The Schwartzistan Herald · Issues of 2026

2026 in figures

Casualties published by the War Ministry: 16. Acts passed by the Assembly: 65. Rulings reported: 163.

Births registered: 5,084. Deaths registered: 5,646. Population on 1 January: 713,739.

Grand Chancellor at the close of the year: Nadja Maller, in office since 14 February 2021. Price of the paper: 334 pfen.

January 11 issues

6 January 2026 — United Marsh Timber lists on the Vellmar Exchange as OPV. (1 reports)
9 January 2026 — Eisenheim marks the 400th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Forge Row. (1 reports)
10 January 2026 — Ostra Power is founded at Berging by Renate Hallin. (1 reports)
11 January 2026 — Brenn Builders is acquired by Grauburg Construction. (2 reports)
12 January 2026 — A cart overturns in Printer Quay, Sudfurt. The driver, a man of Norrhafen, is taken to hospital. (2 reports)
15 January 2026 — Gas lighting is installed in Reed Walk, Brennholt. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness. (1 reports)
17 January 2026 — The first television set in Weinwick is demonstrated in the window of a shop in Ostra Street. A crowd gathers for the front-line report. (1 reports)
18 January 2026 — The telegraph reaches Kessel. The first message sent is the front-line report. (1 reports)
24 January 2026 — Workers at the brewery in Salzhafen stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 2 days. (1 reports)
25 January 2026 — Brenn Builders lists on the Vellmar Exchange as FGN. (1 reports)
30 January 2026 — Gas lighting is installed in Long Way, Tarnmoor. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness. (1 reports)

February 14 issues

3 February 2026 — Gerst Foods lists on the Vellmar Exchange as DTD. (3 reports)
8 February 2026 — The harvest at Norrbruck is reported late. Grain is 7 pfen the measure. (1 reports)
9 February 2026 — The Annual War Appropriation for 2026, 283,070,423 marka, passes the Assembly 63 to 0, the first business of the session. (1 reports)
10 February 2026 — Norrbruck marks the 500th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Mill Gate. (1 reports)
11 February 2026 — Norrwick marks the 400th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Weaver Way. (1 reports)
13 February 2026 — Brenn & Satlun is founded at Norrbruck by Theo Brenn. (2 reports)
14 February 2026 — Grauholt marks the 500th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Short Gate. (1 reports)
16 February 2026 — A new wing opens at the Hagenkirchen hospital, with 50 beds. (1 reports)
17 February 2026 — The telegraph reaches Norrbruck. The first message sent is the front-line report. (1 reports)
20 February 2026 — The Salzhafen council installs a computer to keep the rates. It occupies a room in Short Way. (1 reports)
21 February 2026 — Sanding Stores is declared bankrupt. 198 jobs are lost at Sanding. (1 reports)
22 February 2026 — A cart overturns in Market Street, Tarnmoor. The driver, a man of Tarnmund, is taken to hospital. (2 reports)
23 February 2026 — The Winter Action at Fog Corner. The 5th Marsh Regiment engages enemy movement in the reeds through the night and holds the line. The front is unchanged. (3 reports)
24 February 2026 — Gas lighting is installed in Well Street, Lindenmar. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness. (1 reports)

