T he Acropolis, Athens’ landmark monument, is closed this July 8, due to a heat wave afflicting Greece.

Scorching heat forces closure of the iconic site amid severe weather warnings and fire risks across the country.

Balkan countries are facing storms and wildfires after intense summer heat, while Greece closes the Acropolis due to extreme ...

Greece's culture ministry on Tuesday ordered a partial closure of the Acropolis, the country's top monument, to protect ...

Greece shuts the Acropolis due to a major heatwave with temperatures reaching 41°C. Part of broader European heatwave, it ...

ATHENS (Reuters) -Greece shut the Acropolis for several hours in the afternoon on Tuesday, as the Mediterranean country baked ...

The ancient temple in Athens draws millions of visitors each year. But authorities were forced to close it off to protect tourists and workers from extreme heat.

Mandatory work breaks were imposed in several regions, mostly on islands and parts of central Greece, where temperatures ...