07/03/22

[Maik]

Forty two new coronavirus cases confirmed on Kefalonia yesterday by EODY, none on Ithaka

Today's bank rate:
1 GBP = € 1.1729
1 USD = € 0.8766

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 07/03   12°/07°   12 km/h   80%   Light rain probable
Tue 08/03   12°/06°   16 km/h   35%   Showers probable
Wed 09/03   12°/05°   19 km/h   78%   Light rain probable
Thu 10/03   12°/05°   22 km/h   07%   Mostly sunny
Fri 11/03   10°/05°   14 km/h   03%   Sun & cloud
Sat 12/03   09°/05°   16 km/h   03%   Showers probable
Sun 13/03   10°/07°   16 km/h   36%   Showers probable
Mon 14/03   12°/09°   14 km/h   57%   Showers probable
Tue 15/03   13°/09°   15 km/h   17%   Sun & cloud
Wed 16/03   14°/09°   15 km/h   06%   Sun & cloud

[Maik]

Calls grow to boycott Coca-Cola, McDonald’s and PepsiCo as major firms stay in Russia

Dozens of big corporations including Apple and Netflix have halted operations in the country in the 10 days since President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale attack on Ukraine.

But, while many firms have taken a stand, several food and drink companies have stayed silent and refused to cut ties with Russia.

Major players including McDonald’s, Coca-Cola and PepsiCo are now coming under increasing pressure from both political figures and social media users to pull their business from the country.

A spokesperson for Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company – the bottling company that has exclusive rights to distributing its products in Russia and other countries – allegedly told the outlet that “all operational, production, and logistics facilities of Coca-Cola in Russia are working”.

“We are fully responsible to partners, society, and thousands of our employees in Russia. Our top priority is the safety of our employees,” the spokesperson reportedly said.

The Coca-Cola Company has not denied the statement.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/cocacola-mcdonalds-pepsico-boycott-russia-b2029741.html

[Maik]

Today's confirmed coronavirus case count on Kef/Ithaka: 36/2

[Maik]

Lynda Baron: Open All Hours and Come Outside actress dies aged 82

Actress Lynda Baron, best known for her role as Nurse Gladys Emmanuel in BBC TV sitcom Open All Hours, has died at the age of 82.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-60647760

[Maik]

Bandages and first aid items, powdered milk and nappies for children, food that can be eaten without cooking: all humanitarian aid items for Ukraine that can be donated until Wednesday at Andromeda in Vlakhata.

[Maik]

Albania renames street in Tirana as Free Ukraine

Albania will rename a street in its capital, Tirana, where the Russian and Ukrainian embassies are located as Free Ukraine to honour Ukraine’s resistance to war, the mayor said on Sunday.

Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj told Reuters... the new name would be a reminder for the Russian embassy staff. “The Russians will have to work, live and get their mail on a Free Ukraine street address.”

https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1179113/albania-renames-street-in-tirana-as-free-ukraine/