21 March 2014 (15:18 UTC-07 Tango)/19 Jumada l-Ula 1435/01 Farvardin 1393/21 Ding-Mao 4712

The results of a non-binding referendum, calling for the independence of state of Veneto from Italy, was overwhelmingly in favor of independence.

The latest reports say 2-million people voted, and 89% voted for independence.  The referendum was not binding, but was intended to gauge support for an actual binding independence referendum that would create a new Republic of Veneto.

Separatists say their secessionist bill is in response to the massive corruption of the Italian government.