with Nikol Liakostavrou
1. The Kroussia Mountains are once again under threat, with 31 wind turbines endangering forested peaks.
2. The fertile plain faces devastation from the installation of photovoltaic panels across thousands of hectares.
3. The small villages of Paionia—Eirinikos, Metamorfosi, Pigi, and Fanos—resist industrial-scale renewable energy projects.
4. Public and private land is being seized by corporations, echoing what’s happening in Orestiada and Didymoteicho in the Evros region.
5. Mining: 7 out of 20 nationally mature mining projects pending approval are located in Kilkis.
On 09 October 2024, a public event is scheduled in Kilkis by the Mountaineering Clubs’ Initiative, featuring speakers Stef. Prassos, M. Karamanof, and N. Giannakis.
On 08 June 2025, a protest rally was held against the approval of environmental terms and the operation of a 28.6 MW wind power plant.
We discuss all these issues with Kostas Konstantinidis, a farmer and organic cultivator active in the region’s environmental matters. He also highlights the historical landmarks, landscapes, and unique beauty and biodiversity of the area.
Stay tuned!