Europe Media Monitor (EMM) reads and analyses around 40.000 new news items per day from around 1000 sites worldwide. The text of the items, extracted using EMM's own text extraction algorithm, is indexed using Lucene (see http://lucene.apache.org). Please make sure your area of interest is not already covered by one of the pre-defined categories (alerts). If it is, we kindly ask you to use the feed from that category as this significantly reduces the load on our system. This site is a joint project of DG-JRC and DG-COMM. The information on this site is subject to a disclaimer (see http://europa.eu/geninfo/legal_notices_en.htm). Please acknowledge EMM when (re)using this material http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=192907 HUNDREDS in the Western Division will find relief in the Fiji National Provident Fund's decision to reactivate its natural disaster partial withdrawal scheme. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:23:00 +0100 fijitimes en fijitimes-4ef19edd62fc5bbefa4ec4c371932059 NaturalDisasters -18.1426 178.431 20120208232300 http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=66006 Food shortage predicted as Fiji flood clean-up continues Posted at 01:05 on 08 February, 2012 UTC A Red Cross regional co-ordinator is predicting food shortages in Fiji’s Western Division following floods last month that killed eight people and forced hundreds from their homes. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:14:00 +0100 rnzi en rnzi-8b63a398af9fc0c11b3d43dfc26918b3 Flooding FoodSecurityFoodAid NaturalDisasters -18.1426 178.431 20120208021400 http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=192827 KEEP nature's health intact to lessen the impact of flooding. This is the call from the International Union for Conservation of Nature-Oceania ù IUCNù as Fiji remains swamped in the aftermath of some of the worst floodings ever in the west. "Nature itself can help control the destruction caused by.... Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:59:00 +0100 fijitimes en fijitimes-5475d53adfa6acae254809ecb38813dc Flooding NaturalDisasters -18.1426 178.431 20120207235900 http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=192545 THE Fiji Red Cross Society (FRCS) has so far had a $1million pledge to its natural disaster appeal. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:03:00 +0100 fijitimes en fijitimes-bae1efcb8d50b5466f810d6d29a861d5 Flooding NaturalDisasters Agriculture -18.1426 178.431 20120204000300 http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=192543 NATURAL disasters break down barriers of race, colour and creed and draws out the heart of love and compassion from immeasurable depths. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:03:00 +0100 fijitimes en fijitimes-04adced57ad739891318739a323e07a3 Flooding NaturalDisasters 20120204000300 http://reliefweb.int/node/474601 Source: Australian Broadcasting Corporation Country: Fiji Fiji's interim government says its investigating the reason the devastating floods, after logs, debris and sludge blocked waterways and inundated rural areas. The Permanent Secretary for the Ministry for Foresty, Viliame Naupoto, says he has.... Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:37:00 +0100 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-3af374939a512747e4a3f914b1541919 Flooding NaturalDisasters Environment -18.1426 178.431 20120203193700 http://www.pina.com.fj/?p=pacnews&m=read&o=10541575634f2a1791ea9fa0a5fd8b The European Union (EU) is channelling 50,000 Euros (US$ 65,900) to the Fiji Red Cross for its framework of its social mitigation programme under way in the sugar producing areas. This is to contribute to the relief efforts in the country devastated by the recent natural disaster. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:50:00 +0100 pina en pina-d5cf40a5950ce275f56b1e6cc069b8be RegionalPolicy NaturalDisasters EU-USA EuropeAid DisasterRelief EU-Pacific EU-Japan 35.6831 139.809 -18.1426 178.431 -7.4723954693164 178.679547603336 20120202065000 http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=192148 PEOPLE have been warned to prepare for a tropical cyclone that could possibly affect the country by tomorrow. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:44:00 +0100 fijitimes en fijitimes-e3f5628ff88f8fce7ea4cc038507746a NaturalDisasters Flooding 20120130234400 http://reliefweb.int/node/473410 Source: Save the Children Country: Fiji Save the Children Fiji is currently completing a post-flood assessment and working with schools to identify the number of children who are likely to need assistance to ensure they can return to school this week. Last week, Fiji was battered by torrential rain.... Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:11:00 +0100 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-a550018444242a44289454516a851103 Flooding NaturalDisasters -18.1426 178.431 20120130131100 http://www.pina.com.fj/?p=pacnews&m=read&o=12546252924f260a2d10e2665ea74e ustralia and New Zealand will together provide up to F$1 million (US$567, 000) to assist the people of Fiji respond to the effects of the flooding that has caused extensive damage in recent days. Fiji’s National Disaster Management Office reports indicate that more than 1,500 people have been.... Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:28:00 +0100 pina en pina-096f7cc8d5ed07ebc7224d3b1fc02449 NaturalDisasters -41.3348 174.807 -18.1426 178.431 51.4879 -0.177998 -35.3499 149.042 20120130042800 http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=192078 THE country is still in the tropical cyclone season. But while a tropical cyclone does not necessarily strike every year, there are other dangers associated with the season. The dangers, if they become a reality, often leave a trail of disaster for individuals, communities and the nation as a whole. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 23:58:00 +0100 fijitimes en fijitimes-45627c46edbcca43b499dac32fae151b NaturalDisasters Flooding 20120129235800 http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=192091 FIJI Retailers Association president Himmat Lodhia says it will take time before businesses in flood-affected areas recover. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 23:58:00 +0100 fijitimes en fijitimes-0ea02314d6f8ebdd315a04afba63deea NaturalDisasters -18.1426 178.431 20120129235800 http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=191903 THE charge d'affaires of the British High Commission, Timothy Smart, will present a cheque to the Fiji Red Cross Society to assist the worst-affected victims of the flooding in Fiji. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:08:00 +0100 fijitimes en fijitimes-cd35e0acfbd96307473ebe9323e44db0 Flooding NaturalDisasters -18.1426 178.431 51.4879 -0.177998 20120128000800 http://reliefweb.int/node/473038 Source: IFRC Country: Fiji This bulletin is being issued for information only and reflects the current situation and details available at this time. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is not seeking funding or other assistance from donors for this operation. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:57:00 +0100 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-4e765c9193056b6ec6540e5cf49f80ec NaturalDisasters Flooding -18.1426 178.431 20120127105700 http://australianetworknews.com/stories/201201/3417312.htm?desktop Last Updated: Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:33:00 +1100 Fiji's permanent secretary for the Ministry of Information says the damage caused by this week's floods is heartbreaking for farmers in the Western Division. Sharon Smith-Johns says the area worst hit by the floods was Tavua, where rebuilding will take some time. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:36:00 +0100 australianetworknews en australianetworknews-ccb1c83b2b40685c72b67a9f67a12bb8 Agriculture MARS-STAT NaturalDisasters Flooding -17.44108 177.867401 -17.616667 177.1 20120127073600 http://reliefweb.int/node/473006 Source: Government of Fiji Country: Fiji Due to improving conditions, this will be the final update from MINFO for the evening. The situation is continuing to be monitored, and if the situation or weather changes an update will be provided. A shallow tropical depression was located over northern Lau at 3pm today. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:56:00 +0100 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-14b1ece992ffaf3023c76806c863bc4d Flooding EuropeAid NaturalDisasters -18.1426 178.431 20120127065600 http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/201201/3417312.htm?desktop Last Updated: Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:33:00 +1100 Fiji's permanent secretary for the Ministry of Information says the damage caused by this week's floods is heartbreaking for farmers in the Western Division. Sharon Smith-Johns says the area worst hit by the floods was Tavua, where rebuilding will take some time. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:37:00 +0100 radioaustralianews en radioaustralianews-ccb1c83b2b40685c72b67a9f67a12bb8 Agriculture MARS-STAT NaturalDisasters Flooding -17.44108 177.867401 -17.616667 177.1 20120127063700 http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=191817 SAVE the Children Fiji is concerned with child protection in evacuation centres housing people affected by the floods. