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Grapevine / News Briefs / Re: 11/04/24

« Last Post by Maik on Thursday, 11 April, 2024 @ 14:45:55 »

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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.

https://www.ekathimerini.com/economy/1236016/state-will-fight-illegalities-on-the-beaches/

Grapevine / News Briefs / Re: 11/04/24

« Last Post by Maik on Thursday, 11 April, 2024 @ 14:43:56 »

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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.”

https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1236009/online-fraud-takes-on-ominous-proportions/

Kef 'quakes / Re: Kef 'quakes: wobble watch

« Last Post by Maik on Thursday, 11 April, 2024 @ 14:38:53 »

Magnitude   3.6
Region   GREECE
Date time   2024-04-11 00:54:42.7 UTC
Location   38.354 ; 20.439
Depth   12 km
Distance   114 km W of Pátra, Greece / pop: 168,000 / local time: 03:54:42.7 2024-04-11
20 km NNW of Argostólion, Greece / pop: 9,800 / local time: 03:54:42.7 2024-04-11
https://www.emsc-csem.org/Earthquake_information/earthquake.php?id=1645186

Magnitude   2.7
Region   GREECE
Date time   2024-04-11 00:56:09.1 UTC
Location   38.370 ; 20.480
Depth   0 km
Distance   110 km W of Pátra, Greece / pop: 168,000 / local time: 03:56:09.1 2024-04-11
21 km NNW of Argostólion, Greece / pop: 9,800 / local time: 03:56:09.1 2024-04-11
https://www.emsc-csem.org/Earthquake_information/earthquake.php?id=1645188

Magnitude   2.7
Region   GREECE
Date time   2024-04-11 01:03:04.9 UTC
Location   38.340 ; 20.480
Depth   5 km
Distance   110 km W of Pátra, Greece / pop: 168,000 / local time: 04:03:04.9 2024-04-11
18 km NNW of Argostólion, Greece / pop: 9,800 / local time: 04:03:04.9 2024-04-11
https://www.emsc-csem.org/Earthquake_information/earthquake.php?id=1645190

Magnitude   2.2
Region   GREECE
Date time   2024-04-11 02:12:29.0 UTC
Location   38.360 ; 20.520
Depth   9 km
Distance   107 km W of Pátra, Greece / pop: 168,000 / local time: 05:12:29.0 2024-04-11
20 km N of Argostólion, Greece / pop: 9,800 / local time: 05:12:29.0 2024-04-11
https://www.emsc-csem.org/Earthquake_information/earthquake.php?id=1645223

Magnitude   2.7
Region   GREECE
Date time   2024-04-11 02:21:23.5 UTC
Location   38.340 ; 20.460
Depth   5 km
Distance   112 km W of Pátra, Greece / pop: 168,000 / local time: 05:21:23.5 2024-04-11
18 km NNW of Argostólion, Greece / pop: 9,800 / local time: 05:21:23.5 2024-04-11
https://www.emsc-csem.org/Earthquake_information/earthquake.php?id=1645225

Magnitude   3.0
Region   GREECE
Date time   2024-04-11 02:44:45.6 UTC
Location   38.372 ; 20.470
Depth   7 km
Distance   111 km W of Pátra, Greece / pop: 168,000 / local time: 05:44:45.6 2024-04-11
21 km NNW of Argostólion, Greece / pop: 9,800 / local time: 05:44:45.6 2024-04-11
https://www.emsc-csem.org/Earthquake_information/earthquake.php?id=1645234

Magnitude   2.2
Region   GREECE
Date time   2024-04-11 03:24:16.9 UTC
Location   38.040 ; 20.720
Depth   5 km
Distance   92 km WSW of Pátra, Greece / pop: 168,000 / local time: 06:24:16.9 2024-04-11
13 km S of Póros, Greece / pop: 1,000 / local time: 06:24:16.9 2024-04-11
https://www.emsc-csem.org/Earthquake_information/earthquake.php?id=1645242

Magnitude   2.0
Region   GREECE
Date time   2024-04-11 04:59:07.6 UTC
Location   38.390 ; 20.510
Depth   5 km
Distance   108 km W of Pátra, Greece / pop: 168,000 / local time: 07:59:07.6 2024-04-11
23 km N of Argostólion, Greece / pop: 9,800 / local time: 07:59:07.6 2024-04-11
https://www.emsc-csem.org/Earthquake_information/earthquake.php?id=1645269

Magnitude   2.0
Region   GREECE
Date time   2024-04-11 08:36:24.0 UTC
Location   38.380 ; 20.470
Depth   5 km
Distance   111 km W of Pátra, Greece / pop: 168,000 / local time: 11:36:24.0 2024-04-11
22 km NNW of Argostólion, Greece / pop: 9,800 / local time: 11:36:24.0 2024-04-11
https://www.emsc-csem.org/Earthquake_information/earthquake.php?id=1645315

Grapevine / News Briefs / Re: 11/04/24

« Last Post by Maik on Thursday, 11 April, 2024 @ 14:17:53 »

A 71 y-o local in need of urgent medical attention provided with an emergency transfer from Piso Aetos to Sami by Ithaki coastguard.

