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Red carpet opening for Lumiere Film Festival

Actors Javier Bardem and Monica Bellucci were among the stars on hand at the opening ceremony of the Lumiere Film Festival in Lyon.

France

Is Lyon's public transport operator implementing a 'kindness tax'?

'Solidarity is not a crime,' argued protesters in Lyon who said the city's public transport network is imposing a €150 fine on people who give their tickets to other passengers

France

Watch 16,000 people sing and dance for a better world

The centre of Lyon was turned into an open-air stage this Sunday as 16,000 people come together to sing and dance. You can take part in the festivities in this 360-degree video.

France

Watch: Onlookers do nothing as man fights off carjacker for 12 minutes

CCTV footage shows the moment the Lyon airport attacker fought a driver for 12 minutes to steal his car — onlookers did not intervene

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Cult

Mourad Merzouki: climbing the walls at Lyon's dance festival

The 18th edition of this world-renowned festival is showcasing another rich crop of world premieres and stunning shows, with the public packing out France's biggest square for a peace-themed parade.

France

Lyon: Dancing parade for peace

Around 250,000 people turned out to watch the 18th edition of the Biennale de la Danse parade with the theme this year of peace

Italy

Controversial Turin-Lyon railway divides Italy

The new tunnel is splitting opinion within Italy's new government and drawing criticism from protestors unhappy about high costs and environmental impact.

Living

Leading the way to a cleaner future for food

We look into French food companies doing things differently and implementing an eco-conscious strategy at the core of their business.

France

Lyon Festival of Music underway

The 37th annual event features an eclectic mix

Cult

'Nuits Sonores' 2018: 'Nights of Sound' in Lyon!

They are dancing until dawn at the annual electronic music festival in the French city of Lyon

Real Economy

Europe's housing prices continue to soar

In this edition of Real Economy, we focus on the fallout from rising house prices. What does it mean for homeowners, those seeking to buy and for the economy as a whole? The fear of a new property bubble is in everyone's mind.

Business Planet

Why the 'inclusive micro-franchise' could be significant for start-up businesses

Hundreds of jobs have been created by the new multi-award winning financial model, designed to help entrepeneurs get their businesses off the ground.

Sport

Eric Abidal gives his Europa League final thoughts

Lyon got to have a close-up look at the Europa League trophy when former Barcelona and French international football player Eric Abidal posed with cup at the Gadagne Museum, fresh from making the draw for the semi final.

Cult

Live performance: The Gift takes the stage at Euronews

The Portuguese alternative-pop quartet pop into Euronews' 'Green cube' HQ in Lyon.

France

Evacuations as river Seine continues to rise

Over one thousand people were forced to evacuate their homes in the Paris region as the river Seine continues to rise overflowing riverside walkways in the French capital.

No Comment

France's second city Lyon fears floods

Car parks flood and cellars need pumping as Saone and Rhone rise inexorably.

World News

Bocuse funeral draws huge crowd to Lyon

Around 1,500 chefs from around the world gathered in the French city of Lyon to bid 'adieu' to Paul Bocuse.

France

Lyon pays tribute to celebrated chef Paul Bocuse

Euronews’ Tesa Arcilla spoke to staff and diners at one of Bocuse’s Lyon restaurants on the day the ‘pope of French gastronomy’ died aged 91.

France

Happy New Year 2018

Happy New Year 2018 from Euronews!

World News

Reader poll: Who should be Euronews' Sports Personality of the Year?

Euronews wants your say on who should be one of several personalities of the year—in fields including space, innovation, culture, business and sport.