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:14:00 +0100 fijitimes en fijitimes-7fd9a70b9ad4d4c6c565b29d66b3193d EuropeAid NaturalDisasters -18.1426 178.431 20120127001400 http://australianetworknews.com/stories/201201/3415644.htm?desktop Dominique Schwartz and staff Last Updated: Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:24:00 +1100 Flooded areas in the west of Fiji's main island of Viti Levu have been declared natural disaster zones. The declaration is effective for fifteen days unless the interim government revokes it earlier. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:34:00 +0100 australianetworknews en australianetworknews-2714b8b517ba9dc437f35819b71f0b1b NaturalDisasters -18.1426 178.431 20120126223400 http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=65769 Water restored to much of flood-hit Fiji Posted at 21:01 on 26 January, 2012 UTC The acting director of the Red Cross, Christopher Ho, says clean water has been returned to 90 percent of the flood affected areas in Fiji. Mr Ho says it could take several weeks to determine the extent of the damage in.... Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:06:00 +0100 rnzi en rnzi-7f318727cf8cd6d828e042a395c83299 NaturalDisasters Flooding -18.1426 178.431 20120126220600 http://www.radioaustralianews.net.au/stories/201201/3415644.htm?desktop Dominique Schwartz and staff Last Updated: Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:24:00 +1100 Flooded areas in the west of Fiji's main island of Viti Levu have been declared natural disaster zones. The declaration is effective for fifteen days unless the interim government revokes it earlier. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:32:00 +0100 radioaustralianews en radioaustralianews-2714b8b517ba9dc437f35819b71f0b1b NaturalDisasters -18.1426 178.431 20120126213200 http://www.iol.co.za/news/world/fiji-declares-flood-hit-areas-disaster-zone-1.1220688 Fiji declared flood-hit areas of the main island Viti Levu a disaster zone, as the death toll rose to six. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:11:00 +0100 iol en iol-6e4da7f992d059823c96847aa7385f7d NaturalDisasters -18.1426 178.431 20120126091100 http://reliefweb.int/node/472691 WELLINGTON — Fiji declared flood-hit areas of the main island Viti Levu a disaster zone Thursday, as the death toll from the deluge lashing the Pacific nation rose to six. A family of four, including two children, were killed in a landslide late Wednesday after becoming trapped in their home at a.... Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:54:00 +0100 reliefweb-headlines en reliefweb-headlines-1a9ceda811a313890f511c8677155b3a NaturalDisasters -18.1426 178.431 20120126075400 http://reliefweb.int/node/472691 Source: Agence France-Presse Country: Fiji , New Zealand WELLINGTON — Fiji declared flood-hit areas of the main island Viti Levu a disaster zone Thursday, as the death toll from the deluge lashing the Pacific nation rose to six. A family of four, including two children, were killed in a landslide.... Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:51:00 +0100 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-1a9ceda811a313890f511c8677155b3a NaturalDisasters -18.1426 178.431 -41.0609140069026 175.495686177621 20120126065100 http://reliefweb.int/node/472685 Source: Government of Fiji Country: Fiji , United States of America (the) The following is excerpted from the press conference this morning: According to the latest weather forecasts, rain has cleared away from the west. There may be a few showers in the east and south today. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:50:00 +0100 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-481c7a80c98c00adbe4891e0b81c4aef NaturalDisasters Flooding EuropeAid -18.1426 178.431 38.9051 -77.0162 20120126045000 http://www.pina.com.fj/?p=pacnews&m=read&o=14770791254f20ca62e3121ddbf46e The Fijian government Thursday declared a state of natural disaster for worst affected areas in the western division. Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama said the declaration will be effective for 15 days from January 25 unless revoked earlier. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 04:40:00 +0100 pina en pina-665066c4da539c03046f5d1096b5d09b NaturalDisasters Flooding EuropeAid -18.1426 178.431 20120126044000 http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1179127/1/.html WELLINGTON: Fiji declared flood-hit areas of the main island Viti Levu a disaster zone Thursday, as the death toll from the deluge lashing the Pacific nation rose to six. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:58:00 +0100 channelnewsasia en channelnewsasia-32235ff4c8cfae579ffff265add09d72 NaturalDisasters -18.1426 178.431 20120126025800 http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-world/fiji-declares-disaster-as-flood-toll-rises-20120126-1qici.html The death toll has risen to six as almost 3500 people are forced to leave their homes. