It is with deepest condolences and solidarity with the People of Nepal and Tibet as well as surrounding countries that We issue this Royal Proclamation as those countries deal with the horrific events now unfolding in the region.

Today Talossa stands with our friends in Nepal and Tibet as they navigate this challenging time, and we acknowledge all the relief workers and nations of the world flowing resources into the region to assist in this tragedy.

We further call upon our BHAID to investigate how the People of Talossa can alleviate, in at least some small part, the suffering now unfolding.

Given under Our hand Royal at the city of Riverside this twenty-eighth day of August, in the year of salvation 2026, of the independence of Talossa the forty-seventh, and of Our reign the second.

It is with deepest condolences and solidarity with the People of Norway that We issue this Royal Proclamation Honoring the life of His Late Majesty King Harald V and welcome His Majesty King Haakon VIII as he ascends at this sad time for Norway.

Today Talossa stands with our friends in Norway as they navigate this challenging time, knowing they will rise to their full greatness and with time embrace the new reality of their ancient Kingdom.

Given under Our hand Royal at the city of Riverside this twenty-eighth day of August, in the year of salvation 2026, of the independence of Talossa the forty-seventh, and of Our reign the second.

Stage 6  »  Alcossebre  ›  Castelló

Another win for Pogacar (all but CJO/REX), the third in five completed stages, but for the first time in many, many mountain stages he took part in, he didn't look unbeatable.

The early break included among others Konrad (MAN/MMM), van Aert (CHX/CJO), Albanese (CJO/DED) and Bilbao (DED/REX), but by the time of the major climb of the day they were all caught by the GC favourites. Of course Pogacar was the one to attack first, but surprisingly Enric Mas (BDC/MAN/REX/VFL) was able to regather him and even cross the summit first. The surprises weren't over, as Pogacar made a mistake in the tricky, narrow descent, causing him to go wide off course, thankfully with no consequences except having to slip back behind Mas.

Pogacar and Mas then rode the ~20 km to the finish together, with the Slovenian easily outsprinting the Spaniard for the stagewin. 46" behind, Carapaz (GHS/REX) took fourth, second in a 5-man chasing group that also included Gall (CJO, 6th) and Roglic (CJO/PTM/VFL, 7th). A further 50" behind, Rodríguez (DED/REX/VFL) took 8th ahead of a disappointed Skjelmose (CFA/GHS, 10th), Kuss (CJO/PTM/REX, 11th) and Onley (BDC/CHX/DED/PTM 12th).

So a good day for Mas (and Carapaz, Gall, Rodríguez and Roglic comparatively), and a bad day for Skjelmose, Kuss and Onley, but also for other minor GC top 10 contenders like Widar, Vine, Brenner and Johannessen, who didn't feature at all today. Also not featuring is Almeida, who sadly looks like he is far from his best shape and probably targeting a return to full form for next year.

The stagewin goes to Velociposse, one of three teams with Pogacar and Mas but the only one who managed to place other riders in the daily top 10. The other two, BDC and the Manilows, have to settle for second and third respectively, with three more teams within 20 points of the latter. Minor shuffling in the overall standings, but today's results make it look like anyone in the top 6 has a shot at winning this edition, which will hopefully make this an interesting leg to follow.

A final note is unfortunately the withdrawal of time trial specialist Joshua Tarling (BDC/CHX/GHS), who took the start of the Vuelta despite losing his younger brother in a car collision only the previous week. He still managed to get third in the inaugural time trial, and would have been expected to win the longer second ITT planned for stage 18, but obviously given the circumstances he mustn't have been in a good enough mental state to continue. He joins Cian Uijtdebroeks (DED) among the two early TCAT abandons.

