Lyon
Eight Armed Men Arrested in Lyon’s Guillotière District
Eight armed men were arrested in two separate police operations in Lyon's 3rd and 7th arrondissements on Monday evening, following reports of suspicious...
Sophie LaurentMarch 25, 2026
Armored Van Attacked Near Lyon: Suspects Flee After Failed Robbery
An armored van was violently attacked by three to five armed individuals near Beynost (Ain), northeast of Lyon, on Tuesday morning. The suspects,...
Sophie LaurentMarch 25, 2026
Whistleblower Exposes Pollution Risks and Cover-Ups in Lyon’s Sewer System
A former deputy site manager for Lyon Métropole's sewer cleaning department, Jacques Lopez, has been granted whistleblower status after exposing serious dysfunctions related...
Sophie LaurentMarch 25, 2026
Deadly Fire in Pentes de la Croix-Rousse, Lyon
A deadly fire occurred in the Pentes de la Croix-Rousse district of Lyon, as reported by BFM Lyon. The incident was featured on...
Sophie LaurentMarch 25, 2026
Jean-Michel Aulas Challenges Lyon Mayoral Election Results, Citing Irregularities
Jean-Michel Aulas, former president of Olympique Lyonnais, has announced he will file an appeal against the results of the Lyon municipal elections, citing...
Sophie LaurentMarch 24, 2026
Ekiden Lyon Métropole Bron 2026: A Unifying Event This Friday in Parilly
This Friday, March 28, 2026, the Parilly Hippodrome will host the Ekiden Lyon Métropole Bron, a marathon relay race. This event, inspired by...
Sophie LaurentMarch 24, 2026
Political Cohabitation in Lyon: Greens Retain City Hall, Right Wins Metropolis
Following the second round of the 2026 municipal elections, Lyon faces a period of political cohabitation. The Green party, allied with La France...
Sophie LaurentMarch 24, 2026
Man Critical After Screwdriver Attack Near Lyon; Suspect Arrested
A 26-year-old man is fighting for his life after being repeatedly stabbed with a screwdriver in Les Roches-de-Condrieu, near Lyon, on Sunday morning....
Sophie LaurentMarch 24, 2026
Pyrrhic Victory for Ecologists in Lyon: Mayoral Win Overshadowed by Metropolitan Council Loss
In a surprising turn of events in the 2026 Lyon municipal elections, ecologists celebrated Grégory Doucet's re-election as mayor but simultaneously faced a...
Sophie LaurentMarch 24, 2026
Monaco Secures Comeback Victory Over Lyon at Groupama Stadium
AS Monaco defeated Olympique Lyonnais 2-1 at the Groupama Stadium yesterday evening, securing a crucial comeback victory. The win propels Monaco to fifth...
Sophie LaurentMarch 23, 2026
