How long will the heatwave last in Europe and why isn't it hot in the UK? Will the high temperatures still be around for summer holiday breaks? GoodToKnow · Jul 21, 2023
World champions, trailblazers, myth-busters: Meet India's teenage powerlifting champs Kasha and Noa The sport of Powerlifting traces its roots back to ancient Greece. In the modern day world meanwhile two Indian teenagers are taking the powerlifting world by storm. The Times of India · Jul 21, 2023
Dolph Lundgren, 65, marries personal trainer Emma Krokdal, 27: ‘She’s very mature for her age’ The ‘Rocky IV’ actor and fitness expert married in an intimate ceremony at their villa in Mykonos, Greece The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2023
Strong winds reignite fire near Athens as heatwave sears Greece Evacuation orders issued for West Attica areas, as firefighters battle flames in various locations across Greece. Al Jazeera · Jul 20, 2023
Europe’s searing heat wave to intensify in Greece over the weekend Extreme heat across the Mediterranean is expected to build into the weekend, testing records in fire-ravaged Greece after easing slightly on Thursday. Tribune News Service · Jul 20, 2023
How to make homes cooler without cranking up the air conditioning Temperatures around the world are soaring. Both California’s Death Valley and China’s Xinjiang region have seen temperatures climb above the 50℃ mark. A blistering heatwave is also sweeping across the Mediterranean, causing temperatures in parts of Italy, Spain, France and Greece to exceed 40℃. The Conversation · Jul 20, 2023
Watch as wildfires continue to rage in Greece during Europe’s record-breaking heatwave Watch a view of Mandra, Greece, where wildfires continue to rage amid a record-breaking summer heatwave in Europe. The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023
Dolph Lundgren, 65, marries personal trainer Emma Krokdal, 27 The ‘Rocky IV’ actor and fitness expert married in an intimate ceremony at their villa in Mykonos, Greece The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023
Major fire near Athens contained but heat wave keeps authorities on alert Greece’s Fire Service has intensified water drops west of Athens where a huge blaze was contained overnight, as authorities brace for a new round of extreme weather The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023
Europe heatwave: Is it safe to travel to Italy, Spain, Greece and Croatia? A deadly heatwave is sweeping Europe, with ground temperatures in Spain hitting more than 60C The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023
European heatwave - latest updates as red alerts and record temperatures continue Authorities warn of heightened risk of fires from today The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023
Strike threats in Italy and stoppages in Greece as workers struggle with heat Parts of Sicily reach almost 47C and Spanish coastal water temperatures hit new high for mid-July The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2023
Italy breaking temperature records as wildfires rage in Greece Europe’s heat wave is getting worse, with temperatures forecast to peak at 47C (116.6F) on Wednesday in Sicily and Sardinia, while wildfires continue to rage in Greece. Tribune News Service · Jul 19, 2023
Israel To Send Firefighting Aircraft To Aid Greece Amid Raging Wildfires Wildfires Engulf Outskirts of Athens for a Third Day, Residents Forced to Flee Amid Escalating Heatwave and Ongoing Destruction Zenger · Jul 19, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2023 First Thing: Europe, Asia and US continue to face dangerous heatwaves Red alerts expected for more cities in Italy as Greece wildfires spread and brutal conditions continue in the US. Plus, grief in the age of AI
Al Jazeera · Jul 19, 2023 Fires were always a fact of Greek life, but now they’re worse Climate change seems to be outstripping political responses, Al Jazeera’s John Psaropoulos writes, as fires rage again.
The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023 Europe heatwave: Is it safe to travel to Italy, Spain, Greece and Croatia? A deadly heatwave is sweeping Europe, with ground temperatures in Spain hitting more than 60C
The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023 Watch live: Wildfires continue for third day in Greece as authorities brace for new heatwave Watch live as a wildfire rages northwest of Athens, Greece, on Wednesday (19 July).
Radio France Internationale · Jul 19, 2023 UN warns of impacts on health as Europe braces for record heatwaves Europe braced for record-smashing heat Tuesday with Greece battling wildfires that have forced people to flee their homes. The UN's World Meteorological Organization warned of increased risks for health as heatwaves across the globe showed no signs of easing.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 19, 2023 Extreme weather: heat strains healthcare systems, says WHO; Nasa to meet climate experts – as it happened Extreme heat hitting healthcare systems least able to cope the hardest, says WHO chief; millions in US experience severe weather
The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023 Europe heatwave live: EU sends firefighters to Greece as new evacuation orders issued Mediterranean swelters under extreme heat as authorities warn of risk to life
The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023 Families unable to cancel summer holidays despite extreme heat warnings and wildfires UK government has so far stopped short of issuing ‘don’t travel’ advice, meaning travel firms won't cover cancellations
The National (Scotland) · Jul 18, 2023 Residents and tourists told ‘stay indoors’ as second heatwave hits Europe RESIDENTS and tourists at Mediterranean destinations have been told to stay indoors as a second heatwave in as many weeks hits the region – and as…
Al Jazeera · Jul 18, 2023 Extreme heat sets records, brings health warnings in Europe, US Red alerts issued around Europe as UN weather agency says heatwave in northern hemisphere set to intensify.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2023 EU sends water bombers to help fight wildfires around Athens Flying boats dispatched as state of emergency called in Loutraki, with firefighters battling fast-moving blaze