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Jean-Michel Aulas Under Ethics Investigation Over Stadium Promise in Lyon Mayoral Race

Jean-Michel Aulas, a prominent candidate for mayor of Lyon, is currently under investigation by the National Ethics Council of the French Football Federation...

Villeurbanne: Left and Ecologists Unveil Municipal Election Program

Cédric Van Styvendael, candidate for re-election as mayor of Villeurbanne, along with his left and ecologist allies, presented their joint program and list...

New Saint-Jean Bridge in Villeurbanne Opens to Pedestrians and Cyclists

The new Saint-Jean Bridge, spanning 135 meters over the Jonage Canal in Villeurbanne, officially opened its pedestrian and cycling sections on Thursday, February...

February Half-Term in Lyon: Top Activities for Families

With the February 2026 half-term approaching in Lyon (February 7-22), finding engaging activities for children, especially with cold and rainy weather, can be...

Teenage Gang Terrorizes Lyon, Five Minors Arrested

A gang of young minors has been terrorizing Lyon's 7th arrondissement with violent thefts and assaults. Five teenagers, aged 14 and 15, have...

French Health Minister to Meet Striking Staff at Édouard-Herriot Hospital in Lyon

The French Health Minister is set to meet with striking staff at Édouard-Herriot Hospital in Lyon, following ongoing industrial action. This meeting aims...

Servient Family Home in Lyon Opens 21 Sustainable Housing Units for Vulnerable Individuals

The new Servient family home, located at 44 rue Servient in Lyon's 3rd arrondissement, was inaugurated on February 5, 2026. This project transforms...

CMA CGM Launches Electric Barge Service Between Fos and Lyon

CMA CGM has launched an innovative electric barge service, establishing a sustainable river transport link between Fos-sur-Mer and Lyon, France, as part of...

Neptune from Lyon Arrives in Rome: Roman Gaul Bronze at Barracco Museum

The Giovanni Barracco Museum of Ancient Sculpture in Rome is hosting the grand bronze statue of Neptune from Lugdunum, modern-day Lyon, for the...

Jean-Michel Aulas, Lyon Mayoral Candidate, Proposes New Intermediate Stadium

Jean-Michel Aulas, a candidate for the mayor of Lyon, has announced his intention to construct a new intermediate-capacity stadium within the city. The...

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