March 22 issues

2 March 2026 — The spring fair opens at Hollhausen. 500 head of cattle change hands. Prices are described as firm. (1 reports)
3 March 2026 — Marrow Foundry is declared bankrupt. 450 jobs are lost at Kessel. (2 reports)
5 March 2026 — Kralich Department Store is founded at Oberbach by Jonas Kralich. (3 reports)
6 March 2026 — A fire in Mill Street at Sanding destroys 8 houses. The volunteer brigade attend. No lives are lost. (2 reports)
7 March 2026 — Monen Iron & Steel is declared bankrupt. 727 jobs are lost at Tarnmoor. (2 reports)
10 March 2026 — The Ostrabruck council installs a computer to keep the rates. It occupies a room in Mill Way. (1 reports)
11 March 2026 — A new bridge is opened at Reedtal by the Minister of the Interior. It has 6 arches. (1 reports)
13 March 2026 — A fire in Garrison Street at Salzhafen destroys 8 houses. The volunteer brigade attend. No lives are lost. (3 reports)
14 March 2026 — Workers at the weaving shed in Dammsee stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 2 days. (2 reports)
15 March 2026 — A new school opens at Dammsee with 60 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's. (1 reports)
16 March 2026 — Grauburg Ordnance Works is wound up. 400 jobs are lost at Grauburg. (3 reports)
19 March 2026 — A storm strips roofs in Dammsee and fells the old lime in Church Lane. (2 reports)
20 March 2026 — The first television set in Norrwick is demonstrated in the window of a shop in New Gate Quay. A crowd gathers for the front-line report. (1 reports)
21 March 2026 — Nele Brenn becomes Speaker of the Assembly. (1 reports)
22 March 2026 — The first train reaches Norrbruck. The journey from Vellmar takes 3 hours. (1 reports)
23 March 2026 — Workers at the sawmill in Hochstadt stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 4 days. (1 reports)
24 March 2026 — Hagenkirchen marks the 400th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Reed Row. (1 reports)
25 March 2026 — The first television set in Weinau is demonstrated in the window of a shop in High Street. A crowd gathers for the front-line report. (1 reports)
26 March 2026 — The foundry at Reedtal burns through the night. 39 men are out of work. (2 reports)
27 March 2026 — Sandfeld marks the 500th anniversary of its charter with a procession along Garrison Street. (2 reports)
29 March 2026 — A crowd of 4,000 watches the Pfahl match at Grauburg. There are 15 arrests. (1 reports)
30 March 2026 — Fenn Builders is wound up. 575 jobs are lost at Vellhausen. (1 reports)

April 18 issues

2 April 2026 — Grauholt Brewery is wound up. 258 jobs are lost at Grauholt. (2 reports)
4 April 2026 — A picture house opens in Long Way, Hochstadt, seating 600. (1 reports)
5 April 2026 — A new school opens at Hollhausen with 70 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's. (2 reports)
6 April 2026 — Ostra Power is acquired by Rusk Haulage. (2 reports)
8 April 2026 — Dutwar Brewery is acquired by Meholt Department Store. (2 reports)
11 April 2026 — Lindenmar Ironworks is acquired by Brenn Chemie. (1 reports)
12 April 2026 — Brenn & Rotzpan, Masons is wound up. 357 jobs are lost at Sudfurt. (2 reports)
15 April 2026 — Piped water reaches Long Street, Dammberg. The old pump is retained by public request. (1 reports)
16 April 2026 — Piped water reaches Weaver Square, Sudholt. The old pump is retained by public request. (1 reports)
17 April 2026 — Leistar Chemie lists on the Vellmar Exchange as LEIS. (2 reports)
18 April 2026 — Valrien Engineering lists on the Vellmar Exchange as VAL. (2 reports)
19 April 2026 — United Marsh Timber is acquired by Reedtal Stores. (1 reports)
20 April 2026 — A storm strips roofs in Lindenmar and fells the old lime in Well Street. (1 reports)
21 April 2026 — Weinfeld Motor Works is founded at Weinfeld by Finn Hallin. (1 reports)
23 April 2026 — The first train reaches Vellmar. The journey from Vellmar takes 7 hours. (1 reports)
27 April 2026 — Gas lighting is installed in Salt Way, Sudfurt. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness. (1 reports)
28 April 2026 — A motor omnibus service begins between Grautal and Reedtal. (1 reports)
30 April 2026 — Hallin Chemie is acquired by Bank of Westgau. (1 reports)

