Italy's hellish heatwave is 'like something from Dante's Inferno.' (Opinion)

Italy is no stranger to hot summers. But this year the usual “solleone” (an Italian term used to indicate the hottest summer days) is overwhelming. The dizzying heat is expected to peak early this week, with temperatures climbing above 45 degrees Celsius (113 Fahrenheit), writes Silvia Marchetti.

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