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Maik:
Kef fire risk 09/05/24: Low

Today’s bank rates:   
1 €UR = £ 0.8886 GBP   £1 GBP = 1.1253 €UR
1 €UR = $ 1.1102 USD   $1 USD = 0.8975 €UR
1 €UR = $ 1.6886 AUD   $1 AUD = 0.5922 €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   
Thu 09/05   21°/15°   09 km/h   45%   Showers possible   
Fri 10/05   24°/15°   16 km/h   12%   Sun & cloud    
Sat 11/05   22°/14°   11 km/h   47%   Isolated thunderstorms possible   
Sun 12/05   22°/14°   17 km/h   24%   Mostly sunny    
Mon 13/05   23°/14°   18 km/h   06%   Mostly sunny    
Tue 14/05   23°/15°   15 km/h   11%   Sun & cloud    
Wed 15/05   25°/17°   18 km/h   04%   Mostly sunny    
Thu 16/05   26°/18°   22 km/h   03%   Sun & cloud    
Fri 17/05   26°/18°   19 km/h   04%   Sun & cloud    
Sat 18/05   26°/17°   19 km/h   02%   Sun & cloud    
   

Maik:

--- Quote ---Almost one-third of farms owned by women in Greece

However, this 'is not a very positive number' as these women do not have decision-making powers, a Greek agricultural professor has said.
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https://www.farmersjournal.ie/almost-one-third-of-farms-owned-by-women-in-greece-817143

Maik:

--- Quote ---WWF Med chief: Island building frenzy must stop

The director of the WWF’s Mediterranean office Alessio Satta has described the construction onslaught on the Greek islands as the most underestimated problem in the region.

Speaking to Kathimerini, Satta said the real problem is land consumption and reckless coastal development.
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https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/environment/1238156/wwf-med-chief-island-building-frenzy-must-stop/

Maik:

--- Quote ---Crew Of Salamis Ferry Rescues Dog Overboard [video]

In a heart warming display of bravery and compassion, the crew aboard a ferry boat sailing the Salamina-Perama route sprang into action to rescue a dog that had fallen into the sea.

The incident unfolded after people aboard the "Ioannis Theresia" ferry spotted the dog struggling in the water. Without hesitation, the captain initiated the rescue operation by lowering the ferry's catapult into the sea, while three sailors bravely positioned themselves to reach the distressed canine.

Working as a team, the crew successfully retrieved the dog from the water, pulling it safely onto the deck of the ferry. The passengers onboard erupted into applause, moved by the crew's swift and selfless response to the emergency.
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https://greekcitytimes.com/2024/05/09/crew-of-salamis-ferry-rescues-dog-overboard-video/

Maik:

--- Quote ---Dead dolphin spotted on the coast of Kallikratia

A dead dolphin was spotted on the coast of the settlement Mykoniatika, Kallikratia, Halkidiki.

The dolphin was spotted by a resident of the area and alerted the coastguard, from where he was informed that the municipality of Propontis will “soon” proceed with its recovery.
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https://en.protothema.gr/dead-dolphin-spotted-on-the-coast-of-kallikratia/

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