UK Firefighters Join Floods Rescue In Balkans

Tue, 20 May 2014 17:41:00 +0200skynews (en)

One member of the team told Sky News the flooding is far worse than anything he saw this winter in Somerset or the Thames Valley.

Serbia asks Kazakhstan for help

Tue, 20 May 2014 13:30:00 +0200ca-news (en)

Serbia n authorities asked the Kazakhstanis for all possible assistance in combating the effects of large-scale flooding, the Serbian Embassy's message reads, Novosti-Kazakhstan reported. Floods that hit the region were caused by continued heavy rains that started falling from last Wednesday.

US announces assistance to flood-hit Croatia, Bosnia and Serbia

Tue, 20 May 2014 10:41:00 +0200dalje-en (en)

The US State Department has extended its condolences to all victims of the devastating floods that hit Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia in recent days, expressing its readiness to assist the governments and people of the three countries in...

“This is Armageddon”: Thousands flee Balkans floods in Bosnia’s worst exodus since war

Tue, 20 May 2014 10:18:00 +0200thejournal (en)

A flooded area in Obrenovac, some 30 kilometers southwest of Belgrade, Serbia . Source: AP Photo. BOSNIA IS WITNESSING “the biggest exodus” since the 1990s war, authorities have said, after the worst floods in a century inundated huge swathes of the Balkans, killing at least 47 peoples.

It’s Armageddon, says Serbian flood victim

Tue, 20 May 2014 09:57:00 +0200iol (en)

Record rains have caused devastating flooding in Bosnia, Serbia and Croatia, with houses, churches and roads submerged.

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Mon, 19 May 2014 12:19:00 +0200cnn (en)

May 19, 2014. From flooding in the Balkans to wildfires in the U.S., CNN Student News shows you how rescuers are dealing with disasters. We also follow a great white shark on her journey after being tagged in Cape Cod, and we examine the fascinating linguistic landscape of the U.S.

France responds to Serbia's call for assistance

Mon, 19 May 2014 11:35:00 +0200b92net_en (en)

France has put at Serbia 's disposal almost half of its total capacities for fighting floods, French Ambassador to Serbia Francois-Xavier Deniau has told B92. The ambassador on Sunday joined other diplomats who made donations for the flood victims at the the Cultural Center REX, at the invitation of the B92 Fund.

Emergency State in Serbia for Flood Surge

Mon, 19 May 2014 10:59:00 +0200farsnews-en (en)

Efforts have been made to protect the country's biggest power plant from the surge, Euronews reported. The flooding is affecting countries right across the Balkan region, with three months worth of rain having fallen in just a few days. The death toll is said to risen to at least 44 with fears that....

Emergency workers prepare for flood surge in Serbia

Mon, 19 May 2014 08:24:00 +0200euronews-en (en)

Water levels on the River Sava are expected to peak in the next few hours, prompting emergency workers in Serbia to prepare for a " flood wave".…

Bosnia, Serbia Floods: 44 Dead, Landslides Force Thousands to Flee Homes, Power Plants at Risk (PHOTOS)

Mon, 19 May 2014 04:32:00 +0200ibtimes-au (en)

At least 44 have died from the worst floods that hit Serbia and Bosnia in more than a century over the weekend. Four days of heavy rainfall had triggered landslides forcing thousands to flee their homes as mud covered villages and roads. Rising flood waters are likewise threatening the power plants in the region.

Russia, EU join flood relief efforts in Serbia, Bosnia

Sun, 18 May 2014 23:29:00 +0200arabnews (en)

Sun, 2014-05-18 23:34 BELGRADE/SARAJEVO, Bosnia: Two Russian cargo planes carrying food, generators and rescue boats landed in Serbia on Sunday as part of a relief effort...

CNN Student News - May 19, 2014

Sun, 18 May 2014 23:20:00 +0200cnn (en)

May 19, 2014. From flooding in the Balkans to wildfires in the U.S., CNN Student News shows you how rescuers are dealing with disasters. We also follow a great white shark on her journey after being tagged in Cape Cod, and we examine the fascinating linguistic landscape of the U.S.

Balkan Floods Bring New Threat: Loosened Land Mines

Sun, 18 May 2014 18:21:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Tens of thousands of people remain out of their homes in the Balkans, where torrential rain of an intensity not seen in over a century caused flooding and landslides that paralyzed much of the region, resulting in at least 30 deaths and loosening land mines left over from the Bosnian War.

