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What wildfires and extreme heat in Europe could mean for your summer holiday

The Acropolis is closed and cruise excursions are cancelled due to soaring temperatures in Greece and Turkey

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Greece shuts Acropolis and tells outdoor workers to down tools as country scorches in extreme heatwave

Tourists have been told to seek shade with temperatures set to exceed 40C in many regions

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The Market Everyone Gave Up On Is Crushing Nasdaq 100 In 2025

Greece's 2010 collapse was so severe it leased islands, gutted public jobs and pensions, while some abroad even joked about selling the Acropolis to appease creditors.

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Acropolis closes as Greece sizzles under another severe heatwave

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

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Greece shuts the Acropolis due to high temperatures

Authorities have closed the Acropolis for several hours Tuesday due to high temperatures

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Acropolis Shuts, Outdoor Work Halted As Heatwave Scorches Greece

Greece's top archaeological monument, the Acropolis, was partially shut Tuesday as part of emergency measures to protect visitors and workers around the country during a four-day heatwave.

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How Tanak survived and thrived in the punishing Acropolis Rally heat

Twice Ott Tanak had been denied by Sebastien Ogier in successive World Rally Championship rounds in Portugal and Sardinia - but as they say, third time’s a charm.

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Thierry Neuville slams Hankook tyres at WRC Acropolis Rally

Thierry Neuville has said the World Rally Championship’s Hankook control tyres are “not on the level” they should be after suffering a series of problems during Acropolis Rally Greece.

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Neuville slams Hankook tyres at WRC Acropolis Rally

Thierry Neuville has said the World Rally Championship’s Hankook control tyres are “not on the level” they should be after suffering a series of problems during Acropolis Rally Greece.

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One of Athens’ best-known tourist attractions is about to close for three years

Renowned artists who have performed here include Luciano Pavarotti, Frank Sinatra and Coldplay

The Independent UK

‘Incompatible with the symbolism’: Yorgos Lanthimos denied permission to shoot new film at the Acropolis

The country’s best-known director was refused by Greece’s culture ministry when he applied to shoot scenes for sci-fi comedy Bugonia at iconic Athens site

The Guardian - UK

Greece marks Independence Day with military parade and ceremonies

Marking the 1821 War of Independence, Athens hosted a military parade, church services, ceremonial gun salutes, and a flag-raising at the Acropolis, attended by national leaders.

Euronews

Rome could limit access to Trevi fountain as it grapples with overtourism

Proposals include having people reserve a slot to visit site, similar to measures at Acropolis and Sagrada Família

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Greece has shut down the Acropolis twice this week due to brutally high temperatures

Tourist attraction was shut down for five hours on two days.

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Greece shuts down iconic Acropolis as temperatures hit almost 40 degrees

The iconic Acropolis in Athens was shut down for several hours in the middle of the day on Wednesday, 17 July, due to extreme heat.

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Acropolis Closed Due To High Temperatures In Greece

Greece closes Acropolis and archaeological sites in Athens due to extreme heat, offering relief measures amidst scorching temperatures.

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Heat forces Greek authorities to shut down Acropolis during afternoon hours for a second day running

Greek authorities are closing down the Acropolis for much of the afternoon for a second day as the country swelters under unseasonably high temperatures

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Greece shuts Acropolis, schools as it braces for 43°C heatwave

Greece is one of the European countries most affected by the climate crisis.

Evening Standard

Acropolis closed amid heatwave in Greece as temperatures reach 39C

Temperatures are expected to soar to 43C on Thursday

The Independent UK

Heat wave in Greece halts visits to Acropolis as drones with thermal cameras monitor temperatures

The Acropolis is closing for five hours due to heat wave temperatures in Greece that also prompted many schools to close

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Shepherd’s graffiti sheds new light on Acropolis lost temple mystery – new research

The Acropolis of Athens, the rocky hill in the Greek capital that is home to the iconic Parthenon temple, is one of the world’s most visited and well-known archaeological sites – but new insights about it are still emerging.

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The Parthenon marbles evoke particularly fierce repatriation debates – an archaeologist explains why

The Parthenon marbles are rarely out of the news. Most recently, Turkish officials have rejected claims by the British Museum that British diplomat Lord Elgin was given permission from Ottoman authorities to remove the marbles from the Acropolis in Athens in the early years of the 19th century.

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