Two thieves who stole a valuable handbag in Monaco on May 18 have been sent to jail. The scene of the crime was outside Sass Cafe, where the two Slovak nationals had been refused entry.
The Criminal Court in Monaco heard that the two men had been suspected of the theft – the handbag was valued at €20,000 – when they suddenly disappeared. On the following day they retuned to the scene and were recognised by staff who reported them to police.
Following their arrest the police searched their car, in which the two had been sleeping, but the handbag was not there. They denied the charge of theft. Video surveillance was said to be of poor quality. The two me were sent to jail for four months.
Harley Davidson Club of Monaco with Dominique Lucas Impala, Gilles Giovanelli, Jacques Pastor, Olivier Cucu, Spedee Gonzales, Jean Aimare and Dominique Kindermann. Photo: Facebook Harley Davidson Club of Monaco
The Harley Davidson Club of Monaco is celebrating its 25th anniversary in style. A special event on August 19 will take place on the North Darse of Port Hercules, under the High Patronage of Prince Albert.
Created under the good offices of the Automobile Club of Monaco, and under the presidency of Michel Ferry, now President of Honour, the Harley Davidson Club Monaco is the only one in the world to have obtained authorisation to bear the name of the iconic motorcycle brand. The Monaco Club was granted this unique distinction by Willie G Davidson, President of Harley Davidson and grandson of the founder of the brand.
The Harley Davidson Club of Monaco, sponsored by Princess Stephanie, brings together 80 Monegasque male and female members – residents, staff of the various administrative and governmental entities, liberal professions and students – who are passionate about the Harley Davidson world and owning a motorcycle.
This passion contributes to the participation of moments of sharing for the benefit of other associations such as the Telethon or Fight Aids Monaco.
As an integral part of local life, the association, which proudly displays the colours of the Principality, is also involved in the promotion of numerous events alongside AS Monaco, the Monte Carlo Group and the Monaco Town Hall.
The exceptional party on August 19 will start at 10 am, and there’ll be a series of concerts with local and well-known groups, booths selling products associated with Harley Davidson, several food and beverage outlets, and an exceptional security device allowing everyone to enjoy the festivities in peace and serenity.
Rockbox and Sofaï will provide musical entertainment for the evening, while Miss Dey & The Residents will offer a total immersion into Rockabilly world of the 1950s with a 100 percent female repertoire, from Janis Martin to Wanda Jackson, from Ella Mae Morse to Laura Lee Perkins, from Brenda Lee to Patsy Cline. (Homepage image: Facebook Harley Davidson Club of Monaco)
The driver of a stolen Ferrari who led police on a wild chase through Nice in the early hours of July 2 has been jailed for three years, with just 12 months suspended.
Police stopped the driver by firing at his tires, a court in Nice was told on Monday, July 31. Having one of the tyres blown out did not prevent the multi-recidivist from ramming a pursuing police car head-on.
“Why do you get into a vehicle, drunk, and without a licence?” asked David Hill, president of the court of corrections in Nice.
Youssef Z., 35, had nine previous convictions and had not held a valid driving licence since 2011.
Schools in the neighbouring French communities have lost little time in taking advantage of a government ruling that allows them to revert to a four-day school week.
Many school districts, parents and teachers strongly opposed the introduction of a four and half-day school week by the French Ministry of Education, causing families to lose out on the weekly “free” Wednesday. Now that opting-out of the four and a half-day has become possible, most schools in the area have chosen to do so.
So far, 84 percent of the schools in the Nice district will go back to the popular four-day week, starting in September. In other parts of the country, particularly in Poitiers, Toulouse and Nantes, fewer than 15 percent of schools will return to the old rhythm.
Schools in the neighbouring French communities have lost little time in taking advantage of a government ruling that allows them to revert to a four-day school week.