VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(MARKET WIRE)--Jan 9, 2009 -- Eldorado Gold Corporation (Toronto:ELD.TO - News)(AMEX:EGO - News) will release its 2008 Fourth Quarter Financial Results before the market opens on Thursday, February 19, 2009. Following the release, Paul N. Wright, President and Chief Executive Officer, of the Company will host a conference call at 8:30 AM PT (11:30 AM ET).

The call is being webcast by Thomson Reuters and can be accessed at Eldorado Gold's web site at www.eldoradogold.com or from www.earnings.com.

Teleconference call details are as follows:

Call in numbers are:

Toronto: 416-641-6127

Toll Free: 1-866-226-1799

Chairperson: Paul Wright, President & CEO

The replay numbers are:

Toronto: 416-695-5800

Toll Free: 1-800-408-3053

Passcode: 3280207

Replay will be available until February 26, 2009.

Eldorado Gold Corporation is a gold producing and exploration company actively growing businesses in China, Turkey, Brazil, Greece and the surrounding regions. With our international expertise in mining, finance and project development, together with highly skilled and dedicated staff, we believe that Eldorado is well positioned to grow in value as we create and pursue new opportunities.

Request for information packages: laurelw@eldoradogold.com

     Contacts:
     Eldorado Gold Corporation
     Nancy E. Woo
     Vice President Investor Relations
     (604) 601-6650 or 1-888-353-8166
     (604) 687-4026 (FAX)
     Email: nancyw@eldoradogold.com
     Website: http://www.eldoradogold.com