World War II
Unexploded World War II bombs poison the Baltic Sea
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Thousands of unexploded bombs from World War II lie on the Baltic Sea bed, leaking toxic substances that threaten marine life. Swedish Armed Forces and experts are racing against time to defuse them before damage becomes irreversible. The issue is urgent as leaks of TNT and heavy metals already impact fish and ecosystems.
World War II bombs poison the Baltic Sea
Unexploded bombs dumped in the Baltic Sea after World War II are leaking toxins, posing a growing threat to the environment. Scientists warn of a race against time to address the contamination before it worsens.
Reconstruction of Dresden Frauenkirche completed in 2005
On October 30, 2005, the reconstruction of Dresden's Frauenkirche, destroyed in World War II, was completed after 60 years. Saxon regional bishop Jochen Bohl consecrated the late Baroque church. The event marked a milestone in German post-war history.