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Moldovan Man Sentenced in Montluçon for Diabetes Medication Trafficking

A Moldovan man, residing in Lyon, was sentenced to four months in prison by the Montluçon correctional court on Tuesday, April 28, 2026....

14-Year-Old Cyclist Critical After Electric Vélo’v Accident in Lyon

A 14-year-old cyclist was rushed to the hospital in critical condition after a brutal electric Vélo'v accident in Lyon's 5th arrondissement on Sunday,...

15 Million Sterile Mosquitoes Released Near Lyon to Combat Tiger Mosquitoes

In an innovative effort to combat the invasive tiger mosquito, the commune of Mions, near Lyon, will release 15 million sterile male mosquitoes...

Grand Mâchon Returns to Lyon’s Matmut Stadium in 2026

The Grand Mâchon, a traditional Lyonnaise gastronomic festival, will return on May 30, 2026, for its sixth edition at the Matmut Stadium in...

FestiExpo: Turkish Culture Festival Returns to Lyon in May 2026

The 16th edition of FestiExpo, a Turkish culture festival, is set to take place at Eurexpo Lyon in Chassieu from May 8 to...

The Barefoot Stride: A Solidarity Race in Lyon on May 31, 2026

Lyon, April 28, 2026 – The Parc de la Tête d'Or will host 'La Foulée Déchaussée' on Sunday, May 31, 2026, a solidarity...

Lyon Transforms Funeral Services: A Social and Ecological Shift

Lyon is revolutionizing its funeral policy, moving beyond traditional administration to address social equity, ecological transformation of cemeteries, and modernization of cremation facilities....

Séverine Battin Appointed New Director General of Services for Lyon Metropolis

Séverine Battin, formerly Director General of Services at Lyon 1 University, has been appointed as the new Director General of Services for the...

Two Pedestrians Critically Injured in Lyon Scooter Accident

Two pedestrians were critically injured after being struck by a scooter driver on Quai Jules Courmont in Lyon's Presqu'Ile early Sunday morning. Both...

Pink License Plates Proliferate in Lyon and Rhône: What You Need to Know

Since January 1, 2026, pink license plates have been introduced across France, including Lyon and the Rhône region. These distinctive plates are used...

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