Takasia during this time."

During the peace time, the building of military cruisers have suspended. Vladivalstalk has since focused on Oil Tanker building. The National Security is understood to have place an order for 4 Slava, among other ships. The order is due to delivered in 3 years' time. By then, Takasia will have 12 Slava class cruisers.

On a seperate note, the National Security has also ordered 15 submarines from Bustos, plus air fighters and tankers from Saletsia. Alland Shipyard and Aerobuzz in Toadloose has also received orders of ships and jets respectively.

Slava class cruiser:
Displacement: 10,000 tonnes standard, 12,500 tonnes full load
Length: 187 m
Beam: 20.8 m
Draught: 7.5 m
Machinery: COGOG gas turbines, 125,000 hp
Speed: 34 knots
Range: 9,000 nm at 15 kn
Armament:
16 × SS-N-12 Sandbox SSM,
8 × SA-N-6 Grumble SAM (with SSM mode) VLS (64 missiles),
2 × Improved SA-N-4 Gecko SR SAM (two twin-arm launchers) (44 missiles),
2 × 9K331 Tor (SA-N-9 Gauntlet) SR SAM (two groups of 4 VLS, 64 missiles, in Admiral Lobov only),
1 × 2 130 mm DP guns,
6 × 30 mm AK-630 gatling guns (4× CADS-N-1 Kashtan in Varyag),
2 × 5 553 mm torpedo tubes,
1 Ka-25 or Ka-27 Helicopter
Complement: 600

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ST. TAKASBURG (Agence Takasie Presse) - The Takasian government and the generally public are surprised as the UN has catergorized Takasia as "Anarchy". Ingrid Domestik, the head of internal affairs, has stressed that the free press would not turn the kingdom into an anarchy. "Takasia will be as organized and stable as ever." Takasian Press Association has generally welcomed the relax in media regulations.

The market was unmoved by the new UN categorization. The STSE index has risen by 1.4% today.

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ST. TAKASBURG (Agence Takasie Presse) - St. Takasburgers and Munchingers are celebrating the completion of Canal Takasia. "The coasts of Takasia are finally connected," Mr Singh, the CEO of Takasia Canal A.G., said on the opening ceremony in St. Takasburg, "and we will see a healthy growth in the Shipping industry."

The 260-km canal passes through mainly in the Munching district, with a small section running in the Paahaa province before reaching Takasburger Strait on the South Coast of St. Takasburg.

After the completion of Canal Takasia, Takasia Canal A.G. has commenced construction of Canal Arveo across the Alland Channel. It is scheduled to complete in 5 years.

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• Takasia Resumes Arms Trade
• National Security Purchased New Tanks and Rifles from Saletsia
• STSE rose 1.2%
• Curfew Bill Defeated

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CANAL ARVEO SITES (Agence Takasie Presse) - About 10 km from the western mouth of the proposed Canal Arveo, recently discovered a unique, ancient city which has lain covered in sands for more than 2,500 years.

So far, 1 square kilometer of the city has been unearthed, while the size of the city is estimated to be much larger. Little is known about the history of the region during this period.

The construction of the Canal in the western end has halted, until a diversion of the Canal is designed.

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ST. TAKASBURG (Agence Takasie Presse) - The Takasian government has annonced the Arveo Development Decree, granting free land to all workers an acre of land north of the canal.

The government spokesman said that with the resumption of the canal construction, more labour would be needed to compensate the time loss.

At the same time, 5,000 workers from New Delfos will arrive at St. Takasburg tomorrow, where they will take our chartered flights (10 flights by Takasair A380s) to Arveo Canal construction site. There will be official welcoming of the workers.

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ARVEOLI (Agence Takasie Presse) - The ADD has attracted talents from New Delfos, Mercantilist States and Tagirstan, among others. It is estimated that the Canal will be completed ahead of schedule. In addition, there will be rail and road connections northward to Tagirstan. RENFE has won the contract on rail construction, however, there is speculation that RENFE will operate the line with other companies as joint venture.

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ST. TAKASBURG (Agence Takasie Presse) - The Royal Family has announced the marriage between Prince Ivan Pabosky, the cousin of King Takas I, and Princess Sophia Tagmenrac of Tagirstan, the daughter of King Tarih al-Rashid ibn Gamal al-Tagmenrac.
The marriage will take place on the Princess' 18th birthday, while the Prince will be 20 by then. The couple's marriage will be one of the greatest event of Taijitu for years.

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FIRENZEA, ARVEOLI (Agence Takasie Presse) - After excavation for more than two years, archeologists have finally located the eastern edge of the city. The ancient city now code-named as Firenzea, can now be related to an ancient civilization of the land - as a pyramid is found, just as many city much further south in the region. However, apart from the pyramid, the architectual style and the very location itself are quite different from the previous finds. The NHL government is particularly excited about the excavation of the pyramid and promised a further financial support on the study of the city.

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TAGSHKNET (Agence Takasie Presse) - The Tagirstan government has sent out invitation to countries around Taijitu for the royal wedding. Since this will be an event with all important guests, security has become one of the greatest concern - amid the heightened tension between the host nation and Irnotia.

The New Delfos has promised military support, and was welcomed by the Tagirstani and Takasian governments. King Takas I, while visiting the Delfos Friendship Garden in Arveoli, has openly send His gratitude to Councillor Kazi and the government. The Delfians have been active in various projects and events in Takasia, notably the Canal Arveo construction. The commerce and trade office has earlier called the New Delfos a "strategic partner" to Takasia, highlighting the close relationships between the nations.

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DECARTES (Decartes Business Journal) - The Mercantilist West O Company today announced the hiring of Fredrik Zimmer of Die Bahn to head up its newly created Rail Division.

Zimmer is known as the person who revolutionized Die Bahn, where he worked as Chief Technology Officer. He was the one who introduced high speed train, the ICE, to Takasia. He has also introduced Maglev to the Airport Link between St. Takasburg and Paahaa International Airport.

The move comes after the West O Company expanded its operations in Arveoli acquiring an interest in the development and implementation of CGV rail technology with the New Delfos Government and Rail Arveoli (International) Limited (RAIL).

The West O Company is also the chief administrator of Merchant City, a popular tourist destination on Arveoli.