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11/04/24
Maik:
Today’s bank rates:
1 €UR = £ 0.8840 GBP £1 GBP = 1.1312 €UR
1 €UR = $ 1.1106 USD $1 USD = 0.8975 €UR
1 €UR = $ 1.7024 AUD $1 AUD = 0.5874 €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 11/04 24°/14° 08 km/h 04% Sun & cloud
Fri 12/04 25°/16° 17 km/h 01% Sun & cloud
Sat 13/04 27°/16° 16 km/h 01% Sunny
Sun 14/04 27°/15° 10 km/h 02% Sunny
Mon 15/04 25°/16° 11 km/h 04% Mostly sunny
Tue 16/04 23°/15° 14 km/h 20% Cloudy
Wed 17/04 22°/13° 19 km/h 37% Showers possible
Thu 18/04 19°/12° 26 km/h 24% Mostly sunny
Fri 19/04 18°/12° 26 km/h 24% Mostly sunny
Sat 20/04 19°/12° 23 km/h 14% Mostly sunny
Maik:
A 71 y-o local in need of urgent medical attention provided with an emergency transfer from Piso Aetos to Sami by Ithaki coastguard.
Maik:
--- Quote ---Online fraud takes on ominous proportions
Online fraud is becoming a veritable scourge with more than 3,000 cases recorded in 2023 alone, according to cybercrime authorities.
More specifically, 3,656 cases and 273 attempts were recorded, with only 627 solved so far, while the victims of fraud amounted to 3,733.
These scams include attempts to capture personal passwords through misleading messages, including the old trick of sending prospective victims emails or text messages about supposedly “forgotten” parcels at the post office. In recent days, misleading calls to mobile phones have also been recorded with greater frequency, with the most widespread method involving a recorded message in English purporting to inform citizens of “interception of their identity details.”
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https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1236009/online-fraud-takes-on-ominous-proportions/
Maik:
--- Quote ---State will fight illegalities on the beaches
Checks on beaches are beginning by mixed squads, which are called to establish if there are any illegalities by businesses and hotel units.
Already, by a decision of Minister of National Economy and Finance Kostis Hatzidakis, fines have been activated, which, apart from the removal of arbitrary constructions and exclusion from tenders and concessions, can reach 60,000 euros each.
The state’s land services are now responsible for the control of the coast and beaches; however, the local municipalities also have monitoring and ascertainment competences, but have to refer the cases they identify to the land authorities.
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https://www.ekathimerini.com/economy/1236016/state-will-fight-illegalities-on-the-beaches/
Maik:
--- Quote ---Inflation climbed to 3.2% in March
The national inflation rate in Greece amounted to 3.2% in March climbing from 2.9% in February, the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) reported on Wednesday.
As shown by the ELSTAT data, inflation in the food category stood at 5.3%, with olive oil prices being 67.2% higher compared to March last year, fruit being 12.7% more expensive and the mineral water/soft drinks/fruit juices category showing a 11.4% price climb.
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https://www.ekathimerini.com/economy/1236073/inflation-climbed-to-3-2-in-march/
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