Heat wave sends prices soaring in Greece

Vegetable prices have soared in Greece since the widespread heat wave that hit large parts of Europe last month, giving Greece its hottest July for 50 years. In early August, according to a report from Iefimerida, salad prices started to rival those of meats.

At Athens Central Market, the report stated, courgettes were selling at €1 a kilogram on 3 August, up from €0.70 this

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