The southern European country (pictured) was first hit with the scorching temperatures on Monday and they have not relented throughout this week.

At least 10 killed and dozens hospitalised in north of country, while intense heat grips parts of Scandinavia

ATHENS: A week-long heatwave in Greece that began on Monday is now expected to last more than a week, the country’s weather service said as temperatures on Friday neared 46C. The…

The southern European country (pictured) was first hit with the scorching temperatures on Monday and they have not relented throughout this week.

Residents just 30km away from Athens have fled their homes, as Greece's temperatures are forecast to reach 44C on Sunday.

Firefighters are battling several blazes, with officials warning that extreme heat will pose a risk of more in the coming days.

Wild infernos have struck Montenegro and Albania while also causing devastation in Turkey and Greece where temperatures soared above 44C.

Chaos broke out across the country on Sunday as temperatures soared to 44C which, paired with dry conditions and strong winds, has been causing fires across the continent.

Greece and Turkey continue to battle major wildfires amid a severe heatwave. Temperatures reached 42.4C in central Greece at the weekend, with emergency services battling fires in…