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Fire at Lyon nursing home: 90 residents safely evacuated

Early Tuesday morning, a fire erupted at the Korian Bellecombe nursing home in Lyon's 3rd arrondissement. Approximately 90 residents were safely evacuated horizontally...

Fire in Lyon Clinic Basement: 80 Residents Evacuated, No Injuries Reported

A fire broke out in the basement of a private clinic in Lyon's 3rd arrondissement early Tuesday morning, prompting the deployment of significant...

Lyon Metro Line C Temporarily Halted Due to ‘Major Disturbance’

Lyon's Metro Line C was suddenly halted on Tuesday morning at 8:21 AM due to a 'major disturbance,' specifically an electrical system fault...

Westfield Part-Dieu Shopping Centre Announces Major Expansion and New Stores in Lyon

Jean-Philippe Pelou-Daniel, director of Westfield Part-Dieu shopping centre in Lyon, announced significant new developments in an exclusive interview with actu Lyon on Monday,...

Lyon: “Terrasses de la Presqu’île” Project Progresses, Partial Delivery Expected This Summer

Work on the "Terrasses de la Presqu'île" project in Lyon, which had been halted due to a wall collapse, is set to resume,...

Lyon-based GL Events Reports Record 2025 Results, Strong Growth Expected in 2026

GL Events, the Lyon-based global events group, has announced 'record' results for 2025, with net profit rising by 5% to €86 million. The...

Burning Truck on A46 Causes Major Traffic Jams Near Lyon

A truck fire on the A46 near Saint-Priest in the Lyon metropolitan area caused major traffic disruptions and queues stretching for nearly 10...

Lyon-based Carester to Build Rare Earth Recycling Plant in Lacq

Lyon-based company Carester is set to construct a 200-million-euro rare earth permanent magnet recycling plant in Lacq, Pyrénées-Atlantiques. This strategic industrial project aims...

Cardinal Bustillo Draws Crowds in Lyon: A Voice for a Fractured Society

Cardinal François-Xavier Bustillo, Bishop of Ajaccio, recently visited Lyon, attracting over 1000 faithful to Saint Bonaventure Basilica. His visit, following a trip to...

Saint-Marc Sports Facility in Lyon Unveils New Boxing Gym After Renovation

The Saint-Marc sports facility in Lyon's 3rd arrondissement has undergone a comprehensive renovation, officially reopening on Saturday, March 7th, 2026. The 1.3 million...

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