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Day: 9 August 2017

Strong wind warning next few days, caution in the water

by: Cassandra Tanti
09/08/2017

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The prefecture of the neighbouring Alpes-Maritimes has warned of very strong winds along the coast on Thursday and Friday, August 10 and 11.

The prefecture has advised against nautical activities such as sailing, kayaking, and paddle boarding. Inflatable mattresses should also be avoided as they can very easily be blown out to sea.

It is also recommended that boat owners ensure that their vessels are secured to ensure that thy do not break loose from their moorings and run aground onshore. In case of distress at sea, the emergency number to call is 196.

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Environmental concerns to the fore

by: Cassandra Tanti
09/08/2017

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The sea reclamation project at Portier continues in its early stages with further moves to protect the environment and the local habitat. While the first transportation and transplanting of protected species took place up until April, work continues to move any polluted materials to the Envisan treatment centre in Seyne-sur-Mer. Other unpolluted sediments are being moved into Monaco’s territorial waters.

“From the point of view of the marine environment, sediment dredging is a delicate operation,” said Jean-Luc Nguyen, Director of Urbanisation at Sea. He added that the resulting sedimentation must be closely monitored.

A few days ago, the work was not progressing satisfactorily, and dredging was temporarily stopped on the Fairmont side.

On Wednesday, August 9, the current changed and sediment was carried beyond the dredging zone, forcing a temporary halt in work. The project continues with extreme sensitivity for the environment. Complete cleaning will be carried out once the marine infrastructure is completed.

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Holidaymaker arrested on attempted murder charge

by: Cassandra Tanti
09/08/2017

handcuff arrest 2The 29-year-old man on holiday in Monaco has been arrested in connection with a shooting incident one year ago in Montpelier, according to Midi Libre.

The main suspect in the case, who was involved in a shooting between opposing groups of people in the car park of a discotheque, is accused of attempted murder in late August 2016.

On Sunday, August 6, the Research and Investigation Brigade in Nice arrested the man, a Vauclusian, in the morning and placed him in custody in Montpellier. He has been accused of firing two 9mm shots during the fracas, injuring a man in the neck and jaw. The victim spent several days in a coma with little hope of recovery.

The alleged culprit has been described by the authorities as having a long criminal record for acts of violence and drug trafficking. He was indicted for attempted murder on Tuesday, August 8, and placed in pre-trial detention. The judicial investigation continues.

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Motorists brace for very busy and extended weekend

by: Cassandra Tanti
09/08/2017
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A bank holiday in France on Monday, August 14, will extend by one day the busiest weekend on French roads as July holidaymakers head home and August vacationers leave for holidays. The A7 and A9 are almost certain to be the worst affected, while the A8 will be very crowded, particularly on Friday.

The Paris region, the Rhone valley and the Mediterranean are all expecting very heavy traffic. The worst hours to travel on Friday, August 11, will be between 10 am and 8 pm, while heavy traffic will be on the roads from as early as 5 am on Saturday, until 5 pm. Sunday will see the worst traffic from 9 am until 6 pm and Monday will be problematic from about 10 am until 6 pm.

The local A8 motorway, between Aix-en-Provence and Italy, will experience its heaviest traffic load on Friday, August 11, from late morning until evening.

Traffic will continue to be heavy into Tuesday along the major arteries in France as families return home, particularly from 4 to 8 pm.

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