Winds from North Africa are pushing up the temperatures in southern Europe, including in Italy and Balkan countries. Eight cities in Italy were issued heat warnings – with temperatures of more than 39 degrees Celsius anticipated in some parts of the country. Last week, Greek authorities were forced to shut down the Acropolis in Athens as temperatures exceeded 40 degrees in much of central and southern Greece while temperatures along the Turkish coast were 12 degrees higher than usual for the season. The risk of heatwaves at the Paris Olympic games has left organisers sweating about the safety …