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Grapevine / News Briefs / Re: 19/04/24
« Last Post by Maik on Friday, 19 April, 2024 @ 01:38:51 »
Municipality of Argostoli is inviting volunteer beach cleaners to meet up at 10:00 on Skala this Sunday, 21/04/24.
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Grapevine / News Briefs / Re: 19/04/24
« Last Post by Maik on Friday, 19 April, 2024 @ 01:33:31 »
Mains electricity down across Kefalonia and Ithaka between 05:00-08:00 this Sunday, 21/04/241.
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Grapevine / News Briefs / Re: 19/04/24
« Last Post by Maik on Friday, 19 April, 2024 @ 01:25:32 »
Body of an unidentfied person in an advanced state of sepsis recovered midday yesterday from the sea at Zephyros, Rhodes.
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Grapevine / News Briefs / Re: 19/04/24
« Last Post by Maik on Friday, 19 April, 2024 @ 01:20:08 »
Body of an unidentified elderly female recovered yesterday morning from the sea at Agios Nikolaos, Corinth.
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Grapevine / News Briefs / 19/04/24
« Last Post by Maik on Friday, 19 April, 2024 @ 01:12:11 »
Today’s bank rates:   
1 €UR = £ 0.8843 GBP   £1 GBP = 1.1308 €UR
1 €UR = $ 1.1007 USD   $1 USD = 0.8975 €UR
1 €UR = $ 1.7105 AUD   $1 AUD = 0.5846 €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   
Fri 19/04   18°/11°   24 km/h   98%   Rain probable   
Sat 20/04   18°/13°   29 km/h   03%   Sunny, wind possible
Sun 21/04   19°/11°   23 km/h   46%   Showers possible   
Mon 22/04   21°/15°   13 km/h   18%   Cloudy    
Tue 23/04   24°/13°   28 km/h   24%   Sun & cloud    
Wed 24/04   20°/12°   19 km/h   10%   Sun & cloud    
Thu 25/04   19°/12°   17 km/h   24%   Sun & cloud    
Fri 26/04   19°/12°   18 km/h   14%   Sun & cloud    
Sat 27/04   21°/13°   19 km/h   11%   Mostly sunny    
Sun 28/04   22°/15°   17 km/h   08%   Mostly sunny    
   
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Grapevine / News Briefs / Re: 18/04/24
« Last Post by Maik on Friday, 19 April, 2024 @ 00:11:11 »
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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/
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Grapevine / News Briefs / Re: 18/04/24
« Last Post by Maik on Friday, 19 April, 2024 @ 00:07:31 »
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.
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Grapevine / News Briefs / Re: 18/04/24
« Last Post by Maik on Friday, 19 April, 2024 @ 00:02:29 »
Tragedy in Argostoli midday today when a 72 y-0 commit suicide on his property in Krania.
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Grapevine / News Briefs / Re: 18/04/24
« Last Post by Maik on Thursday, 18 April, 2024 @ 23:58:02 »
New ferry schedules should soon be posted here for the Lixouri - Argostilo crossing starting 22/04/22.
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Grapevine / News Briefs / 18/04/24
« Last Post by Maik on Thursday, 18 April, 2024 @ 23:48:35 »
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
   
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