heatwave

A prolonged heatwave is expected in Greece during the last week of August, accompanied by an increased risk of wildfires.

Greece is heading into a prolonged heatwave, with several more days of intense heat expected and temperatures reaching 38° to 40° Celsius (100-104° Fahrenheit) across many areas and climbing as high as 41° to 42°C (106-108°F) locally. The National Observatory...

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...

Heatwave conditions are expected to persist across Greece from Monday 20 July and until at least Wednesday, 22.

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...

1300 excess deaths were recorded in Europe in the week starting June 21 as a result of the heatwave that hit the continent.

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...

Athens monuments will be closed to the public during afternoon hours this weekend as Greece is faced with a prolonged heatwave.

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...