This week on NEWS.MC TV, we bring you the latest stories from the Principality — a mix of innovation, sport, and celebration that captures Monaco at its dynamic best.
The 2025 Monte-Carlo E-Rally launched in style on October 15, as His Serene Highness Prince Albert II waved off 62 crews from Casino Square. Among the participants were Camille Gottlieb and Margot Grunstein, proudly representing the BAFE association in their campaign against drink-driving.
Also on October 15, Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene inaugurated SMEG’s newly expanded and modernised headquarters in Fontvieille. The Monégasque Society of Electricity and Gas now operates from a nine-storey, 11,000-square-metre building, marking 135 years of service to the Principality.
On October 17, Prince Albert II chaired a board meeting of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation before presenting the 2025 Planetary Health Awards. Three outstanding contributors were honoured for their work in preserving the planet and promoting sustainability.
A day later, on October 18, Princess Charlene paid a heartfelt tribute to Mireille Calmes, founder of Special Olympics Monaco, at a ceremony held at Stade Louis-II. A commemorative plaque was unveiled in Calmes’ honour, recognising her three decades of dedication to inclusion and empowerment for people with intellectual disabilities.
That same weekend, Monaco Legend Group opened the autumn auction season with record-breaking sales of €28.6 million at the Hôtel Méridien Beach Plaza. The event achieved a 97 percent sell-through rate, with international collectors driving fierce competition for rare timepieces. A Rolex reference 6062 moon phase in yellow gold sold for €5.33 million, setting a new record for the model and becoming the third most expensive Rolex ever sold.
Sportel Monaco brought together figures from across the global sports and media industries at the Grimaldi Forum this week. During his visit on October 20, Prince Albert II officially launched Team Monaco, the Principality’s entry into the E1 Series — the world’s first electric powerboat championship.
Later that evening, the 2025 Sportel Awards Gala lit up the Grimaldi Forum. Athletes, broadcasters, and special guests walked the blue carpet as awards were presented to celebrate excellence in sports storytelling, with Prince Albert II in attendance.
On October 21, Monaco’s fourth Breakfast Conference of the year was held at Le Méridien Beach Plaza, focusing on attracting and integrating new residents. Organised by the Junior Economic Chamber, the event gathered representatives from government, administration, and public safety to discuss Monaco’s ongoing efforts to enhance its appeal.
In football, AS Monaco were held to a frustrating 0–0 draw against Tottenham Hotspur at Stade Louis-II on October 22. Despite dominating the match and taking 23 shots, the team couldn’t find the net, though the result secured their first clean sheet of the season under new coach Sébastien Pocognoli.
Meanwhile, in EuroLeague basketball, AS Monaco fell 85–77 to Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv on October 23. After trailing early, the Roca Team fought back in the third quarter before being overtaken by a late surge from the visitors. Mike James, Daniel Theis and Elie Okobo led Monaco’s scoring efforts.
This week’s NEWS.MC TV guest is Pierre Frolla, world-record freediver, ocean explorer, and educator. In an exclusive interview, Frolla discusses marine conservation, the psychology of deep diving, and his mission to inspire the next generation of ocean advocates.
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