Filenews 27 July 2023
Delivery services will not be allowed in the heat wave and while an orange or red warning is in force, the Council of Ministers decided, among other measures.
The decree will apply from today while a relevant announcement will be published by the Department of Labour Inspection.
As announced by the Minister of Labour, the decree will also provide for the cessation of outdoor work during the hours when red warnings will apply.
UPDATE
Daytime delivery services will be prohibited during periods of extreme heat, Labour Minister Yiannis Panayiotou announced on Thursday.
The Minister said that food and other delivery services will be banned on days with orange or red alerts for extreme heat, between 12 pm to 4 pm.
At the same time, outdoor work will also be prohibited during red alerts, the Minister noted.
Yesterday, the Greek government announced a similar decision, banning outdoor work and delivery services between 12 pm and 5 pm, in regions where temperatures surpass 40 degrees Celsius.
