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

The Rhône Placed on Drought Alert: Restrictive Measures Implemented for Water Conservation

The Rhône Placed on Drought Alert: Restrictive Measures Implemented for Water Conservation

The Rhône has been placed on drought alert. Given the insufficient balance of the last rainfall and after a dry winter, the Rhône prefecture decided this Friday to place all the resources of the Saône axis, eastern Lyon and the northern and western territories of the department in a drought alert situation. This decision reinforces … Read more

Narrowly Avoided Tragedy: Aftermath of Riots and Arson Attack Near Lyon

Narrowly Avoided Tragedy: Aftermath of Riots and Arson Attack Near Lyon

A tragedy was narrowly avoided last night near Lyon. As revealed by our editorial staff, a fire broke out during the night of Wednesday to Thursday, in a building on Boulevard Honoré de Balzac in Villeurbanne. The municipality, citing “information transmitted by the police services”first confirms in a press release that it was mortar fire … Read more

RATP Wins Contract to Expand Transport Capacity in Toulon

RATP Wins Contract to Expand Transport Capacity in Toulon

Che contract will make it possible to expand the transport capacity “, promises the president (LR) of the Toulon-Provence-Mediterranean Metropolis, Jean-Pierre Giran, who took place, alongside the president of the RATP, Jean Castex, aboard a Mistral network shuttle for a tour of harbor commented. It is in fact planned to increase the number of people … Read more

“Violent Brawl Erupts in Lyon’s Confluence District on Eve of Ascension Weekend”

“Violent Brawl Erupts in Lyon’s Confluence District on Eve of Ascension Weekend”

Many police and firefighters at the scene of the fight this Thursday morning The long Ascension weekend began with a general fight this Thursday morning in the 2nd arrondissement of Lyon. The brawl broke out shortly before 6 a.m. outside a nightclub on Quai Rambaud in the Confluence district, as many revelers left the area … Read more

“Is AirBaltic Really Sinking? Debunking Negative Headlines and Examining Financial Results”

“Is AirBaltic Really Sinking? Debunking Negative Headlines and Examining Financial Results”

Is it better than it sounds? When reporting on the financial results of a company, the media chooses what to emphasize, for example – how much the turnover has grown, whether there were profits or losses. And since many people don’t read beyond the headline, they get an idea of ​​how good or bad the … Read more

“Blandine Brocard Confronts Protesters at Aperitif-Debate in Neuville-Sur-Saône”

“Blandine Brocard Confronts Protesters at Aperitif-Debate in Neuville-Sur-Saône”

She may be a MoDem, having called for a vote on pension reform, having regretted the use of 49.3, Blandine Brocard did not escape the pans. This Thursday evening, the deputy of the 5th district of the Rhône organized an aperitif-debate at the Espace Jean Vilar in Neuville-sur-Saône. Before speaking in front of about fifty … Read more