Extreme heat scorches Southern Europe – DW – 07/26/2025

In the Greek capital, Athens, popular ancient sights such as the Acropolis have remained closed during peak heat periods. The health risk for tour guides and tourists is too high. Matthew Enos, an 18-year-old visitor from the US, told the Reuters agency that he was not prepared for the heat. “Not the greatest feeling ever,” he said, “so I’ve just been adapting by drinking lots and lots of water.”