GERMANY BELGIUM

Godzilla burger

AMERICA has created a whole generation of professional eaters who spend their lives taking food challenges which are eagerly devoured by TV and Social Media viewers. Randy Santel stopped off at Plein 12 Restaurant in Belgium to take the challenge of eating their Godzilla Burger in less than 30 minutes and he triumphed in eight minutes and 41 seconds.

Robot delivery

CARREFOUR Belgium is testing the concept of using robots to deliver goods to your door this summer with the latest test taking place in Knokke.

They have created a pop-up store on the sea front in the town but there is a slight drawback as the delivery area covered by the three robots is just 400 metres from the store.

Motorhome mayhem

THE summer tourist season faces challenges as an influx of motor homes overwhelms narrow roads, posing safety risks and causing frustration among locals. The surge in traffic, drawn by domestic and foreign tourists, has led to concerns over space and safety, impacting businesses and prompting calls for balanced solutions.

Housing Crisis

NORWAY’S housing market grapples with a rental rate surge as residential real estate prices decline. Rental rates in Oslo skyrocketed by 17 per cent in July, hitting record highs. Thousands of students are on housing waiting lists, and state-subsidised student accommodation costs NOK 10,000 (€892) monthly. Nationwide, rental rates have risen by 12 percent year-on-year.