Now playing Next World News Around a thousand people evacuated as flooding hits northern Italy At least a thousand people were evacuated as flooding hit northern Italian regions. The extreme weather has continued to affect other Central European countries as well, like Poland, Austria and the Czech Republic. 19/09/2024
Now playing Next Travel News Travel from UK to Georgia set to get much quicker with direct flights The new routes from Heathrow and Luton will cut down flight time from around eight to five hours. 19/09/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Austrians struck by flooding reel from ruin left in its wake Authorities have reported 23 deaths in Central Europe, as record rainfall has caused devastation to infrastructure in small towns. 19/09/2024
Now playing Next Art Is Venice’s famed winged lion statue actually Chinese? New chemical evidence claims that Venice’s winged lion could be Chinese... And that it's not a lion but an altered Chinese tomb gardian known as a 'zhènmùshòu'. 19/09/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Rising rivers threaten southern Poland as flooding recedes elsewhere Authorities have reported 23 deaths from floods in four Central European countries. 19/09/2024
Now playing Next Climate Is climate change to blame for Central Europe’s catastrophic flooding? The flooding has followed heavy rain and snow brought by Storm Boris over the weekend. 18/09/2024
Now playing Next Culture news Iconic Berlin music institution to permanently close after 22 years The iconic Berlin club Watergate will shut its doors at the end of 2024, with the team citing “enormous financial pressure” as one of the reasons behind the closure. 18/09/2024
Now playing Next Economy What is the economic impact of floods across Europe? Central Europe is experiencing its biggest floods in decades, which is expected to cost billions in economic losses. 18/09/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Storm Boris leaves trail of devastation as it heads south to Italy Italy braces itself for extreme weather as Storm Boris sweeping over Central Europe heads south. 18/09/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Hungary braces for what could be the worst floods in a decade As Storm Boris continues to head south, Hungary remains on high alert for risk of flooding. 18/09/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Polish PM calls for EU relief funding as thousands forced to evacuate Prime Minister Donald Tusk has declared a month-long state of natural disaster as Poland braces for further flooding. 17/09/2024
Now playing Next Climate Now How is climate data shaping EU policy? In partnership with Copernicus Join us for our live Climate Now debate from Brussels, streaming on our YouTube channel on 24 September at 11:30 CET. Our experts will explore how climate data is shaping EU policy, reflecting on past decisions and future strategies. 17/09/2024
Now playing Next Europe News Poland declares state of natural disaster in flood-hit regions Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that the decision will facilitate evacuation efforts and speed up financial aid for the victims. 17/09/2024
Now playing Next Climate Spain is moving from a Mediterranean to desert climate, study says Summer has increased by an average of 36 days across Spain over the last 50 years. 16/09/2024
Now playing Next Balkan Trip Serbia's Uvac Canyon and Pešter Plateau nature and cuisine In partnership with Arena Channels Group In this episode of Balkan Trip we discover Serbia's hidden gems as we travel through the Uvac Canyon and the Pešter Plateau. 16/09/2024
Now playing Next Czech Republic Severe floods in Central Europe turn deadly in Poland and Austria A firefighter has died during a flood rescue in Austria, one person has died in Poland and five have died in Romania, police say. 15/09/2024
Now playing Next World News At least 4 dead in Romania as major flooding moves onto Central Europe As severe floods make their way through Central Europe, countries are being hit by what could become the worst floods in almost 30 years. 14/09/2024