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Added on the 21/07/2023 11:03:42 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Images of tourists leaving the Acropolis in Athens as the key tourist site is closed during the hottest part of the day. Greece is facing its hottest July weekend in 50 years, with temperatures forecast to soar above 40 Celsius (104 Fahrenheit). IMAGES
The Acropolis in Athens, Greece's most visited tourist site, shuts its ticket booth and closes to the public during the hottest hours of the day as a heatwave bakes the country. The culture ministry said the UNESCO-listed archaeological site would close from midday to 5:00 pm (0900 to 1400 GMT). IMAGES
Staff turn away tourists from the Acropolis in Athens as Greece shuts its archaeological sites during the hottest hours of the day due to a new heatwave. The Acropolis, a World Heritage Site, is currently experiencing a surge in visitor numbers and had already closed last weekend during the hottest hours. Greece is preparing for further high temperatures until Sunday, with peaks of 43 degrees Celsius (109 degrees Fahrenheit) expected in the centre of the country on Thursday. IMAGES
Images of people walking in the streets of Lyon, as France's temperatures are expected to reach their peak on Monday afternoon, with 40 departments placed on orange heatwave alert by the French weather agency Météo-France. IMAGES
People in The Hague try to stay cool as a heatwave hits the Netherlands. Temperatures between 32 and 35 degrees Celsius are expected in the country as other parts of Europe are also struggling with high temperatures. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.