Heatwave tips from Athens: Cool routes app, new pocket parks and renovating a Roman aqueduct
This month in Climate Now we explore how the Greek capital of Athens is adapting to a warmer world.
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Paris practises tricky Olympics opening ceremony
PARIS: Around 40 boats took part in a practice run of the hugely ambitious opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on the river Seine on Monday (Jul 17), almost exactly a year until the sporting extravaganza begins.
Guidance issued for Brits travelling to Europe amid Cerberus heatwave with temperatures soaring to over 40C
Guidance has been issued to Brits travelling to parts of Europe amid the Cerberus heatwave, that has brought soaring temperatures of over 40C.
Allen secures €100k Grand Prix victory on Pacino Amiro
Bertram Allen took victory in the five-star Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) Grand Prix of La Coruna and a winner's prize of €100,000.
Heat forces Acropolis to temporarily close as some tourists experience fainting spells
Volunteers, doctors, and healthcare workers from the Hellenic Red Cross offered water and first aid to tourists hoping to visit the ancient monument, which was closed from noon to 5 pm local time.
Celebrity Gogglebox fans praise 'hilarious and adorable' twosome as they make show comeback
Celebrity Gogglebox fans were thrilled to see the return of Rylan Clark and his mum on Friday's episode - calling them "hilarious and adorable". The presenter and Linda Clark were among the stars watching everything from 24 Hours in A&E to The Chase.
Andy Murray has ‘shown enough’ to beat players like Stefanos Tsitsipas, according to former coach Jamie Delgado
Andy Murray still has what it takes to compete at the top level and beat players like Stefanos Tsitsipas, his former coach Jamie Delgado believes. The Scot’s Wimbledon dream came to an end as the Greek star clinched a thrilling five-set match in the second round last week. Ad Murray, who won Wimbledon in 2013 and 2016, has endured a persistent hip injury in previous years and came close to retirement in 2019 as his future hung in the balance.