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 of the Empire of Austenasia, responsible for serving the Austenasian people through the provision of accurate and informative journalism.
With the permission of its owner and creator, HSH Lord Jonathan, the Austenasian Times is hereby nationalised, to be the common property of the nation as a whole, and shall from henceforth be overseen by the Ministry for Culture.
The Austenasian Times shall be directed by the Editor-in-Chief, which we hereby confirm to since 5 August 2024 have been Lord Mick Griffin, Baron of Glainamar. The Editor-in-Chief shall be appointed at the discretion of the Minister for Culture.
The government will support and promote the Austenasian Times but have no direct control over its internal workings or structure and no right to intervene editorially. The Austenasian Times will be committed to due impartiality in regards to controversial subjects and political, social and commercial issues. Any views expressed by the Austenasian Times, whether explicit or implicit, will not necessarily reflect or define those of the Austenasian government”
The Times welcomes this announcement, and is most proud. It is very fitting at this time as we will celebrate our 12th Anniversary on the 11th of this month. We would like to thank all parties involved who had a hand in making this happen.
Going forward, the Times will strive to bring you the best, impartial, Austenasian news, as it happens.
Lord Koff resigns, Cabinet Shuffled
Shortly after the announcement made by His Imperial Majesty last evening, Prime Minister, Lord Andrew Creed, announced that the Minister for Culture, Lord Sander Koff, had resigned from his Cabinet position. He remains Representative of Oppidum Tubae.
As a result, Cabinet was shuffled.
The Prime Minister made the announcement with the following statement:
“At 18:02 GMT, Lord Sander Koff announced his immediate resignation as Minister of
Culture. Shortly afterward, His Majesty, Emperor Aggelos I, issued an Imperial Edict
placing the newly nationalised Austenasian Times under the jurisdiction of the
Ministry of Culture. Given the edict’s implications, filling this ministerial post has
now become a matter of utmost national importance.
I had already been considering a Cabinet reshuffle, so the timing of these events has,
in some ways, worked out well.
I hereby nominate the following members to my Cabinet, pending the Emperor’s
approval:
• Lord Andrew Creed – Minister of Culture
• Lord John Gordon – Home Secretary
• HSH Lord Jonathan – Treasurer
• Lord William Wilson – Chief Ambassador and Secretary-General
• HIH Crown Prince Shiro – Minister of Defence
I would also like to clarify that my appointment to the position of Minister of Culture
is not intended to involve direct control over the editorial independence of the
Austenasian Times. Rather, the focus will be on overseeing the eventual hosting of
the publication on the official austenasia.com website.
This reshuffle aims to ensure the smooth running of government considering recent
changes and to further strengthen the Cabinet’s ability to serve the national interest.”
The Times would like to wish Lord Koff the best at this time, and the best of luck to this new Cabinet.