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Greece heatwave shows no signs of letting up

Gasia Ohanes
July 22, 2023

Greece is facing its hottest July weekend in 50 years, with temperatures soaring above 40 Celsius. Already 11 days into its heatwave, Greece's national weather institute warns reprieve is still days away.

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