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European Commission president announces $11B flood recovery package
Death toll from Storm Boris climbs to 24, with Romania, Poland reporting 7 deaths each, and Czech Republic, Austria reporting 5 each
EU's aid pledge for Poland may not cover all flood losses, minister says
By Karol Badohal WARSAW (Reuters) -Polish Finance Minister Andrzej Domanski said on Friday a pledge worth 5 billion euros ($5.6 billion) from the European Union to help the country recover from its worst flooding in at least two decades may not be enough to cover its losses.
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.
EU earmarks $11bn for flood-hit nations
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday announced 10 billion euros ($11 billion) in funds for member nations reeling from "heartbreaking" devastation after the floods caused by Storm Boris.
EU chief visits flood-stricken region in Poland and pledges billions in swift aid
While in Wroclaw, Poland, the President of the European Commission announced billions in aid for countries affected by severe flooding - saying it was "heart-breaking to see the destruction and the devastation through the floods.
EU's 5 billion euro aid for Poland may not cover all flood losses, minister says
Polish Finance Minister Andrzej Domanski said on Friday a pledge worth 5 billion euros ($5.6 billion) from the European Union to help the country cope with the fallout from its worst flooding in at least two decades may not be enough to cover its losses.
Flood-hit region leaders to meet in Poland to discuss EU aid
The leaders of four countries hit by Storm Boris will meet Thursday in Poland with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen to discuss aid for the flood-hit region. Fiala said on X on Wednesday that the leaders would "discuss the possibilities for European financial aid to the Czech Republic and other countries in central Europe".
EU Commission president to visit Polish flood-hit area on Thursday
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is set to visit Poland's flood-hit areas on Thursday at the invitation of Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, the commission said on Wednesday. Von der Leyen will visit "the area at risk in Wrocław to assess the situation created by the recent heavy floods and rains that have hit Poland,
EU Chief To Visit Poland To Meet Leaders Of Flood-hit Nations: Warsaw
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen will on Thursday meet leaders of several flood-hit nations in the Polish city of Wroclaw, Poland's government said.
EU chief to meet several leaders of flood-hit nations
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is due to meet leaders of several flood-hit nations in the Polish city of Wrocław, Poland's government said.
Floods in Central Europe threaten new areas. Heavy rains also flood parts of Italy
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EU announces 10 bln euro fund for flood-hit countries
WARSAW - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced in Poland on Thursday evening that flood-hit countries ...
Czechs to Provide $1.3 Billion for Flood Damage in 2024 Budget Amendment
PRAGUE (Reuters) - The Czech finance ministry will provide 30 billion crowns ($1.34 billion) to tackle flood damage under an ...
Storm Boris batters Italy after wreaking havoc in central Europe
The storm has hit the north-east and central regions of Italy, days after causing widespread flooding in central Europe.
Hundreds evacuated from northern Italy as extreme weather continues to impact Europe
At least a thousand people were evacuated as flooding hit northern Italian regions. The extreme weather has continued to ...