Greece Too hot: Acropolis temporarily closes its doors
In Greece, the third heatwave of the year is pushing temperatures up to 42 degrees.
08.07.2025, 12:05
SDA
For the first time this year, the Acropolis has now been closed at midday to protect tourists and staff from the blazing sun. According to the Ministry of Culture, the closure will apply from 1 pm to 5 pm.
Physical work prohibited
The Ministry of Labor has also taken action in view of the high temperatures and has issued a ban on physical work outdoors between 12 noon and 5 pm for regions particularly affected by the heat. This includes work on construction sites or in agriculture.
But the numerous delivery services that deliver food and coffee on motorcycles must also take a break - unless the delivery person has a car with air conditioning. Companies that do not comply with the regulations face fines of up to 2,000 euros per affected employee.
All-clear only on Thursday
Maximum temperatures have been recorded on the Halkidiki peninsula, on Euboea, in central Greece, in the Attica region around Athens and in western Crete. The heatwave is expected to continue until tomorrow, with temperatures dropping to a bearable 30 degrees on Thursday.
Until then, however, the country will continue to dry out and experts are expecting a very high risk of forest fires, especially as there are strong winds in some places, meaning that a few sparks can turn into huge fires within minutes.
