Weekly News Round-up 14/02/2009 – 20/02/2009

Day 459, 09:11 Published in United Kingdom United Kingdom by National Newspaper Association

This is the "Weekly News Round-up”, which brings you the current events both at home and abroad.

- "Weekly News Roundup” is currently being run by the Media Apprentices at the Ministry of Information Soultrader and Stefan Munro -



Top Stories in Domestic News - Soultrader



Newspaper : Ministry of Truth
Author : Hassan Pesaran
Name of Article : “eRepublic UK Podcast“
Link to Article : http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/erepublik-uk-podcast-738243/1/20


A very amusing commentary from Hassan Pesaran and roadrunnerspeed, worth a listen on a rainy (or snowy) day.



Newspaper : The British Reporter
Author : Stefan1992
Name of Article : “Let's Talk About Unemployment“
Link to Article : http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/let-s-talk-about-unemployment-738408/1/20

An overview of worldwide unemployment with specific detail on the eUK. Start working you lazy buggers!



Newspaper : The Economist
Author : Iain Keers
Name of Article : “The Economist 19th February Edition”
Link to Article : http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/the-economist-19th-february-edition-738186/1/20


An in-depth round up of the political talking points of the week (and there have been quite a few). Also an interview with the Romanian Ambassador Stefan Dorunga and a “top 10” for businesses in London.



Newspaper : The Chronical
Author : Hoth
Name of Article : “FTP PP Change“
Link to Article : http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/ftp-pp-change-738215/1/20

An announcement by Hoth, the newly appointed party president of the Free-Thinking Party announcing his resignation due to RL committments. Seems to be a trend for PP's at the moment.



Newspaper : eUK Telegraph
Author : CV James
Name of Article : “Freedom of Information Act – An Overview“
Link to Article : http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/freedom-of-information-act-an-overview-738119/1/20

An overview of the new “Freedom of Information Act“ that has just been passed by the House of Lords.



- Due to the impartiality of the National Newspaper Association, no links to political manifestos have been given. -



Top Stories in International News – Soultrader


Newspaper : The Voice of ATLANTIS
Author : Atlantis Central Treasury
Name of Article : “ATLANTIS Update – Day 453”
Link to Article : http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/atlantis-update-day-453--735919/1/20

The first official update from ATLANTIS following the reshuffling of the war module. Updates on current wars are also included.

Newspaper : eWorld Trade Center
Author : dSoKre
Name of Article : “Cheapest Products in All eWorld”
Link to Article : http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/cheapest-products-in-all-eworld-736275/1/20

An overview of the international markets and the cheapest trading prices of goods.

Newspaper : The Voice of ATLANTIS
Author : Atlantis Central Treasury
Name of Article : “[ATLANTIS] Congratulations Israel!”
Link to Article : http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/-atlantis-congratulations-israel--738018/1/20

Comments about the success of Atlantis in the resistance war in Israel. An update for all ATLANTIS members also included.

Newspaper : Swedish Diplomatic Corps
Author : Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Name of Article : “A Story About Sweden and Germany”
Link to Article : http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/a-story-about-sweden-and-germany-737692/1/20

A detailed description of the history between Sweden and Germany. An interesting and detailed historical article.


Newspaper : The Times of eIndia
Author : ArrjaAine
Name of Article : “eIndia Times (Day 457)”
Link to Article : http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/eindia-times-day-457--738330/1/20

A report on the recent attack by Indonesia on India. A detailed overview of India's economy also included.

Newspaper : MoD News
Author : Ministry of Defence
Name of Article : “Official Brussels Resistance War”
Link to Article : http://www.erepublik.com/en/article/official-brussels-resistance-war-738523/1/20


An important announcement by the Ministry of Defence about the Brussels resistance war. A “must read” for all citizens and soldiers alike.





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