Standings after stage 6:

Pos	±		Team	Pts Ove	Pts Today
1st	(=)		Cézembre Caçeirs dals Mailintzarăs (BDC)	3143	+631
2nd	(=)		Gordon Hiatus Support Team (GHS)	2908	+566
3rd	(+1)		The Manilows (MAN)	2496	+586
4th	(-1)		Cyclohexane (CHX)	2372	+446
5th	(=)		Port Maxhestic AC (PTM)	2269	+574
6th	(+1)		Velociposse Florencia (VFL)	2230	+725
7th	(-1)		Maritiimi-Maxhestic Mençeis (MMM)	2138	+473
8th	(=)		Naziun Cjovani (CJO)	1827	+424
9th	(=)		Dirnalaiset Mortescu (DED)	1817	+477
10th	(=)		Cézembre Fieschā (CFA)	1683	+385
11th	(=)		Els Talossaes Rexhital (REX)	1472	+583

More GC action sure to come today with 5 categorised climbs, 3 of which, of increasing difficulty, are in the latter 50km of the 150km parcours. Very interesting to see whether yesterday's patterns hold - including whether Pogacar is indeed a bit out of steam as it might have seemed at times - or if more surprises are in store.

I was saddened to see news of the passing of Dolly Parton (and Tim Curry) for that matter. I was, however, horrified by news of the natural disaster in Nepal. I have said before and will say as many times as possible that Talossa can do good in the world (even if it is by small acts) which helps people as a demonstration of our national character. And hopefully serve as inspiration for other small nations. The BHAID could and should be used as a vehicle for organizing donations to charities supporting people in Nepal.

We need to stop suffocating the BHAID for partisan purposes and make good use of a longstanding organization. I suspect Dolly would really like that.

Congratulations and welcome officially to Talossa.

-Txec R

An additional ballot has been issued and emailed to @Aryan Vaidya , who became a citizen midway through the election.

Turnout is 44% (61/138) with 5 days to go. I believe 35ish eligible voters haven't cast a ballot yet, but took part in at least 3 of the 4 general elections, referenda and census held in the last 2 years. Should they all vote, turnout would be a little shy of the 100 mark. If we could get to triple digits again, even if not to 105 like last time, I'd be happy I think.

Welcome to citizenship @Aryan Vaidya

Time to get the football club up and running!

 TANDI QE Aryan Vaidya tent compiaçat toct i resquiraziuns lexhitais per l'aðmiçiun àl Regipäts Talossan, es tent comvimçat la naziun es noi da sieu intereçù in la citaxhienità Talossan (la Mhiglhor Cosă Qe L'Erxhent Non Put Comprar), da sieu intenziun es desireu à partiçipar in noastră vidă naziunal, es da sieu leialtà àl Coronă, noi sint rat es þonourat àð aðmiçar perventüră Aryan Vaidya àl statüs exaltat del 612-l:t CITAXHIÉN VEITAT DEL REGIPÄTS TALOSSAN, es dal provinçù Maritiimi-Maxhestic, cün toct i drepts, privilexhuns, es deveirs qi sint iherinds à ça.

Fäts par va mha in la nómină del Regeu Txec es sub sieu Saxhel Rexhital li 27. Guscht in l'anneu dal eră comun 2026, in el secund anneu del röin da noastra soveran cortös Regeu Txec, es el 47-l:t dal independençù da Talossa.

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WHEREAS Aryan Vaidya has completed all the legal requirements for admission to the Kingdom of Talossa, and has satisfied the nation and us of his interest in Talossan citizenship (the Best Thing Money Can't Buy), of his intention and desire to participate in our national life, and of his loyalty to the Crown, we are pleased and honoured hereby to admit Aryan Vaidya to the exalted status of the 612th NATURALISED CITIZEN OF THE KINGDOM OF TALOSSA, and of the province of Maritiimi-Maxhestic, with all the rights, privileges, and duties thereunto appertaining.

Done by my hand in the name of King Txec and under his Royal Seal this 27th day of August in the year of the common era 2026, in the second year of the reign of our gracious sovereign King Txec, and of the independence of Talossa the 47th.




Sir Lüc da Schir
Secretar d'Estat / Secretary of State

A.  Progressive Alliance
B.  N/A
C.  62RZ07 Üc
    62RZ14 Üc
    62RZ15 Üc
    62RZ26 Non
    62RZ27 Üc
D.  Progressive Alliance

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