Lyon

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

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