A New Diplomatic Advisor Joins the Regional Prefecture in Lyon

A New Diplomatic Advisor Joins the Regional Prefecture in Lyon

A new recruit with a busy CV recently appeared in the offices of the regional prefecture in Lyon. In the 3rd arrondissement of Lyon, since August 22, Gaëlle Hourriez-Bolâtre has taken up her duties as diplomatic advisor to the prefect of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Fabienne Buccio. Aged 42, the one who was notably trained at the Regional … Read more

Major Delays on TGV Sud-Est Line: Annecy to Paris Train Breakdown Causes Disruptions

Major Delays on TGV Sud-Est Line: Annecy to Paris Train Breakdown Causes Disruptions

Many delays were noted on the TGV Sud-Est line on Thursday, after the breakdown of a high-speed train from Annecy to Paris. The breakdown took place near Lyon, at Miribel in Ain. Results: several lines were impacted by delays ranging from a few minutes to almost 4 hours. Many TGVs to Paris, on the south-eastern … Read more

New 36-Meter 5G Relay Antenna Installed at Pierre Duboeuf Stadium in Bron: Challenges and Controversies

New 36-Meter 5G Relay Antenna Installed at Pierre Duboeuf Stadium in Bron: Challenges and Controversies

The building will culminate at 36 meters high and will be installed at the Pierre Duboeuf stadium. While this new relay antenna was to stand at the Léo Lagrange stadium last year, it will finally be at the Pierre Duboeuf stadium in Bron. Its goal: to distribute 5G throughout the Lyon conurbation. A real challenge … Read more

Change in Hours for Recycling Centers in Lyon Due to Heat Wave Alert

Change in Hours for Recycling Centers in Lyon Due to Heat Wave Alert

Due to the heat wave alert, the Métropole de Lyon has changed the hours of the recycling centers. From this Saturday and until Monday, the opening hours will be shortened and will be reassessed this Monday at 4 p.m. depending on the evolution of the situation. Thus, this Saturday, the recycling centers will open earlier … Read more

The Nightmare of a Cancelled Flight: Chaos and Frustration at Nice Airport

The Nightmare of a Cancelled Flight: Chaos and Frustration at Nice Airport

The little worries and inconveniences are legion when you are lucky enough to be able to fly. Usually we go with it. Especially Stéphanie, a 41-year-old Franco-American, who has lived in New York since 2010 and has experienced many setbacks while traveling. Married to an American and mother of three children, she regularly returns to … Read more

Private Jet Flights: The Impact on Climate Change and Calls for Regulation

Private Jet Flights: The Impact on Climate Change and Calls for Regulation

In the age of climate change, the debate is emblematic. On April 6, 2023, before the National Assembly, Clément Beaune proposed to revise upwards the “eco-contribution” for business aviation in 2024. The Minister of Transport and Energy Transition, however, remains hostile to the ban on private jet flights, supported by environmentalists. According to him, a … Read more

17-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured in Hit-and-Run Incident during Tour de France Festivities

17-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured in Hit-and-Run Incident during Tour de France Festivities

According to our colleagues from Progress, a 17-year-old pedestrian was knocked down by a driver in Belleville-en-Beaujolais on Thursday. The scene took place around 10 p.m., on Avenue du Port in Belleville-en-Beaujolais, on the sidelines of the National Day festivities, and while the town had welcomed the arrival of the day’s stage of the Tour … Read more

The Renovation of Bonaparte Bridge: Closure of Automobile Traffic and Maintained Access for Pedestrians and Cyclists

The Renovation of Bonaparte Bridge: Closure of Automobile Traffic and Maintained Access for Pedestrians and Cyclists

The renovation of the Bonaparte bridge continues in Lyon. Major work will be undertaken on the structure this summer, requiring the total closure of automobile traffic. The axis which connects Bellecour to Saint-Jean by spanning the Saône will be closed from July 17 and until August 21. “During this period, the circulation of motorized vehicles, … Read more