Greece's iconic Acropolis temporarily closed amid heatwave

Greece's iconic Acropolis has been closed temporarily amid the second major heatwave of 2025, with temperatures reaching 40 degrees Celsius in many places across the country on Tuesday.

The Hellenic National Meteorological Service issued high-level alerts for southern Greece and southeastern islands, warning of significant disruption to daily activities.
Meteorologists predict the heatwave will persist through Wednesday before temperatures gradually decline nationwide starting Thursday.