In ten years, Greece has gone from debt chaos to a well-trimmed budget. It was a baptism by fire, says SEB's euro economist Pia Fromlet about the tough reform demands that turned the country around.
BusinessHeatwaves are coming earlier, becoming stronger and more frequent. Summer's heat continues to cause heat records, fires and evacuations in several places in Europe. Here are some examples of how the extreme heat has affected the continent this summer.
SwedenHundreds of firefighters are battling for the second day in a row against a comprehensive forest fire about four miles southeast of Greece's capital Athens. So far, one person has died and due to strong winds, there is a concern that it will spread.
WorldSevere forest fires are raging south of Greece's capital Athens. An elderly man has been found dead in his home, reports the country's public service channel ERT.
WorldIn Turkey and several other countries by the Mediterranean, firefighters are battling forest fires at the same time as there is a heat wave.
WorldForest fires are raging in several countries in southern Europe. Greece is getting help from the Czech Republic and Italy to combat the flames.
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