dead fish

However, the ban on swimming has not yet been lifted still awaiting the results of water sample checks.

A week after thousands of dead fish started washing-up around the port of Volos, the Greek government has declared a 'state of emergency' and announced a series of support measures for local businesses.

The Prosecutor has ordered an urgent investigation

In response, the Magnesia Hotel Association in fear of the potentially negative impacts is considering filing a lawsuit against those responsible

Experts attribute the phenomenon to the thousands of tons of water from Lake Karla and the surrounding areas that were released into the Pagasetic Gulf via the stream of Xirias