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The iconic pigeon market in Lier will continue to exist after all.

The iconic pigeon market in Lier will indeed continue to exist. In July, the Flemish Government banned weekly animal markets, but thanks to a new proposal for the Animal Welfare Code, animal markets that take place less than 8 times a year may still continue. The one in Lier occurs 6 times a year and would thus be saved.

The iconic pigeon market in Lier will continue to exist. In July, the Flemish Government prohibited weekly animal markets, but thanks to a new proposal for the Animal Welfare Code, animal markets that take place fewer than 8 times a year may continue. The one in Lier occurs 6 times a year and would thus be saved.

VRT 15/03/24: Iconic pigeon market in Lier saved thanks to new proposal

RTV 14/03/24: Exception in new code: "Lier pigeon market is saved"

GVA 14/03/24: Lier pigeon market is saved by exception made in new Animal Welfare Code

Nieuwsblad 14/03/24: Lier pigeon market is saved by exception made in new Animal Welfare Code

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