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Man Abducted, Burned, and Raped in Lyon Basement

A 33-year-old man was abducted by four masked individuals outside a restaurant in Vaulx-en-Velin, near Lyon, on Wednesday, March 11. He was then...

First Large Tunnel Boring Machine for Mont Cenis Tunnel Unveiled

The first of two massive tunnel boring machines (TBMs) for the Italian side of the Mont Cenis base tunnel, a crucial component of...

Rhone Valley Industrial Pollution Walk: Key Information for Participants

An educational walk focusing on industrial pollution in the Rhone Valley will take place on March 21, 2026, from Pierre-Bénite to Vernaison. This...

Lyon’s Les Terrasses de Lyon Loses Michelin Star Amidst Renovation and Chef Change

Les Terrasses de Lyon, the gourmet restaurant at Villa Florentine in Lyon, has lost its Michelin star for 2026. This decision comes as...

Strike at Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport Expected to Cause Delays on March 13

Airport security agents at Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport have announced a strike for Friday, March 13, 2026, to protest internal restructuring. Travelers are advised...

Lyon’s Les Terrasses de Lyon Loses Michelin Star Amidst Renovations and New Leadership

Les Terrasses de Lyon, the gourmet restaurant at Villa Florentine in Lyon, has lost its Michelin star for 2026. The establishment is currently...

Popular Lyon Chinese Restaurant “Bon Voyage” Closed Due to Hygiene Violations

The popular Chinese restaurant "Bon Voyage," located in Lyon's 1st arrondissement, has been administratively closed by the Rhône Prefecture following a hygiene inspection...

Major Operation Against DZ Mafia: Three Suspected Leaders and Lyon Lawyer Arrested

A major police operation has resulted in the arrest of three suspected leaders of the DZ Mafia, a criminal group, along with a...

Explosion Rocks Lyon Neighborhood as Prostitution Concerns Mount

A recent explosion of a prostitute's van in Lyon's Gerland neighborhood has intensified fears among residents, who report a surge in insecurity and...

Fire at Lyon nursing home: 90 residents safely evacuated

Early Tuesday morning, a fire erupted at the Korian Bellecombe nursing home in Lyon's 3rd arrondissement. Approximately 90 residents were safely evacuated horizontally...

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