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Greece: Greece's iconic Acropolis temporarily closed amid heatwave

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Storyline: Greece's iconic Acropolis has been closed temporarily amid the second major heatwave of 2025, with temperatures reaching 40 degrees Celsius in many places across the country on Tuesday. The Hellenic National Meteorological Service issued high-level alerts for southern Greece and southeastern islands on Tuesday, warning of significant disruption to daily activities. Meteorologists predict the heatwave will persist through Wednesday before temperatures gradually decline nationwide starting Thursday. Shotlist: Athens, Greece - July 8, 2025: 1. Traffic 2. Various of sunshades, sprinklers, pedestrians 3. SOUNDBITE (English) Georgian tourist (name not given)(partially overlaid with shot 4): "It's very hot and impossible to walk. Acropolis is closed. I do not find an umbrella, but I think I need a hat. You need sun screen for sure and a lot of water." [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] 4. Acropolis, trees [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] 5. Various of visitors, reminder of Acropolis closure. [Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland]

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