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:59:00 +0100 smh en smh-05f864ab2115b123f62e6d4fd16741bb NaturalDisasters -18.1426 178.431 20120126015900 http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=65749 Officials say Fiji flood clean-up could take weeks Posted at 00:39 on 26 January, 2012 UTC Disaster relief teams heading to flood-affected areas of Fiji to assess the damage expect the clean-up will take several weeks. Six people died as a result of heavy flooding in parts of the Western Division,.... Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:58:00 +0100 rnzi en rnzi-b8308685004589581c4730c3da869a7d EuropeAid NaturalDisasters Flooding -18.1426 178.431 20120126015800 http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=65748 Vodafone Fiji tops up phones in flood areas Posted at 23:34 on 25 January, 2012 UTC Vodafone Fiji has topped up its prepaid customers’ mobile numbers with $5 dollars of talk time in those areas most affected by the floods. The manager of Corporate Affairs, Shailendra Prasad, says the amount was credited yesterday afternoon as emergency assistance. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:58:00 +0100 rnzi en rnzi-ab6798cadc101772c39e51f8a17e844f NaturalDisasters -18.1426 178.431 20120126005800 http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=65746 Family of four dead in Fiji lanslide Posted at 23:05 on 25 January, 2012 UTC A family of four has been confirmed dead after a landslide Ba in flood-striken Fiji. FBC news reports Police have confirmed that the 35 year old father, 30 year old mother and their two daughters were in the house when the landslide occurred. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:58:00 +0100 rnzi en rnzi-65caa93e9150f23c27c956d5d95b15ca NaturalDisasters 51.3735 -2.38699 -18.1426 178.431 20120126005800 http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=65743 State of natural disaster declared in parts of Fiji Posted at 22:16 on 25 January, 2012 UTC A state of natural disaster has been declared in flood-ravaged parts of Fiji, as disaster officials use a break in the weather to try to assess the extent of the damage. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:58:00 +0100 rnzi en rnzi-cf738a6a683a5009c1f5dd51cd66f373 EuropeAid NaturalDisasters Flooding -18.1426 178.431 20120125235800 http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=191750 VODAFONE ATH Fiji Foundation has made an initial pledge of $50,000 for food, drinking water and clothing for those affected by flooding and those housed at evacuation centres. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:47:00 +0100 fijitimes en fijitimes-72b95d1fbfabfabf33923615de7198e3 NaturalDisasters Flooding -18.1426 178.431 20120125234700 http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=65733 Family of four dead in Fiji landslide Posted at 20:11 on 25 January, 2012 UTC A family of four has been confirmed dead after a landslide Ba in flood-striken Fiji. FBC news reports Police have confirmed that the 35 year old father, 30 year old mother and their two daughters were in the house when the landslide occurred. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:57:00 +0100 rnzi en rnzi-519349d85773dd4a8854aaa5323e35d0 NaturalDisasters 51.3735 -2.38699 -18.1426 178.431 20120125215700 http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=65733 Family of four dead in Fiji lanslide Posted at 17:41 on 25 January, 2012 UTC A family of four has been confirmed dead after a landslide Ba in flood-striken Fiji. FBC news reports Police have confirmed that the 35 year old father, 30 year old mother and their two daughters were in the house when the landslide occurred. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:56:00 +0100 rnzi en rnzi-57e4fc992a04dd06792c1928e480aca6 NaturalDisasters Flooding 51.3735 -2.38699 -18.1426 178.431 20120125185600 http://www.pina.com.fj/?p=pacnews&m=read&o=18194601054f1fad615b44e37854d3 All towns in the western side of Fiji’s main island of Viti Levu remain closed for business today, 48 hours after torrential rainfall flooded three urban centres and various low lying areas in the division and forced the evacuation of over a thousand families. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:45:00 +0100 pina en pina-2120a44becb176ca81e13181c17f54ac PoliticalUnrest NaturalDisasters Flooding -18.1426 178.431 20120125084500 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10780717&ref=rss More than 400 New Zealanders are understood to be in Fiji as the island nation is battered by a deadly storm.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism said last night it had no reason to suspect any Kiwis were in any danger, but... Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:16:00 +0100 nzherald en nzherald-73b3056e6d13a68804c9f397f84cdd13 NaturalDisasters -18.1426 178.431 20120123181600