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Véronique Sarselli Elected President of Lyon Metropolis, Outlines Key Priorities

Véronique Sarselli, the LR mayor of Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon, has been elected President of the powerful Lyon Metropolis on March 26, 2026. She outlined her...

Caluire Residents Mourn Couple Killed in Tragic Accident

A hundred residents of Caluire gathered on Friday, March 20, to pay a moving tribute to Geneviève and Claude Rousset, a beloved couple...

Natexpo 2026 in Lyon: Organic Market Rebounds with Strong Exhibitor Turnout

Natexpo 2026, scheduled for September 28-29 in Lyon, is set to highlight the recovery of the organic market, with over 250 exhibitors already...

University Lumière Lyon 2 to Host Events for 22nd Quais du Polar Festival

University Lumière Lyon 2 will host several events for the 22nd edition of the Quais du Polar festival, which runs from April 3...

Lyon-Poitiers Volotea Route in Jeopardy After Just Five Months

The Lyon-Poitiers air route, operated by Volotea and reopened in October 2025 after a two-year hiatus, is reportedly facing closure. This comes after...

Five Far-Right Activists Arrested in Lyon for Racist Poster Campaign

Five men suspected of participating in a racist poster campaign for the nationalist group Audace in Lyon have been arrested and will be...

New Night of Urban Violence in Lyon Agglomeration: Rillieux Choreographic Center Set Ablaze

The Lyon agglomeration experienced another night of urban violence from Tuesday to Wednesday, culminating in the arson of the National Choreographic Center in...

French Police Officer Indicted and Jailed in Lyon Drug Trafficking Murder Case

A French police officer has been indicted and imprisoned in Lyon on charges of "criminal association" and "passive corruption," suspected of aiding Colombian...

Man Abducted, Tortured, and Raped Near Lyon for Ransom

A man was abducted, tortured, and raped near Lyon in a violent extortion attempt. Four masked men kidnapped the victim, demanding a 100,000...

Urban Unrest Escalates Near Lyon Following Police Dog Incident

Several communes near Lyon, including Rillieux-la-Pape, Vaulx-en-Velin, and Saint-Priest, have been gripped by urban violence following an incident involving a police dog. The...

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