07/04/24

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Today’s bank rates:   
1 €UR = £ 0.0000 GBP   £1 GBP = 0.0000 €UR
1 €UR = $ 0.0000 USD   $1 USD = 0.0000 €UR
1 €UR = $ 0.0000 AUD   $1 AUD = 0.0000 €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 07/04   23°/13°   20 km/h   05%   Sun & cloud    
Mon 08/04   23°/13°   13 km/h   03%   Sunny    
Tue 09/04   23°/12°   17 km/h   01%   Sunny    
Wed 10/04   23°/13°   13 km/h   04%   Sun & cloud    
Thu 11/04   23°/14°   12 km/h   08%   Sun & cloud    
Fri 12/04   24°/15°   13 km/h   20%   Sun & cloud    
Sat 13/04   23°/14°   15 km/h   12%   Sun & cloud    
Sun 14/04   23°/14°   15 km/h   04%   Mostly sunny    
Mon 15/04   22°/13°   15 km/h   11%   Sun & cloud    
Tue 16/04   20°/13°   23 km/h   38%   Showers possible   
   

[Maik]

From blue and white to the colours of the rainbow: Greece’s new tourism campaign embraces LGBTQI diversity

Visit Greece, the official website of the Greek national tourism organisation (EOT), introduced a new section promoting Greece as a prominent LGBTQI-friendly destination.

The April Visit Greece newsletter titled ‘With the colours of the rainbow’, boasts content promoting Athens as a city “colourful, welcoming and alive” and Thessaloniki as “Open to all”.

Among the most popular destinations for the LGBTQI community is Mykonos, hailed as the “queen of gay nightlife”. However, its appeal extends beyond partying, offering serene coastal retreats and relaxation options.

Other equally enticing destinations on Visit Greece include Lesvos and more specifically the town of Eresos. Santorini, Skiathos, Corfu, and Crete are also highlighted, each offering their unique charm and welcoming atmosphere.

https://neoskosmos.com/en/2024/04/07/news/greece/from-blue-and-white-to-the-colours-of-the-rainbow-greeces-new-tourism-campaign-embraces-lgbtqi-diversity/

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Elgin Marbles would be returned to Greece under SNP museum policy

Exclusive: The Elgin Marbles caused a huge diplomatic row between the UK and Greek governments last year, but if the artefact was based in Scotland, the nationalist executive would give it back to Greece.

https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/elgin-marbles-would-returned-greece-32527676

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Greek Series “Maestro in Blue,” Season 2 Coming to Netflix in May

The acclaimed Greek television series, Maestro in Blue, returns to Netflix for its second season on May 16th.

When Netflix first picked up the series in March 2023, it became the first-ever exclusive worldwide distribution deal for a Greek scripted television series on the streaming platform.

https://greekreporter.com/2024/04/07/maestro-in-blue-season-2-netflix/

[Maik]

Unpleasant news from Zakynthos: a few days ago a 49 y-o local in Agios Dimitrios, Alykes, committed suicide by shotgun. Following this his two children, aged 12 and 9, contacted a neighbour and informed her that their mother had been abusing them for the past three years. The neighbour contacted the police who arrested the mother. Doctors at Zakynthos hospital confirmed signs of abuse, children in the care of Smile of the Child.

[Maik]

Body of a clothed, unidentified male, recovered yesterday morning from the sea at cape Arapis, Mount Athos.

Unidentified body recovered yesterday afternoon from the rocks at Pammfila, Lesbos. More likely death by falling rather than drowning.

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Thirteen fox cubs rescued by Gloucestershire animal rescue centre

An animal rescue centre has said it already has thirteen fox cubs to look after, as it gears up for its busiest season.

Staff at Vale Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre, near Tewkesbury, said they are working flat out to keep the young pups bottle-fed, while also preparing for the arrival of many more injured animals.

"We're coming up to our busiest season, the baby season," said wildlife care assistant, Megan Phillips.

"We will start to get the baby birds, the fox cubs, the badger cubs - every sort of baby now.

"The winter season is more about rescuing hedgehogs and pigeons for us, but we are starting to step into our baby season, which does come very quickly.

"We always go from nothing to everything very suddenly!"

https://www.itv.com/news/westcountry/2024-04-07/thirteen-fox-cubs-rescued-by-animal-rescue-centre