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« Last Post by Maik on Saturday, 18 May, 2024 @ 13:35:55 »
New Travel Rules To Affect Holidays To 29 Countries Including Greece
Significant changes are coming to the way British travelers visit the European Union and Schengen countries. A recent survey found that nearly two-thirds of people were unaware of the upcoming introduction of fingerprints and facial scans when crossing borders. https://greekcitytimes.com/2024/05/18/new-travel-rules-to-affect-holidays-to-29-countries-including-greece/
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« Last Post by Maik on Saturday, 18 May, 2024 @ 13:32:39 »
State-owned satellites on the cards
The construction of the first Greek state satellites out of a total of 13 for which an open tender was announced earlier in the year will reportedly begin in a month’s time.
The satellites will be able to provide data and services to multiple agencies of the Greek government, such as the ministries of Environment, Energy, Rural Development, Climate Crisis, Civil Protection, Maritime Affairs, as well as the armed forces.
The satellites will help save significant resources as Greece currently has to buy data. https://www.ekathimerini.com/economy/1239033/state-owned-satellites-on-the-cards/
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« Last Post by Maik on Saturday, 18 May, 2024 @ 12:54:14 »
Affordable housing plan moving ahead
Private sector to construct apartment buildings on state-owned plots and rent them out at low rates
The government’s ambitious plan for affordable housing, dubbed the social compensation program, entails the construction of apartment blocks on public land with private funds and renting them out at low rates.
The program will focus on finding affordable housing for young people aged 18-39, using public properties through public-private partnerships, or PPPs.
In the first phase of the program, inactive public buildings will be reconstructed, so that they can be provided at low rent to young people or new couples. https://www.ekathimerini.com/economy/1239044/affordable-housing-plan-moving-ahead/
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« Last Post by Maik on Saturday, 18 May, 2024 @ 12:28:54 »
A Mystery?.....or a Conspiracy? Demand and Supply? Our friends in Poros aren't opening their apartments until June, just not worth the hassle. I'd think TUI, etc, would be happy to send full flights every day all year but they don't want to be committed to flying 'planes with a handful of adventurous passengers on board (IMO). March and April (even May) weather can be very variable (as we know) and a cold, washed out Spring holiday doesn't encourage return (been there, done that, had to borrow portable electric heater from accommodation owner - yes, it worked OK in studio but was useless on beach). OK, so counter argument is that potential visitors can't be converted to actual visitors if there's no 'planes flying. Mystery. Of course, there's UK - Athens flights then hop a KTEL bus to Kef. Yep, it takes longer but it's more adventurous (and not too scary). Now, if you're really adventurous (and are pretty cool with it): UK - Venice - Patras by train (and ferry). Bryan and I have been having a look at it, looks to work out more expensive, tales longer, more potential for losing your cool - but what a way to travel !!! Comfortable seats with plenty of leg room and space to stretch legs (on way to bar). And fantastic scenery as you cross Europe. If I was forty years younger... More info and piccies (some enlarge if clicked on) on seat61.com
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« Last Post by Maik on Saturday, 18 May, 2024 @ 09:18:15 »
Municipality of Sami events for 21 Maiou:
Sunrise: raising of flags on municipality buildings, banks (hm), ships in port
10:00 Pylaros: Eulogy at the Holy Church of Agios Nikolaos, Divarata, followed by laying of wreaths.
10:00 Erisos: Eulogy at the Holy Church of Agia Paraskevi, Mesovounia, followed by laying of wreaths.
11:00 Grizata: Memorial service and laying of wreaths at the Monument to the radical Ilias Zervos Iakovatos in Grizata.
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« Last Post by TonyD on Saturday, 18 May, 2024 @ 09:10:55 »
According to Fraport, Kef airport had a slow start to summer season 2024.....Fraport considers this another indication that the season (on Kef) continues to contract.
. We arrived this week to find everywhere very quiet indeed for this time of year. Villas and apartments showing fully booked on their various booking sites are clearly empty and locked up. Speaking with locals, they blame airlines for cancelling flights, especially from Northern airports. The villas I mention are independent, with no connection to particular airlines or package holidays. So it's all jolly strange. The desire to visit early season is there, but both accommodation and travel providers appear reluctant to assist. A Mystery?.....or a Conspiracy?
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« Last Post by Maik on Saturday, 18 May, 2024 @ 08:55:22 »
In the early hours of this morning Fiskardo Port Station was informed that an Austrian flagged sailing yacht with two German nationals aboard had attempted a landing outside the port. A Port Authority officer was sent to assess the situation. With no marine pollution or water inflow the yacht was declared able to sail into port where it is confined until reclassified seaworthy.
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« Last Post by Maik on Saturday, 18 May, 2024 @ 03:46:45 »
Kerameies: Celebration of 160th Anniversary of the Union of Ionian Islands with Greece, Tuesday, 21 May:
09:15: Official Doxology at the Holy Church of Agios Nikolaos
10:00: Speech of the Solemnity of the Day
10:05: Memorial Service to the Fallen Hero and laying of wreaths
10:15: Parade
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« Last Post by Maik on Saturday, 18 May, 2024 @ 03:37:06 »
Celebration of the "160th Anniversary of the Union of the Ionian Islands with Greece"
Banks, government buildings, shops, ships in port to display be illumiated and displaying flags from morning of Monday, 20 May to evening of Tuesday, 21 May.
Monday, 20 May @ 12:00: Memorial Service and laying of wreaths in the Municipal Cemetery of Argostoli at Drapano.
Monday, 20 May @ 21:00: ERT Choir in Concert at O Kefalos
Tuesday, 21 May @ 08:00: Raising the Flag.
Tuesday, 21 May @ 10:30: Official Doxology at the Metropolitan Church of Evangelistria
Tuesday, 21 May @ 11:15: Memorial service and laying of wreaths at the Monument of the Radicals
Tuesday, 21 May @ 12:00: Parade in Argostoli central square
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« Last Post by Maik on Saturday, 18 May, 2024 @ 00:09:37 »
Kef fire risk 18/05/24: LowToday’s bank rates:
1 €UR = £ 0.8865 GBP £1 GBP = 1.1280 €UR
1 €UR = $ 1.1227 USD $1 USD = 0.8975 €UR
1 €UR = $ 1.6818 AUD $1 AUD = 0.5946 €UR
Based on National Bank of Greece exchange rates.
Other banks likely to offer rates which may be marginally higher or lower.
Banks and foreign exchange offices normally charge standard 2% commission.
You may get a better rate changing your holiday money in advance at e.g. the Post Office. NB: some f-ex agencies advertise "No Commission".
Invariably, they deduct commission before they (don't) advertise the rate.
Foreign exchange offices are businesses, not charities. Ten day weather forecast for Kefalonia: This is an overall forecast, due to the mountainous terrain the weather can be very localised.
Updated forecast @ weather.com
Day, Date Hi°/Lo° Wind sp Wet Forecast
Sat 18/05 28°/19° 12 km/h 19% Cloudy
Sun 19/05 28°/19° 11 km/h 02% Sun & cloud
Mon 20/05 29°/20° 11 km/h 04% Sun & cloud
Tue 21/05 27°/17° 20 km/h 03% Sun & cloud
Wed 22/05 25°/16° 20 km/h 07% Sun & cloud
Thu 23/05 26°/17° 21 km/h 05% Sunny
Fri 24/05 26°/18° 19 km/h 04% Sunny
Sat 25/05 25°/17° 16 km/h 04% Mostly sunny
Sun 26/05 24°/17° 15 km/h 13% Sun & cloud
Mon 27/05 23°/17° 17 km/h 09% Mostly sunny
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