The battle for a spot on the beach in Knokke-Heist, West Flanders, is between 36 candidates. That news became known on Monday. New legislation obliged the municipality to reopen the operation of 24 beach bars and two children's parks to the public. This is causing unrest among the current operators, who fear losing their life's work. With 36 candidates for 26 spots, the decision now rests with an external jury. But it seems almost certain that a…
The battle for a spot on the beach in Knokke-Heist, West Flanders, is between 36 candidates. That news became known on Monday. New legislation obliged the municipality to reopen the operation of 24 beach bars and two children's parks to the public. This is causing unrest among the current operators, who fear losing their life's work. With 36 candidates for 26 spots, the decision now rests with an external jury. But it seems almost certain that a…