May 15 issues

4 May 2026 — Nienen Haulage is wound up. 633 jobs are lost at Weinfeld. (1 reports)
8 May 2026 — Lenz & Sudmann Machine Works is declared bankrupt. 525 jobs are lost at Eisenheim. (1 reports)
12 May 2026 — A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Hollhausen so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public. (1 reports)
14 May 2026 — Wasserdorf Brewery is acquired by Moor & Sons, Printers. (2 reports)
17 May 2026 — A new bridge is opened at Lindenmar by the Minister of the Interior. It has 8 arches. (2 reports)
18 May 2026 — A new school opens at Norrhafen with 80 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's. (1 reports)
19 May 2026 — Sandfeld marks the 600th anniversary of its charter with a procession along New Gate Way. (1 reports)
20 May 2026 — The first television set in Berging is demonstrated in the window of a shop in Salt Way. A crowd gathers for the front-line report. (2 reports)
22 May 2026 — Gas lighting is installed in Forge Gate, Ostrabruck. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness. (1 reports)
23 May 2026 — The Ostra rises 40 centimetres above its mark at Reedtal. Cellars in Short Row are flooded. (1 reports)
24 May 2026 — Kerstin Falk is appointed Minister of the Interior. (2 reports)
26 May 2026 — The first train reaches Norrwick. The journey from Vellmar takes 5 hours. (2 reports)
29 May 2026 — The harvest at Dammberg is reported good. Grain is 7 pfen the measure. (1 reports)
30 May 2026 — Workers at the brewery in Oberholt stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 5 days. (1 reports)
31 May 2026 — Weinau Ordnance Works lists on the Vellmar Exchange as OEN. (1 reports)

June 21 issues

5 June 2026 — A cart overturns in Bridge Street, Sanding. The driver, a man of Tarnmund, is taken to hospital. (1 reports)
6 June 2026 — A crowd of 8,000 watches the Pfahl match at Lindenmar. There are 37 arrests. (1 reports)
7 June 2026 — A new wing opens at the Berging hospital, with 50 beds. (2 reports)
8 June 2026 — The road between Grautal and Weinfeld is metalled at a cost of 70,000 marka. (1 reports)
9 June 2026 — Weinwick Motor Works is wound up. 743 jobs are lost at Weinwick. (1 reports)
10 June 2026 — The harvest at Dammsee is reported the best in memory. Grain is 3 pfen the measure. (1 reports)
11 June 2026 — Kasper Brenn of the Marsh Regiments is awarded the Star of the Wardens for recovering the regimental colours from the water. (2 reports)
13 June 2026 — The Salzhafen council installs a computer to keep the rates. It occupies a room in Printer Street. (1 reports)
14 June 2026 — Tarnmund Stores is founded at Tarnmund by Timo Reinholt. (1 reports)
16 June 2026 — The weaving shed at Vellmar burns through the night. 35 men are out of work. (1 reports)
18 June 2026 — Schwartzel lists on the Vellmar Exchange as TPI. (2 reports)
19 June 2026 — The 215th Victory Day parade. The casualty roll for the year is read. The front-line report is unchanged. (4 reports)
20 June 2026 — The bells of Sudholt church are recast. They are rung for the first time on Sunday. (2 reports)
21 June 2026 — Gas lighting is installed in Chapel Street, Weinwick. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness. (1 reports)
22 June 2026 — Ostra Valley Line lists on the Vellmar Exchange as MLI. (1 reports)
23 June 2026 — Gas lighting is installed in New Gate Lane, Dammsee. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness. (1 reports)
24 June 2026 — Brenn Electrical is founded at Eisenheim by Lea Brenn. (1 reports)
25 June 2026 — A crowd of 2,000 watches the Pfahl match at Hollstadt. There are 27 arrests. (1 reports)
26 June 2026 — Gas lighting is installed in Tanner Square, Hollhausen. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness. (1 reports)
28 June 2026 — The coldest night in 70 years is recorded at Weinfeld. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. (1 reports)
29 June 2026 — A picture house opens in Well Square, Grauholt, seating 300. (1 reports)

July 15 issues

1 July 2026 — Ostra Valley Line is wound up. 633 jobs are lost at Sudfurt. (3 reports)
2 July 2026 — The coldest night in 30 years is recorded at Tarnmoor. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. (2 reports)
3 July 2026 — Gerholt Brewery is wound up. 149 jobs are lost at Weinau. (2 reports)
7 July 2026 — A storm strips roofs in Sandfeld and fells the old lime in Ferry Quay. (1 reports)
9 July 2026 — Grautal Construction is acquired by Haunn Foundry. (2 reports)
10 July 2026 — Ostrabruck Electric Company lists on the Vellmar Exchange as ZCZ. (1 reports)
15 July 2026 — A new bridge is opened at Hollhausen by the Minister of the Interior. It has 5 arches. (2 reports)
16 July 2026 — A storm strips roofs in Brennholt and fells the old lime in Bridge Row. (1 reports)
20 July 2026 — A crowd of 8,000 watches the Pfahl match at Oberholt. There are 47 arrests. (2 reports)
21 July 2026 — Grautal Wireless is wound up. 435 jobs are lost at Grautal. (1 reports)
22 July 2026 — A cart overturns in Orchard Street, Vellhausen. The driver, a man of Eisenheim, is taken to hospital. (2 reports)
23 July 2026 — The road between Dammberg and Hochstadt is metalled at a cost of 60,000 marka. (1 reports)
27 July 2026 — Gas lighting is installed in Long Way, Weinwick. Residents complain of the smell and the brightness. (1 reports)
30 July 2026 — The sawmill at Eisenheim burns through the night. 9 men are out of work. (2 reports)
31 July 2026 — Workers at the sawmill in Wasserdorf stop work over wages. The dispute lasts 3 days. (1 reports)

