Lyon
Lyon Real Estate: Slight Drop in Purchase Prices for Houses in May 2026
The Lyon real estate market shows mixed signals in May 2026. While purchase prices for houses experienced a moderate decline, apartment prices maintained...
Sophie LaurentMay 22, 2026
Bystander Critically Injured in Lyon Shooting; Two Suspects Sought
A shooting incident in Lyon's 8th arrondissement on Monday evening left three people injured, including a bystander in critical condition. Two suspects on...
Sophie LaurentMay 21, 2026
Fourvière Tunnel and Pierre-Bénite Viaduct Closures: Vernaison Implements Traffic Restrictions
The Fourvière Tunnel and Pierre-Bénite Viaduct in Lyon will close this weekend for maintenance, prompting the town of Vernaison to implement temporary traffic...
Sophie LaurentMay 21, 2026
Redefining the Menu: Sandrine Rousseau’s ‘Animal Carcass’ Proposal Sparks Outrage in Lyon
Ecologist MP Sandrine Rousseau has ignited a firestorm of controversy with her proposal to rename meat dishes on restaurant menus as 'animal carcasses,'...
Sophie LaurentMay 21, 2026
Château des Mères Park in Lyon Reopens Partially After Major Renovation
A significant portion of the Château des Mères Park in Lyon's 7th arrondissement has reopened to the public since May 11, 2026. This...
Sophie LaurentMay 21, 2026
Human Remains Discovered in Vénissieux, Near Lyon, Prompt Police Investigation
Human remains, including a skull, were discovered on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in Vénissieux, a suburb of Lyon, by employees conducting maintenance work....
Sophie LaurentMay 21, 2026
Prefecture Challenges Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region Over Lyon 2 University Grant Withdrawal
The prefecture has issued a formal notice to the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region concerning the withdrawal of a subsidy previously allocated to Lyon 2 University....
Sophie LaurentMay 20, 2026
Lyon Residents Express Fear and Weariness After Latest Shooting in États-Unis District
On Monday evening, three people were injured in a shooting in Lyon's États-Unis district, just days after another incident. Residents are expressing their...
Sophie LaurentMay 20, 2026
French Ban on Food CBD Products Sparks Concern Among Lyon Businesses
Since May 15, 2026, the sale of food products containing cannabidiol (CBD) has been prohibited in France. This decision by the General Directorate...
Sophie LaurentMay 20, 2026
Lyon Startup Novaleum Raises €1 Million to Convert Fatty Waste into Biofuels
Lyon-based deeptech startup Novaleum has successfully raised €1 million in its first funding round, less than a year after its creation. This investment...
Sophie LaurentMay 20, 2026
