Greek authorities closed down the Acropolis in Athens for a second day due to unusually high temperatures, impacting tourism at the UNESCO-listed site and other archaeological locations in the country.
Officials are on alert for a heightened risk of wildfires due to the heatwave, prompting concerns for the fire season in Greece and necessitating precautionary measures.
Athens is providing air-conditioned areas amidst the high temperatures, impacting exam settings in schools, while records indicate a surge in Acropolis visitors post-COVID.
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