Metro, The Voice Café, JO 2024… Here is the news of the week in Lille

It’s been a week full of news! From the Ilévia metro to the 2024 Olympics, including new businesses and beer, we have put together a little summary of information that should not be missed in Lille (North) this week.

The news you shouldn’t have missed this week in Lille

Pink notebook at the Lille zoo (North)! Friday June 21, 2024, the animal park announced the recent birth of several animals whose species are threatened in the wild.

On June 17, 2024, a pastry shop located in the heart of Lille has just been rewarded by a prestigious culinary guide, listing the best addresses in the world.

Built in just two years, the Olympium residence was inaugurated in Villeneuve-d’Ascq (North). It will welcome athletes from the 2024 Olympic Games and then students.

The Sunday payment solution, used by restaurateurs, has just established the “Top 30 of the best rated restaurants” for the city of Lille. We explain.

Saturday June 22, 2024, a new basketball temple opened in Lille: that of the JD Sports brand, now located on rue de Béthune. The Rihour store has closed.

Be careful ! The immense Pairi Daiza animal park, in Belgium, has just launched a call for vigilance in the face of a fearsome scam circulating on social networks.

A serious accident occurred on May 24, 2024 in Wattrelos (North). A motorcyclist was transported to the hospital before dying a few days later. The police are appealing for witnesses.

Attention all fans of Hayao Miyazaki, master of Japanese animation. On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, a store entirely dedicated to the works of Studio Ghibli opened in Lille.

This is a major upheaval announced by the Pays Flamand brewery and its famous Anosteké beer in Merville (North): the company is moving closer to the giant Kronenbourg.

A strike is looming for Tuesday July 2, 2024, the day the Olympic flame passes through Lille. The Ilévia unions are calling for strong mobilization of employees.

A few days after the DNCCG decided not to maintain Lille Métropole Basket in Pro B, the club announced that it would not appeal and was targeting the Men’s National 1.

That’s it, the first The Voice Café is born. Open since Thursday, June 27 in Villeneuve-d’Ascq (North), it was inaugurated in the presence of Nikos and Alphonse, winner of 2024. Atmosphere.

The European Metropolis of Lille was ordered to pay €27,000 to McDonald’s in Ronchin after the creation of a cycle path on Rue Sadi-Carnot. Explanations.

The figure is impressive! Nearly 1,000 student accommodations will soon be built in Lomme, a town associated with Lille (North). Details.

A metro station in the Lille metropolis changes its name: Canteleu becomes “Canteleu-Euratechnologies”. For what ?

In the Euratechnologies hall in Lille, an immersive dome has been installed: you will be able to discover a free 20-minute mapping from June 29 to July 18, 2024.

Colorful sculptures have recently appeared in the town of Seclin (North). Where do they come from? The Town Hall presents this cultural art project in the town.

Please note that roads will be closed this Monday, July 1, 2024 between the North and the border. Objective: to avoid overflows during the Euro 2024 France – Belgium match.

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