15/08/23

[Maik]

Kef fire risk 15/08/23: Medium

Today’s bank rates:
1 €UR = £0.8844 GBP
1 €UR = $1.1299 USD
£1 GBP = 1.1307 €UR
$1 USD = 0.885 €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
Tue 15/08   31°/21°   21 km/h   05%   Sunny
Wed 16/08   31°/21°   24 km/h   12%   Sunny
Thu 17/08   32°/22°   23 km/h   10%   Sunny
Fri 18/08   33°/23°   22 km/h   05%   Sunny
Sat 19/08   33°/23°   20 km/h   05%   Sunny
Sun 20/08   33°/24°   17 km/h   03%   Sunny
Mon 21/08   32°/23°   18 km/h   03%   Sunny
Tue 22/08   32°/23°   15 km/h   03%   Sunny
Wed 23/08   32°/23°   15 km/h   02%   Sunny
Thu 24/08   31°/22°   18 km/h   02%   Sunny

[Maik]

Body of a 78 y-o Greek female recovered yesterday morning from the sea at Agios Theodoros, Corinth

Body of a 76 y-o Greek male recovered midday yesterday from the sea at Salaora, Arta

[Maik]

Strolling troubadours due along Skala pedestrian precinct this evening starting 20:00

[Maik]

Zakynthos: A waiter saved a woman eating in a restaurant with a Heimlich grip - Watch the video

https://greekcitytimes.com/2023/08/15/zakynthos-a-waiter-saved-a-woman/

Apparently the  Heimlich manoeuvre has been re-named 'Abdominal thrusts', at least partly because Henry Heimlich has been discredited: wikipedia.org

[Maik]

Dozens of fires reported in 24 hours

Some 44 forest fires broke out around the country between Sunday and Monday, most of which were immediately dealt with at their initial stage, according to a statement by the Fire Service.

Investigations have also been launched into the causes of the blazes.

The Fire Service is appealing to members of the public to be particularly careful and to follow the instructions of the competent authorities.

https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1217808/dozens-of-fires-reported-in-24-hours/

[Maik]

Five British nationals rescued from burning boat

Five British nationals have been rescued after the polyester boat they were sailing on caught fire off the coast of Zakynthos.

The occupants of the vessel, which subsequently sank, were picked up by another private vessel and brought safely to shore.

One of the passengers, who suffered minor burns, was taken to a private clinic for first aid.

The boat was sailing about 70 meters from the shoreline off the northeast of the Ionian island when it caught fire.

https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1217825/five-british-nationals-rescued-from-burning-boat/

[Maik]

Video:


https://youtu.be/z39zVKKj1-E?t=1

[Maik]

Car park behind the Port Authority building in Agostoli has been re-surfaced and will open tomorrow.

Edit: typos

[Maik]

Seems the Municipality of Argostoli have established a fire station in the old school builidng in Markopoulo. Not clear if any vehicles will be stationed there.

[Maik]

Male ‘period poverty tsar’ sues for sex discrimination after being sacked

Jason Grant, who lost his job as a period dignity officer after campaign of ‘threats and abuse’, says decision breached Equality Act

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/08/15/dundee-scotland-period-tsar-jason-grant-sue-discrimination/