The iconic pigeon market in Lier may 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 continue. The one in Lier occurs 6 times a year and would therefore 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 proposed in the new Animal Welfare Code