Lyon
Political Cohabitation in Lyon: Greens Retain City Hall, Right Wins Metropolis
Following the second round of the 2026 municipal elections, Lyon faces a period of political cohabitation. The Green party, allied with La France...
Sophie LaurentMarch 24, 2026
Man Critical After Screwdriver Attack Near Lyon; Suspect Arrested
A 26-year-old man is fighting for his life after being repeatedly stabbed with a screwdriver in Les Roches-de-Condrieu, near Lyon, on Sunday morning....
Sophie LaurentMarch 24, 2026
Pyrrhic Victory for Ecologists in Lyon: Mayoral Win Overshadowed by Metropolitan Council Loss
In a surprising turn of events in the 2026 Lyon municipal elections, ecologists celebrated Grégory Doucet's re-election as mayor but simultaneously faced a...
Sophie LaurentMarch 24, 2026
Lyon Métropole Shifts to the Right: Second Round Election Results
The second round of the 2026 metropolitan elections in Lyon saw a significant shift to the right, with Véronique Sarselli's lists securing a...
Sophie LaurentMarch 23, 2026
OL Faces Monaco After Europa League Exit: ASSE’s Past Victory Looms Large
Olympique Lyonnais (OL) is set to host AS Monaco in a crucial Ligue 1 match, immediately following their elimination from the Europa League....
Sophie LaurentMarch 23, 2026
World’s Longest Railway Tunnel, Lyon-Turin, Begins Massive Drilling Operation
A colossal 10-meter diameter tunnel boring machine has begun drilling the 57.5-kilometer Lyon-Turin base tunnel, set to become the world's longest railway tunnel....
Sophie LaurentMarch 23, 2026
Monaco Secures Comeback Victory Over Lyon at Groupama Stadium
AS Monaco defeated Olympique Lyonnais 2-1 at the Groupama Stadium yesterday evening, securing a crucial comeback victory. The win propels Monaco to fifth...
Sophie LaurentMarch 23, 2026
Sudden Hailstorm Hits Mornant Near Lyon, Blanketing Streets in White
A localized and intense hailstorm unexpectedly hit the commune of Mornant (Rhône), near Lyon, on Sunday afternoon, March 22, 2026, covering streets in...
Sophie LaurentMarch 23, 2026
Lyon to Host Global One Health Summit in April 2026, Addressing Planetary Health Crises
Lyon is set to become the global capital of living health from April 5 to 7, 2026, as it hosts the One Health...
Sophie LaurentMarch 22, 2026
Air Quality Deteriorates in Lyon and Metropolis on Saturday, March 21, 2026
Lyon and its metropolitan area faced degraded air quality on Saturday, March 21, 2026, with high concentrations of ozone and fine particles. An...
Sophie LaurentMarch 22, 2026
