Turbulent War News and Plague Edict Across Europe
Reports from Hague Berne and Vienna describe Turks advancing on Orova and a capitulation after siege. Berne warns Berneans to carry health certificates for travel while Italy prepares plague edicts. Vienna notes Imperial Army woes and French hopes for peace via diplomacy. Petersburgh reports bloodied action near Bender with large forces contesting the Dniester. Amsterdam dispatches indicate Dutch resistance to Juliers Bergue guarantees while Paris voices displeasure. Constantinople signals a prolonged campaign before negotiations, with the Porte wary of concessions on Ragotski.