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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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Lyon Part-Dieu Station Enhances Safety and Comfort with New Operational Center

Lyon Part-Dieu station is set to unveil its new Operational Center (Coeg) and renovated public spaces on January 13, 2026, marking a significant...

OMG! This Bakery in Lyon is SO GOOD, it’s CRACKING the Internet! ????

Get ready for some serious food FOMO! Jocteur Bakery in Lyon is blowing up the internet with their incredible pastries, especially their legendary...

Sky Express Launches New Direct Route Connecting Lyon to Athens

Greek airline Sky Express has launched a new direct route connecting Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport to Athens, with two flights available per week since...

Discover Jesmonite Crafting in Lyon: A Hands-On Workshop Experience

An exciting new Jesmonite crafting workshop, led by artisan Layla 'Lilou', is now available in Lyon. Participants can learn to create unique decorative...

Explosions at Elkem Plant in Saint-Fons: Multiple Injuries, One Person Missing

Multiple explosions occurred at the high-threshold Seveso site of Elkem Silicones in Saint-Fons, Rhône. Four people are reported injured, two seriously, and one...

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