August 16 issues

2 August 2026 — The Wasserdorf council installs a computer to keep the rates. It occupies a room in Salt Street. (1 reports)
4 August 2026 — A fire in Old Gate Gate at Norrhafen destroys 4 houses. The garrison attend. No lives are lost. (1 reports)
5 August 2026 — Nortarnworks lists on the Vellmar Exchange as NRT. (1 reports)
7 August 2026 — A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Oberbach so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public. (1 reports)
10 August 2026 — Reedreednet lists on the Vellmar Exchange as PJN. (2 reports)
11 August 2026 — The coldest night in 20 years is recorded at Hagenkirchen. Lake Tarn freezes to the middle. (2 reports)
12 August 2026 — A new bridge is opened at Hagenkirchen by the Minister of the Interior. It has 5 arches. (1 reports)
19 August 2026 — The Hochstadt council installs a computer to keep the rates. It occupies a room in Weaver Gate. (1 reports)
20 August 2026 — The Weinau council installs a computer to keep the rates. It occupies a room in Forge Quay. (1 reports)
21 August 2026 — Gilhardt Department Store lists on the Vellmar Exchange as GIL. (2 reports)
24 August 2026 — The Ostra rises 40 centimetres above its mark at Marschau. Cellars in Cooper Walk are flooded. (1 reports)
25 August 2026 — The paper mill at Grauholt burns through the night. 13 men are out of work. (1 reports)
28 August 2026 — A picture house opens in Bridge Quay, Grauburg, seating 800. (1 reports)
29 August 2026 — The Sanding council installs a computer to keep the rates. It occupies a room in Old Gate Gate. (1 reports)
30 August 2026 — Hallin Electrical is founded at Oberbach by Rolf Hallin. (2 reports)
31 August 2026 — A wireless set is installed in the town hall at Weinau so that the evening bulletin may be heard in public. (1 reports)

September 13 issues

2 September 2026 — The harvest at Hagenkirchen is reported good. Grain is 6 pfen the measure. (1 reports)
4 September 2026 — The Marschau Conference opens its 167th session. Water is poured. The delegation of Hichistan is recorded as not present. (3 reports)
5 September 2026 — Brenn Foods lists on the Vellmar Exchange as UJW. (2 reports)
6 September 2026 — The road between Lindenmar and Grauburg is metalled at a cost of 40,000 marka. (1 reports)
8 September 2026 — Moor Logistics lists on the Vellmar Exchange as SJG. (1 reports)
9 September 2026 — The weaving shed at Marschau burns through the night. 52 men are out of work. (1 reports)
10 September 2026 — The first television set in Kessel is demonstrated in the window of a shop in Garrison Lane. A crowd gathers for the front-line report. (3 reports)
11 September 2026 — Unger Iron & Steel is founded at Tarnmund by Anna Unger. (1 reports)
16 September 2026 — A new school opens at Norrwick with 80 pupils. The textbooks are the Ministry's. (2 reports)
18 September 2026 — Norrbruck Dye Company is founded at Norrbruck by Oskar Sonholt. (2 reports)
20 September 2026 — Hallin Haulage is founded at Norrbruck by Petra Hallin. (2 reports)
22 September 2026 — Vikbeil Eel Canning lists on the Vellmar Exchange as VIG. (1 reports)
23 September 2026 — Electric light is switched on in the market square at Eisenheim. (1 reports)

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