extreme heat

Faulty Power Cable Suspected in Greece's Worst Wildfire of the Year, Sources Say

Investigators suspect a faulty power cable may have caused Greece's worst wildfire of the year, which began near Varnavas on…

5 months ago

Heatwave Guardians: The Evzones' Unwavering Duty in Athens 2024

In the heart of Athens, a relentless heatwave grips the city, pushing temperatures to a blistering 45 degrees Celsius. Amid…

6 months ago

Athens Opens Cooling Centres Amid Scorching Heatwave

Athens residents are facing a scorching heatwave, prompting the city to open air-conditioned cooling centres and activate emergency hotlines to…

7 months ago

Heatwave in Greece Poses Deadly Threat to Tourists, Multiple Deaths and Disappearances Reported

Athens : A scorching heatwave gripping Greece this summer has tragically claimed the lives of several tourists and led to…

7 months ago

Central Greece Records Highest Temperature of 43.2°C Amid Heatwave

Greece experienced extreme temperatures during a heatwave, with Lefkochori in Fthiotida reaching 43.2°C, the highest in the country. Sparta followed…

7 months ago

Greece Braces for Intense Heatwave: Temperatures Expected to Soar to 41 Degrees

The Hellenic National Meteorological Service (HNMS) has issued a heatwave advisory starting tomorrow, with temperatures expected to soar above 41-42…

8 months ago