Mountain of Gold Sparks Battles in Greek Recovery Test
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A mountain of gold has divided Aristotle’s birthplace in northern Greece.
Violent opposition to Eldorado Gold Corp.’s $500 million project to develop the site prompted Mayor Christos Pachtas to flee the county’s seaside capital for his home village in the highlands. In some communities, locals shun each other because of the planned mine. Torched heavy equipment on the mountaintop area cordoned with barbed wire testifies to the dispute.