Lyon
Kermesse Festival in Lyon Halted by Storms, K-Maro’s Performance Cut Short
The Kermesse Festival in Lyon, featuring popular French stars from the 2000s, was interrupted and then definitively cancelled on Sunday, June 28, 2026,...
Sophie LaurentJune 29, 2026
Violent Storms Hit Rhône and Lyon, Ending Heatwave
Violent storms are forecast for the Rhône department and Lyon this Sunday, June 28, marking the end of a prolonged heatwave. Météo-France has...
Sophie LaurentJune 27, 2026
University Lyon 2 Professor Suspended for 18 Months Over Alleged Antisemitic Posts
A professor at University Lyon 2 has been suspended for 18 months by the Lyon Academy rectorate, effective June 24, 2026, due to...
Sophie LaurentJune 27, 2026
Massive Wildfire Near Lyon: Over 100 Firefighters Mobilized, Residents Evacuated
A significant vegetation fire erupted in Échalas, Rhône, near Lyon, on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Over 100 firefighters, supported by a Civil Security...
Sophie LaurentJune 27, 2026
Two Men Injured in Overnight Shooting in Lyon’s Guillotière District
Two men were injured by gunfire on the night of June 26-27 in Lyon's Guillotière district. The incident occurred on Gabriel-Péri Square, with...
Sophie LaurentJune 27, 2026
Wildfires Rage Near Lyon: Over 130 Firefighters Mobilized, A89 Affected
Multiple wildfires have broken out in the Lyon region, with over 130 firefighters mobilized to combat a significant blaze in Échalas, southwest of...
Sophie LaurentJune 27, 2026
Dstny Invests €500,000 in Lyon Cloud Infrastructure
Dstny France Entreprises, based in Lyon, has announced a €500,000 investment in the comprehensive modernization of its cloud infrastructure. This strategic move aims...
Sophie LaurentJune 27, 2026
Power Outages Surge in Lyon Amid Heatwave: Enedis Explains
Numerous power outages have been reported in Lyon since the start of the heatwave, causing frustration among residents. Enedis, the electricity distribution network...
Sophie LaurentJune 27, 2026
Professor Julien Théry Suspended for 18 Months from Lyon 2 University Over Antisemitic Posts
Professor Julien Théry of Lyon 2 University has been suspended for 18 months by the rectorate of the Lyon academy, effective June 24,...
Sophie LaurentJune 27, 2026
Festival ‘Entre Rhône et Saône’ Returns to Lyon with Over 200 Free Events
The fifth edition of the 'Entre Rhône et Saône' Festival is taking place in Lyon from June 26 to 28, 2026, featuring over...
Sophie LaurentJune 27, 2026
