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A searing heat wave sweeping in from Western Europe has gripped Greece, prompting emergency measures as temperatures soar across the country.
Greece is enduring another intense heat wave, with temperatures climbing as high as 42°C (107.6°F), particularly on the eastern mainland. The national meteorological services reported that on Monday, temperatures ranged from 38°C to 40°C (100.4°F–104°F) across much of the mainland, with eastern regions slightly hotter.
By Tuesday, the heat was expected to peak, with thermometers hitting 42°C in eastern areas. While western regions may experience some relief midweek, with a slight temperature drop, the eastern parts will remain under the grip of extreme heat.
Authorities anticipate some respite from Thursday, with temperatures forecast to fall by 7–8°C nationwide.
In response to the dangerous conditions, the Labour Ministry has implemented protective measures. A mandatory work stoppage for outdoor manual labourers and food delivery services is in effect from midday to 5 p.m. (0900–1400 GMT) during the heatwave period. These precautions aim to safeguard workers most vulnerable to the extreme temperatures.
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck off Japan’s Tokara Islands on Wednesday, with no tsunami warning issued but residents advised to remain vigilant.
The United States has rescinded licensing restrictions on ethane exports to China, allowing shipments to resume after a temporary halt and signalling progress in efforts to ease recent trade tensions.
Italy plans to grant approximately 500,000 work visas to non-EU nationals between 2026 and 2028, as announced in a cabinet statement. The initiative aims to address labor shortages by expanding legal immigration pathways
Following a deadly glacier collapse in Blatten, near the Swiss Alpine village of Kandersteg, the town is on high alert as melting permafrost and shifting rock threaten another potential disaster after it was buried a month ago.
Australian researchers have pioneered a low-cost and scalable plasma-based method to produce ammonia gas directly from air, offering a green alternative to the traditional fossil fuel-dependent Haber-Bosch process.
At the 17th Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Summit on 4 July in Khankendi in Azerbaijan, expressed support to the bid by the Republic of Türkiye to host COP31 in 2026. Antalya has been proposed as host city for COP31.
China has issued high heat warnings across hundreds of regions as East Asia faces its most intense heat wave of 2025.
Australia has pledged $283 million to support a green hydrogen project led by explosives manufacturer Orica, aiming to boost renewable energy production and reduce industrial emissions.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday proposed creating a low-emissions corridor and regional climate initiatives under the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), warning that climate change is severely affecting food security and livelihoods across the region.
Australian researchers have pioneered a low-cost and scalable plasma-based method to produce ammonia gas directly from air, offering a green alternative to the traditional fossil fuel-dependent Haber-Bosch process.
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