Jan 12 (Reuters) - Eldorado Gold Corp ELD.TO :
* CEO says invested $700 million in construction and development of skouries,
olympias so far-conference call
* CEO says if Olympias does not receive permits by the end of Q1 an additional
500 jobs to be cut
* CEO says decision to suspend Greek operations has nothing to do with metal
prices or balance sheet
* CEO says decision to suspend Greek operations does not affect its plans for
China
* CEO says remain committed to building the Greek mines, but actively looking
at alternatives to grow business
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