ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Authorities closed the Acropolis for a number of hours Tuesday on account of excessive temperatures as work restrictions remained in impact in different elements of Greece.
A Tradition Ministry archaeological service introduced the closure between 1 p.m. — 5 p.m. (1000 GMT—1400 GMT).
Necessary work breaks had been imposed in a number of different areas, totally on islands and elements of central Greece, the place temperatures exceeded 40 levels Celsius (104 levels Fahrenheit). The measures began Monday for out of doors staff. Those that don’t comply face a 2,000 euro ($2,350) wonderful per employee.
Authorities mentioned the danger of wildfires, already at “very excessive” throughout the jap mainland, is predicted to extend in the course of the week.