Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will visit the northern region of Halkidiki on Thursday, October 8, to meet local residents and inaugurate a major mining project.
The prime minister is scheduled to arrive in the town of Arnea at 11:30 am, where he will hold a meeting with members of the public.
Following his visit to Arnea, Mitsotakis will travel to Skouries at 12:30 pm to deliver a speech at the official opening of a new copper and gold mine owned by Hellas Gold.
Schedule in Arnea and Skouries
The visit to Halkidiki combines community engagement with an official industry event marking the completion of the new facility in Skouries.
The morning itinerary begins in Arnea, allowing the prime minister to speak directly with local citizens before moving on to the mining site one hour later.
At 12:30 pm, Mitsotakis will formally address guests and company representatives gathered for the inauguration of the mining complex.
Hellas Gold Mining Project
The new mining facility in Skouries represents a significant development for Hellas Gold, the corporate entity managing the site.
Hellas Gold is a Greek mining company that operates major gold, copper, lead, and zinc extraction projects across northern Greece.
The new installation is focused on the extraction and processing of copper and gold deposits located within the Skouries ore body.
Regional Context of Halkidiki
Halkidiki is a peninsula in northern Greece, forming part of the region of Central Macedonia and known for both its coastal resorts and mountainous interior.
Arnea is a historic town located in the inland mountainous zone of Halkidiki, recognized for its traditional architecture and local administration hubs.
Skouries is an established mineral extraction zone in the region, where industrial mining operations have been constructed to harness local mineral reserves.
Mitsotakis has served as the Prime Minister of Greece, overseeing national development policies and industrial investments across the country.
