Greece

Friday, December 20, 2002

(Ierissos, Greece) The regional administration of central Macedonia is expected to declare a state of emergency in the bay of Ierissos, in northern Greece, due to the continuing discharge of toxic mine waste by Toronto-based TVX Gold into the bay. The Municipality of Stagira-Akanthos, where the spill has occurred, has required this measure to be taken and is calling for immediate action from all responsible authorities to stop the ongoing pollution of the bay.

Friday, December 13, 2002

(Ierissos, Greece) Mine wastes from a lead and zinc mining facility owned by a subsidiary of the Canadian-based TVX Gold, Inc. are pouring into the Bay of Ierissos in northeastern Greece, a region famous for its scenic beaches and fishing villages. A one-kilometre stretch of the bay is now streaked with a deep red plume of pollution.

Saturday, November 30, 2002

On October 17, Maria Kadoglou of Hellenic Mining Watch sent this exciting news: