US EditionGreece imposes work breaks as a heat wave grips the country
EUROPE, JUL 4 – Wildfires have forced over 4,000 evacuations as temperatures exceed 40°C across Europe, driven by a heat dome intensified by climate change, officials reported.
- Greece has imposed mandatory work breaks from midday to 5pm in areas where temperatures are forecasted to exceed 40 degrees Celsius, according to the Labour Ministry.
- The current heatwave is expected to last until Thursday, creating a very high risk of wildfires in regions including Athens and central Greece.
- Greek authorities are taking steps to address climate change, including deploying a record number of firefighters this summer and urging citizens to exercise caution.
- The heatwave follows a pattern of sweltering temperatures across Europe, with scientists noting the expected rise in temperatures, which may exceed normal levels by 5-6 degrees Celsius.
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A circular from the Ministry of Labor stipulates a work stoppage from 11:00 to 17:00, which areas are affected?
Sizzling Greece Temporarily Shuts Acropolis
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 1pm and 5pm local time, per the AP . Mandatory work breaks were imposed in several other regions, mostly...
The Acropolis of Athens will close its doors at the hottest hours of the day on Tuesday, announced the Greek Ministry of Culture, due to a wave of heat that strikes Greece with temperatures of up to 42°C in some regions. ...
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AporreaThe National Weather Service (EMY) issued an urgent forecast, anticipating temperatures of up to 42 degrees Celsius in some areas over the next two days. This situation put on high alert firefighters, police and public health, due to the high risk it poses to the population and the environment. Temperatures have already reached 38 degrees in the north and 40 degrees in the south of Greece. By this Monday, July 7, the EMY foresees that up to 41 d…
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