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EU chief pledges billions in swift aid for flood-stricken region
European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday pledged billions of euros for flood recovery for Central European countries that suffered enormous damage to infrastructure and housing during the current flooding that has claimed 24 lives in the region.
Flooding in Central Europe leaves 5 dead in Poland and 1 in Czech Republic
Massive flooding in Central Europe killed five more people in Poland and one in Czech Republic, officials said Monday. The number of flood victims in southwestern Poland rose from one to five after the body of a surgeon returning from hospital duty was found in the town of Nysa,
Flood-hit regions in Central Europe will 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 th
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.
Floods in Central Europe threaten new areas. Heavy rains also inundate parts of Italy
A massive flood wave moving across Central Europe is threatening new areas and raising concerns among residents and officials
Central Europe flooding death toll rises to at least 23
The death toll from the severe flooding in Central Europe has risen to at least 23, according to the latest tally after another victim was confirmed. In the Czech Republic, a fifth death was announced by Interior Minister Vit Rakušan on Thursday.
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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Children dismantle flood barriers: Czech Republic faces chaos
The Czech Republic is contending with the catastrophic effects of flooding. Regrettably, not everyone is willing to help in ...
Jesenik in Czech Republic inundated and isolated by raging floodwaters turning roads into rivers
The town of Jesenik in the Czech Republic was inundated by raging floodwaters on Sunday, turning roads into rivers.
Storm Boris Leaves One Dead, Seven Missing In Czech Republic
One person was killed and seven were reported missing in the Czech Republic after flooding provoked by Storm Boris, Czech police said on Monday.
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Vietnamese community joins hands for Czech Republic’s flood relief efforts
The Vietnamese Embassy in the Czech Republic, in collaboration with the Union of Vietnamese Associations in Europe and the ...
Rising floodwaters trigger evacuations in Czech Republic and Poland
Another night of torrential rains pounding Central Europe have forced massive evacuations in the hardest hit areas in the ...
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Czech Republic holds regional and Senate elections despite floods
Despite the flood disaster in the east of the country, two days of elections for the Senate and regional assemblies began in ...
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Thousands evacuate amid rising floodwaters in Czech Republic
Another night of torrential rain across central Europe has forced massive evacuations in the hardest hit areas in the Czech Republic, where floods reached extreme levels on Sunday.
Evacuations amid floods in Czech Republic, Poland and Austria
The first villages were evacuated in the Czech Republic and Poland, and communities in Austria have been declared disaster ...
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Czech Republic Firefighters Rescued from Rig by Helicopter
Firefighters were rescued by helicopter from the roof of their fire truck after it was submerged by floodwater in the Czech Republic. The crew had been sent to help people affected by the flooding ...
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Czech Republic to vote as planned this week, despite flood disaster
Elections in the Czech Republic will take place as scheduled later this week despite the flood disaster unfolding in parts of ...
Czechs to provide $1.3 bln for flood damage in 2024 budget amendment
The Czech finance ministry will provide 30 billion crowns ($1.34 billion) to tackle flood damage under an amendment of its ...