Lyon
Anaïs Belouassa-Cherifi (LFI) Pledges to Close Lyon Zoo if Elected Mayor in 2026
Anaïs Belouassa-Cherifi, the La France Insoumise (LFI) candidate for the 2026 municipal elections in Lyon, has made a radical proposal to permanently close...
Sophie LaurentFebruary 3, 2026
Lyon Municipal Library Resists Amazon’s Monopoly: A Guide to Accessing Digital Books
The Lyon Municipal Library is taking a stand against Amazon's dominance in the digital book market, offering residents free access to a rich...
Sophie LaurentFebruary 3, 2026
LePermisLibre Disrupts Driving School Norms in Tarare, Roanne, and Lyon
LePermisLibre, a new driving school, is changing the way people learn to drive in Tarare, Roanne, and Lyon by offering a hybrid model...
Sophie LaurentFebruary 3, 2026
Interpol Under Fire: Accusations of Authoritarian Abuse Rock Lyon-Based Police Body
A deep-dive investigation by Disclose and the BBC, based on leaked internal documents, suggests that Interpol, headquartered in Lyon, is being instrumentalized by...
Sophie LaurentFebruary 2, 2026
Users Rally at Lamure Station to Support Lyon-Paray-le-Monial Rail Line
Rail users are organizing a new demonstration at Lamure-sur-Azergues station on Wednesday, February 4th, at 6 PM, to support the threatened Lyon-Paray-le-Monial line....
Sophie LaurentFebruary 2, 2026
Lyon: Aulas vs. Doucet on Major Events, Képénékian’s Proposals, and New Libraries
This week in Lyon, political figures Jean-Michel Aulas and Grégory Doucet clashed over major event strategies, while Georges Képénékian unveiled his initial proposals....
Sophie LaurentFebruary 1, 2026
Lyon’s Restaurant Scene Buzzes with January 2026 Openings and Closures
January 2026 saw a flurry of activity in Lyon's restaurant scene, with numerous new establishments opening their doors and several others closing. This...
Sophie LaurentFebruary 1, 2026
Police Union Alliance Mobilizes 1,500 in Lyon for Security Demands
Around 1,500 people gathered in central Lyon yesterday, January 31, 2026, in response to a call from the Alliance Police Nationale union. The...
Sophie LaurentFebruary 1, 2026
Cloudy but Mild Weather Expected in Lyon This Saturday
Lyon is expected to experience a cloudy but mild Saturday, January 31st, with temperatures reaching 10 degrees Celsius. Light showers are possible in...
Sophie LaurentFebruary 1, 2026
Metropole 2026: Bruno Bernard’s Campaign Promises a ‘New Stage’ Amidst Political Tensions
Bruno Bernard, the incumbent president of the Lyon Metropole, launched his re-election campaign at the Rhône swimming pool, promising a 'new stage' for...
Sophie LaurentFebruary 1, 2026
