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sports 10d ago Lyon

Lyon Women Qualify For Champions League Final

The Lyon women's team will attempt to secure a place in the Champions League final against Arsenal. This is the second leg of their semi-final match, scheduled for 3 PM. In Ligue 1, Nantes must win their match against Marseille at 3 PM to avoid relegation to Ligue 2. They face Arsenal, who won the first leg. Kick-off is scheduled for 3 PM. Olympique Lyonnais will face Arsenal in the Europa League following a 2-1 defeat in the first leg. A recent goal was disallowed by the referee. This marks their return to the final two years after their previous appearance. The victory, combined with the result from the first leg, confirmed their advancement. The victory follows a missed opportunity in the previous year's competition.
RTL France
other 10d ago Lyon

Napoleonic Imperial Palace Project in Lyon Never Realized

An ambitious project for a giant imperial palace under Napoleon in Lyon, France, was conceived but never brought to fruition. The plan was part of architectural and political ambitions of the era.
Mastodon
economy 11d ago Lyon

Lyon Commercial Court Favors Chinese Firm Over Cooperative

The Lyon Commercial Court ruled in favor of a Chinese company regarding the takeover of Van Correx. The court awarded the Chinese firm both the patents and the company despite it planning to retain less than 10% of the existing workforce.
France Culture
politics 11d ago Lyon

French Court Validates Removal Of SOS Méditerranée Subsidy

Mastodon
other 11d ago Lyon

Five Die In Rhône Vehicle Crash

Five youths, aged 17 to 20, died after their vehicle fell 25 meters into a ravine on the D270 departmental road near the Kans river. The group consisted of four boys and one girl from the Rhône department. The accident occurred around 2:00 PM when the car went off the road at a bend. The vehicle caught fire following the fall, prompting a response from 42 firefighters. Emergency responders mobilized 42 firefighters to the scene where the vehicle caught fire. The prefecture reported that an intrusion was discovered in the vehicle involved in the crash. The victims were between 17 and 20 years old. The incident occurred during the May Day long weekend. The crash is described as a terrible accident by local reports. There are no survivors from the incident. Authorities are currently conducting an investigation to determine the cause of the accident.
France Info
sports 11d ago Lyon

Hendrik Joins Lyon After Real Madrid Stint

Hendrik has joined Lyon to seek more playing time and adaptation to European football. He previously had limited opportunities with the Real Madrid main squad. Hendrik has played 18 games for the French club, starting 16 of them, and has recorded 7 goals and 6 assists.
CBN São Paulo
politics 11d ago Lyon

Protests Expected Across France On May Day

France's Interior Minister expects more than 100,000 people to participate in May Day demonstrations across the country. Approximately 6,500 people reportedly gathered for an action in Lyon.
Radio Sputnik
politics 11d ago Lyon

6,500 People Demonstrate In Lyon

Thousands of people gathered in Lyon on May 1 to participate in May Day demonstrations. Protesters expressed a sense of urgency and necessity regarding labor issues. The government has requested tolerance for businesses that allow employees to work on the holiday to avoid sanctions. A procession is scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM. The demonstrations occur amid discussions regarding the potential requirement for florists and bakers to open on May 1st. The protest is described as a symbolic event within the context of ongoing social tensions with the Macron government. Approximately 6,500 people participated in a May Day demonstration in Lyon, France, according to reports from BFMTV. The event involved clashes between radicals and law enforcement officers. A police helicopter was used to monitor crowds and park occupancy from the air.
France Info
culture 11d ago Lyon

Thousands Protest Far-Right Meeting In Lyon

A protest procession took place in Lyon on May 1 to unite workers against the rise of the far-right. Demonstrators expressed rejection of values associated with parties led by Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella.
France Culture
other 11d ago Lyon

Minor Charged In Paris Cybercrime Probe

Investigators have compiled cross-referenced tables documenting 127 videos and 197 photos related to a pedocriminality investigation in France. The probe involves 34 children as victims of various offenses.
BFM Radio