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It is the summer of all dangers for Greece. In parallel with the fires, temperatures are expected to rise further in the coming days, forcing the authorities to take measures to protect the population and tourists.

The heat has once again descended on the streets of Athens. More than 40°C have been recorded this Friday, July 21. As the peak of the tourist season is coming, the authorities have taken measures to protect its population and tourists. Archaeological sites across the country have had to close their doors during the hottest hours.

45°C announced this Sunday

But, the high temperatures do not prevent some tourists from visiting theAcropolis from Athens (Greece). Determined tourists, who do not always measure the effects of heat on their organism. Result : for several days, many unrests have taken place around the ancient site. Red Cross volunteers are therefore on hand to keep watch. At the beginning of the evening, it was still 37°C this Friday, July 21 in the streets of Athens, but the worst is to be feared with a record at 45°C announced this Sunday, July 23.


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