Greece’s ongoing heat wave is expected to peak Wednesday, with the National Meteorological Service issuing an emergency weather warning as temperatures soar across much of the country.

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.