Greece: Europe's "erratic foreign policy of invasions" to blame for refugee crisis - Tsipras

Former Greek Prime Minister and Leader of Syriza Alexis Tsipras spoke about the refugee crisis during a press conference held at the International Trade Fair (HELEXPO) in Thessaloniki, Monday, slamming Europe for causing the crisis through its "erratic foreign policy of invasions" in the countries where "refugees are coming from today." Tsipras also accused several European Union states of focusing on their borders instead of the so-called values of European "civilisation," but cited France and Germany as having an attitude "closer to our claims and requirements." Tsipras resigned as the nation's prime minister on August 20, saying the "popular mandate" he received on January 25 had "expired." He is now seeking approval at elections expected to take place on September 20.