Rumanía: rescatan a 66 migrantes en un barco en el Mar Negro

The Romanian Coast Guard rescued 66 migrants, including children, from a Turkish vessel in distress in the Black Sea. The boat experienced engine trouble and was battered by strong winds and waves. The migrants, from Iraq, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, were attempting to enter Romania illegally. Some required medical attention. The Border Police will investigate, and the migrants will be relocated to refugee centers. Immigration to Romania has increased due to the closure of other European routes.

What prompted the Romanian Coast Guard to rescue the migrants?

• The vessel was running out of fuel.

• The vessel reported engine problems.

• The vessel was lost at sea.

• The vessel was attacked by pirates.

How far from the Black Sea coast was the vessel when it encountered trouble?

• 35 kilometers

• 10 kilometers

• 20 kilometers

• 50 kilometers

Which port did the Romanian Coast Guard escort the troubled vessel to?

• Port of Constanta

• Port of Bucharest

• Port of Varna

• Port of Odessa

From which countries did the migrants originate?

• Libya, Egypt, and Sudan

• Iraq, Pakistan, and Afghanistan

• India, Bangladesh, and Nepal

• Syria, Iran, and Turkey

Why has immigration increased in Romania this year?

• Due to natural disasters

• Due to the closure of other routes to Europe

• Due to political stability

• Due to economic opportunities