Lyon
Freight Train Catches Fire Near Lyon, Disrupting SNCF Traffic
A freight train caught fire near Lyon on Sunday, July 26, 2026, forcing the Ambérieu-Lyon SNCF line to be cut. Firefighters were deployed...
Sophie LaurentJuly 27, 2026
Lyon: Abandonment of Rhône Right Bank Project Sparks Outcry, Petition Gains 3,700 Signatures
The Métropole de Lyon's decision to definitively abandon the Rhône Right Bank requalification project in Lyon has sparked significant opposition. An online petition...
Sophie LaurentJuly 27, 2026
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 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
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
