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Police station opens at Hitler's birthplace in bid to rid site of Nazi link
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Austria has opened a police station in the house where Adolf Hitler was born, aiming to prevent it from becoming a neo-Nazi site. The building has undergone significant renovations, and the government previously faced challenges in acquiring it from its former owner. The decision to establish a police presence has sparked debate, with some advocating for a center that confronts Austria's Nazi past instead. Security measures have been implemented to monitor any potential extremist activities at the site.