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Maik:
Today’s bank rates:
1 €UR = £ 0.8829 GBP
1 €UR = $ 1.0768 USD
£1 GBP = 1.1326 €UR
$1 USD = 0.9287 €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.
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
Fri 02/12   18°/14°   06 km/h   12%   Sun & cloud
Sat 03/12   17°/15°   19 km/h   84%   Showers probable
Sun 04/12   17°/14°   28 km/h   92%   Rain probable
Mon 05/12   18°/13°   16 km/h   73%   Light rain probable
Tue 06/12   18°/13°   11 km/h   54%   Showers probable
Wed 07/12   18°/14°   15 km/h   76%   Light rain probable
Thu 08/12   19°/16°   24 km/h   73%   Thunderstorms probable
Fri 09/12   20°/15°   27 km/h   63%   Rain & thunder probable
Sat 10/12   19°/14°   26 km/h   60%   Thunderstorms probable
Sun 11/12   19°/14°   22 km/h   52%   Scattered thunderstorms probable

Maik:

--- Quote ---Labour hold City of Chester seat in Rishi Sunak's first electoral test
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-63825130

Maik:

--- Quote ---Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny trailer released as Harrison Ford reprises legendary role

The film, which will be released next June and was previously known as Indiana Jones 5, comes more than 40 years after Harrison Ford first played the title role in Raiders Of The Lost Ark in 1981.

The trailer for the much-anticipated sequel showed multiple action sequences, including 80-year-old Ford riding a horse through New York City and onto the subway tracks.

Ford's horseback chase was filmed in Glasgow.
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https://www.itv.com/news/2022-12-01/indiana-jones-trailer-released-as-harrison-ford-reprise-legendary-role



https://youtu.be/ZfVYgWYaHmE?t=1

Maik:

--- Quote ---Stunning images shortlisted for top wildlife photography award

From pair of red foxes sharing an intimate nuzzle, to polar bear cub basking in sea of flowers, you can now vote in this year’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award
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https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/wildlife-photos-award-natural-history-museum-b2236199.html

Some great photos, although no. 10 is a bit distressing.

Maik:

--- Quote ---Survey shows superstition still has a hold in Greece

Superstition appears to be alive and kicking in Greece, with an impressive four in 10 people believing in witchcraft and the evil eye.
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https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1199245/survey-shows-superstition-still-has-a-hold-in-greece/

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