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Ret. Prince Patrizio Opens XVII International Unity Expedition
Regù. Retired Prince Patrizio Giordano opened on Wednesday the XVII International Unity Expedition, an event that gathers climbers and trekkers from all over the world for two months of climbing expeditions and treks. In his opening speech, Mr Giordano said that "whether you trek or climb, you are doing your part in communing with nature and making this world a better place". The Expedition started on Wednesday with the Alpanio Base Camp Trek, a 65.7 kilometre trek from Cantanoglia to Alpanio Base Camp. The Trek will be conducted several times until April 19, when Base Camp will be made ready for the Alpanio Unity Climb.
Mattarazzo Linked to Sacuri Groups
Verale. Claudia Mattarazzo, controversial activist and heiress to the Mattarazzo Family, is in close contact with Sacuri groups, according to a leaked Finestreri report. Once considered a serious contender for the Senate, Mattarazzo fell out of grace in Messelia following her participating in a much-publicised debate where she insulted former Second Councillor Maria Beriscone. According to the leaked report, Mattarazzo holds radical views and is working with various groups to advance a Sacuri agenda in the rural Eastern Realms. Finestreri have not commented on this leak.
Giorani Transportation Secretary Resigns
Città Gialla. Umberto Giancarlo, Transportation Secretary of Giaroni, has resigned amid mounting accusations that he met several times with controversial construction giant Carleschi. In these meetings, according to news reports, Giancarlo agreed to award various construction contracts to Carleschi in return for financial support in a future Senate candidacy. The allegations were first revealed on Monday, when a representative from Carleschi testified before the Oversight Committee of Giaroni's House of Representatives that Giancarlo was a key player in their successful construction bid. It is expected that the Attorney General's Office will open an investigation into the allegations.