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Lyon Innovation Tour’s 5th Edition to Focus on Quantum Technologies

The 5th Lyon Innovation Tour, organized by MEDEF Lyon-Rhône, will take place on February 27, 2026, at I-Factory on the Doua campus in...

Two Critically Injured in Lyon Apartment Fire, Investigation Underway

A fire erupted in an apartment on Henri-Pensier street in Lyon's 8th arrondissement on Wednesday morning, leaving two individuals in critical condition. One...

Changez d’Air Festival Returns to Saint-Genis-les-Ollières for 25th Edition

The Changez d'Air Festival is set to celebrate its 25th anniversary in Saint-Genis-les-Ollières, Lyon, from May 28 to May 30, 2026, at the...

Lyon Metropolis Approves €15,000 Humanitarian Aid for Ukraine

On February 16, 2026, the Lyon Metropolis approved a €15,000 subsidy to the Fund for External Action of Local Authorities (FACECO) to support...

Arctic Juice & Café Opens Largest French Outlet in Lyon’s Confluence

Arctic Juice & Café has opened its largest establishment in France at the Confluence Commercial Center in Lyon, marking a decade of activity...

Conference of Rima Hassan Cancelled at ENS Paris-Saclay Following Fatal Aggression in Lyon

A conference featuring MEP Rima Hassan, scheduled for February 27 at the École Normale Supérieure (ENS) Paris-Saclay, has been cancelled. This decision follows...

Teenage Girl Dies by Suicide in Child Protection Center Near Lyon

A 17-year-old girl died by suicide on Monday, February 16, at a child protection center in Bully, near Lyon. Educators discovered the girl,...

Decathlon to Replace Intersport in Villeurbanne’s Gratte-Ciel District

Decathlon, a direct competitor to Intersport, will take over the former Intersport location in Villeurbanne's Gratte-Ciel district. This follows Intersport's closure last June,...

Major Disruption on Lyon’s New T6 Tram Line After Catenary Failure

A significant technical incident has caused a major disruption on Lyon's T6 tram line, just days after its extension inauguration. A fallen catenary...

Lyon Metropolis Greenlights Four Major Urban Development Projects

On Monday, February 16, the Lyon Metropolis officially approved the next stages of four urban development projects in Francheville, Grigny-sur-Rhône, Quincieux, and Rochetaillé-sur-Saône....

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