Greece in grips of a heatwave as tourist hotspots and schools shut for safety (Image: Getty) Greece has shut several tourist hotspots and schools across Athens as the first heatwave of the summer hit the country. Temperature levels were reportedly tipped to hit highs up 43C (109F) on Wednesday and Thursday in parts of the Mediterranean country. According to the meteorologists, the high temperatures are being driven by southerly winds bringing hot air and dust from North Africa.
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Red Cross medics distributed water bottles to tourists, and primary schools and nurseries in southern parts of the country.
