High temperatures, low humidity and strong winds have placed Attica and seven other Greek regions under increased wildfire risk, prompting authorities to step up preparedness measures

Health specialists urge extra caution for older adults and people with chronic conditions as prolonged heat and increasingly common nighttime heatwaves raise the risk of serious illness.

Planning a summer trip to Greece? Here's what the heat really feels like, and how to stay safe and comfortable.

A Lancet report warns that heat-related deaths in Greece could reach 2,000 per summer by 2040, as the country faces rising temperatures, drought, and disease

A new climate study ranks Greece among Europe’s most heat-vulnerable countries, forecasting longer and more frequent heatwaves as global warming accelerates across the continent.

The study showed that ninety-one percent of Greeks, 88% of Hungarians, and 90% of Croatians see heatwaves as a threat to the future.

Seven air-conditioned facilities will operate across the Greek capital, with extra support for vulnerable groups, the homeless, and even stray animals as temperatures soar

Greece faces an intense but brief heatwave as temperatures soar up to 42°C in parts of the country, including Athens, before cooler weather returns over the weekend

Parts of western Greece face temperatures up to 42°C, while eastern regions contend with strong Aegean winds reaching 8 Beaufort in the coming days

Athens will see maximum temperatures of 37-38°C, with a gradual cooling starting Wednesday. The ongoing winds are also causing cooler sea surface temperatures along the Ionian coast due to upwelling

The teenage boy suffered from heatstroke while hiking in the mountains around Metsovo. He has a rare condition known as anhidrosis.

Based on data from the Copernicus/EMWF, the summer of 2024 was the hottest recorded, while May 2025 was the second hottest overall.

Simple tools like “Water Reminder & Alarm” app can help you track how much water you’ve had — and nudge you when it’s time to take another sip.

Greece braces for another sweltering weekend as the heatwave continues, with temperatures reaching up to 44°C in parts of the country

Temperatures in Greece soared to 45°C on Tuesday with the highest recorded in Central Greece. Heatwave conditions to continue.

The Ministry of Health has already initiated emergency measures to safeguard workers in the private sector from heat-related health risks.

According to forecasts, the most intense phase of the heatwave will begin on Tuesday, July 22, and last through Saturday, July 26.

The task force reviewed the impact of the heatwave on underground and overhead cables and the interventions made to prevent power outages.

Whether viewed as a severe heatwave or just a typical July heat spell, the coming days will bring intense heat across much of Greece