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Grapevine / News Briefs / Re: 10/05/24
« Last Post by suzie on Friday, 10 May, 2024 @ 09:15:09 »
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Skrekas: Inflation at Greek supermarkets near zero

Development and Competitiveness Minister Kostas Skrekas stated in an interview with Parapolitika radio on Thursday that the inflation rate for food in Greece has eased by approximately 40%, namely from a rate of 8.3% to a rate of 5% at present.

“Of course, we are not yet at the point we want to be, which is under 2%,” he admitted.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/economy/1238331/skrekas-inflation-at-greek-supermarkets-near-zero/

He obviously hasn't been out shopping recently
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Grapevine / News Briefs / Re: 10/05/24
« Last Post by Bryan-in-Kilkis on Friday, 10 May, 2024 @ 08:50:21 »
Road traffic accident yesterday afternoon involving a private car and an artic. Two occupants in car taken to Argostoli hospital for check up.

How was the polar bear?  :lol:
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Grapevine / News Briefs / Re: 10/05/24
« Last Post by Maik on Friday, 10 May, 2024 @ 06:18:08 »
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Skrekas: Inflation at Greek supermarkets near zero

Development and Competitiveness Minister Kostas Skrekas stated in an interview with Parapolitika radio on Thursday that the inflation rate for food in Greece has eased by approximately 40%, namely from a rate of 8.3% to a rate of 5% at present.

“Of course, we are not yet at the point we want to be, which is under 2%,” he admitted.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/economy/1238331/skrekas-inflation-at-greek-supermarkets-near-zero/



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Greek News / Re: Weather warning
« Last Post by Maik on Friday, 10 May, 2024 @ 06:12:18 »
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Greece: Adverse weather forecast across much of the country through at least May 10
Severe weather forecast across much of Greece through at least May 10. Disruptions to transport, business, and utilities possible.

Authorities will likely issue new alerts or update/rescind existing advisories as weather conditions change over the coming days.

Sustained heavy rainfall could trigger flooding in low-lying communities near rivers, streams, and creeks. Urban flooding is also possible in developed areas with easily overwhelmed stormwater drainage systems. Sites downstream from large reservoirs or rivers may be subject to flash flooding after relatively short periods of intense rainfall. Landslides are possible in hilly or mountainous areas, especially where heavy rain has saturated the soil.

Authorities could issue mandatory evacuation orders for flood-prone communities over the coming days.
https://crisis24.garda.com/alerts/2024/05/greece-adverse-weather-forecast-across-much-of-the-country-through-at-least-may-10

Forecast for Kef not too bad
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Grapevine / News Briefs / Re: 10/05/24
« Last Post by Maik on Friday, 10 May, 2024 @ 01:26:58 »
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37 afflicted by food poisoning after Easter celebration in Peloponnese

Thirty-seven residents of Andritsaina-Krestena municipality in Ilia, Peloponnese, suffered food poisoning on Easter Monday.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1238341/37-afflicted-by-food-poisoning-after-easter-celebration-in-peloponnese/
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Grapevine / News Briefs / Re: 10/05/24
« Last Post by Maik on Friday, 10 May, 2024 @ 01:21:15 »
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Greece qualifies for Eurovision 2024 final

Greece has qualified for the Eurovision 2024 final following a performance of the song ‘Zari’ by 37-year-old Marina Satti.

Satti performed during Thursday night’s second Eurovision semi-final which is taking place in Malmo, Sweden.
https://greekherald.com.au/news/greece-qualifies-for-eurovision-2024-final/

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Grapevine / News Briefs / Re: 10/05/24
« Last Post by Maik on Friday, 10 May, 2024 @ 01:04:36 »
Road traffic accident yesterday afternoon involving a private car and an artic. Two occupants in car taken to Argostoli hospital for check up.
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Grapevine / News Briefs / Re: 10/05/24
« Last Post by Maik on Friday, 10 May, 2024 @ 01:01:44 »
Body of a 76 y-o foreign male recovered midday yesterday from the sea off Rethymnon beach, Crete.
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Grapevine / News Briefs / 10/05/24
« Last Post by Maik on Friday, 10 May, 2024 @ 00:52:58 »
Kef fire risk 10/05/24: Low

Today’s bank rates:
1 €UR = £ 0.8897 GBP   £1 GBP = 1.1239 €UR
1 €UR = $ 1.1130 USD   $1 USD = 0.8975 €UR
1 €UR = $ 1.6849 AUD   $1 AUD = 0.5935 €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   
Fri 10/05   23°/14°   19 km/h   13%   Starting cloudy then turning sunny    
Sat 11/05   22°/14°   09 km/h   38%   Thunderstorms possible   
Sun 12/05   23°/14°   15 km/h   24%   Mostly sunny    
Mon 13/05   23°/15°   17 km/h   06%   Mostly sunny    
Tue 14/05   22°/15°   13 km/h   13%   Sun & cloud    
Wed 15/05   25°/17°   16 km/h   05%   Sun & cloud    
Thu 16/05   28°/19°   17 km/h   03%   Sun & cloud    
Fri 17/05   28°/19°   20 km/h   02%   Sun & cloud    
Sat 18/05   27°/19°   16 km/h   02%   Sun & cloud    
Sun 19/05   26°/17°   18 km/h   02%   Sun & cloud    
   
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Grapevine / News Briefs / Re: 09/05/24
« Last Post by Maik on Thursday, 09 May, 2024 @ 19:18:03 »
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Teenage British Girl Holidaying on Crete Reports She Was Victim of Rape

MALIA, Crete – A 16-year-old British girl has filed a complaint that she was raped by a 28-year-old Pakistani national in the toilet of a bar in Malia, Crete where she was on holiday with her parents.

The girl said that the incident happened on Wednesday night while she was out with her parents and that the Pakistani man had attacked and raped her while she was in the toilet.

Police have launched an investigation and are now seeking the suspect, who has been identified.
https://www.thenationalherald.com/teenage-british-girl-holidaying-on-crete-reports-she-was-victim-of-rape/

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