The Latest Breaking News from Central Europe

The European Union's head office is warning that devastating floods through much of Central Europe and deadly wildfires in Portugal are joint proof of a “climate breakdown” that will become the norm unless drastic action is taken

Storm Boris has caused serious flooding across Central and Eastern Europe

Central Europe battles severe flooding with military aid, evacuations, and community resilience amidst widespread destruction.

A state of natural disaster has been declared across the affected region of southern Poland

So far 16 people have died

In Poland, Prime Minister Donald Tusk declared a disaster in flooded areas

Exceptionally heavy rainfall pounding Central Europe has prompted deadly flooding in the region. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks to Ian Duff, head of Greenpeace International's "Stop Drilling Start Paying" campaign. He says that oil and gas companies have created this problem and should pay for the damage.

Sami Pajari says there is no pressure to deliver results in his surprise two extra World Rally Championship Rally1 outings in Chile and Central Europe.

Floods have already killed six people in Romania and one in Austria

Another night of torrential rains pounding Central Europe have forced massive evacuations in the hardest hit areas in the Czech Republic, where floods reached extreme levels

The nations of Central Europe are bracing for severe flooding forecast to hit the Czech Republic, Poland, Austria, Germany, Slovakia and Hungary over the weekend