Greece stands in solidarity with flooded EU countries, Mitsotakis says

A view of a damaged house, in the aftermath of flooding following heavy rainfalls, in Jesenik, Czech Republic, Monday. [David W Cerny/Reuters]

Greece "stands in solidarity with Romania, Poland, Czechia, Austria, and Moldova," where at least 16 people have died in flooding in the past few days.

"Our condolences go out to the families of the victims. We need a united and decisive European response to adapt to the escalating challenges of the climate crisis," Mitsotakis said on X.

Greece stands in solidarity with Romania, Poland, Czechia, Austria, and Moldova, affected by severe flooding. Our condolences go out to the families of the victims. We need a united and decisive European response to adapt to the escalating challenges of the climate crisis.

— Prime Minister GR (@PrimeministerGR) September 16, 2024

Residents of several areas of Poland and the Czech Republic rushed to evacuate on Monday, as others in central Europe began cleaning up after the worst flooding in...

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