Despite the flood disaster in the east of the country, two days of elections for the Senate and regional assemblies began in the Czech Republic on Friday. New assemblies are being elected in 13 regions,

The Czech Republic is contending with the catastrophic effects of flooding. Regrettably, not everyone is willing to help in the face of this tragedy. In addition to looting thieves, some youth also emerge as hostile actors.

Newly released satellite imagery shows the extent of recent deadly flooding in parts of central Europe.Maxar released satellite imagery showing the towns of Stronie Slaskie and Glucholazy in Poland, and of Mikulovice,