Greece imposes work breaks as a heat wave grips the country
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ATHENS, Greece — Authorities in Greece imposed mandatory work breaks on Monday in parts of the country where temperatures are expected to exceed 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit), with the heat wave forecast to last through Thursday.
The labour ministry ordered the work stoppage, in effect from midday to 5:00 p.m. (0900-1400 GMT), for outdoor manual labour and food delivery services, primarily in central Greece and on several islands. Employers were also asked to offer remote work options.
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No emergency measures were implemented in Athens, and the current hot spell — following sweltering temperatures across Europe — is not considered unusual.
Greek authorities say they are taking long-term steps to address the effects of climate change, including the deployment this summer of a record number of firefighters.
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