At least 10 killed and dozens hospitalised in north of country, while intense heat grips parts of Scandinavia
Turkey and other parts of the Balkan peninsula have been gripped by a heatwave this week, sparking wildfires that have killed at least 10 people and left dozens in hospital.
Temperatures intensified at the weekend, peaking at 43C (109F) in Volos, Greece, on Tuesday. Authorities closed tourist attractions such as the Acropolis between midday and 5pm.
High pressure across the region brought above-average heat and minimal rainfall for much of June and July, with rainfall about 80-90% below average.
Scorching temperatures, strong winds and lightning strikes in the region have caused widespread wildfires. Large blazes have been reported in Bilecik, Sakarya and Karabük in northern Turkey, leading to the evacuation of several villages and the deaths of 10 fire and rescue workers, with a further 14 people injured.