Kef 'quakes / Re: Kef 'quakes: wobble watch

« Last Post by Maik on Thursday, 11 April, 2024 @ 01:05:06 »

Magnitude   2.2
Region   GREECE
Date time   2024-04-10 04:48:46.2 UTC
Location   38.360 ; 20.490
Depth   5 km
Distance   109 km W of Pátra, Greece / pop: 168,000 / local time: 07:48:46.2 2024-04-10
20 km N of Argostólion, Greece / pop: 9,800 / local time: 07:48:46.2 2024-04-10
https://www.emsc-csem.org/Earthquake_information/earthquake.php?id=1644839

Magnitude   2.6
Region   GREECE
Date time   2024-04-10 05:34:22.8 UTC
Location   38.340 ; 20.480
Depth   5 km
Distance   110 km W of Pátra, Greece / pop: 168,000 / local time: 08:34:22.8 2024-04-10
18 km NNW of Argostólion, Greece / pop: 9,800 / local time: 08:34:22.8 2024-04-10
https://www.emsc-csem.org/Earthquake_information/earthquake.php?id=1644852

Magnitude   2.0
Region   GREECE
Date time   2024-04-10 07:28:39.0 UTC
Location   38.360 ; 20.490
Depth   5 km
Distance   109 km W of Pátra, Greece / pop: 168,000 / local time: 10:28:39.0 2024-04-10
20 km N of Argostólion, Greece / pop: 9,800 / local time: 10:28:39.0 2024-04-10
https://www.emsc-csem.org/Earthquake_information/earthquake.php?id=1644882

Magnitude   2.0
Region   GREECE
Date time   2024-04-10 08:03:23.9 UTC
Location   38.370 ; 20.500
Depth   5 km
Distance   109 km W of Pátra, Greece / pop: 168,000 / local time: 11:03:23.9 2024-04-10
21 km N of Argostólion, Greece / pop: 9,800 / local time: 11:03:23.9 2024-04-10
https://www.emsc-csem.org/Earthquake_information/earthquake.php?id=1644889

Magnitude   3.1
Region   GREECE
Date time   2024-04-10 16:56:51.8 UTC
Location   38.338 ; 20.459
Depth   4 km
Distance   112 km W of Pátra, Greece / pop: 168,000 / local time: 19:56:51.8 2024-04-10
18 km NNW of Argostólion, Greece / pop: 9,800 / local time: 19:56:51.8 2024-04-10
https://www.emsc-csem.org/Earthquake_information/earthquake.php?id=1645050

Grapevine / News Briefs / 11/04/24

« Last Post by Maik on Thursday, 11 April, 2024 @ 00:48:56 »

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

Grapevine / News Briefs / Re: 10/04/24

« Last Post by Maik on Wednesday, 10 April, 2024 @ 13:34:14 »

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Passport price to rise for second time in 14 months

The price of a UK passport will rise on Thursday, for the second time in just over 14 months.

The cost of applying online to get a new or renewed adult passport will go up from £82.50 to £88.50 from midnight.

This 7% rise follows a 9% rise in February 2023.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68778006

Grapevine / News Briefs / Re: 10/04/24

« Last Post by Maik on Wednesday, 10 April, 2024 @ 13:27:09 »

Kef police yesterday arrested two 19 y-o locals. one for riding a motorcycle without a valid licence and the other for driving a car without a valid licence.

Kef 'quakes / Re: Kef 'quakes: wobble watch

« Last Post by Maik on Wednesday, 10 April, 2024 @ 06:17:26 »

Magnitude   2.4
Region   GREECE
Date time   2024-04-09 13:27:21.2 UTC
Location   38.360 ; 20.490
Depth   5 km
Distance   109 km W of Pátra, Greece / pop: 168,000 / local time: 16:27:21.2 2024-04-09
20 km N of Argostólion, Greece / pop: 9,800 / local time: 16:27:21.2 2024-04-09
https://www.emsc-csem.org/Earthquake_information/earthquake.php?id=1644561

Grapevine / News Briefs / 10/04/24

« Last Post by Maik on Wednesday, 10 April, 2024 @ 05:57:39 »

Today’s bank rates:
1 €UR = $ 0.8847 GBP   £1 GBP = 1.1303 €UR
1 €UR = $ 1.1216 USD   £1 USD = 0.8915 €UR
1 €UR = $ 1.6935 AUD   $1 AUD = 0.5904 €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
Wed 10/04 22°/12° 12 km/h 02% Sun & cloud
Thu 11/04 24°/14° 08 km/h 05% Sun & cloud
Fri 12/04 25°/16° 17 km/h 01% Sunny
Sat 13/04 26°/16° 16 km/h 02% Sunny
Sun 14/04 26°/16° 12 km/h 02% Sunny
Mon 15/04 25°/16° 10 km/h 03% Sun & cloud
Tue 16/04 23°/15° 22 km/h 24% Cloudy
Wed 17/04 21°/13° 24 km/h 45% Showers possible
Thu 18/04 19°/12° 25 km/h 22% Mostly sunny
Fri 19/04 20°/13° 22 km/h 05% Mostly sunny

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