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To Kafeneion => Grapevine / News Briefs => Topic started by: Maik on Tuesday, 27 September, 2022 @ 05:10:09
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Kef fire risk 27/09/22: Medium (https://www.civilprotection.gr/el/imerisios-hartis-provlepsis-kindynoy-pyrkagias-27092022)
Today’s bank rates:
1 €UR = £ 0.9209 GBP
1 €UR = $ 0.9935 USD
£1 GBP = 1.0859 €UR
$1 USD = 1.0065 €UR
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 (https://www.postoffice.co.uk/travel-money).
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 (https://weather.com/en-IE/weather/tenday/l/GRXX0035:1:GR)
Day, Date Hi°/Lo° Wind sp Wet Forecast
Tue 27/09 25°/20° 21 km/h 99% Heavy thunderstorms probable
Wed 28/09 25°/19° 15 km/h 72% Showers probable
Thu 29/09 26°/20° 17 km/h 59% Showers probable
Fri 30/09 27°/21° 12 km/h 24% Sun & cloud
Sat 01/10 27°/20° 13 km/h 24% Sun & cloud
Sun 02/10 26°/19° 24 km/h 24% Mostly sunny
Mon 03/10 25°/18° 23 km/h 24% Sunny
Tue 04/10 25°/18° 17 km/h 14% Mostly sunny
Wed 05/10 24°/17° 16 km/h 23% Sun & cloud
Thu 06/10 24°/18° 17 km/h 45% Scattered thunderstorms possible
Edit: exchange rates updated
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All cars in Greece required to carry snow chains in the vehicle and driver proficient in fitting them. Applies between 01 October - 31 March.
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School’s out on Corfu due to storm
Schools on Corfu have been ordered to close on Tuesday ahead of the arrival of the weather system dubbed Bogdan.
Civil protection officials agreed to the move on the Ionian island on Monday.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1194160/schools-out-on-corfu-due-to-storm/
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Ethics rules for London mayor must be strengthened, review finds
Boris Johnson may have failed to meet standard of public life when mayor over links to Jennifer Arcuri, GLA finds
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2022/sep/27/ethics-rules-for-london-mayor-must-be-strengthened-review-finds-boris-johnson-jennifer-arcuri
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Rural doctor service available between 10:00-13:00 tomorrow, Wednesday, 27 September, in Lakithra. Masks and social distancing required.
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Today's forecast thunderstorms have (so far) largely by-passed Kefalonia although around 08:00 winds blew bulk refuse bins over in Lixouri and the road was awash in places between Vlakhata and the airport.
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Doncaster Sheffield airport to close permanently, despite Liz Truss vowing to protect it
New PM promised to ‘protect this airport and this infrastructure’
https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/doncaster-sheffield-airport-closed-b2175314.html
Be a sad loss if it closes, it's a lovely little airport. Maybe Liz will keep her word and keep it open. Or maybe not.
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Drinking two to three cups of coffee a day linked with longer lifespan, study finds
When compared with avoiding coffee, it was also associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/coffee-caffeine-cups-longer-life-b2176119.html
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134 confirmed coronavirus cases on Kefalonia in period 19-25/09, 7 on Ithaka, according to eody.gov.gr (https://eody.gov.gr/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/covid-gr-weekly-report-2022-38.pdf)
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Low risk of bush fire on Kef tomorrow, according to civilprotection.gr (https://www.civilprotection.gr/el/imerisios-hartis-provlepsis-kindynoy-pyrkagias-28092022)