As Greece is facing another heatwave this week, this brings to mind the deadly scorching days of July 1987 when more than 1,300 people lost their lives
Greece is in the grip of its first major heatwave of 2026, with temperatures climbing toward 43°C (109.4°F) in parts of the country as authorities issue warnings over extreme heat, elevated wildfire danger, and health risks for residents and...
Italy's relentless summer heat is beginning to take a toll on one of the country's most famous food exports, as soaring temperatures reduce milk production in the heartland of Parmigiano Reggiano, the protected cheese known worldwide as Parmesan.
Dairy farmers...
While July 2025 in Greece did not experience the same extreme heat as in previous years—with meteorologists debating whether the single, prolonged event qualified as a heat wave or a more intense one—the month was globally one of the...
As Greece grapples with yet another intense heatwave, the region of Epirus, with its rivers and lakes, presents a refreshing oasis.
With temperatures soaring to a scorching 44°C (111°F) in some regions, the traditional allure of its sun-drenched islands and...
Greece is experiencing a severe heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 40°C (104°F) in numerous locations on Wednesday. The intense heat is projected to persist through the upcoming weekend.
Data from the National Observatory of Athens/meteo.gr network revealed Wednesday's highest temperatures were...
Two people were killed and hundreds evacuated as a massive wildfire tore through southern Cyprus, destroying homes and threatening communities amid an intense heatwave.
Firefighters struggled to contain the blaze after it erupted in mountainous terrain north of the southern...
