Greece limits hours at Acropolis, other sites due to heatwave

Greece said that archaeological sites, including the Acropolis, will be closed during the hottest hours of the day due to a new heatwave.

The nation is preparing for further high temperatures until Sunday, with peaks of 43 degrees Celsius expected in the centre of the country. In addition, due to a previously announced work stoppage by Acropolis security guards, the site will remain closed until the end of the day from Thursday to Sunday.

The guards' union claimed that at least 20 visitors had fainted at the site due to temperatures that can soar to 45C. As Greece announced the restrictions, firefighters were still battling wildfires west of Athens, which have so far burned thousands of hectares.