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« Last Post by Maik on Monday, 20 May, 2024 @ 07:06:28 »
 Annual Saristra Music and Arts Festival is scheduled for Friday 26/07/24, Saturday 27/07/24 and Sunday 28/07/24 in Palia Vlakhata, Sami, Kefalonia
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« Last Post by Maik on Monday, 20 May, 2024 @ 03:42:02 »
Water investors have withdrawn billions, says research
Shareholders in some of the UK's largest water companies have taken out tens of billions of pounds but failed to invest, new research claims, with firms planning to raise household bills to fund future spending.
Investors have withdrawn £85.2bn from 10 water and sewage firms in England and Wales since the industry was privatised more than 30 years ago, analysis by the University of Greenwich suggests.
Companies are under pressure following sewage spills and water leaks, which critics have blamed on under-investment in the country's infrastructure.
Ofwat, the industry regulator, said it "strongly refuted" the figures. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cw4478wnjdpo
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« Last Post by Maik on Monday, 20 May, 2024 @ 03:20:46 »
11 forest fires across Greece in 24 hour period prior to 18:00 on Sunday, 19/05/24
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« Last Post by Maik on Monday, 20 May, 2024 @ 03:14:49 »
Kef fire risk 20/05/24: LowToday’s bank rates:
1 €UR = £ 0.8846 GBP £1 GBP = 1.1304 €UR
1 €UR = $ 1.1233 USD $1 USD = 0.8975 €UR
1 €UR = $ 1.6792 AUD $1 AUD = 0.5955 €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
Mon 20/05 29°/20° 23 km/h 02% Cloudy
Tue 21/05 28°/17° 23 km/h 02% Cloudy
Wed 22/05 25°/16° 22 km/h 08% Sunny
Thu 23/05 24°/16° 22 km/h 03% Sunny
Fri 24/05 26°/17° 20 km/h 04% Mostly sunny
Sat 25/05 26°/18° 14 km/h 03% Sun & cloud
Sun 26/05 25°/17° 17 km/h 09% Sun & cloud
Mon 27/05 24°/17° 16 km/h 24% Sun & cloud
Tue 28/05 24°/17° 15 km/h 05% Sunny
Wed 29/05 25°/17° 15 km/h 09% Mostly sunny
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« Last Post by Maik on Sunday, 19 May, 2024 @ 21:34:56 »
Remains of a car driver who disappeared in 2006 are thought to have been discovered this morning on the sea bed at Corfu port. A skull and bones from the left leg indicate the remains are those of islander Konstantinos Fragoulis. A family member has attended the port but confirmation of identity will require forensic examination.
Still on Corfu, the body of 82 y-o Damianos Kostas Mouzakitis from Avliotes, missing since 23/11/23,was discovered this morning. First reports suggest he was attempting to ford a winter stream with wild vegetation when he fell in.
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« Last Post by Maik on Sunday, 19 May, 2024 @ 21:11:44 »
Questions being raised as to whether the bridge at Heimoniko, brought down by landslides in the Ianos storm of 2020, will be ready for use this summer. From photos I've seen I'd think not. But I'm not a civil engineer so who knows 
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« Last Post by Maik on Sunday, 19 May, 2024 @ 20:50:02 »
Inside the England museums averaging fewer than one visitor a day
Nearly everybody knows of Stonehenge, the Tower of London and the Natural History Museum. Each year, Visit England's annual statistics reveal the millions who flock to explore the nation's best-known attractions. But what of the 20 or so at the other end of the list who see fewer than 300 visitors a year? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-68779540
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« Last Post by Maik on Sunday, 19 May, 2024 @ 20:36:26 »
Sports presenter arrested on suspicion of raping a child
An established sports broadcaster has been arrested on suspicion of raping a child after a 4am raid on his home.
The TV presenter was questioned for around 18 hours after a search on his property in southern England.
It is alleged a child aged under 10 was raped on more than one occasion over a period of time.
After a search of the man’s home, computer devices and documents were taken away for examination while he remains on bail pending further inquiries.
The Sun had been first to reveal details of his arrest. His arrest and identity has been corroborated by Telegraph Sport, but he cannot be named for legal reasons. The alleged offences are historical. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/2024/05/19/sports-presenter-arrested-suspicion-rape-child-police-raid/
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« Last Post by Maik on Sunday, 19 May, 2024 @ 20:05:17 »
Heat in Crete hits 38.6 C
Temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius (86F) were recorded at 108 weather stations in Greece Sunday, the national weather service says.
The record temperature, 38.6C (101.5F) was recorded at the Toplou Monastery, near the eastern extremity of the island of Crete.
Temperatures over 30C were also recorded on several locations in the mainland, mostly in central and southern Greece. https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1239171/heat-in-crete-hits-38-6-c/
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« Last Post by Maik on Sunday, 19 May, 2024 @ 15:38:40 »
Some of the residents of Skala are concerned about abandoned houses around the village. Several of the old post-earthquake breeze block bungalows are continuing to deteriorate whilst nature is reclaiming what it can. Complaints about mice and cockroaches may be exaggerated but the overgrown vegetation is definitely a fire risk. The buildings themselves are probably liabilities but the land must hold some value. Tracing the owners could be difficult, possibly moved to USA or Australia some years ago.
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