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News: Spring 1998

Philosophy Cafés arrive in the UK • Hume tomb to bloom • Aristotle gold row • Animal rights legal landmark • Philosophy Now editor goes on holiday

Gold mine row hits Aristotle’s home town

A row over gold mining has shaken the small town of Olympiada in northern Greece, which was the birthplace of Aristotle. A Canadian mining corporation, TVX, has spent $130 million to massively expand existing gold mines near the town, bringing employment for more than 800 local residents. It has also spent $7 million to repair environmental damage inflicted by earlier mining conducted by the Greek Government. However, locals fear that toxic waste from the mines will pollute their town and deter overseas visitors. ‘Community leader’ Nikos Mitsios told the Guardian newspaper: “Please tell the English that this is all about Aristotle, the man who taught Alexander.

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