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Lyon Confirmed as Ice Sports Hub for 2030 Winter Olympics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Monday approved the updated site map for the 2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps, confirming Lyon...
Sophie LaurentJune 24, 2026
Lyon Metropolis to Tackle Mobility Blockages with New Action Plan
The Lyon Metropolis has launched a new action plan to address mobility issues, including traffic congestion, conflicts between users, and safety concerns. The...
Sophie LaurentJune 24, 2026
Lyon Metropolis: Over 1,700 Contributions in Three Weeks on New Collaborative Platform
Three weeks after its launch, the "Ça bloque ? On agit !" collaborative platform by the Lyon Metropolis has garnered over 1,700 contributions,...
Sophie LaurentJune 24, 2026
Large Forest Fire Near Lyon: 11 Hectares Burned, Canadairs Deployed
A major forest fire erupted on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in Bénonces (Ain), near Lyon, affecting the Bas Bugey region. The fire, which...
Sophie LaurentJune 24, 2026
Lyon and Rhône Region Brace for ‘Hairdryer Effect’ Amid Intense Heatwave
Lyon and the Rhône region are preparing for a 'hairdryer effect' starting Tuesday, June 23, 2026, as an intense and prolonged heatwave continues....
Sophie LaurentJune 23, 2026
New Shootings in Lyon Agglomeration: One Minor Injury Reported
New shooting incidents have been reported in Lyon, Décines, and Villeurbanne since last Thursday, resulting in one person sustaining a minor injury. Authorities...
Sophie LaurentJune 23, 2026
Lyon Opens Reprieve Center for Vulnerable Amidst Heatwave
Amidst a soaring heatwave, the Rhône Prefecture has opened a gymnasium in Lyon's 2nd arrondissement to serve as a night shelter for vulnerable...
Sophie LaurentJune 23, 2026
Blind Traveler Dies After Falling onto Metro Tracks in Lyon
A blind traveler tragically died after falling onto the metro tracks in Lyon. The incident occurred on the metro line, and an investigation...
Sophie LaurentJune 23, 2026
Lyon Braces for Record-Breaking Heatwave, Temperatures Could Reach 41 Degrees
Lyon and the entire Métropole de Lyon are set for another challenging week as an exceptional heatwave continues, with temperatures expected to exceed...
Sophie LaurentJune 23, 2026
Lyon Mayor Closes ‘Anticlub’ Bar Due to Safety Violations; Court Upholds Decision
Lyon, June 21 – Mayor Grégory Doucet ordered the closure of 'l'Anticlub,' an underground concert bar in Lyon's 9th arrondissement, due to serious...
Sophie LaurentJune 22, 2026
