Chalkidiki

The Canadian mining company Eldorado Gold and the government appeared to remain at loggerheads Wednesday over mines in northern Greece whose operation Eldorado has threatened to suspend unless Greek authorities issue a series of pending licenses.

A group of gold mining workers from the Cassandra mining plant in Chalkidiki stormed the Energy Ministry a little after 8.30am on Wednesday and are currently occupying the premises. Police swat teams units have arrived on the scene to prevent the remaining protesters outside the Ministry from entering the building.

Investors continue to have a tough time in Greece, but the next few days will be crucial for two of the country's biggest projects: the gold mines in Halkidiki, northern Greece, and the development of the old Athens airport plot at Elliniko. Thessaloniki airport has also felt some turbulence.

Canadian mining company Eldorado Gold on Monday threatened to suspend a major investment in Greece in ten days, accusing the government of delaying permits and licenses.

One of Greece's largest foreign investors, Eldorado operates mines in northern Greece that have faced vehement opposition from parts of local communities on environmental grounds, with protests often turning violent.

Canadian mining company Eldorado Gold, one of Greece's largest foreign investors, said Monday it planned to suspend investment at its mines in Greece following what it said are government delays in the issuing of permits and licenses.

Canadian gold mining company Eldorado Gold announced it would be suspending its operations in Greece, citing the failure of the Greek government to fulfil its contractual obligations.

A 3.2 magnitude earthquake was felt in the city of Thessaloniki in northern Greece the morning of Tuesday. The tremor occurred in the region of Nea Apolonia at approximately 6.16am and had a depth of 10km, according to the Geodynamic Institute of the Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki. The earthquake was also felt in the area of Chalkidiki.

A 46-year-old logger died Monday morning after he was crushed by a falling branch while felling trees in the Skouries forest in Halkidiki, northern Greece. His colleagues rushed him to a health center in the nearby town of Paleochori, where he was pronounced dead.

Cosmopolitan presents the best beach picks of luxury travel sales company “Secret Escapes” that include the not so famous Porto Zoro bay in Zakynthos on the top of its list, with the coast of Chalkidiki taking 13th spot on the list.

The National Meteorological Services (EMY) issued a weather bulletin warning of a sudden turn with storms, strong winds and possible hails for Tuesday starting in northern parts of the country.