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From the July 17th, 2046 Edition of The Baltimore Daily News
Krakow, Poland (NCP) - A Pan-Baltic fascist group calling itself "the Teutonic Knights" has seized control of government buildings throughout much of Lithuania. The group, which derives its name from a medieval holy order, has demanded that the Polish government pull out of the area.
A spokesman from the group stated that the recent announcement of further economic sanctions against the Kingdom of Denmark by the government in Krakow was the cause of the sudden action. The spokesman added that the Lithuanian people had a great deal of other complaints against the Polish government, citing their secondary status with-in the Commonwealth and the refusal of the Sejm (the Commonwealth's highest legislative body) to enter the Danish-led Baltic Sea Mutual Aid Organization (GHØ).
The Danish Government has not yet issued a statement concerning what Krakow is calling "the unlawful actions of a group which does not express the views of most Lithuanians".
Elsewhere in Europe, nations such as Serbia and Burgundy are following the situation closely and are preparing to deal with an increase in ethnic-fueled tensions with-in their own borders. A Leader of one prominent Italian separatist group stated that his organization has no ties to the Teutonic Knights, and that any protest actions would be inspired by "the Italian desire for self-rule" and not "the antics of some bunch of angry Balts".
Other nations have already called for the Sejm to recognize the independence of Lithuania, among them Hispania and Sicily. A high-ranking official in the Muscovite Diplomatic Service stated that while the Premier was "deeply concerned with the plight of the oppressed all over the world", he was not sure that the Teutonic Knights were the right group to lead Lithuania to independence.
The Master of the Press Department is purported to hold a press conference later this week, at which he is expected to announce continued Columbian support for the government in Krakow. President Schott has long advocated Columbian support for nations suffering problems with "armed minorities".