Compulsory breaks for food delivery riders as Greece heatwave persists
The labour ministry's order prohibits these activities from midday to 5pm in central Greece and several islands, with employers also advised to offer remote work options.
This measure comes as a heatwave is set to grip the country until Thursday, following similar extreme temperatures experienced across Europe.
Greek authorities are implementing long-term strategies to address the effects of climate change, including the deployment of a record number of firefighters this summer.
The country has recently battled significant wildfires, including one on Crete that necessitated the evacuation of 5,000 tourists, and another near Athens.
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