Flooding, Central Europe
Deadly floods add to fiscal strains in central Europe
Just a week ago, before deadly floods swept through central Europe, the Czech Republic looked on track to become the first country in the region since COVID-19 to pull its budget deficit firmly below the 3% of GDP cap set by European Union rules.
Flooding in Central Europe blamed for 24 deaths as EU promises $11 billion in emergency repair funding
Deadly floods in Central Europe draws a promise from the EU for emergency funding, as "extraordinary times need extraordinary measures."
Flood-hit regions in Central Europe will get billions in EU aid
A massive floodwave moving across Central Europe is threatening new areas and raising concerns among residents and leaders.
Flood-hit central Europe will get billions in EU aid, von der Leyen promises
The European Union will make billions of euros available to help central Europe recover from severe floods, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Thursday, as she pledged support for regions that have been devastated by the deluge.
EU chief pledges billions in swift aid to flood-hit Central Europe
Central European countries that have suffered enormous damage to infrastructure and housing during a massive flooding that has so far claimed 24 lives
Factbox-Central Europe experiencing worst floods in at least two decades
Central Europe is experiencing the worst floods in at least two decades, with a trail of destruction from Romania to Poland and and the deaths of at least 23 people so far. * Four provinces in southwestern Poland are covered by the highest level of hydrological warnings against level 3 floods.
Central Europe races against time as flood zones move
By Kacper Pempel WROCLAW, Poland (Reuters) -Volunteers and emergency personnel worked through the night to fortify the Polish city of Wroclaw against approaching flood waters, while Hungary opened a dam as the prime minister warned a "crucial period" was approaching.
Flood-hit regions in Central Europe to get billions in EU aid
European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen has pledged billions of euros in aid for Central European countries that suffered enormous damage to infrastructure and housing during the massive flooding that has claimed 24 lives so far in the region.
Rising Rivers Threaten Southern Poland as Flooding Recedes Elsewhere in Central Europe
Soldiers and residents in southwestern Poland are laying sandbags near swollen rivers in the region of Wroclaw as they work to safeguard homes and businesses after days of flooding across Central Euro
Central Europe factories and retailers shut in flood-hit areas
Factories and stores across central Europe shuttered production lines and closed their doors on Monday due to flooding that has killed at least 10 people, forced tens of thousands of evacuations and submerged towns from Poland to Romania.
23 killed by flooding in Central Europe
Soldiers and volunteers in southwestern Poland laid sandbags Wednesday near swollen rivers around the city of Wroclaw to protect homes and businesses after days of flooding across Central Europe. Poland joins Austria,
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EU chief visits flood-stricken region in Europe and pledges billions in swift aid
A massive flood wave has been moving across Central Europe and threatening new areas. Heavy rains also caused flooding ...
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How authorities are managing continuing flood threats in Central Europe
Days of heavy rainfall in Central Europe have prompted deadly flooding, with over a dozen people killed due to the storm.
Jewish and Israeli volunteers join in flood relief effort in Central Europe
Jews from Warsaw and Israel are among the forces that have stepped in to support relief efforts as Poland battles its worst floods in decades. Poland has deployed 14,000 soldiers to hard-hit ...
Polish city urged to evacuate as floods batter central Europe
The mayor of a Polish city has asked all 44,000 residents to evacuate, as widespread flooding continues to batter swathes of ...
Poland's third-largest city looks to have withstood flood wave
By Barbara Erling WROCLAW, Poland (Reuters) -Flood defences in Poland's third-largest city Wroclaw looked to have held firm ...
Europe floods: Death toll reaches 23 as flood wave peaks in Wrocław
At least 23 people have now died in Europe's flood disaster as the Polish city of Wrocław sees the level of the Oder river ...