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Greece shuts the Acropolis due to high temperatures

ATHENS, Greece (AP) 鈥� Authorities closed the Acropolis for several hours Tuesday due to high temperatures as work restrictions remained in effect in other parts of Greece. A Culture Ministry archaeological service announced the closure between 1 p.m.
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Tourist walk outside the Acropolis of Athens, on Monday, July 7, 2025 while authorities in Greece have imposed mandatory work stoppages in parts of the country where temperatures are expected to exceed 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris)

ATHENS, Greece (AP) 鈥� Authorities closed the Acropolis for several hours Tuesday due to high temperatures as work restrictions remained in effect in other parts of Greece.

A Culture Ministry archaeological service announced the closure between 1 p.m. 鈥� 5 p.m. (1000 GMT鈥�1400 GMT).

Mandatory work breaks were imposed in several other regions, mostly on islands and parts of central Greece, where temperatures exceeded 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit). The measures started Monday for outdoor workers. Those who don't comply face a 2,000 euro ($2,350) fine per worker.

Authorities said the risk of wildfires, already at 鈥渧ery high鈥� across the eastern mainland, is expected to increase during the week.

The Associated Press