Migrants return to Morocco, captain arrested after fatal collision, new fires near Athens
Translated from Swedish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Nearly all migrants who crossed the Spanish border from Morocco have returned, following a crackdown involving tear gas and water cannons.
- A ship's captain has been arrested in connection with a fatal collision off Tjรถrn, Sweden, that killed a woman and a child.
- New fires have broken out near Athens, Greece, while the situation on the island of Crete is slowly improving.
A woman and a child died after their recreational boat collided with a merchant vessel off the coast of Tjรถrn, Sweden. The captain of the merchant ship has been arrested on suspicion of involuntary manslaughter and negligence in maritime traffic. Authorities are examining the ship's black box for answers.
In other news, nearly all migrants who had crossed the Spanish border from Morocco into the exclave of Ceuta have reportedly returned. Moroccan police allegedly used tear gas and water cannons, while Spain reinforced its border with military personnel. At least 57 people have died during the migrant flow from Morocco to Ceuta.
Meanwhile, a new fire has erupted on the Greek mainland near Athens, adding to the ongoing challenges in southern Europe. While the severe fire on the island of Crete is slowly improving, the situation in France's Gironde region, where a large fire raged, shows cautious optimism. Additionally, a local politician in Huddinge, Sweden, has faced a storm of hate and threats for wearing a dress, highlighting a perceived rise in societal animosity.
Originally published by Dagens Nyheter in Swedish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.