Core Viewpoint - Greece is facing a new heatwave starting from July 21, expected to last nearly a week, with peak temperatures reaching up to 43 degrees Celsius in central Thessaly [1] Weather Forecast - The heatwave is predicted to peak on July 22, with central Greece experiencing maximum temperatures of 43 degrees Celsius [1] - On July 21, maximum temperatures in central Greece are expected to reach 41 degrees Celsius, while Athens and Thessaloniki may see highs of 38 degrees Celsius [1] - Athens is forecasted to reach 40 degrees Celsius on July 22, with temperatures expected to remain around this level on July 23 [1] Previous Heatwaves - Greece experienced two previous heatwaves in late June and early July, with temperatures in Athens reaching 37 degrees Celsius on July 8 and some central regions hitting 40 degrees Celsius [1] Government Measures - The Greek Ministry of Labor has implemented measures requiring mandatory breaks in outdoor work during the hottest hours (12 PM to 5 PM) starting from July 7 in areas with extreme temperatures [1] Wildfire Risk - The high temperatures are exacerbating the risk of wildfires in Greece, which typically enters its wildfire season in May [1]