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A permanent road block in Ierissos, where people, citizens and activist surveile the entrance of Ierissos to prevent police attack.

Activists preparing the location for an antigold solidarity concert in Ierissos.

A night view of the road block in Ierissos.

Activists outside the Court of Poligiros during a trial against the antigold movement.

View of Ammouliani island from Ouranopoli, 10 km far from Ierissos.

Asterix and Obelix banner in a road block in Ierissos surveilled by the antigold movement.

Maria Kadoglou, an antigold activist.

The beach of Stratoni and the mines infrastructure. In december 2012, more than half a mile of the bay, known for its large sandy beaches, clear waters, and abundant fishing, was streaked with pollution leaked from Stratoni.

Asterix and Obelix banner in a road block in Ierissos surveilled by the antigold movement.

Road block during the night in Ierissos.

Tires in a road block in Ierissos.

Since April 2013 there are two road blocks in Ierissos, surveilled 24h by activists.

The police station in Ierissos burned in April 2013, after a police operation to arrest some activist in the village. Since April 2013 the police didn't come to Ierissos.

People in the road block in Ierissos

Skouries forest, where the El Dorado Gold company is building a new gold mine

An activist during a demonstration in Skouries forest, to protest against the installation of a new gold mine by El Dorado Gold, a canadian company.

Skouries forest, where the El Dorado Gold company is building a new gold mine

Street salesman in the centre of Ierissos

Activist preparing the traditional souvlaki during a solidarity event in Ierissos.

Child play during the solidarity music festival in Ierissos this summer.

Two elderly people stand in front an antigold banner in Ierissos.

The centre of Ierissos, a small village in Halkidiki with around 3,000 inhabitants.

Katerina Igglezi, a member of Greek Parliament with the Coalition of the Left (SYRIZA) in her office in Ierissos.

Graffiti against the gold mines in Ouranopoli, the last village before the Monte Athos territory.

Graffiti against the gold mines in Ouranopoli, the last village before the Monte Athos territory.

An antigold activist at the road block in Ierissos.

A road block situated in one of the main entrance of Ierissos, a small village without police station since it has burned in April 2013.

Activists' defense lawyer after the trial in Poligiros.

Activists are waiting for the trial in Poligiros where a couple of women are accused of violence and resistance against a police officer.

During the trial against antigold mines activists in Poligiros

A boa builer discussing the consequence of mines for his job. Tourism, fisheries and agriculture are affected by the mines' activities.