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Title: 11/01/22
Post by: Maik on Tuesday, 11 January, 2022 @ 02:05:01
Sixty two new cases of coronavirus on Kef yesterday and three on Ithaka, according to EODY.

Today's bank rate:
1 GBP = € 1.1641
1 USD = € 0.8578

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 (https://www.postoffice.co.uk/travel-money).
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 (https://weather.com/en-IE/weather/tenday/l/GRXX0035:1:GR)

Day, Date   Hi°/Lo°   Wind sp   Wet   Forecast
Tue 11/01   13°/08°   20 km/h   85%   Light rain probable
Wed 12/01   11°/05°   22 km/h   03%   Sun & cloud
Thu 13/01   09°/04°   20 km/h   03%   Sunny
Fri 14/01   12°/09°   11 km/h   03%   Sunny
Sat 15/01   14°/09°    7 km/h   05%   Sunny
Sun 16/01   14°/11°   11 km/h   22%   Mostly sunny
Mon 17/01   14°/11°   15 km/h   52%   Showers probable
Tue 18/01   14°/09°   19 km/h   63%   Light rain probable
Wed 19/01   13°/09°   18 km/h   24%   Sun & cloud
Thu 20/01   12°/10°   16 km/h   40%   Showers possible

Title: Re: 11/01/22
Post by: Maik on Tuesday, 11 January, 2022 @ 02:16:03
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EU scientists say 2021 was world’s fifth-hottest year on record

Last year was the world’s fifth hottest on record, while levels of planet-warming carbon dioxide and methane in the atmosphere hit new highs in 2021, European Union scientists said.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1175265/eu-scientists-say-2021-was-world-s-fifth-hottest-year-on-record/
Title: Re: 11/01/22
Post by: Maik on Tuesday, 11 January, 2022 @ 13:03:08
Three hundred and eighty four active cases of coronavirus on Kefalonia, nine of the eleven beds on the Covid-19 unit at Argostoli Hospital are occupied.
Title: Re: 11/01/22
Post by: Maik on Tuesday, 11 January, 2022 @ 13:06:18
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HS2: Vast Roman settlement found by archaeologists

Archaeologists working on the route of the HS2 high-speed railway have found a vast wealthy Roman trading settlement.

The discovery was made during excavations at the site in south Northamptonshire.

The site, known as Blackgrounds after the black soil found there, is near the villages of Edgcote and Chipping Warden.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-59943179
Title: Re: 11/01/22
Post by: TonyD on Tuesday, 11 January, 2022 @ 14:05:10
Three hundred and eighty four active cases of coronavirus on Kefalonia, nine of the eleven beds on the Covid-19 unit at Argostoli Hospital are occupied.
Is there a back-story to these figures?
Vaccine/Boosters not available, Vaccine/Boosters not being taken up, Distancing rules being disregarded, etc
Title: Re: 11/01/22
Post by: Maik on Tuesday, 11 January, 2022 @ 17:46:18
Seventy two new coronavirus cases on Kef today, three on Ithaka.
Title: Re: 11/01/22
Post by: Maik on Tuesday, 11 January, 2022 @ 18:19:18
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Cambodia’s famous mine-detecting hero rat dies after ‘saving many lives’
Magawa the rat, who was awarded a gold medal for its work sniffing out explosives, has died aged eight
https://www.independent.co.uk/asia/southeast-asia/cambodia-rat-mine-magawa-dead-b1990809.html
Title: Re: 11/01/22
Post by: Maik on Tuesday, 11 January, 2022 @ 19:47:11
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Tesco, Aldi, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s recall 16 products after salmonella found
Ready-to-roll raw pastry and dough products made by Bake Away have been recalled from the likes of Tesco, Aldi, Morrisons and Sainsbury's over the presence of salmonella

You can see a full list of the affected products and dates in the list below. Not all use by dates are included in the recall.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/money/tesco-aldi-morrisons-sainsburys-recall-25915258


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Tesco, Morrisons, Lidl, Waitrose and M&S urgently recall ice cream, sausage rolls and more due to safety fears
https://www.kentlive.news/news/kent-news/tesco-morrisons-lidl-waitrose-ms-6431361


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4t74053FqI
https://youtu.be/A4t74053FqI?t=1
Title: Re: 11/01/22
Post by: Maik on Tuesday, 11 January, 2022 @ 19:49:42
Traffic entering Argostoli may be delayed briefly while traffic monitors are installed.
Title: Re: 11/01/22
Post by: Maik on Tuesday, 11 January, 2022 @ 19:55:03
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Vicar of Dibley actor Gary Waldhorn dies

Actor Gary Waldhorn, known for playing Councillor David Horton in TV sitcom The Vicar of Dibley, has died at 78.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-59950298