Acropolis closes as Greece endures scorching heat and fire risk

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Greek authorities temporarily closed the Acropolis on Tuesday, July 8, due to soaring temperatures, as parts of the country continued to endure extreme heat and wildfire risk.

The Culture Ministry shut the ancient site from 1 pm to 5 pm to protect visitors from the heat, with temperatures exceeding 40°C (104°F) in several regions.

Photo: AP Photo / Petros Giannakouris.

Mandatory work breaks for outdoor labourers, introduced Monday, remain in effect across parts of central Greece and various islands. Businesses face fines of €2,000 per worker for non-compliance.

Officials also warned that the already “very high” wildfire risk across the eastern mainland is expected to worsen later in the week.

Source: AP News.

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