The Balkan Empire

The Balkan Empire's flag

### Current Leader

Emperor ARC\_CT5555, General Astriksa\_, Imperial Minister scorchlicious, Imperial Minister Oga\_is\_epic

### Location

The balkans

**The Balkan Empire** (BK: Балканската Империя, GR: η Βαλκανική Αυτοκρατορία) is one of the biggest nations in RC. Due to it being the second Balkan Empire to exist on the server, it may also be referred to as **the Macedo-Bulgearean Empire**. The Empire is situated in Southeast Europe. It came into existence on the 23rd of September 2022 when Macedonia and Bulge united into a single nation. Its official languages are English, Bulgarian and Greek, while minority languages such as Slavic Macedonian and Arabic are recognized and used in their respective provinces. It is a successor to the Macedonian Empire, the First and Second Bulgarian Empires, the Byzantine Empire and the Ottoman Empire (whose constitution was used as the basis for the Balkan Empire's Basic Law)

## History

### Macedo-Bulgearean Cold War Period

A few days Macedonia and Bulge were founded as city-states on the 14th, respectively the 13th of August 2022, the two states engaged in an unofficial cold war in which they attempted to claim as much land as possible. Eventually, a treaty was signed and the two states became friendlier to one another.

### Open Balkan Initiative Period

Soon after Macedonia and Bulge signed their land treaty, they also started cooperating through what they called "The Open Balkan Initiative". It was originally supposed to be a supra-national organization much like the European Union, but the two nations were the its only members for the entirety of its existence. The common city was supposed to be the Macedonian-administrated city of Gotse Delchev, but the common project failed to materialize.

On the 31st of August, Macedonia declared its independence as the Kingdom of Macedonia. A big event was hosted in Xanthi's Vergina Square. Members of all nations joined the celebration, including Astriksa.

### Recent History

On the 23rd of September, due to both nations feeling threatened by outside forces and feeling that the Balkans would be stronger together, they united and formed what today is known as the Balkan Empire. The celebration was held in Bulge, in Plovdiv's Pentagram Square. The capital was decided to be the to-be-built city of Gotse Delchev (named after the Hero of the Balkans, who bravely defended his homeland against the Ottoman invaders).

Due to both Bulge and Macedonia having had strong ties with the Scythian Empire, their successor state has been allied with the Scythians from the moment it was created, and has been a member of the IDP since the 24th of September 2022.

The Basic Law of the Balkan Empire was published on the 5th of October 2022.

## Holidays

* New Year (GR: Νέος χρόνος, BG: Нова година) - Celebrated on the 1st of January.
* Unity Day (GR: Ημέρα Ενότητας, BG: Ден на единството) - Celebrated on the 23rd of September, it marks the day the Empire was formed through the union of Macedonia and Bulge.
* Constitution Day (GR: Ημέρα Συντάγματος, BG: Ден на конституцията) - Celebrated on the 5th of October, it marks the day the Empire's legislative heart was created.
* Christmas (GR: Χριστούγεννα, BG: Коледа) - Celebrated on the 25th of December.

## Adminstrative Subdivisions

The Empire consists of the following provinces: Macedonia, Bulge, Serbia (previously Surbia), Hellada (previously Athens), Anatolia (previously Macedonian Anatolia) and Cyprus. There are 3 autonomous territories that are also part of the Balkan Empire: Krisiland, the Shadow Kingdom and Egypt (previously Cairo).