Lyon
New Night of Urban Violence in Lyon Agglomeration: Rillieux Choreographic Center Set Ablaze
The Lyon agglomeration experienced another night of urban violence from Tuesday to Wednesday, culminating in the arson of the National Choreographic Center in...
Sophie LaurentMarch 26, 2026
French Police Officer Indicted and Jailed in Lyon Drug Trafficking Murder Case
A French police officer has been indicted and imprisoned in Lyon on charges of "criminal association" and "passive corruption," suspected of aiding Colombian...
Sophie LaurentMarch 26, 2026
Man Abducted, Tortured, and Raped Near Lyon for Ransom
A man was abducted, tortured, and raped near Lyon in a violent extortion attempt. Four masked men kidnapped the victim, demanding a 100,000...
Sophie LaurentMarch 26, 2026
Urban Unrest Escalates Near Lyon Following Police Dog Incident
Several communes near Lyon, including Rillieux-la-Pape, Vaulx-en-Velin, and Saint-Priest, have been gripped by urban violence following an incident involving a police dog. The...
Sophie LaurentMarch 26, 2026
Eight Armed Men Arrested in Lyon’s Guillotière District
Eight armed men were arrested in two separate police operations in Lyon's 3rd and 7th arrondissements on Monday evening, following reports of suspicious...
Sophie LaurentMarch 25, 2026
Armored Van Attacked Near Lyon: Suspects Flee After Failed Robbery
An armored van was violently attacked by three to five armed individuals near Beynost (Ain), northeast of Lyon, on Tuesday morning. The suspects,...
Sophie LaurentMarch 25, 2026
Whistleblower Exposes Pollution Risks and Cover-Ups in Lyon’s Sewer System
A former deputy site manager for Lyon Métropole's sewer cleaning department, Jacques Lopez, has been granted whistleblower status after exposing serious dysfunctions related...
Sophie LaurentMarch 25, 2026
Deadly Fire in Pentes de la Croix-Rousse, Lyon
A deadly fire occurred in the Pentes de la Croix-Rousse district of Lyon, as reported by BFM Lyon. The incident was featured on...
Sophie LaurentMarch 25, 2026
Jean-Michel Aulas Challenges Lyon Mayoral Election Results, Citing Irregularities
Jean-Michel Aulas, former president of Olympique Lyonnais, has announced he will file an appeal against the results of the Lyon municipal elections, citing...
Sophie LaurentMarch 24, 2026
Ekiden Lyon Métropole Bron 2026: A Unifying Event This Friday in Parilly
This Friday, March 28, 2026, the Parilly Hippodrome will host the Ekiden Lyon Métropole Bron, a marathon relay race. This event, inspired by...
Sophie LaurentMarch 24, 2026
