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🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

'We have not forgotten': Delivering prayers from Kobe as the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake approaches

On the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake, a memorial event in Kobe, attended by about 40 people, highlighted the ongoing remembrance and support for disaster victims.

Mar 11 • 12:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Questions of 'Responsibility', 'Rescue Failure', and 'Response System'... Hearing on Itaewon Disaster After 3 Years and 5 Months

A special hearing regarding the Itaewon disaster will take place from December 12 to 13, summoned by the investigative committee after a prolonged call for accountability from victims' families and witnesses.

Mar 11 • 11:11 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Prime Minister: 'Long-term care for disaster victims is necessary' - Attends memorial reconstruction ceremony

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi emphasized the need for long-term mental health care for disaster victims during a memorial ceremony in Fukushima, while discussing ongoing reconstruction efforts and the return of residents to contaminated areas.

Mar 11 • 10:06 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Families before the ‘Itaewon Hearing’: ‘We want to hear directly from Yoon Seok-yeol’

Families of victims from the Itaewon tragedy express their desire to directly question former President Yoon Seok-yeol regarding the disaster as a hearing approaches.

Mar 11 • 05:54 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Culture After the 2011 Tragedy in Japan: Ellipsis and Respect for the Victims

This article examines how Japanese authors have reflected on trauma and cultural responses following the catastrophic events of 2011, particularly the earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disaster.

Mar 11 • 04:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

"Welcome back" Candle Night hoping for reconstruction in Futaba, Fukushima Prefecture

A Candle Night event in Futaba, Fukushima Prefecture, was held to commemorate the victims of the 2011 earthquake and to wish for the area's reconstruction as the 15th anniversary of the disaster approaches.

Mar 10 • 13:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A victims' association of the dana asks the Valencian TSJ for Mazón to be investigated by the judge of Catarroja

A victims' association has requested that the Valencian High Court allow investigations into former Generalitat president Carlos Mazón regarding his alleged responsibility in a disaster that resulted in 230 deaths.

Mar 9 • 12:47 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Ishikawa Gov. Election: Votes in Kanazawa Decided the Outcome, Displaced Victims Left with Anxiety

In the Ishikawa gubernatorial election, incumbent Hiroshi Hachisuka lost to newcomer Yoshiyuki Yamano, with concerns about disaster recovery influencing voters.

Mar 9 • 10:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Pitch fights, mocking disaster victims - how shameful Celtic and Rangers violence unfolded

Violent clashes erupted between Celtic and Rangers fans following a Scottish Cup match, resulting in multiple injuries and arrests.

Mar 9 • 09:49 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Jeju Air Disaster Families Say 'Remains and Personal Items Abandoned Like Trash... National Response Failed'

Families of victims from the Jeju Air disaster express outrage over the ongoing mishandling of remains and belongings by authorities, citing emotional trauma as they revisit the tragedy a year later.

Mar 9 • 04:35 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Minister Kim Yoon-duk: More presumed remains of the Jeju Air disaster are being discovered… I apologize

South Korea's Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Kim Yoon-duk, expressed deep apologies to the victims' families as more presumed human remains related to the December 29 Jeju Air disaster have been discovered during ongoing investigations.

Mar 9 • 02:14 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

255 People in Their Prime Lost Their Lives at Work...1.4% of the Earthquake Victims: Data Tells the Tale of Sacrifice

The 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake resulted in 255 individuals dying in the line of duty, accounting for 1.4% of the total fatalities, as many tried to aid others during the disaster.

Mar 8 • 23:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Monitoring project for disaster victims ends in 70% of municipalities as government halts support

The monitoring project aimed at supporting disaster victims after the East Japan Earthquake has been discontinued in 70% of municipalities due to the government's withdrawal of funding.

Mar 6 • 05:46 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Sand Gathered at Reynisfjara – Observation Deck and Signage Became Victims of the Wave

Sand accumulates at Reynisfjara, damaging observation decks and signage.

Mar 5 • 17:53 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Additional Victim Remains and Personal Items Found in Jeju Air Disaster

The investigation into the Jeju Air disaster continues with the discovery of additional remains and personal items presumed to belong to victims.

Mar 5 • 08:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Eight victims of the floods in Juiz de Fora are still hospitalized; young person is in critical condition

Eight individuals injured in the floods in Juiz de Fora remain hospitalized, including a young person in critical condition after amputation.

