17/03/24

[Maik]

Today’s bank rates:   
1 €UR = $ 0.8823 GBP   £1 GBP = 1.1334 €UR
1 €UR = $ 1.1246 USD   $1 USD = 0.8975 €UR
1 €UR = $ 1.7086 AUD   $1 AUD = 0.5852 €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   
Sun 17/03   18°/12°   14 km/h   09%   Cloudy then sunny    
Mon 18/03   18°/12°   18 km/h   16%   Sun & cloud    
Tue 19/03   18°/10°   21 km/h   52%   Showers probable   
Wed 20/03   18°/09°   10 km/h   06%   Mostly sunny    
Thu 21/03   17°/11°   17 km/h   04%   Sunny    
Fri 22/03   18°/11°   14 km/h   24%   Sun & cloud    
Sat 23/03   19°/12°   12 km/h   12%   Mostly sunny    
Sun 24/03   19°/12°   20 km/h   13%   Sun & cloud    
Mon 25/03   18°/12°   31 km/h   21%   Sun & cloud    
Tue 26/03   19°/12°   26 km/h   24%   Sun & cloud    
   

[Maik]

Four little wobbles on Kef yesterday between 00:00-23:59 Kef local time: Kef 'quakes: wobble watch

[Maik]

Steve Harley death: Cockney Rebel singer dies at 73

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68590846



Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me)

[Maik]

First Zen Monastery to Open in Greece

The first-ever Zen monastery in Greece is set to open in the next few weeks on the Greek island of Serifos. Additionally, a Zen temple in the Kerameikos area of Athens is currently under construction.

https://greekreporter.com/2024/03/17/first-zen-monastery-open-greece/

[Maik]

Only 1 in 5 has got the IRIS system

Just 260,000 freelancers and self-employed people have so far registered in the system of accepting payments through their account, a service supported by IRIS of DIAS Interbanking Systems SA. The number of registered freelancers falls well short of the total number active in Greece – 1.3 million – and the deadline expires at the end of March.

https://www.ekathimerini.com/economy/1234221/only-1-in-5-has-got-the-iris-system/

[Maik]

Lixouri karnavali 2024

[Maik]

A small bush fire in Simotata this afternnon was extinguished by the fire department before it spread.

[Maik]

Black out at Argostoli hospital this evening, seems to be a problem that's occurred before. No reason known.

[Maik]

Cat burglar