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« Last Post by Maik on Wednesday, 17 April, 2024 @ 00:51:16 »
Watch: Olympic flame lit in Greece's ancient Olympia https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-68818723Video doesn't seem to work for me 
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« Last Post by Maik on Wednesday, 17 April, 2024 @ 00:45:44 »
Greece Moving Police Forces Around Country into Athens, Crime Squads
In an effort to combat perception that it’s losing control of law and order in Greece’s capital, the New Democracy government has had the Hellenic Police (ELAS) transferring officers from elsewhere in the country into Athens.
That has caused some dissension though, said Kathimerini, as those being moved from their duties are being paid an extra 4,200 euros ($4477) per month in compensation to deal with the extra costs, while teachers, doctors and others assigned to remote spots and islands get nothing to help them.
More than 700 officers are being transferred into Athens to take up patrols and boost visibility as there haven’t been police on foot walking around neighborhoods to give a sense of security. https://www.thenationalherald.com/greece-moving-police-forces-around-country-into-athens-crime-squads/
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« Last Post by Maik on Wednesday, 17 April, 2024 @ 00:40:31 »
Greece becomes first European country to ban bottom trawling in marine parks
Greece has become the first country in Europe to announce a ban on bottom trawling in all of its national marine parks and protected areas.
The country said will spend €780m (£666m) to protect its “diverse and unique marine ecosystems”. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/apr/16/greece-becomes-first-european-country-to-ban-bottom-trawling-in-marine-parks
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« Last Post by Maik on Wednesday, 17 April, 2024 @ 00:24:02 »
Today’s bank rates:
1 €UR = $ 0.8826 GBP £1 GBP = 1.1330 €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
Wed 17/04 21°/13° 19 km/h 53% Showers probable
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
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« Last Post by Maik on Tuesday, 16 April, 2024 @ 22:47:40 »
Municipality of Sami has signed a contract for supply and installation of digital water meters.
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« Last Post by Maik on Tuesday, 16 April, 2024 @ 22:43:55 »
Rural doctor service will be available between 10:00-13:00 on Thursday in Kerameies and between 10:00-13:00 on Thursday in Vlachata.
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« Last Post by Maik on Tuesday, 16 April, 2024 @ 00:29:07 »
Mini rope bridges built in Forest of Dean to help dormice
Mini rope bridges have been installed in one of England's ancient forests to help hazel dormice travel safely between treetops.
Two 20m-long bridges have been built over a track in the Forest of Dean.
The rodents' habitats had become disconnected following the removal of diseased ash trees. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-68788690
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« Last Post by Maik on Tuesday, 16 April, 2024 @ 00:25:44 »
Wrong couple divorced after computer error by law firm Vardag's https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68821406
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« Last Post by Maik on Tuesday, 16 April, 2024 @ 00:20:02 »
Coast Guard locates €2 million worth of cocaine
A lorry driver was arrested at the northwestern Greek port of Igoumenitsa after coast guard authorities seized more than 2 million euro worth of narcotics from his vehicle. https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1236542/coast-guard-locates-e2-million-worth-of-cocaine/
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« Last Post by Maik on Tuesday, 16 April, 2024 @ 00:12:56 »
Body of a male in advanced state of decomposition recovered yesterday morning from the dea near Iraklion, Crete.
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