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Temperatures hit 39C in western and southern Greece before dropping from Friday
Localised storms are forecast for eastern Macedonia and Thrace on Thursday, while winds strengthen through the weekend, reaching force 8 in the south-east on Friday and Saturday, with reduced visibility possible during early morning hours
Heat with temperatures reaching up to 39°C today and strong meltemi winds in the Aegean
The heat persists; when will temperatures drop? Detailed weather forecast from the Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY)
French tourist dies after collapsing on hike near Balos in Crete
Firefighters and paramedics raced to reach the stricken hiker along the same rugged, officially closed route after her partner raised the alarm, administering CPR once she collapsed from dehydration, but she died before reaching hospital
Antetokounmpo’s first 24 hours in Miami: Meeting Wade’s statue and his welcome by the Heat – watch the video
The “Greek Freak” documented the first moments of his new life in Florida in a video lasting more than 20 minutes
Extreme risk of wildfires tomorrow in Attica and four other regions of Greece
Risk assessment committee convenes – Which areas are on red alert
Temperatures set to reach 36 – 38 degrees Celsius this weekend in Greece
EMY forecasts a hot, sunny weekend across Greece, with mainland highs of 35 degrees Celsius, locally 36 in Central Macedonia and Thessaly. Islands see 32 to 34 degrees Celsius. Sunday climbs further, up to 38 degrees Celsius locally.
Free air conditioners offered to vulnerable households by Athens Municipality – Who can apply
Applications must be submitted exclusively online until Sunday, July 19, 2026
