06/08/21

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Four new cases of coronavirus announced on Kefalonia yesterday by EODY.

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SMS txt alert from civilprotection.gr

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The Civil Protection Department on Kefalonia and Argostoli Fire Department will be carrying out fire surveillance flights via drone.

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Millions of Great Britain homes face highest energy bills in a decade as cap lifted
Regulator Ofgem gives suppliers green light to raise prices by up to £153 a year

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/aug/06/millions-of-great-britain-homes-face-highest-energy-bills-in-a-decade

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Greece fires: Thousands more flee to safety as wildfires continue to rage

Thousands of residents have fled to safety from a wildfire that burned for a fourth day north of Athens as firefighters tried to stop the flames reaching populated areas, power stations and historic sites.

https://www.itv.com/news/2021-08-06/thousands-more-in-greece-flee-to-safety-as-wildfires-continue-to-rage

Edit: link added

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Ainos National Park closed until 06:00 Monday.

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Donations requested for victims of the recent fires, organised by Kefalonia Social Services. Items and collection points follow:

Bottled water
Juices, soft drinks
Long life milk
Baby creams, baby milk
Food, cookies, croissants, toast, cookies, pastries, breadsticks, buns and anything kept out of the fridge.
Canned tuna,
Honey, jams, merengues
Dishes, glasses, disposable cutlery
Sanitary ware, sanitary napkins, shower gels, shampoo, conditioner, toothpastes, toothbrushes, bath sponges, soaps, cream soaps, razors
Detergents for clothes, dishes, kitchen sponges, Vitex, bleach
Medicines
Pharmaceuticals, gauze, cotton, antiseptics, betadine
Diapers, baby wipes
Toilet paper, kitchen paper, napkins
Dry animal feed

Items can be donated from Monday 09 August until Friday 13 August at the following collection points:

The Women's Counselling Centre, Harokopou 10, Argostoli: 09:00-13:00
'Phone: 2671020022

The Central Social Service, 11 Sweden, Argostoli: 09.00 - 13.00
'Phone: 2671022506

Town Hall at Keramies: 09:00-13:00
'Phone: 2671361724

Poros Tourist Office
'Phone: 2671361620

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Greece grappling with 56 active fire fronts

https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1165853/greece-grappling-with-56-active-fire-fronts/

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Man dies in Greek wildfire zone after being hit by falling pylon

A man was killed by a falling electricity pylon in an area near the Greek capital Athens where emergency services have been battling severe wildfires, the hospital where he was treated said on Friday.

https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1165857/man-injured-during-attica-fire-dies/

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After More Wildfires, Greece Will Now Make Arson Felony

As more than 100 wildfires swept across Greece and caused incalculable damage to land and destroyed hundreds of houses, the New Democracy government said it would move to make arson a felony.

https://www.thenationalherald.com/after_more_wildfires_greece_will_now_make_arson_felony

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Revealed: Greece overtakes Spain as the most popular summer 2021 destination for Britons

Greece has now overtaken Spain as the most popular summer 2021 destination for Britons, according to booking statistics from a leading travel company.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-9868373/Greece-overtakes-Spain-popular-destination-Britons-amber-list.html