Rising Temperatures in Greece Spell Danger for Visitors: Fatalities and Missing Persons Increase Amidst Scorching Heatwave
Athens, Greece — A severe heatwave sweeping across Greece this week has escalated into a significant hazard, particularly for the country’s influx of summer tourists, including reports of multiple fatalities and missing persons. The sweltering temperatures, which have soared to potentially record-breaking highs, are testing the limits of both local emergency services and visitor preparedness. Health authorities have attributed several deaths directly to the extreme conditions, underscoring the lethal threat posed by such intense heat, …