Jean-Michel Aulas lost his defamation suit against Rue89Lyon over an article about offshore investments, marking a key press freedom victory ahead of the 2026 Lyon elections.
Jean-Michel Aulas lost his defamation suit against Rue89Lyon over an article about offshore investments, marking a key press freedom victory ahead of the 2026 Lyon elections.
Lyon authorities activate air pollution advisory on January 19 due to rising PM2.5 levels, issuing public health recommendations and activity restrictions.
Recent incidents in France include a police officer injured during an urban rodeo in Lyon and the forced dispersal of an illegal rave party in Barp, reflecting ongoing public safety enforcement efforts.
French farmers stage large tractor protests across Lyon, Dijon, and Paris, highlighting concerns over the Mercosur free trade deal and falling crop prices, while facing controversial police arrests.
Lyon hospitals face emergency room overcrowding as medical staff call for the activation of the Plan blanc emergency protocol amid rising patient numbers and delays.
Olympique Lyonnais beats Lille 2-1 to advance in the Coupe de France round of 16 while Hauts-Lyonnais are eliminated, marking a key moment in the tournament alongside Groupama Stadium's 10th anniversary.
Following a second death from the Elkem Silicones plant explosion near Lyon, unions file legal actions demanding thorough investigations into the fatal industrial accident.
Recent fatal accidents in a Lyon chemical plant and Dunkerque port raise urgent calls for improved workplace safety in France amid record-high work-related deaths.
An explosion at Elkem Silicones near Lyon injured four, including one critically; investigations are ongoing into the hydrogen emission-related blast at a pilot workshop.
Lyon's ecologist president Bruno Bernard proposes a dedicated public tranquility brigade to tackle drug trafficking in social housing as part of a broader housing and safety plan.
During the Christmas season, Lyon's Fabrique de Noël and the ESS Tour's conclusion in Allamps highlight local social economy initiatives supporting ethical consumption and entrepreneurship.
Jean-Michel Aulas and allies oppose Lyon's 2026 metropolitan budget, calling for audits amid disputes over ecological and fiscal policies ahead of municipal elections.
Lyon's 2026 municipal elections see left-wing parties strategizing cautiously while youth show rising political engagement and growing right-wing tendencies.
France is grappling with major sexual offense trials, including a Lyon former volunteer facing decades-long abuse charges and a comedian accused of pimping and assault.
A prison guard's complicity in a murder suspect's escape has triggered intense investigations and sparked major government operations to overhaul prison security amid severe overcrowding in France.
Two arson attacks targeted buildings in Rillieux-la-Pape near Lyon this weekend, prompting investigations into possible criminal motives amid rising local violence.
A Lyon 2 University history professor sparked widespread outrage by publishing a list naming public figures as 'genociders to boycott,' drawing condemnation from Licra, political leaders, and the university administration.
To counter declining agriculture in Monts du Lyonnais, a new collective building in Millery was inaugurated to support young farmers with multi-source funding.
Lyon's new outdoor nursery offers inclusive, nature-centered education with eco-friendly design, marking a first in France.
Lyon firefighters begin a new strike demanding improved working conditions and safety following recent assaults and a lengthy strike last year.
A 2025 economic review in Côtes-d'Armor reveals resilient regional trends amid recovery, while Lyon's Journées de l’Économie gather experts and Nobel laureates to debate pressing global economic challenges.
The Foire de Lyon 2025 aims to expand its economic impact while the functional food startup Panacéa innovates in Lot-et-Garonne.
French authorities arrested a young Afghan man in Lyon suspected of links to the ISIS-K terrorist network amid growing jihadist threats in France.
A fatal fire in a Lyon squat claimed four lives; one suspect faces assassination charges, while two others are charged with failure to assist.
A 39-year-old woman was fatally stabbed by her husband in a Lyon suburb, highlighting the ongoing crisis of domestic violence and femicide in France.
A knife fight at Villefranche-sur-Saône prison wounded five inmates, two critically, with investigations underway.
The proposed Montessori school project in Givors faces accusations of masking an Islamic school linked to a Shiite mosque, stirring local political tensions.
Four homeless individuals died in a Lyon basement fire, exposing harsh social living conditions and raising concerns on local precarity.
Lyon prepares to host the 18th Journées de l’Économie, focusing on blending traditional challenges with new economic realities through free, widely accessible events and discussions.
Five individuals in Lyon have been detained in an antiterrorism inquiry into the stabbing murder of Christian Iraqi Ashur Sarnaya, highlighting potential faith-based motives and international cooperation.
A Lyon policeman was convicted for assaulting a minor with tear gas amid France's judicial backlog crisis delaying police violence accountability.
Lyon’s iconic bar Au P’tit Zinc is threatened with closure after a tax dispute over allegedly undeclared drinks, sparking community crowdfunding support to save the historic venue.
Financial aid boosts Lyon’s Presqu’île commercial area amid challenges, while Picnic succeeds in adapting its online delivery model in France’s competitive market.
Lyon leads French cities in homicide increases in 2025 amid drug-related gang violence and youth conflicts, with notable arrests in recent violent cases across France.
An explosion in a Lyon restaurant injures three employees, two critically, prompting an investigation.
Jean-Michel Aulas officially announces his candidacy for Lyon's mayoral election in 2026, emphasizing public engagement and community representation.
The France 2030 ecosystem is actively participating in the SIDO Lyon event, highlighting its commitment to tech convergence.
The Rhône and Lyon region has been placed under a drought alert due to low water levels.
The Rhône region's emergency pollution alert has been officially lifted as air quality improves.
Pralus Chocolate opens its 23rd boutique in Lyon as part of an expansion strategy.
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