Hasanistan participates in the 2025 MOF Intergames; wins bronze

The 2025 MOF Intergames, virtually hosted by the Empire of Austenasia and organised by the Micronational Olympic Federation, have come to a close this week. This year's edition was Hasanistan's second participation in a MOF event and first in the Intergames. The Intergames serve as a smaller-scale "off-season" event, in contrast to the Intermicronational eSports Games.

Hasanistan only had one "cylete" participating in the event, Hasan Çakar, who competed in five events. The five events were chess, checkers, mancala, tic-tac-toe and rock-paper-scissors . Hasanistan competed in every competitive ranked event, although did not participate in the unranked and exhibition events.

In summary of the cylete's performance in each event:

• Lost to Sertor Valentinus (Austenasia) in the Round of 16 in the checkers (draughts) event.
• Lost to Onyx Blackhawk (Nenggog) in the Round of 32 in the chess event. The game was close and regarded as a comeback for Blackhawk, as Çakar had the upperhand until a mistake led to the loss of his queen piece and the tide turning in the Nenggogian's favour.
• Advanced by default in the quarter-finals of the mancala event, after the disqualification of Remy Kimpton (Wallisy). Lost to Zabelle Skye-Greys in the semi-final, by a score of 35-13. Won against Sertor Valentinus (Austenasia) in the third place match, winning by a score of 25-23 in a knife-edge match. Won the bronze medal for the event.
• Lost to Jasmine (Gunaka) in the Round of 32 in the noughts and crosses event, by a score of 2 games to 1.
• Advanced by default in the Round of 32 of rock-paper-scissors events, after the disqualification of Joshua Andou (Tymbarc) for inactivity. Lost in the Round of 16 to Julian Szembek-Michelloti (Tymbarc) in a close match, by a score of 3 rounds to 2.

Having won a bronze medal, Hasanistan placed joint sixth in the medal table (with Versmark, which also won one bronze medal). Hasanisan's medal means that Hasanistan has won a medal at every appearance at a MOF multi-sport event so far, having previously won gold at its debut in the 2025 eGames. Although Hasanistan's one bronze medal was below the pre-event expectation for three medals, the Hasanistani delegation believes its success at the event shows the country's development into a "athletic superpower".

Hasanistan's "cylete" and the head of the national sports delegation to the Intergames Hasan Çakar thanked Austenasia for hosting the event and congratulated all fellow medallists and participants.

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Brennonia and Hasanistan issue joint statement on US operation in Venezuela

The governments of Brennonia and Hasanistan have issued a joint statement on the United States' military incursion into Venezuela, which has resulted in the capture of President Nicholas Maduro. The statement expresses concern about the situation and condemns it as a violation of international law.

The United States launched the operation at 02:00 ET on 3 January, conducting air strikes on bases in the capital Caracas and capturing Maduro and his wife in a special forces raid. According to President Trump in a subsequent press conference, the US will now administer Venezuela until it completes a political and economic transition. The operation notably took place twelve days after the Brennonian-Hasanistani union awarded Maduro the "Union Peace Prize".

The full statement reads as follows:

"Brennonia and Hasanistan collectively express our deep concern over the United States' military action against Venezuela. We believe this action contradicts international law, violates the sovereignty of Venezuela and threatens peace in the Americas. We declare our strongest opposition to the military operation. We call for the de-escalation of the conflict and restraint by the United States. There should not be further military action against Venezuela.

The safety and will of the people of Venezuela should be the priority. While there are many legitimate criticisms of Nicholas Maduro's government and its policies, the internal affairs of Venezuela should not be forcibly decided by external actors. Many of the American people also oppose this military action, which will bring unnecessary harm to their servicemen and cause a distraction from their own domestic issues.

Both states continue to closely monitor the rapidly developing situation."

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Maduro wins the first Union Peace Prize

Nicholas Maduro, the President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, has been awarded the first "Union of Brennonia and Hasanistan Peace Prize". The peace prize is organised by the Union, an international organisation focused on cooperation between its two member states (Hasanistan and Brennonia). The peace prize is notably the first program of the Union to have occured.

Maduro was officially awarded the prize because  "he is a proud champion for world peace and stood up to Donald Trump". The decision was made by Chase Mahoning, the head of the Union, Acting President of Hasanistan, King of Brennonia and the person who came up with the idea for the prize, and Hasan Çakar.

Maduro has served as President of Venezuela since 2013, the successor of leftist populist Hugo Chavez. Maduro is accused by domestic opposition and international critics of authoritarianism, corruption and involvement in the drug trade. He has been prominent in recent weeks after a rise in tensions with the United States, with rumours that President Trump is planning to invade or overthrow Maduro's government. During this time, Maduro has been saying at rallies "No war, just peace" in broken English and singing songs such as John Lennon's "Imagine" or "Don't Worry Be Happy". 

During Trump's previous presidential terms, Hasanistan condemned what it saw as interference in Venezuelan affairs by the United States.

The Union Peace Prize 2025.

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Hasanistan becomes observer in the Micronational Assembly

Hasanistan has become an observer state within the Micronational Assembly. Hasanistan's application for observership was approved on 8 December, where five member states present during the vote approved the proposal without any opposition.

Acting Prime Minister Hasan Çakar has stated that Hasanistan hopes for proactive engagement with the organisation and the enhancement of ties with its member states. The provisional govenment of Hasanistan has recently sought observer status in some notable intermicronational organisations to expand its diplomatic influence and end a period of alleged "international isolation" that the country has experienced. However, Hasanistan has ruled out full membership in any "large-scale micronational organisation" until the provisional government has completed the ongoing political transition.

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Hasanistan to participate in the 2025 MOF Intergames

Hasanistan has confirmed that it will participate in the upcoming 2025 Intergames, an eSports event organised by the Micronational Olympic Federation (MOF). Hasanistan had previously sent a "cylete" (cyber athlete) to the MOF's main eSports Games event in the summer of this year, where the nation earned one gold medal.

Only one Hasanistani cylete will be taking part in the Intergames, 2025 eSports Games agar.io gold medallist Hasan Çakar. He plans to take part in most of the events, which include chess and the new event mancala. Agar.io, the event in which Hasanistan won its first medal, is not planned to be held as an event in the Intergames. Hasanistan hopes to build upon its success in the 2025 summer event, aiming to win three medals including one gold.

The 2025 Intergames will be hosted by the Empire of Austenasia and will start with the opening ceremony on 24 November 2025. There will be seven events, including two exhibition events.

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