18/04/24

[Maik]

Today’s bank rates:   
1 €UR = $ 0.8826 GBP   £1 GBP = 1.133 €UR
1 €UR = $ 1.0981 USD   £1 USD = 0.9106 €UR
1 €UR = $ 1.7159 AUD   $1 AUD = 0.5827 €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 18/04   19°/13°   19 km/h   12%   Mostly sunny
Fri 19/04   18°/11°   27 km/h   95%   Rain probable
Sat 20/04   18°/12°   29 km/h   08%   Sunny
Sun 21/04   18°/11°   24 km/h   24%   Sun & cloud
Mon 22/04   19°/12°   14 km/h   12%   Mostly cloudy
Tue 23/04   20°/12°   22 km/h   24%   Sun & cloud
Wed 24/04   20°/12°   20 km/h   16%   Mostly sunny
Thu 25/04   20°/12°   17 km/h   03%   Mostly sunny
Fri 26/04   22°/14°   17 km/h   03%   Sun & cloud
Fri 27/04   21°/14°   157 km/h   03%   Sun & cloud
   

[Maik]

New ferry schedules should soon be posted here for the Lixouri - Argostilo crossing starting 22/04/22.

[Maik]

Tragedy in Argostoli midday today when a 72 y-0 commit suicide on his property in Krania.

[Maik]

Another tragedy when a Argostoli local collapsed and died on the street. Ambulance took 25 minutes to arrive due to shortage of abulances and staff.

[Maik]

Man remanded for murder of German resident on Crete

A 45-year-old Greek man accused of the murder of the 65-year-old German has been remanded in custody on Crete.

The investigating magistrate and prosecutor in the case made the decision following eight hours of testimony from the suspect.

The 65-year-old German, who resided permanently in the village of Ferma in Ierapetra, was found dead on April 6 at his home, in a pool of blood.

https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1236796/man-remanded-for-murder-of-german-resident-on-crete/