Greece’s first heat wave of the season is expected to peak on Tuesday, with temperatures forecast to reach 42 degrees Celsius across much of the country and as high as 43C in parts of central Epirus.

Heatwave conditions are expected to persist across most of Greece over the coming days, with temperatures forecast to reach 40-42 degrees Celsius in central mainland areas on…

Greece is preparing for temperatures of up to 41C as firefighters contain a wildfire on Salamis Island and battle another blaze in northern Greece.