Lyon
AI-Powered Robot Deployed at Lyon Airport for Parking Surveillance
Lyon-Saint-Exupéry Airport has deployed Ascento Guard, an AI-powered autonomous robot, to patrol its car parks since July 3. This marks a first in...
Sophie LaurentJuly 12, 2026
Six Key Stories from Lyon This Week: Mediators, World Cup, and Firefighter Shows
This week in Lyon, several key events unfolded, including street mediators working to ease tensions, the ongoing debate around a World Cup fan...
Sophie LaurentJuly 12, 2026
Fed Up with Filth, a Teacher Cleans Her Street in Villeurbanne
Isabelle, a school teacher in Villeurbanne, near Lyon, has grown tired of the persistent litter on her street, Rue Arago. Armed with a...
Sophie LaurentJuly 12, 2026
Illegal Construction Scandal: Former BHV Boss Frédéric Merlin Under Fire in Lyon
Frédéric Merlin, the former head of BHV, is once again at the center of a scandal, this time in Lyon, facing accusations of...
Sophie LaurentJuly 11, 2026
Bron Cancels July 14th Fireworks Due to Drought, Festivities to Continue
The town of Bron, near Lyon, has canceled its traditional July 14th fireworks display due to a prefectural decree prohibiting fireworks in the...
Sophie LaurentJuly 11, 2026
New Giant Fitness Park with Glass Roof to Open in Lyon’s Terreaux District
A new Fitness Park gym, spanning 1,400 square meters and boasting a monumental glass roof, is scheduled to open in Lyon's 1st arrondissement...
Sophie LaurentJuly 11, 2026
Pickpockets Dressed as TCL Agents Target Metro Users in Lyon
A new scam has been reported in the Lyon metro, where groups of pickpockets, some dressed in TCL vests, are targeting users, particularly...
Sophie LaurentJuly 11, 2026
Thousands of Travelers Depart Paris Gare de Lyon Amidst Heatwave and Holiday Weekend
Thousands of travelers transited through Paris Gare de Lyon on Saturday, marking the start of a holiday weekend and the July 14th public...
Sophie LaurentJuly 11, 2026
Sexual Assault in Lyon’s Place des Terreaux: Suspect Arrested
A sexual assault occurred in Lyon's Place des Terreaux on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in the early morning hours. Police promptly intervened, apprehending...
Sophie LaurentJuly 10, 2026
Lyon Prepares for “Spectra” Fireworks Display on July 14th
Lyon is set to host its annual Bastille Day fireworks display on July 14th, 2026, from Fourvière hill. This year's theme, "Spectra," promises...
Sophie LaurentJuly 10, 2026
