two individuals arrested for attempting to sell a monkey

two individuals arrested for attempting to sell a monkey

The little animal was recovered on Sunday evening in the 3rd arrondissement. The police had been alerted by the Lyon SPA following an announcement spotted on the darknet concerning the sale of a white shrub marmoset, a protected species, the price of which amounted to 4,000 euros. Police intervention allowed the monkey to be recovered … Read more

one hundred gifts for the children of the Léon-Bérard hospital

one hundred gifts for the children of the Léon-Bérard hospital

The association Peoples of France and elsewhere has distributed gifts to the children of the Léon-Bérard hospital in Lyon. They too are entitled to Christmas presents. Children of the Institute of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology (IHOPe) received 90 gifts. Even though they weren’t on site for medical safety reasons, the distribution still took place. Thus … Read more

the EFS emergency call in the Rhone

the EFS emergency call in the Rhone

Blood supplies are at a minimum in the department and throughout France. The French blood institute raises the alarm for the end of the year. Every day, 1,500 donations are missing in the country to meet the demand. For nearly a month, EFS blood drives have seen a steep decline in attendance. The organization asks … Read more

urban violence after the World Cup final, looting in Bellecour

urban violence after the World Cup final, looting in Bellecour

Soon after Argentina’s last shot on target in the World Cup final against France, urban violence erupted in central Lyon. In the area of ​​Place Bellecour, after the France-Morocco semi-final, dozens of young people set fire to rubbish bins, broke street furniture and set off fireworks. The police, in numbers this Sunday evening, responded with … Read more

fire in the city centre, one slightly injured

fire in the city centre, one slightly injured

After the terrible deadly fire in Vaulx-en-Velin on Thursday night to Friday, the firefighters were inevitably on the teeth. A catastrophe broke out in the center of Lyon on Friday evening. A 45 vaulted building in Ainay in the Presqu’île fell victim to the flames which started on the 4th and top floor. No fewer … Read more

the Métropole de Lyon launches its winter maintenance system

the Métropole de Lyon launches its winter maintenance system

Be careful on the roads next night. Update : The Métropole de Lyon announces the launch of its winter maintenance system. “Road treatment will begin at 2am tonight“, specifies the community that speaks of an arrival”of snowfall at the beginning of the night, which can be maintained locally on the higher streets of the Northwest … Read more

the prefect of the Rhône does not want to loosen his efforts

the prefect of the Rhône does not want to loosen his efforts

While more than 3,500 people demonstrated in Lyon against violence against women on Saturday, the prefect of the Rhône made trips on this issue. Pascal Mailhos went first to the family protection home, accompanied by the deputy mayor of Lyon in charge of equality Florence Delaunay. The MPF is made up of 6 Soldiers who … Read more

From 70 to 80% of schools and kindergartens heated thanks to the requisition of the strikers

From 70 to 80% of schools and kindergartens heated thanks to the requisition of the strikers

Last week, Grégory Doucet took the decision to requisition the strikers from the technical directorate of buildings. But heating has not yet returned to all municipal schools and kindergartens. However, the vast majority are concerned, the city of Lyon has informed the parents of pupils that 70% of schools and 80% of kindergartens are once … Read more

A car turns over and hits the terrace of a café in Lyon

A car turns over and hits the terrace of a café in Lyon

While the Quai Saint-Antoine market was in full swing this Sunday morning in Lyon, a Mercedes turned around and hit the terrace of a café. It was around 11 a.m. that the spectacular accident occurred, according to Le Progrès. A speeding motorist reportedly lost control of his vehicle. It hit two cars parked along the … Read more

Eric Piolle opposes the watering of golf greens during the drought

Eric Piolle opposes the watering of golf greens during the drought

With the current drought that is overwhelming France, most departments have implemented restrictive and drastic measures concerning the use of water. Fill the swimming pools? No. Watering your garden or green spaces? No more. On the other hand, continue to water the greens of the golf courses? It is yes, to allow them to remain … Read more