Refugees from Syria and other countries in conflict are making their way from Hungary to Germany and other parts of Western Europe. But thousands more are trapped in Greece and Macedonia, with no idea when they can move on.
The United Nations refugee agency says about 30,000 migrants have arrived in Greece. U.N. officials also reported that 7,000 Syrian refugees have arrived in the former Yugoslav republic of Macedonia. All the migrants are waiting to be questioned before they can officially seek asylum.
The Reuters news service says the U.N. refugee agency has made an emergency appeal. The agency reportedly says the number of refugees fleeing across the Mediterranean to Europe will reach 400,000 this year.
On Monday, Germany's Deputy Chancellor told reporters his country will be able to accept as many as 500,000 refugees a year for a few years. Germany has in the past said it expects to take in 800,000 refugees this year.
