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TOTAL SALE: Roox Henri & Betsy

Extra viewing day on Sunday 02/02/2025 from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM at Lokaal Siebelke - Romershovenstraat 45 in 3730 Hoeselt.

Bird flu Bentheim - Germany (NPO)

On Friday, January 24, 2025, an outbreak of avian influenza was confirmed in Hoogstede, Graftschaft Bentheim. Germany has established a restricted area.

Theft of pigeons and eggs (NPO)

After several reports of theft have already been received from Belgium, pigeon enthusiast Tinus from Gasselternijveen has now also become a victim.

Balance between hobby and animal welfare (NPO)

The Animal Protection Agency has contacted various enthusiasts and the NPO Board for a documentary about the welfare of birds. Several recordings have already been made in the meantime.

Winners & Lataire step out of the shadows

In a letter addressed to all pigeon enthusiasts, Groep Lataire emphasizes its distance from any form of involvement in the investigation concerning one of their ambassadors.

NPO OFFICE Reference date February 1

Annually, February 1st is the reference date for the number of members of associations, sections, and the NPO.

Pigeon Market Lier 2025

Just 1 month until the start of Pigeon Market Lier 2025.

PROMOTION PIGEON SPORT Tradition and innovation (NPO)

There is a new article and social media message available to promote the pigeon sport. From the NPO, this message will be sent next week to several national media outlets (newspapers, human interest programs).

NPO BOARD Good step for international flights

We can see that the preparations on an administrative and organizational level for the new racing season are in full swing. And although many steps still need to be taken, the organizers have agreed that we will take care of transportation and care/guidance ourselves.

Annual Report 2024 available (NPO)

The annual report for 2024 is available. Of course, this is also on the agenda for the Members' Council on March 8th.

*** EXTRA VIEWING DAY IN LIMBURG ***

On Sunday, 19/01, there will be an EXTRA viewing day for the ongoing auctions in Hoeselt.

UNESCO Recognition (KBDB)

In response to the various questions from our enthusiasts regarding the recognition of pigeon racing in Belgium as cultural heritage, the KBDB established a working group in September 2024 that must take the necessary steps to successfully accomplish this special mission.

TOTAL SALE Meers-Jeurissen

BAL NATIONAL Turnhoutse Fondvrienden free 27 Dec (Photos)!

Champion Day & BAL NATIONAL of the Turnhout Fond Friends Friday, December 27, 2024. ALGKAMP Danny Dockx, Jef & Wim Struyfs, Bart & Nance Van Oeckel. Some atmosphere images and photos of the champions.

Pigeon lofts: permitted or illegally constructed?

My problem is that the municipality only allows me to have a maximum of 40m² of ancillary buildings while this does not concern a garden with a small total area. Perhaps you can easily imagine that 40m² is insufficient for many people.

Youth Club East Flanders PROPAGANDA DAY 2025 Sat, February 8

PROPAGANDA DAY 2025 Saturday, February 8, 2025 Mantovani Salons Doorn 1, 9700 Oudenaarde Program 4 PM Doors open

Pigeon sport is struggling with a plague of thieves.

2024 is counting down as a black year for the pigeon sport. Many commercial lofts and enthusiasts were broken into.

Extra opportunity to view the auction Geris Guido & Thomas

On Saturday, January 11, 2025, the champions' celebration of the back North-East corner will take place. It will start at 18:30 in the hall of the Olijftak, Weertersteenweg 219a, 3680 Maaseik.

Submitting flight schedules - extended to 31/01/25

KBDB We inform you that the National Board of Directors has decided to extend the period for submitting the race programs on the KBDB platform.

transport Bauwens: Spring races BEERSEL + FLEURUS 2025

In the meantime, you have most likely received the calendar for our training flights. The information brochure contains an error regarding the spring flights of 2025, and I wanted to clarify this to avoid any misunderstandings: