Peak Days of 600 Bottles of Rosé and Turnover of up to 20,000 Euros, but Businesses Have to close.’ How the Battle Between Knokke Beach Bars Leads to Unrest and Suspicion

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“Good neighbors have suddenly become competitors. Everything has turned into cutthroat business.” The beach bars in Knokke are gradually starting their summer, but behind the scenes, a heavy storm is approaching. In July, the operators will find out who is allowed to stay and who must leave the profitable beach—good for up to 1.5 million euros in turnover per season. In an unprecedented procedure, 36 candidates are vying for a mere 26 concession…