29/07/21

[Maik]

Two new cases of coronavirus confirmed yesterday on Kefalonia by EODY.

[Maik]

Report shows fake news gaining foothold in Greece

Fake news is gaining a foothold in Greece as it ranks poorly among countries in Europe regarding the evaluation of news. What’s more, concern is also exacerbated by the mediocre performance of Greek children in indicators that measure their critical ability.

https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1165273/report-shows-fake-news-gaining-foothold-in-greece/

[Maik]

Extreme weather will be the norm and UK is not prepared, report warns
Last year was first to be in top 10 for heat, rain and sunshine, as scientists say UK’s mild climate is at an end

[Maik]

Climate crisis: Britain is hotter and 6% wetter than in late 20th century, Met Office says
‘Climate change is happening here, it’s happening now and it’s happening to all of us’ says researcher

https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/climate-crisis-uk-wetter-rain-met-office-b1892598.html

[Maik]

'No current plans' for another series of The X Factor, says ITV

https://www.itv.com/news/2021-07-28/no-current-plans-for-another-series-of-the-x-factor-says-itv

 

[Jolly Roger]

Climate crisis: Britain is hotter and 6% wetter than in late 20th century, Met Office says
‘Climate change is happening here, it’s happening now and it’s happening to all of us’ says researcher

https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/climate-crisis-uk-wetter-rain-met-office-b1892598.html

It may be hotter now, but if arctic temperatures continue to rise and there is more ice melt, this fresh water flowing into the arctic seas, could divert ocean currents. If we lose the Gulf Stream, temperatures in Britain will plunge and the climate will be more like Labrador. This will be known as Roger's hypothesis!

[Maik]

Protest on the closed track to Koroni beach called for 18:00 this Saturday, 31 July. Organised by the local KKE, might put a few Brits off!

[Maik]

Oldest Bridge in Europe Still in Use Found in Greece

https://greekreporter.com/2021/07/29/greece-home-oldest-bridge-europe-still-use/

They don't build 'em like they used to 

[Maik]

Apparently the mains power in Vlackata has been down, probably due to the intense heat - Castle of St. George was closed today due to the temperature.