Dream prize, everyday reality: why a German is selling his Haribo island

EuroNews23 October 2026, 06:35 UTCCanada

A private island, a log cabin and Canada next door: in 2005, Bavarian Matthias R. won this unusual prize. Twenty years on, he wants to sell, as wild land needs upkeep and it is a long way to travel for a short holiday.

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