The average daily maximum temperatures across the country exceeded the seasonal norm, as measured against the 2010–2019 average.

The work stoppage does not apply to economically critical and socially essential infrastructure sectors, including health services, transportation, and utilities.

Climate change is now affecting the temperature of the water in the Mediterranean Sea which has increased by 1.5°C over the last 30 years.

Greece faces ongoing climate shifts, with northern parts of the country recording higher temperature increases over the last 30 years.