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The yearlong heatwave in Europe continues as Athens closes Acropolis and schools as first heatwave of the summer strikes
An excessive heat warning has been issued by Greece’s weather service from Wednesday morning to 8pm on Thursday, with forecasts saying Athens will see conditions just below 40C (104F). Greece has shuttered tourist hotspots and schools across Athens as the first heatwave of the summer strikes. Temperatures were tipped to hit highs up 43C (109F)…