Lyon
Interpol Under Fire: Accusations of Authoritarian Abuse Rock Lyon-Based Police Body
A deep-dive investigation by Disclose and the BBC, based on leaked internal documents, suggests that Interpol, headquartered in Lyon, is being instrumentalized by...
Sophie LaurentFebruary 2, 2026
Lyon: Aulas vs. Doucet on Major Events, Képénékian’s Proposals, and New Libraries
This week in Lyon, political figures Jean-Michel Aulas and Grégory Doucet clashed over major event strategies, while Georges Képénékian unveiled his initial proposals....
Sophie LaurentFebruary 1, 2026
Lyon’s Restaurant Scene Buzzes with January 2026 Openings and Closures
January 2026 saw a flurry of activity in Lyon's restaurant scene, with numerous new establishments opening their doors and several others closing. This...
Sophie LaurentFebruary 1, 2026
Police Union Alliance Mobilizes 1,500 in Lyon for Security Demands
Around 1,500 people gathered in central Lyon yesterday, January 31, 2026, in response to a call from the Alliance Police Nationale union. The...
Sophie LaurentFebruary 1, 2026
Cloudy but Mild Weather Expected in Lyon This Saturday
Lyon is expected to experience a cloudy but mild Saturday, January 31st, with temperatures reaching 10 degrees Celsius. Light showers are possible in...
Sophie LaurentFebruary 1, 2026
Metropole 2026: Bruno Bernard’s Campaign Promises a ‘New Stage’ Amidst Political Tensions
Bruno Bernard, the incumbent president of the Lyon Metropole, launched his re-election campaign at the Rhône swimming pool, promising a 'new stage' for...
Sophie LaurentFebruary 1, 2026
Former Daycare Worker Sentenced to 30 Years for Acid Murder of Infant in Lyon
Myriam Jaouen, a former daycare assistant, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison by the Ain Assize Court of Appeal for the...
Sophie LaurentJanuary 31, 2026
Gendarmes Intervene on Geneva-Lyon Train After Threatening Behavior Incident
French gendarmes intervened on an SNCF train traveling from Geneva to Lyon yesterday, January 30, after reports of a threatening individual. The person...
Sophie LaurentJanuary 31, 2026
Man Arrested After Threatening Pedestrians with Knife in Villeurbanne, Lyon
A man caused panic in Villeurbanne, near Lyon, on Thursday evening, January 29, when he threatened passersby with a kitchen knife. Police quickly...
Sophie LaurentJanuary 31, 2026
Velours de Lyon Liquidation: Sole Bidder Fails to Secure Funding
Velours de Lyon, a renowned manufacturer of exceptional velvets for haute couture and luxury furnishings, is facing liquidation after its sole prospective buyer...
Sophie LaurentJanuary 31, 2026
