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EU's oldest flea market won't run this year

The French city of Lille will not be holding its 2016 La Braderie de Lille, a globally famous flea market, over fear of terrorist attacks, the city’s mayor has said. “It’s heart-wrenching to make this decision,” said Martine Aubry, the city’s mayor.

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Paris: The French city of Lille will not be holding its 2016 La Braderie de Lille, a globally famous flea market, over fear of terrorist attacks, the city’s mayor has said. “It’s heart-wrenching to make this decision,” said Martine Aubry, the city’s mayor.

This file photo shows visitors attending the annual Braderie de Lille (Lille Fleamarket) in Lille, northern France. Pic/AFP
This file photo shows visitors attending the annual Braderie de Lille (Lille Fleamarket) in Lille, northern France. Pic/AFP

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