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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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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