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Two Seriously Injured in Villeurbanne Shooting

On Saturday, February 21st, two men were seriously injured in a shooting in Villeurbanne, France. The incident took place in front of a...

Quentin Deranque’s Death: Lyon Becomes a Battleground for Extremist Groups

The death of 23-year-old nationalist activist Quentin Deranque in Lyon, following an assault near a Sciences Po conference on February 12, has intensified...

Lyon Firefighter Sanctioned for Unauthorized ISSEP Visit, Appeals Decision

A former fire chief from Villeurbanne-Cusset, Lyon, has appealed a three-day temporary exclusion he received in August 2024 for allowing students from Marion...

White March for Quentin in Lyon Amidst Tensions After Fatal Assault

A white march is set to take place this Saturday in Lyon for Quentin, a young nationalist activist who died after being assaulted...

Lyon: A Hotbed for Far-Right and Antifascist Clashes Amidst Quentin Deranque’s Death

Tensions between far-right and antifascist groups are escalating in Lyon, France, following the death of Quentin Deranque. The city is increasingly seen as...

Lyon Mayor Doucet Rejects Far-Right Capital Label Amidst Tensions

Lyon Mayor Grégory Doucet declared on Saturday that he does not want Lyon to be considered the "capital of the ultraright," ahead of...

Yufrip Village: A Week-Long Vintage Shopping Paradise in Lyon

Yufrip Village, a unique pop-up event, is coming to Lyon from March 2nd to March 8th, 2026. This creative hub will feature over...

Belgian Tech Giant Odoo Establishes French Subsidiary in Lyon, Promising 800 Jobs

Belgian enterprise software company Odoo is establishing its French subsidiary in Lyon, with an official opening slated for May 2026. This strategic move,...

Aïlack Concert in Écully: A Journey Through Eastern European Traditional Chants

The vocal quartet Aïlack, specializing in traditional Eastern European chants, will perform at the Centre Culturel d'Écully on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at...

New Generation Speed Camera Installed on Quai Gailleton in Lyon

A new generation speed camera has been installed and activated on Quai Gailleton in Lyon, near the carpooling area. This device is designed...

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