Bosnia-Herzegovina fights the floods

Sun, 18 May 2014 15:12:00 +0200deutschewelle-en (en)

The floods in southeastern Europe have caused thousands to seek refuge in shelters. And while authorities scramble to organize aid, affected locals are taking matters into their own hands and helping one another.

Balkan Floods Offer New Threat: Loosened Land Mines

Sun, 18 May 2014 14:47:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Tens of thousands of people remain out of their homes in the Balkans, where torrential rain of an intensity not seen in over a century caused flooding and landslides that paralyzed much of the region, resulting in at least 30 deaths and loosening land mines left over from the Bosnian War.

Russia, EU join flood relief efforts in Serbia, Bosnia

Sun, 18 May 2014 14:26:00 +0200smh (en)

Two Russian cargo planes carrying food, generators and rescue boats landed in Serbia on Sunday as part of a relief effort after the worst floods in over a century killed more than 20 people in the Balkan country and neighbouring Bosnia.

Balkan Floods Offer New Threat: Loosened Land Mines

Sun, 18 May 2014 14:17:00 +0200abclocal (en)

Tens of thousands of people remain out of their homes in the Balkans, where torrential rain of an intensity not seen in over a century caused flooding and landslides that paralyzed much of the region, resulting in at least 30 deaths and loosening land m..

Russia, EU join flood relief efforts in Serbia

Sun, 18 May 2014 13:07:00 +0200economictimes (en)

Two Russian cargo planes carrying food, generators and rescue boats landed in Serbia on as part of a relief effort after floods in Balkans.

Russia, EU join flood relief efforts in Serbia, Bosnia

Sun, 18 May 2014 12:49:00 +0200trust (en)

* More than 20 confirmed dead in Bosnia, Serbia . * Heaviest rainfall in over a century. * River levels still rising. By Matt Robinson. BELGRADE, May 18 (Reuters) - Two Russian cargo planes carrying food, generators and rescue boats landed in Serbia on Sunday as part of a relief effort after the....

Russia, EU join flood relief efforts in Serbia, Bosnia

Sun, 18 May 2014 11:52:00 +0200reuters (en)

BELGRADE (Reuters) - Two Russian cargo planes carrying food, generators and rescue boats landed in Serbia on Sunday as part of a relief effort after the worst floods in over a century killed more than 20 people in the Balkan country and neighbouring Bosnia.

30 dead as thousands flee floods in Serbia and Bosnia

Sun, 18 May 2014 00:38:00 +0200abc-au (en)

More than 30 people have died in the worst floods to hit Serbia and Bosnia in more than a century, with thousands evacuated from towns still under threat from rising rivers.

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Sat, 17 May 2014 23:46:00 +0200rt (en)

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Sat, 17 May 2014 23:16:00 +0200rt (en)

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Serbia needs rescue teams, saving lives priority

Sat, 17 May 2014 21:48:00 +0200b92net_en (en)

Ivica Dačić has said that Serbia now above all needs need assistance in equipment, along with rescue teams to save the affected towns and their residents. He pointed out that another kind of assistance would follow - through the rebuilding and donations.

Donors urged to help flood victims

Fri, 16 May 2014 23:02:00 +0200b92net_en (en)

All those who wish to help the citizens affected by the flooding in Serbia can do so by donating food, water, clothes and blankets. In Belgrade, clothes, shoes, and money donations are accepted at the Ateks location in 7 Milorada Jovanovića St. Food and water can be given at Interkomerc, in 31 Omladinskih Brigada St.

Serbia: Russian Emergencies Ministry sends rescuers to flood-hit Republic of Serbia

Fri, 16 May 2014 20:35:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Source: Government of the Russian Federation Country: Serbia Today 08:00 Pursuant to the decision of the RF Government made on the request of the flood-hit Republic of Serbia, the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations has sent rescuers of the airmobile team Tsentrospas and the center for....

Serbia declares state of emergency following heavy floods

Fri, 16 May 2014 10:42:00 +0200neurope (en)

Author(s): KG/XINHUA serbia_floods_emergency.jpg A state of emergency was declared in Serbia on Thursday after heavy floods killed three people, damaged houses, roads and electricity networks across the country. The decision to declare an emergency was made by the government after assessing the damage in around 20 municipalities in Serbia.

El Salvador: 15 May 2014: World events

Thu, 15 May 2014 22:21:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Source: European Commission Humanitarian Aid department Country: Bosnia and Herzegovina, El Salvador, Panama, Serbia , Turkey, United States of America UNITED STATES – Wildfires A number of dangerous wildfires have broken out in the county of San Diego, southern California, in the past two days. In San Marcos (north of San Diego city) approx.