Lyon
Four Injured in Chemical Plant Explosion Near Lyon
An explosion occurred on Monday at the Elkem Silicones chemical plant in Saint-Fons, south of Lyon, injuring at least four people, three of...
Sophie LaurentDecember 23, 2025
Explosion at Elkem Silicones plant in Saint-Fons injures four, two seriously
An explosion at the Elkem Silicones chemical plant in Saint-Fons, south of Lyon, injured at least four employees, two of them seriously, yesterday...
Sophie LaurentDecember 23, 2025
Explosions at Elkem Seveso Site in Saint-Fons: Multiple Injuries, One Missing
Multiple explosions were heard at the high-threshold Seveso site of Elkem Silicones in Saint-Fons, Rhône, today. The incident resulted in four injuries, two...
Sophie LaurentDecember 23, 2025
Violent Car Crash Near Lyon Leaves Four Injured, Three Seriously
A violent car accident involving three vehicles occurred on Sunday, December 21st, in Saint-Clair-du-Rhône, Isère, near Lyon. Four individuals sustained injuries, with three...
Sophie LaurentDecember 22, 2025
Snow Expected in Lyon and Rhône Region for Christmas Week
Météo-France has announced snowfall and significantly lower temperatures for the Rhône department and Lyon during Christmas week. A cold snap is expected to...
Sophie LaurentDecember 22, 2025
Student Shot in Villeurbanne: A Victim of Stray Bullet in Lyon Suburb
A 22-year-old student, Alexandre, was critically injured by a stray bullet in Villeurbanne, a suburb of Lyon, on Saturday, December 20, after being...
Sophie LaurentDecember 22, 2025
Shooting in Villeurbanne: One Man Shot in Legs, Bystander Hit by Stray Bullet
A violent altercation in Villeurbanne on Saturday evening resulted in one man being shot in the legs and a bystander, a 22-year-old student,...
Sophie LaurentDecember 22, 2025
BlaBlaCar Bus Launches New Ski Line from Lyon to the Alps for as Low as 5 Euros
BlaBlaCar Bus has announced a new seasonal bus line connecting Lyon to the Tarentaise Valley in the Alps, making ski resorts more accessible...
Sophie LaurentDecember 22, 2025
French Community Radio Faces Historic Budget Cut: A Threat to Local Pluralism
Community radio stations in France are under an unprecedented threat as the 2026 Finance Bill proposes a 44% cut to the Fund for...
Sophie LaurentDecember 22, 2025
Serl Secures €4 Million Capital Increase to Boost Economic Real Estate Investment
Serl, a semi-public company focusing on development and planning in Lyon and Rhône, announced a strategic capital increase of €4 million on December...
Sophie LaurentDecember 22, 2025
