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Summer 2025 has brought severe heatwaves and widespread wildfires across Europe and the Mediterranean, with record temperatures disrupting life from Greece to Spain and southern France.
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In Greece, June was the second-hottest month in recorded history. Temperatures exceeded 40 °C in multiple regions, forcing the government to implement mandatory work stoppages between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. to protect outdoor laborers. The iconic Acropolis in Athens was temporarily closed due to extreme heat.
