Lyon
Firefighters battle vegetation blaze in Solaize near Lyon, 4 hectares burned
A vegetation fire erupted in Solaize, near Lyon, on Thursday, July 2, 2026. Dozens of firefighters were deployed to the scene, successfully bringing...
Sophie LaurentJuly 3, 2026
Man Arrested at A7 Toll with €11 Million of Cocaine from Spain
A 21-year-old man, returning from Spain, was arrested at the Reventin-Vaugris toll on the A7 with 180 kilograms of cocaine, estimated to be...
Sophie LaurentJuly 3, 2026
11 Must-Do Activities in Lyon this July 2026: Your Guide to a Vibrant Summer
With summer holidays kicking off in Lyon, the city is buzzing with a wide array of activities to keep you entertained throughout July...
Sophie LaurentJuly 3, 2026
Lyon Faces Press Crisis: BFM Lyon at Risk, Le Progrès Announces 400 Job Cuts
Lyon's media sector is grappling with a severe crisis, as BFM Lyon faces potential closure by year-end, and the EBRA group, including Le...
Sophie LaurentJuly 3, 2026
The Ink Factory 2026: Lyon’s International Tattoo Convention Returns
The Ink Factory, Lyon's international tattoo convention, is set to return from September 18 to 20, 2026, at the Halle Tony Garnier, featuring...
Sophie LaurentJuly 3, 2026
Jean-Michel Aulas Temporarily Removed from Lyon Metropolis Duties Amidst Scandal
Jean-Michel Aulas has been temporarily removed from his vice-president duties at the Lyon Metropolis, along with two associates, following accusations of sexual assault...
Sophie LaurentJuly 2, 2026
Lyon’s ‘Rive Droite’ Project: Construction Could Begin in Summer 2026
Lyon, France – The Métropole de Lyon, led by President Bruno Bernard, announced that the first phase of the "Rive Droite" project could...
Sophie LaurentJuly 2, 2026
Amazon Opens New Distribution Center Near Lyon, Creating 3,000 Jobs
Amazon has officially opened a new, sprawling distribution center near Lyon, France, which is set to create 3,000 jobs by the end of...
Sophie LaurentJuly 2, 2026
Historic Decitre Bookstore in Lyon to Close, Saddening Long-Time Patrons
Decitre, a beloved bookstore on Place Bellecour in Lyon with over a century of history, is preparing to close its doors. This news...
Sophie LaurentJuly 2, 2026
Emergency Evacuation in Lyon as Buildings Threaten to Collapse
An emergency operation is underway in Lyon's 1st arrondissement on Rue Terme, where two residential buildings are at risk of collapse. Firefighters have...
Sophie LaurentJuly 2, 2026
