Access to Greek icon restricted as temperatures soar

Access to Greek icon restricted as temperatures soar

Rich BoothTuesday 08 July 2025 11:33 BST

* Greece's Acropolis in Athens is to temporarily close during peak afternoon hours due to extreme heat.

* The closure, from 1.00 pm to 5.00 pm, aims to protect visitors and workers from temperatures expected to reach 42C across the country.

* The Labour Ministry has mandated work breaks for outdoor manual labour and food delivery services in areas where temperatures exceed 40C.

* Employers have also been advised to offer remote work options where possible.

* The heatwave is forecast to continue until Thursday.