Lyon
Released from Prison in Villefranche-sur-Saône, Man Re-arrested Same Day
A prisoner released from Villefranche-sur-Saône prison on July 17 was re-arrested the same evening for damaging a car and was returned to detention...
Sophie LaurentJuly 27, 2026
A43 Motorway Closed After Lorry Fire Causes Major Traffic Jams in Savoie
On Monday, July 27, 2026, a lorry caught fire on the A43 motorway near Nances, Savoie, leading to an emergency closure and massive...
Sophie LaurentJuly 27, 2026
Fourth Heatwave Approaches Rhône Department, Lyon Braces for Extreme Temperatures
Lyon and the Rhône department are bracing for a fourth heatwave as extreme temperatures are expected to hit the region. The announcement was...
Sophie LaurentJuly 27, 2026
Lyon City Council Aims to Restrict Fast Food and Dark Kitchens
Lyon City Council has launched trade and craft forums to discuss the future of commerce in the city center. Mayor Grégory Doucet announced...
Sophie LaurentJuly 27, 2026
Loïs Openda to Join Lyon on Loan from Juventus
Loïs Openda, the Juventus Turin striker, is expected in Lyon this Monday to sign his contract with OL. The Belgian international will join...
Sophie LaurentJuly 27, 2026
Lyon Airport Introduces ZenLine: Faster Security Checks for All Passengers
Lyon-Saint-Exupéry Airport has launched ZenLine, a new free service designed to streamline security checks for all departing passengers. Travelers can now reserve a...
Sophie LaurentJuly 27, 2026
Search Continues for Gabriele Monteiro, Missing in Lyon Since July 23rd
Gabriele Monteiro, a 34-year-old Brazilian woman, has been missing from her home in Lyon, France, since Thursday, July 23rd. Her personal belongings, including...
Sophie LaurentJuly 27, 2026
Lyon Extends Paid Parking Through August: A Blow to Motorists and Local Businesses?
For the second consecutive year, Lyon's ecological city council has decided to maintain paid parking throughout August, eliminating the traditional summer grace period....
Sophie LaurentJuly 27, 2026
One Person Dies After Being Struck by TER Train on Lyon-Valence Line
A tragic incident occurred on Friday, July 24, when a person was fatally struck by a TER train on the line connecting Lyon...
Sophie LaurentJuly 25, 2026
Lyon’s Secret Magic Bar is a TOTAL HIT! You WON’T Believe What’s Inside! ✨
A brand new 'speakeasy' style bar, La Baguette Magique, has opened in Lyon's Old Town, cleverly disguised as a bakery. This innovative spot,...
Sophie LaurentJuly 25, 2026
