Floods, Central Europe and Italy
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.
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."
Floods in Central Europe threaten new areas. Heavy rains also flood parts of Italy
A massive floodwave moving across Central Europe was threatening new areas and raising concerns among residents and leaders
Prague on high flood alert as central Europe faces torrential rain
Prague was putting up flood defences in the city's historic centre on Friday after Czech forecasters expanded a warning for extreme rainfall to areas of the country including the capital, which suffered catastrophic flooding more than 20 years ago.
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen visits flood-stricken region in Europe and pledges billions of euros in swift aid
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen visits flood-stricken region in Europe and pledges billions of euros in swift aid
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.
Italy's Emilia-Romagna Region Hit by New Devastating Floods
A storm system that has wreaked havoc across central Europe brought devastating floods to the northern Italian region of Emilia-Romagna on Thursday, forcing people to leave their homes and the closure of schools.
Poland's 3rd-largest city looks to have withstood flood wave
Polish army helicopters join flood defence effort
WROCLAW, Poland - Polish army helicopter pilots have been putting skills they learned preparing for combat into fighting ...
Central Europe flood deaths rise as citizens race to build defences
Volunteers and emergency personnel raced to secure river banks and buildings in Poland and Hungary on Tuesday as flood waters ...
Fears of further flood deaths as rain lashes Europe
Recent days have seen torrential rain sweep through central and eastern Europe, swelling rivers and triggering flood warnings ...
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EU’s Von der Leyen Pledges €10 Billion for Flood Relief
“I am here to reassure you that Europe stands by your side,” von der Leyen said standing alongside several of them in the western Polish city of Wroclaw.
Watch live view of Oder River in Poland as deadly flooding causes devastation across Europe
Watch a live view of the scene at the swollen Oder River in Wroclaw on Thursday 19 September as severe flooding causes ...
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Central Europe floods could drive insured losses up to $3.3bn, says Gallagher Re
Insured losses from the recent severe floods that struck central Europe, which mainly occurred from September 12-15 are ...