Greece, Cyprus Hit by Heatwave and Wildfires

Greece is experiencing a severe heatwave, with temperatures reaching up to 42°C and prompting the partial closure of the Acropolis in Athens from 1:00 to 5:00 pm to protect workers and visitors. The Greek labor ministry has mandated a five-hour work stoppage for outdoor and manual labor in affected regions during the four-day heatwave, the second since late June. The extreme heat and strong winds have fueled wildfires across the country and in Cyprus, with Category 4 wildfire warnings in place for several Greek regions. Emergency services are battling dozens of fires daily and urging public vigilance. Other parts of Europe, including France and Spain's Catalonia, are facing similar extreme weather and wildfire risks. The Acropolis, attracting millions of visitors annually, has faced multiple temporary closures in recent years due to heatwaves.