EMY severe weather warning remains in effect: Orange and red alerts issued for multiple regions – when rain is expected in Athens
Meteorologist Giorgos Tsatrafyllias warns of intense and persistent storms with hail, gale-force winds and a risk of flash flooding. Conditions are expected to improve from Saturday, with summer weather returning on Sunday
IMF warns Europe: Public debt could surge to 130% of GDP by 2040 without action
A new International Monetary Fund (IMF) study warns that Europe needs deep structural reforms and fiscal adjustment, as rising public spending threatens the long-term sustainability of government finances
6.9 magnitude earthquake in southern Japan – Tsunami warning issued
The tremor was felt as far away as Osaka - At the moment, there are no reports of casualties or damage