Yiannis Mouzalas

Greece today said the tally of refugees and migrants on its soil could more than triple next month, reaching as many as 70,000 people, as a cap on border crossings by Balkan countries left them "trapped" in the country.

Greece's migration minister today said the coming of winter was a "good season" that should slow the refugee wave and allow the beleaguered nation to organise its resources.

Greece today said the tally of refugees and migrants on its soil could more than triple next month, reaching as many as 70,000 people, as a cap on border crossings by Balkan countries left them "trapped" in the country.

Greece's migration minister today said the coming of winter was a "good season" that should slow the refugee wave and allow the beleaguered nation to organise its resources.