'Absolute madness': Row over plan to demolish Nazi bunker under Berlin

Berlin is grappling with a contentious decision about the future of a Nazi-era bunker buried beneath its city centre. Officials want to demolish the structure to make room for residential apartments, arguing the city needs more housing. But historians and preservation advocates are pushing back, saying the bunker should remain as part of Germany's historical record. This debate highlights a broader tension in Berlin between urban development and historical remembrance. According to BBC News, the decision will shape not just the city's skyline, but how Berlin chooses to confront its past.

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