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To Kafeneion => Grapevine / News Briefs => Topic started by: Maik on Sunday, 27 August, 2023 @ 09:54:48
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Kef fire risk 27/08/23: Medium (https://civilprotection.gov.gr/arxeio-imerision-xartwn?field_imerominia_harti_value=08%2F27%2F2023)
Today’s bank rates:
1 €UR = £0.8822 GBP
1 €UR = $1.1165 USD
£1 GBP = 1.1335 €UR
$1 USD = 0.8957 €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 (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
Sun 27/08 32°/22° 17 km/h 01% Sunny
Mon 28/08 32°/22° 13 km/h 08% Sunny
Tue 29/08 28°/20° 22 km/h 74% Thunderstorms probable
Wed 30/08 28°/20° 22 km/h 08% Sunny
Thu 31/08 29°/19° 16 km/h 15% Sun & cloud
Fri 01/08 28°/20° 18 km/h 54% Scattered thunderstorms probable
Sat 02/08 28°/20° 22 km/h 07% Sunny
Sun 03/08 28°/20° 20 km/h 15% Sunny
Mon 04/08 29°/20° 17 km/h 17% Sun & cloud
Tue 05/08 29°/21° 18 km/h 21% Sun & cloud
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Body of an 88 y-o foreign female recovered yesterday morning from the sea off Paradisos Kefalos, Kos
Body of a 74 y-o Greek male recovered yesterday morning from the sea off Liveru beach, Argolis
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Unconfirmed: body of a female, believed local Greek aged approximately 70 years, found this morning on Agios Konstantinos beach near Davgata.
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Minor bump n Agia Efimia last night when a car hit the front of a shop. No injuries reported but car and shop front damaged.
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On this day August 27, 1829 first Greeks step foot in Australia
The first confirmed Greeks to step foot on Australian soil were a group of seven sailors from Hydra who were transported to New South Wales to serve a sentence for piracy that was given to them by a British naval court.
They arrived in Australia on August 27, 1829. The sailors were convicted in Malta on charges of piracy and were eventually pardoned, but two decided to stay and settle.
https://greekcitytimes.com/2023/08/27/day-august-27-1829-first-greeks-step-foot-australia-2/
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Nadine Dorries resigns as Tory MP with scathing attack on Rishi Sunak
https://www.itv.com/news/2023-08-26/nadine-dorries-resigns-as-tory-mp-with-scathing-attack-on-rishi-sunak
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Snoring before age 50 is a health ‘red flag’, experts suggest
Doctors warn that snoring should be treated as a health ‘red flag’
Young adults who snore at night have a significantly higher risk of having a stroke and developing heart disease when they get older, a study has warned.
Doctors have said that snoring should be treated as a “red flag” among adults below the age of 50. The study found that young adults who snore are 60 per cent more likely to develop a stroke when they reach middle age, and five times more likely to develop a heart rhythm disorder.
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/snoring-sleep-apnoea-stroke-risk-b2399825.html
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Unconfirmed: body of a female, believed local Greek aged approximately 70 years, found this morning on Agios Konstantinos beach near Davgata.
Confirmed as a 76 y-o local female
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More than 600 firefighters, backed by aircraft, struggle to contain wildfires
More than 600 firefighters, including reinforcements from several European countries and backed by a fleet of water-dropping planes and helicopters, were battling three major wildfires in Greece Sunday, two of which have been raging for days.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1218614/more-than-600-firefighters-backed-by-aircraft-struggle-to-contain-wildfires/
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Greece is one of the most expensive countries for alcoholic beverages
* It is in 3rd place among the 27 EU Member States.
https://greekcitytimes.com/2023/08/27/greece-is-one-alcoholic/