This week, NEWS.MC TV brings you the latest stories from Monaco, beginning with a spectacular new addition to the Principality’s sporting calendar. Family entertainment has also returned to Monaco as the Piedon Circus arrived in Fontvieille on August the 6th. Described as the world’s smallest circus, the sixth-generation family troupe has been touring France for more than a century. Led by William Piedon, just six performers deliver a 90-minute show combining acrobatics, animal acts and plenty of family fun. With the Vuelta a España’s Grand Départ now just days away, Monaco’s volunteer teams are preparing for one of the Principality’s biggest sporting events of the summer. On August the 6th, around 184 riders were confirmed for the opening individual time trial on August the 22nd, while volunteers received their final briefing ahead of taking up positions across 26 key locations around Monaco. Motoring has proved a major attraction at the Grimaldi Forum, where the summer exhibition Monaco and the Automobile from 1893 to the Present Day welcomed more than 40,000 visitors during July. The exhibition’s impressive collection of historic vehicles and archives, combined with immersive scenography, has attracted families and a new generation of young automotive enthusiasts, with organisers hoping to surpass 75,000 visitors before it closes. Monaco-based Venturi Group is also helping take the automobile beyond Earth. Through a partnership with California-based Astrolab, the company is contributing to NASA’s Artemis programme and the development of lunar exploration vehicles. Astrolab’s CLV-1 rover is designed to transport astronauts and scientific equipment across the Moon’s south pole, supporting ambitions for a sustained human presence on the lunar surface. Monaco celebrated one of its most important traditional religious festivals on August the 9th as Saint Roman’s Day brought music, faith and Monegasque heritage together. Festivities included a procession through Monaco-Ville accompanied by traditional music, followed by a Mass celebrated in the Monegasque language at the Cathedral and a procession to the Saint-Martin Gardens. Tourism has also remained resilient in Monaco despite a challenging international economic climate. Hotel occupancy in July remained broadly in line with the same period last year, with visitors from the United States continuing to represent the Principality’s largest international market, followed by France, the United Kingdom and Italy. The Principality is also reminding residents that blood donations remain essential, with demand continuing to exceed available supplies. Donations can be used for patients undergoing cancer treatment, accident victims, surgical procedures and women experiencing complications during childbirth. People aged between 18 and 70 can donate following a medical assessment designed to protect both donors and recipients. Meanwhile, a wildlife rescue centre supported by Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene is facing an unprecedented summer workload. Instinct Animal, based in Saint-Cézaire-sur-Siagne, has treated around 2,400 wild animals since the beginning of the year. The intense summer heat has placed particular pressure on the centre, with large numbers of injured and distressed swifts among the animals requiring care. This week, NEWS.MC TV is joined by Alessia Castelli, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Monaco Woman Magazine. In an exclusive interview, she discusses the changing role of women in Monaco, the stories and personalities shaping the Principality, and her vision for creating a platform that celebrates the women making an impact both locally and internationally. Subscribe to our free daily newsletter: https://news.mc/newsletter Follow us on X https://x.com/monacodailynews Produced in association with @MonacoInfo Copyright © 2026 NEWS SARL. All rights reserved.
