28/03/22

[Maik]

Twenty eight new coronavirus cases confirmed on Kefalonia yesterday by EODY, four on Ithaka

Today’s bank rates:
1 €UR = £ 0.8579 GBP
1 €UR = $ 1.1307 USD
£1 GBP = 1.1656 €UR
$1 USD = 0.8844 €UR

Based on Alpha Bank exchange rates, these are widely used by exchange agencies in Greece.
Other banks likely to offer a different rate 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
Mon 28/03   18°/12°   18 km/h   73%   Light rain probable early
Tue 29/03   18°/11°   13 km/h   14%   Sunny
Wed 30/03   18°/13°   19 km/h   17%   Cloudy
Thu 31/03   19°/14°   40 km/h   70%   Showers & strong winds probable
Fri 01/04   18°/13°   23 km/h   36%   Isolated thunderstorms possible
Sat 02/04   17°/11°   34 km/h   71%   Light rain & winds probable
Sun 03/04   16°/11°   22 km/h   31%   Showers possible early
Mon 04/04   17°/11°   16 km/h   21%   Mostly cloudy
Tue 05/04   17°/11°   19 km/h   07%   Mostly cloudy
Wed 06/04   17°/11°   19 km/h   10%   Sun & cloud

[Maik]

Russian police officers sue their bosses after being sacked for refusing to invade Ukraine
A unit of the Omon special force, which rebelled against Vladimir Putin’s war, sues its employers for wrongful dismissal

A unit of Russian riot police is suing its bosses for wrongful dismissal after being fired for refusing to invade Ukraine....

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2022/03/27/russian-riot-police-unit-rebellion-sues-wrongful-dismissal-ukraine/

[Maik]

Time to get the trainers dusted off... 10^th Vallianeios road race (running) planned for 01 May, more details nearer the time.

[Maik]

Real Estate tax: What changes in the issuance of the certificate

The new law on the issuance of the certificate of non-debt of the Real Estate Tax, which is necessary for real estate transfers, brings significant changes, with the most important being the acceleration of procedures, which will give a sigh of relief to notaries and owners.

In case of transfer of ownership of all kinds of real estate for any reason and before signing the contract, a certificate of non-debt Real Estate Tax is required, otherwise the notarial deed is invalid and does not entail any legal consequence.

https://www.in.gr/2022/03/26/english-edition/real-estate-tax-changes-issuance-certificate/

[Maik]

Mains water supply off in Poulata tomorrow from morning to en of work. Essential maintenance.

[Maik]

ERT3 will be filming Sunday In The Village in Lixouri this weekend.

[Maik]

Assos has been selected as one of the best small towns in Euope by Conde Nast traveler magazine (if that means owt):
https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/25-most-beautiful-small-towns-in-europe

[Maik]

Police to hand out first set of fines over Downing Street parties imminently, ITV News understands

The first set of fines for parties and gatherings held at Downing Street in breach of Covid restrictions are set to be handed out to approximately 20 officials, ITV News understands.

The fines come after questionnaires were sent by the Metropolitan Police to those suspected of breaking Covid regulations by attending gatherings at the height of the pandemic when lockdown measures were in place.

The first punishments are seen as the “easiest cases”, the “low hanging fruit”, he reports.

More fines are expected - this is seen as the first wave as there are still many Downing Street events that are yet to be fully investigated.

https://www.itv.com/news/2022-03-28/police-to-hand-out-first-set-of-fines-over-downing-street-parties-imminently

[Maik]

Russian police officers sue their bosses after being sacked for refusing to invade Ukraine

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2022/03/27/russian-riot-police-unit-rebellion-sues-wrongful-dismissal-ukraine/

More news on that on the Independent