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US Tariffs Hit Central Europe, Balkans Growth: Europe Bank

Economic growth in Central Europe and the Balkans is expected to be strained this year by US President Donald Trump's tariff policies, Europe's development bank forecast Tuesday.

International Business Times · May 13, 2025

Foot-and-mouth disease outbreak leads to border closures in Europe

Farmers fear the worst as outbreak strikes

The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2025

Europe braces for Trump’s tariffs: What could the economic damage be?

Trump’s tariffs on EU goods could slash exports by at least €85 billion, hitting autos and pharmaceuticals hardest. Germany, Denmark and Central Europe face sharp fallout, raising recession risks and forcing the ECB to consider rate cuts.

Euronews · Apr 2, 2025

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Ice age Europeans as young as 10 years old rocked cheek piercings 30,000 years ago

A study of Paleolithic skeletons from Central Europe suggests people's teeth were worn down and crowded together because of cheek piercings.

LiveScience · Feb 2, 2025

Danish Navy reportedly boards Chinese ship suspected in European undersea cable sabotage — Sweden’s Defense Ministry put freighter at the time and place of the disruption

The Danish Navy is pursuing a ship that is suspected to be involved with the recent cutting of undersea cables between Finland, Sweden, and Central Europe.

Tom’s Hardware · Nov 20, 2024

How to watch WRC's Rally Japan: schedule, line-up and more

Hyundai’s Thierry Neuville could finally have his crowning moment at this weekend’s 2024 World Rally Championship season finale in Japan. The five-time runner-up, who is chasing a maiden title, leads his team-mate Ott Tanak by 25 points with 30 available and they are the only two drivers in contention for…

Autosport · Nov 19, 2024

Central Europe Prepares For Potential Shift In U.S. Policy

Central Europe reacts to Trump's victory with concerns over regional security and calls for increased cooperation amidst changing global dynamics.

Climate Change Doubled Likelihood Of Central Europe Flooding

Study reveals human-caused climate change intensified heavy rains in Central Europe, leading to devastating floods and calls for urgent action.

Deadly flooding in Central Europe made twice as likely by climate change

Human-caused climate change doubled the likelihood of the heavy rainfall that caused floods killing 24 people in Central Europe earlier this month, a new flash study found

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2024

Floodwater reservoir becomes Poland's hero for preventing major flooding

Grateful Poles are heaping praise to honor their silent hero that just saved them: a floodwater reservoir that spared the cities of Opole and Wroclaw from imminent flooding that ravaged parts of Central Europe

The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2024

Storm Boris forces thousands in Europe to flee flooding as King Charles expresses ‘profound sadness’

King Charles expressed ‘shock’ and ‘sadness’ at the severe flooding in central Europe

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2024

Central Europe Floods Claim 24 Lives, Prompt EU Response

Devastating floods in Central Europe claim lives, prompt evacuations, and disrupt daily life. Ongoing rescue and recovery efforts are in place.

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

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2024

Central Europe Battles Severe Flooding After Record Rainfall

Soldiers and volunteers in Central Europe battle severe flooding caused by record rainfall. Cleanup efforts continue amidst ongoing threats. The European U...

Rising rivers threaten southern Poland as flooding recedes elsewhere in Central Europe

Soldiers and residents in southwestern Poland are laying sandbags near swollen rivers in the region of Wroclaw as they work to safeguard homes and businesses after days of flooding across Central Europe

The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2024

EU warns deadly flooding and wildfires show climate breakdown is fast becoming the norm

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

Evening Standard · Sep 17, 2024

More parts of central Europe braced for flooding as death toll across region rises to at least 22

Storm Boris has caused serious flooding across Central and Eastern Europe

Central Europe Braces For Worst Flooding In Years

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

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The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2024

Budapest and Wroclaw reinforce river banks ahead of more flooding

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

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2024

Deadly floods hit central Europe as thousands evacuated

So far 16 people have died

Evening Standard · Sep 17, 2024

David Lammy sounds alarm on global warming 'accelerating towards us' as thousands flee central Europe floods

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

France 24 · Sep 16, 2024

'Oil giants should pay for the damage', Greenpeace activist says amid deadly floods in Europe

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.

Motorsport · Sep 16, 2024

No pressure on Pajari after surprise Toyota Rally1 call-up for WRC Chile

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.

The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2024

Flooding in central Europe kills five more as cities submerged

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

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2024

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 Czech Republic, where floods reached extreme levels

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