Good Morning Monaco
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Charlotte Casiraghi turns 40 today: New decade, new challenge Charlotte Casiraghi, daughter of Princess Caroline of Monaco, turns 40 today, Monday, August 3, and celebrates the start of a new decade with a new professional challenge: taking the helm of a book collection at the prestigious French publishing house Actes Sud…
Pogačar returns to the Vuelta, starting right at home in Monaco UAE Team Emirates-XRG confirmed on Monday that five-time Tour de France champion Tadej Pogačar will race the 2026 Vuelta a España, marking his return to the Spanish Grand Tour for the first time since 2019…
Boots takeover talks stall as Weston family cuts offer, leaving Monaco resident Pessina’s plans in the balance The billionaire Weston family’s attempt to take over Boots in a £7 billion deal is at risk after they reduced their offer for the pharmacy chain, in a standoff that could determine the next move of Monaco-based billionaire Stefano Pessina, the company’s largest shareholder…
Prince’s Cave research could reshape Neanderthal history
Fresh archaeological research is set to shine a spotlight on the Prince’s Cave near Ventimiglia, an historic site owned by the Sovereign that may hold important clues to the lives of Neanderthals more than 40,000 years ago…
National Council renews call for Fontvieille overhaul
Monaco’s National Council has renewed its call for the long-planned restructuring of the Fontvieille Shopping Centre, insisting that the current refurbishment programme should not replace a more comprehensive redevelopment of the site…
Monaco Economic Board joins Alliance of Francophone Employers ahead of transition to Chamber of Commerce The Monaco Economic Board (MEB) has announced its membership of the Alliance of Francophone Employers on Monday, August 3, a move designed to expand growth opportunities and international reach for businesses across the Principality, as part of its broader evolution into a Chamber of Commerce…
Herculean fireworks light Monaco’s skies
Monaco’s spectacular August fireworks display lit up the skies above Port Hercule on Friday evening, with hundreds gathering across the Principality to enjoy the annual pyrotechnic show
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Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Monaco has finalised plans for the 2026 Vuelta a España Grand Départ, with team presentations in Casino Square on 20 August, followed by the opening time trial on 22 August and Stage Two departing from Palace Square the next day. Organisers hope stars including Tadej Pogačar will compete, while traffic restrictions will be in place during the race with pedestrian crossings provided throughout the route.
