Lyon
Fatal Heart Attack on A46 Near Lyon Paralyzes Traffic
A truck driver died after suffering a fatal heart attack on the A46 near Saint-Priest, east of Lyon, early Thursday morning, bringing traffic...
Sophie LaurentFebruary 27, 2026
Bus Catches Fire in Rillieux-la-Pape, Near Lyon, Causing Large Smoke Plume
A bus caught fire on Thursday morning in Rillieux-la-Pape, near Lyon, causing a significant plume of black smoke. The incident, which occurred on...
Sophie LaurentFebruary 27, 2026
New-Generation Speed Camera Installed on Quai Gailleton in Lyon
A new-generation speed camera has been deployed on Quai Gailleton in Lyon's 2nd arrondissement, replacing an older model. This advanced device features invisible...
Sophie LaurentFebruary 27, 2026
Lyon Plagued by Arson and Shootings: ‘Jefe Mafia’ Claims Responsibility for Intimidation Wave
Lyon, France, has been gripped by a wave of intimidation, including criminal arsons and shootings, with a group calling itself the 'Jefe Mafia'...
Sophie LaurentFebruary 27, 2026
Lidl Opens Largest Store in Lyon in Historic Citroën Garage
Lidl has opened its largest store in Lyon, a massive 2,300m² supermarket located in the historic Art Deco Citroën garage in the Guillotière...
Sophie LaurentFebruary 27, 2026
Nuits de Fourvière 2026: Program Unveiled on March 10, Tickets on Sale March 18
The Nuits de Fourvière festival in Lyon has announced that its 2026 program will be unveiled on Tuesday, March 10, at noon. This...
Sophie LaurentFebruary 26, 2026
Two Pignol Stores in Lyon Closed Due to Hygiene Violations
Two branches of the renowned Pignol catering company in central Lyon, located near Place Bellecour and on Rue Emile-Zola, were summarily closed by...
Sophie LaurentFebruary 26, 2026
SEB Group to Cut Up to 2,100 Jobs Globally, 500 in France Amid Restructuring
The SEB Group, headquartered near Lyon, France, is planning to cut up to 2,100 jobs worldwide, with 500 positions affected in France. This...
Sophie LaurentFebruary 26, 2026
Young Woman Dies After Fall from Lyon Building; Investigation Underway
A 21-year-old woman tragically died on Sunday, February 22, in Lyon's 9th arrondissement after falling from a building on Rue Marietton. Police have...
Sophie LaurentFebruary 25, 2026
Lyon: Over 200 Police Officers Deployed in Reinforced Security Operation
A major "reinforced security operation" involving over 200 police officers was conducted in Lyon's 5th and 9th arrondissements from February 16 to 21,...
Sophie LaurentFebruary 25, 2026
