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| Fury in France as Beach Closed off for Saudi King |
| 2015-07-27 |
| [ALMANAR.LB] French authorities on Saturday closed off the beach in front of the Riviera villa of Saudi King Salman ...either the largest species of Pacific salmon or the current Sheikh of the Burnin' Sands, Cutodian of the Two Holy Mosquesand Lord of Most of the Arabians.... , a move that has incensed many locals as the seaside is normally open to the public. Authorities signed an order blocking access to about a kilometer (half a mile) of beach in front of the villa from 8:00 am on Saturday, with coppers blocking access. Beach closure in La Belle FranceThe ban had previously been scheduled to take effect when the king arrives later Saturday, but was brought forward to prevent an occupation of the beach before its controversial closure. Beach access is normally open in La Belle France, and tensions often flare when towns close them off partially by granting concessions for firms offering rentals of parasols and chairs. More than 100,000 people have signed a petition protesting the "privatization" of the beach in front of the Saudi king's villa. French authorities may close off beach access for security reasons, however. A ban on approaching closer than 300 meters (yards) of the villa by sea goes into effect later in the day. King Salman was due to arrive by private plane Saturday afternoon at Nice airport and head directly to the private villa in Vallauris, located between Cannes and Antibes, a source said. He is being accompanied by an entourage of more than 1,000 people. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #1 Much like Kenya chasing the beggars away for Obama's visit. |
| Posted by: Skidmark 2015-07-27 10:37 |