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EU chief pledges billions to aid flood-hit countries
WARSAW, Poland -- European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday pledged billions of dollars in aid for Central European countries that suffered enormous damage to infrastructure and housing during the massive flooding that has so far claimed 24 lives in the region.
Flood Defences Hold Firm in Wroclaw Amid Central Europe's Worst Floods in Decades
Wroclaw's flood defences have held up amidst the worst flooding in central Europe in decades. The city faced significant flood risks from the Polish-Czech border wave, but severe damage was averted. However,
EU Announces 10 Bln Euro Fund For Flood-Hit Countries
WARSAW, Sept 20 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced in Poland on Thursday evening that flood-hit countries will have access to a 10 billion euro (US$11 billion) fund from the European Union (EU), reported Xinhua.
Flood-hit regions in Central Europe will get billions in EU aid
A massive flood wave moving across Central Europe is threatening new areas and raising concerns among residents and officials
Central Europe flood deaths rise as citizens race to build defences
By Kacper Pempel and Kuba Stezycki WROCLAW, Poland (Reuters) -Volunteers and emergency personnel raced to secure river banks and buildings in Poland and Hungary on Tuesday as flood waters that have wreaked havoc across central Europe began to rise in new areas and the Czech Republic reported another death.
Floods in Central Europe threaten new areas
Heavy rains also caused flooding and evacuation of some 1,000 residents in the northern Italian region of Emilia-Romagna. A massive floodwave moving across Central Europe was threatening new areas and raising concerns among residents and leaders.
Before-and-after images reveal destruction in central Europe after deadly flooding
Poland, Romania, Austria and the Czech Republic have reported several deaths and mass destruction to towns as rivers flood from extensive rainfall.
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.
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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.
Polish Football Association announces financial help for flood-affected clubs
The Polish Football Association (PZPN) has announced a fund of more than $450,000 to help clubs affected by severe floods in ...
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Water level 6.31 meters: Flood wave reaches Wroclaw
In Poland, the flood wave reached the city of Wroclaw on Thursday. According to the crisis management team, the water ...
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Evacuation ordered in Polish city of 45,000 people due to flood risk
The mayor of the southern Polish city of Nysa, Kordian Kolbiarz, ordered Tuesday the evacuation of residents due to the ...
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Poland To Announce Reconstruction Plan After Flood
(Bloomberg) -- Poland will outline a complex reconstruction plan for the regions affected by the flood after the water ...