Overview

• The Acropolis remains closed daily from 13:00 to 17:00 under a Culture Ministry order to shield staff and visitors from extreme heat.
• The Labor Ministry has barred outdoor work between 12:00 and 17:00 for construction crews and delivery drivers.
• The national weather service forecasts highs up to 41 °C nationwide with temperatures reaching 37 °C in Athens.
• Civil Protection has issued very high wildfire risk warnings for Attica and several other regions.
• This marks the second significant heatwave since late June, underscoring growing climate challenges for heritage sites and public health.