Therefore I think we must cancel the 2016 flea market." The flea market, called the Braderie de Lille was due to be held on September the 3rd and 4th. Some 10,000 exhibitors, including 300 antique dealers display their goods during the two day sell off, which is why it's considered the biggest flea market in Europe. Photo: AFPThe Local · 5 Aug 2016, 12:01Published: 05 Aug 2016 12:01 GMT+02:00The Lille flea market, considered one of France top annual events, has become the latest to be cancelled amid fears it may be targeted by terrorists. One of Europe's biggest flea markets, in the northern French city of Lille, has been cancelled over security fears in the terror-hit country, mayor Martine Aubry said Friday.

Source: The Local August 05, 2016 10:04 UTC