Mar 4 • 20:56 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
World

The tragic landslide in a mine in eastern Congo claimed over 200 victims

A severe landslide in a mine in eastern Congo has resulted in over 200 fatalities.

Mar 4 • 20:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Eight years after tragedy, Braskem victims fight to keep disaster in the spotlight

Victims of the Braskem disaster in Maceió are campaigning to ensure the tragedy's impact is not forgotten and that reparations are made.

Mar 3 • 21:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Campaign collects 194 tons of food and hygiene products for victims of the rain in Zona da Mata

A campaign has collected 194 tons of food and hygiene products for victims of heavy rains in the Zona da Mata region of Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Mar 3 • 15:53 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula visits Minas Gerais and announces free houses for flood victims

President Lula announced emergency measures, including free housing for families affected by floods in Minas Gerais.

Feb 28 • 22:41 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Three Years Since the Tragedy in Tempi: A Day of Remembrance, Gatherings Across the Country

Three years after the train disaster in Tempi, Greece, nationwide commemorations and protests are taking place to honor the victims and advocated for safer public transport.

Feb 28 • 06:39 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Jeju Air Disaster Families Call for Unbiased Investigation Under Prime Minister's Office

Families of victims from the Jeju Air incident are demanding an unbiased investigation following the transfer of the aviation and railway accident investigation committee to the Prime Minister's Office.

Feb 28 • 06:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After four days, firefighters end search in Burnier Park, neighborhood with the highest number of rain-related deaths in Juiz de Fora

Firefighters in Minas Gerais have concluded their search for victims in Burnier Park, the neighborhood hardest hit by recent heavy rains in Juiz de Fora, which resulted in numerous fatalities and displacements.

Feb 27 • 20:46 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Kaisariani: Unveiling of a monument for the victims of the Tempi tragedy – Pavlos Aslanidis kissed his child's name

A monument dedicated to the victims of the Tempi train disaster was unveiled in Kaisariani, Greece, amidst emotional scenes.

Feb 26 • 19:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Loss of mother and daughter, resident who learned of the tragedy through a photo and buried for 15 hours: see the victims' accounts of the tragedy in MG

The article recounts the devastating impact of severe floods in the Zona da Mata region of Brazil, detailing personal accounts of loss and survival from the affected residents.

Feb 26 • 13:09 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Tempi: Strikes and rallies across the country and abroad – The authorities' measures

A nationwide strike and protests are planned in remembrance of the victims of the 2023 Tempi train disaster, coinciding with the upcoming trial.

Feb 26 • 08:09 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Discovery of Remains Believed to be Victims in Reinvestigation of Jeju Air Tragedy

During the reinvestigation of the December 29 Jeju Air airliner disaster, a bone piece presumed to belong to a victim was discovered, prompting a police investigation.

Feb 26 • 06:48 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

See how to help the victims affected by the rains in Minas Gerais

The municipalities of Ubá and Juiz de Fora in Minas Gerais have announced official donation methods to assist those affected by severe storms, which have caused over 40 confirmed deaths and displaced thousands.

Feb 26 • 00:04 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Flood victims in Milagro quantify losses of up to $4,000

Residents of Milagro, Ecuador, are assessing their losses from recent floods, with one family reporting damages of up to $4,000.

Feb 25 • 16:31 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Flood victims in Milagro assess losses of up to $4,000

Residents in Milagro are reporting significant losses due to recent flooding, with one family estimating a combined total of $4,000 in damages.

Feb 25 • 16:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Juiz de Fora City Hall offers funeral aid to families of disaster victims

The Juiz de Fora City Hall has announced funeral assistance for families affected by the devastating rains this week.

Feb 25 • 16:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Juiz de Fora City Hall provides funeral assistance for families of disaster victims

The Juiz de Fora City Hall has introduced funeral assistance for the families of victims affected by a severe rainstorm that struck the city.

Feb 25 • 15:32 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

See who the victims of the rains in the Zona da Mata of Minas Gerais are

At least 36 people have died due to heavy rains in the Zona da Mata region of Minas Gerais, Brazil, with many more reported missing and widespread destruction caused by landslides and flooding.

