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« Last Post by Maik on Monday, 20 May, 2024 @ 13:31:53 »
Pessada - Ag. Nik. ferry probably not running tomorrow due to concern over weather conditions.
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« Last Post by Maik on Monday, 20 May, 2024 @ 13:23:52 »
Traffic diversions in Argostoli and Lixouri due to Unification Celebrations tomorrow:
Argostoli
09:00-11:00 No parking, stopping or passage on Leoforo G. Vergoti Street in front of the Metropolitan Church of Evangelistria.
10:00-12:00 No parking, stopping or passage on Rizospaston from junction with I. Momferatou to junction with E.E. Street. Stavrou. Entire length of I. Momferatou.
Lixouri
09:00-13:00 No parking, stopping or passage along Rizospaston and A. Laskaratou from plateia Rizospaston to junction with D. Solomou and A. Laskaratou.
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« Last Post by Maik on Monday, 20 May, 2024 @ 11:10:10 »
Greek PM urges Commission to take action on multinationals
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has penned a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, urging action on the issue of Territorial Supply Constraints (TSCs) within the European Single Market.
TSCs are restrictions imposed by multinational manufacturers to prevent retailers and wholesalers from sourcing where they wish within the European Single Market. A past study by the Commission has found that TSCs cost EU consumers more than €14 billion a year. https://www.ekathimerini.com/economy/1239185/greek-pm-urges-commission-to-take-action-on-multinationals/
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« Last Post by Maik on Monday, 20 May, 2024 @ 11:05:33 »
Civil servants planning strike, protest rally on Tuesday
The umbrella union representing Greece’s public sector workers, ADEDY, has announced a nationwide 24-hour strike on Tuesday. https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1239116/civil-servants-planning-strike-protest-rally-on-tuesday/
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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Water investors have withdrawn billions, says research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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