Greece has closed a number of ancient tourist sites in Athens due to the intense heat that has gripped the country in recent days. This was reported by the Reuters agency.
The Acropolis, located on a rocky hill overlooking the capital, and other nearby tourist attractions were closed as winds from North Africa pushed temperatures to 43 degrees Celsius.
Many primary schools and nurseries across the country were also closed to protect students from the dangerous heat. Firefighters in the country are on high alert.
Greece is one of the countries worst hit by global warming in Europe, with rising temperatures fueling deadly fires. The capital Athens, a city of five million people, is one of the hottest cities in Europe.
Scientists warn that summer temperatures there could rise by an average of 2 degrees by 2050. Athens Mayor Harris Doukas tried to create more shade by planting 2,000 trees.