GREECE CLOSES THE ACROPOLIS

DUE TO THE HEAT

Temperatures exceed 40 degrees in Greece which not only causes many fires in the country but also the making of difficult decisions for the Greek Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Faced with what he considers "the worst heat wave since 1987", he found himself obliged to close the archaeological sites, which will close their access during the hottest hours.

He added that residents should "limit their electricity consumption" to prevent a blackout from occurring.

Thus, the Acropolis closed its entrance on Monday, August 2, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., but all other open-air sites in Greece will do the same from Tuesday, August 3, according to the culture ministry.

Temperatures approach 40 degrees from the middle of the day, before reaching 43 degrees in Athens or 45 degrees in other regions of Greece.

Something to disappoint tourists who have come to discover the splendours of Greece.