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Thousands march in France for slain far-right activist
Thousands of people marched in southeastern France on Saturday under heavy security in tribute to a far-right activist whose killing, blamed on the hard left, has put the country on edge.
Three hurt in explosion at restaurant in Lyon
Three people have been injured in an explosion at a restaurant in the centre of the French city of Lyon on Tuesday morning.
Lyon plans 'car-free zone' in city centre
The French city of Lyon is planning to introduce car-free zones in the central areas from the summer of 2025.
French city hikes parking charges for SUVs
On Tuesday, the eastern French city of Lyon introduced its new 'progressive pricing' model for parking, which imposes higher charges for heavy vehicles such as SUVs.
Why the 'strategic' Geneva to Lyon train line needs drastic improvement
Commuters on trains between Geneva and Lyon (and vice versa) have had to face a number of problems over the years. But there is a new move to drastically improve the service.
Refrigerated trailers get new life in France as emergency accommodation
“It’s original,” says Laura, 29, when she's shown her accommodation: near Lyon, 14 refrigerated trailers have been converted into emergency accommodation, housing around 60 homeless people.
9 reasons to move to France's 'gastronomic capital' Lyon
The French city of Lyon has come out on top of a new comparison for 'liveable' cities - here are some reasons you might consider moving there (apart from its reputation as the foodie capital of France).
Readers reveal: The best things about life in Lyon
Known as the 'gastronomic capital of France', Lyon is the country's third largest city. We asked our Lyon-based readers to tell us the best - and worst - things about living and working in the city.
Ten reasons why Lyon is better than Paris - according to one passionate local
Lyon is a popular destination for travellers visiting France. For blogger and adopted Lyonnaise Aga Marchewka this comes as no surprise.
French city of Lyon to finally get Holocaust memorial after 30-year campaign
Almost eighty years after the end of World War II, France's third largest city announced plans to finally build a memorial to the victims of the Holocaust, including the thousands of people deported from Lyon and murdered.
Five children among 10 killed in Lyon apartment block fire
Five children including a three-year-old were among 10 people killed when a fire broke out in a seven-storey apartment building in a suburb of the French city of Lyon, the government said on Friday.
Eight reasons to leave Paris for Lyon
As part of our There's Life Outside Paris series, we shine the light on Lyon and why many argue the city offers far more than its bigger, more famous, and more popular rival to the north.
Pensioner held over murder on French nudist beach
A 75-year-old man has been arrested in France over a murder on a well-known nudist beach outside the southeastern city of Lyon, prosecutors said.
Veggie meals to cable cars - changing the face of Lyon
One year after coming to power in Lyon, the green party has wasted no time in reshaping France's third largest city, often in controversial fashion. Here are some of the main ways the city is changing.
Lyon ranked France's most attractive city
Lyon has been ranked as the most attractive city in France, toppling the likes of beautiful Bordeaux and picturesque Paris. Find out what it has over the other French cities.
Greek orthodox priest shot in Lyon victim of jealous husband
The Greek Orthodox priest shot last week in the French city of Lyon was the victim of a jealous husband rather than an Islamic terrorist, Le Parisien reported on Saturday.
Machon: The boozy French breakfast to beat the curfew blues
With a tight evening curfew imposed on much of France restaurants in Lyon are trying to revive the traditional "machon," a boozy breakfast featuring the classic hearty dishes that put the central city on the global culinary map.
Earthquake shakes homes in south-eastern France
Four people were injured after an unusually powerful earthquake shook south-eastern France on Monday.
In Pictures: Lyon street food festival pulls in crowds and a star chef
Mauro Colagreco, the multiple award-winning Italian-Argentinian chef, joined 80 of his fellow cooks on Saturday to serve food at the Lyon Street Food Festival in southeast France.
One dead in Lyon after 'frenzied' knife and skewer rampage
A man wielding a skewer and knife went on the rampage in the French city of Lyon on Saturday, leaving a 19-year-old man dead and eight others injured, including three critically.
France charges and detains suspect over Lyon parcel bomb attack
A man suspected of planting a parcel bomb that wounded 14 people in Lyon, central France, was charged Friday with "attempted terrorist murder", a prosecutor said.
Lyon bomb suspect 'had pledged allegiance to Islamic State'
An Algerian suspected of setting off a package bomb in southeast France last week has told investigators that he pledged allegiance to the Islamic State jihadist group, a judicial source said on Thursday.
French police hunt suspect after Lyon bomb 'attack'
UPDATED: French police were on Saturday pulling out all the stops to locate a suspect following a blast in the heart of Lyon that wounded 13 people.