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Tourists flock to Lyon for a gourmet getaway

Lyon, a city that is 2,000 years old, attracts about six million visitors a year, 30 percent of whom are foreigners who travel here notably for the local…

France

The Choranche cave in the Vercors Massif reveals some of its secrets

Join euronews correspondent Olivier Peguy on a trip inside a mountain.

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Postcards from Uzbekistan: night in a yurt camp

A ride on a camel and a night in a yurt camp is a popular Uzbek travel experience

Syria

Syrian government vows to rebuild as tourists visit war ravaged city

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Brazil

Italian tourist killed after GPS system leads him into Rio favela

An Italian tourist has been shot dead after mistakenly entering a hillside favela in Rio de Janeiro.

Economy

Lyon's light festival gives business big boost

Lyon’s festival of light is not only an important economic barometer for France’s second city, it is also a useful gauge for the whole country.

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Light in Lyon. The "Fête des Lumières" returns to France's second city

Let there be light.

Thailand

Over a dozen dead in southern Thailand as floods threaten tourist season

Severe flooding across a large part of southern Thailand has killed more than a dozen people after several days of heavy rain.

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Postcards from Uzbekistan: treasure trove of banned art

Paintings banned by authorities in Soviet times were saved in a secret collection in Karakalpakstan

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Niagara Falls and the light show makeover

Niagara Falls and the light show makeover A $4 million illumination project is now in place at Niagara Falls at night.

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Postcards from Uzbekistan: the tradition of Khiva puppets

As well as having stunning monuments, Khiva is rich in culture and traditions, including puppetry

Spain

Barcelona set to introduce local currency

The city of Barcelona is preparing to move forward with a plan to introduce its own currency, despite warnings from Spain’s central bank.

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360° videos reveal secrets of Uzbek treasures

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British travellers could have to pay five euros to enter EU

Britons could have to pay a five-euro fee to enter EU countries in the future, under a new Brussels plan to fight terrorism.

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Think of us not just tourists, demand Venetians

Economy

World Travel Market wraps up

Tourism industry movers and shakers have spent this past week in London at the latest incarnation of the World Travel Market.

Economy

World Travel Market: Japan's tourism industry targets Europe

Japan has launched its largest ever promotional campaign aimed at encouraging visitors from Europe.

Economy

Uzbekistan's tourism potential presented at the World Travel Market

Economy

Romania's new strategy to attract travellers

Economy

The Golden Chariot Train of Karnataka