More and more refugees in Greece

athens - The number of refugees in Greece continues to rise closed since the boundaries towards the so-called Balkan route. According to the Greek Government, there are now 44,000 people. Athens previously indicated that the country can accommodate up to 31,000 people.

In the Greek islands nearly 9,000 people waiting for an opportunity to travel to the mainland. In and around Athens are 11 000 refugees. In the refugee camp Idomeni stay at the border with Macedonia 12 000 people in tents. Despite the poor conditions because they do not want out there, because they continue to hope that opens the border. The remaining refugees are scattered across the country.