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Grapevine / News Briefs / Re: 17/04/24
« Last Post by Maik on Wednesday, 17 April, 2024 @ 00:40:31 »
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Greece becomes first European country to ban bottom trawling in marine parks

Greece has become the first country in Europe to announce a ban on bottom trawling in all of its national marine parks and protected areas.

The country said will spend €780m (£666m) to protect its “diverse and unique marine ecosystems”.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/apr/16/greece-becomes-first-european-country-to-ban-bottom-trawling-in-marine-parks
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Grapevine / News Briefs / 17/04/24
« Last Post by Maik on Wednesday, 17 April, 2024 @ 00:24:02 »
Today’s bank rates:   
1 €UR = $ 0.8826 GBP   £1 GBP = 1.1330 €UR
1 €UR = $ 1.0981 USD   £1 USD = 0.9106 €UR
1 €UR = $ 1.7159 AUD   $1 AUD = 0.5827 €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 17/04   21°/13°   19 km/h   53%   Showers probable   
Thu 18/04   19°/13°   19 km/h   12%   Mostly sunny    
Fri 19/04   18°/11°   27 km/h   95%   Rain probable   
Sat 20/04   18°/12°   29 km/h   08%   Sunny    
Sun 21/04   18°/11°   24 km/h   24%   Sun & cloud    
Mon 22/04   19°/12°   14 km/h   12%   Mostly cloudy    
Tue 23/04   20°/12°   22 km/h   24%   Sun & cloud    
Wed 24/04   20°/12°   20 km/h   16%   Mostly sunny    
Thu 25/04   20°/12°   17 km/h   03%   Mostly sunny    
Fri 26/04   22°/14°   17 km/h   03%   Sun & cloud    
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Grapevine / News Briefs / Re: 16/04/24
« Last Post by Maik on Tuesday, 16 April, 2024 @ 22:47:40 »
Municipality of Sami has signed a contract for supply and installation of digital water meters.
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Grapevine / News Briefs / Re: 16/04/24
« Last Post by Maik on Tuesday, 16 April, 2024 @ 22:43:55 »
Rural doctor service will be available between 10:00-13:00 on Thursday in Kerameies and between 10:00-13:00 on Thursday in Vlachata.
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Grapevine / News Briefs / Re: 16/04/24
« Last Post by Maik on Tuesday, 16 April, 2024 @ 00:29:07 »
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Mini rope bridges built in Forest of Dean to help dormice

Mini rope bridges have been installed in one of England's ancient forests to help hazel dormice travel safely between treetops.

Two 20m-long bridges have been built over a track in the Forest of Dean.

The rodents' habitats had become disconnected following the removal of diseased ash trees.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-68788690
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Grapevine / News Briefs / Re: 16/04/24
« Last Post by Maik on Tuesday, 16 April, 2024 @ 00:25:44 »
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Wrong couple divorced after computer error by law firm Vardag's
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68821406
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Grapevine / News Briefs / Re: 16/04/24
« Last Post by Maik on Tuesday, 16 April, 2024 @ 00:20:02 »
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Coast Guard locates €2 million worth of cocaine

A lorry driver was arrested at the northwestern Greek port of Igoumenitsa after coast guard authorities seized more than 2 million euro worth of narcotics from his vehicle.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1236542/coast-guard-locates-e2-million-worth-of-cocaine/
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Grapevine / News Briefs / Re: 16/04/24
« Last Post by Maik on Tuesday, 16 April, 2024 @ 00:12:56 »
Body of a male in advanced state of decomposition recovered yesterday morning from the dea near Iraklion, Crete.
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Grapevine / News Briefs / 16/04/24
« Last Post by Maik on Tuesday, 16 April, 2024 @ 00:06:26 »
Today’s bank rates:   
1 €UR = $ 0.8815 GBP   £1 GBP = 1.1344 €UR
1 €UR = $ 1.0976 USD   £1 USD = 0.9110 €UR
1 €UR = $ 1.6999 AUD   $1 AUD = 0.5882 €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   
Tue 16/04   23°/16°   10 km/h   08%   Cloudy    
Wed 17/04   21°/13°   20 km/h   53%   Showers probable   
Thu 18/04   19°/12°   20 km/h   24%   Mostly sunny    
Fri 19/04   19°/11°   21 km/h   64%   Rain probable   
Sat 20/04   18°/11°   25 km/h   42%   Showers possible   
Sun 21/04   19°/11°   17 km/h   12%   Sun & cloud    
Mon 22/04   19°/12°   16 km/h   22%   Sun & cloud    
Tue 23/04   20°/12°   19 km/h   24%   Sun & cloud    
Wed 24/04   20°/12°   20 km/h   14%   Mostly sunny    
Thu 25/04   20°/13°   20 km/h   08%   Mostly sunny    
   
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Greek News / Re: More strikes coming soon
« Last Post by Maik on Monday, 15 April, 2024 @ 16:28:11 »
The General Hospital of Kefalonia Employees Union will be on strike between 10:30-13:30 this Wednesday, 17 April.
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