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Acropolis shuts, outdoor work halted as heatwave scorches Greece

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08-07-2025 18:27 HKT
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The Acropolis archaeological site in Athens, Greece. (AFP/File)
The Acropolis archaeological site in Athens, Greece. (AFP/File)
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