Feb 25 • 15:31 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Famelos to Floridis Regarding Excavations in Tempes: Tests to be Conducted in Any Certified Laboratory Abroad

Sokratīs Famelos, president of SYRIZA-PS, has called on Justice Minister Giorgos Floridis to support conducting necessary examinations of victims' remains from the Tempes disaster in foreign laboratories due to a lack of such processes in Greece.

Feb 25 • 15:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Tragedy in the Zona da Mata: learn how to donate supplies for the victims and blood to the hospitals in the region

Severe rainfall in the Zona da Mata region of Brazil has resulted in fatalities, missing persons, and numerous families being displaced, prompting calls for immediate donations of food, clothing, and blood.

Feb 25 • 12:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Who are the victims of the rain in Juiz de Fora

Heavy rains in Juiz de Fora, Brazil, have resulted in fatalities and significant displacement of residents.

Feb 24 • 18:36 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Schools in Juiz de Fora (MG) become shelters, and the city wakes up with traces of destruction

Heavy rains in Juiz de Fora, Brazil, have led to the establishment of shelters in schools for displaced victims as the city deals with significant destruction and loss of life.

Feb 24 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Rains leave at least two dead in Ubá (MG); victims reach 16 in the Zona da Mata of MG

Heavy rainfall in Minas Gerais has resulted in at least 16 deaths and widespread destruction in the Zona da Mata region, particularly in the cities of Ubá and Juiz de Fora.

Feb 24 • 12:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Victim associations of the DANA demand accountability in Les Corts and do not understand why Mazón remains protected

Victim associations are calling for accountability in the aftermath of the DANA disaster during a session at Les Corts and express confusion over Mazón's legal protections.

Feb 23 • 14:13 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Supreme Court: Clarifications on Exhumation Requests for the Victims of the Tempi Incident

The Greek Supreme Court has issued clarifications regarding the handling of requests for the exhumation of victims from the tragic railway accident in Tempi.

Feb 20 • 19:54 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Floods: What the Public-Private Cat Nat Regime Changes for Victims

The French government has declared a natural disaster to expedite compensation for flood victims, who are expected to receive payments soon.

Feb 20 • 16:07 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Floods: Sébastien Lecornu promises a "total mobilization" and "compensation as soon as possible"

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has announced swift support and compensation measures for victims of flooding in the western regions of France.

Feb 19 • 09:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Tempi: Why relatives are reacting to the prosecutor's order for exhumation and laboratory tests on 9 corpses

Relatives of victims from the Tempi train disaster are filing complaints against a prosecutor's order for the exhumation of nine bodies, citing the impracticality of the requested laboratory tests in Greece.

Feb 18 • 14:18 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Pérez Llorca announces a €80,000 aid to the families of the mortal victims of the dana, 16 months later

Juanfran Pérez Llorca, president of the Generalitat, has announced direct financial aid to the families of victims from the dana disaster 16 months after the event.

Feb 18 • 10:47 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Relatives to the Authorities: 'Where is the Decency?'

The relatives of victims from the 'Scandinavian Star' disaster criticized the Danish Maritime Authority during a compensation case, highlighting a Scandinavian report that condemns the agency's handling of the tragedy.

Feb 17 • 15:45 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Survivors of the fire disaster demand compensation

Survivors and relatives of victims from the fire disaster on the ferry Scandinavian Star are demanding compensation from the Danish government, 36 years after the tragedy that claimed 159 lives.

Feb 17 • 10:17 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

I want to see you in my dreams... Families of victims from Jeju Air, Sewol, and Itaewon disasters hold joint ceremony

On Seollal, January 17, families of victims from the Jeju Air accident, the Sewol tragedy, and the Itaewon disaster held joint memorial ceremonies to honor their loved ones.

Feb 17 • 07:21 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Kano fire: FG, APC govs donate N8bn to victims

The Federal Government of Nigeria and the All Progressives Congress governors have pledged a total of N8 billion to support victims of the recent fire disaster at the Kano Singer Market.

Feb 17 • 01:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Barra Mansa collects donations for flood victims

The city of Barra Mansa is collecting donations for families affected by heavy rains and flooding.

Feb 12 • 19:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'You killed my son' mum yells as furious mob attack owners of ski resort bar

A mother of a victim expresses her grief and anger as relatives confront the owners of a bar implicated in a tragic Swiss New Year fire that resulted in numerous deaths and injuries.

Feb 12 • 12:25 UTC

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