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10/12/23
« on: Sunday, 10 December, 2023 @ 08:48:09 »
Today’s bank rates:   
1 €UR = £ 0.8832 GBP   £1 GBP = 1.1322 €UR
1 €UR = $ 1.1094 USD   $1 USD = 0.9013 €UR
1 €UR = $ 1.6899 AUD   $1 AUD = 0.5917 €UR
1 €UR = R21.2159 ZAR   R1 ZAR = 0.0471 €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   
Sun 10/12   14°/10°   11 km/h   93%   Rain probable, thunderstorms possible
Mon 11/12   16°/11°   08 km/h   17%   Sun & cloud    
Tue 12/12   18°/11°   07 km/h   24%   Sun & cloud    
Wed 13/12   19°/15°   16 km/h   24%   Sun & cloud    
Thu 14/12   20°/15°   20 km/h   24%   Starting cloudy then turning sunny    
Fri 15/12   19°/13°   15 km/h   47%   Showers possible   
Sat 16/12   17°/10°   17 km/h   75%   Light rain probable   
Sun 17/12   15°/09°   17 km/h   24%   Sun & cloud    
Mon 18/12   16°/10°   19 km/h   15%   Mostly sunny    
Tue 19/12   16°/11°   12 km/h   09%   Mostly sunny    
   

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Re: 10/12/23
« Reply #1 on: Sunday, 10 December, 2023 @ 08:55:17 »
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Pliosaur discovery: Huge sea monster emerges from Dorset cliffs

The skull of a colossal sea monster has been extracted from the cliffs of Dorset's Jurassic Coast.

It belongs to a pliosaur, a ferocious marine reptile that terrorised the oceans about 150 million years ago.

The 2m-long fossil is one of the most complete specimens of its type ever discovered and is giving new insights into this ancient predator.

The skull will be featured in a special David Attenborough programme on BBC One on New Year's Day.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-67650247

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Re: 10/12/23
« Reply #2 on: Sunday, 10 December, 2023 @ 16:06:00 »
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Famous winter destination under fire over dog killing

An online boycott of the famous winter resort town of Arachova at the foot of Mount Parnassos in Viotia, central Greece, has been gaining momentum in recent days after last week’s killing and torture of an 8-year-old Husky named Oliver by an unknown assailant.

Already people who booked holidays in Arachova months ago have begun canceling their trips to the growing concern of local businesses and residents, who say they are being unfairly targeted for someone’s heinous crime and that they are receiving threats.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1226827/famous-winter-destination-under-fire-over-dog-killing/

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Re: 10/12/23
« Reply #3 on: Sunday, 10 December, 2023 @ 16:59:34 »
Twenty two minute video of illumination of Skala Christmas decorations:



https://youtu.be/GCig02T-s5o?si=4Vbb4LWFTcpjISPp&t=1


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Re: 10/12/23
« Reply #4 on: Sunday, 10 December, 2023 @ 17:00:46 »
Sami Christmas tree illuminations postponed today due to weather, to be re-scheduled.

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Re: 10/12/23
« Reply #5 on: Sunday, 10 December, 2023 @ 17:11:20 »
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18-year-old hooligan confesses to attack against police officer in Renti

An 18-year-old boy confessed on Sunday to the attack against the 31-year-old police officer that took place on Thursday night during a volleyball match between local rivals Olympiakos and Panathinaikos in Rentis, Piraeus.

The police officer is in critical condition at the General State Hospital of Nikaia “Saint Panteleimon.”
https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1226876/18-year-old-hooligan-confesses-to-attack-against-police-officer-in-renti/

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Re: 10/12/23
« Reply #6 on: Sunday, 10 December, 2023 @ 17:14:14 »
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Airport Worker Sacked After Man Lands In Cyprus With ‘c–t’ Written On Suitcase

An airport worker in the United Kingdom has lost his job after a man arrived in Cyprus to find the words “c–t stop checking in late” written on his seven-month-old’s suitcase.
https://greekcitytimes.com/2023/12/10/airport-worker-sacked-after-man-lands-in-cyprus-with-c-t-written-on-suitcase/

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Re: 10/12/23
« Reply #7 on: Sunday, 10 December, 2023 @ 17:16:44 »
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Greece Setting Up National Cybersecurity Agency to Battle Hackers

As hackers – ransomware groups and state-backed too – target governments, state agencies, utilities, schools, hospitals and businesses – Greece is creating a national cybersecurity agency to thwart them.
https://www.thenationalherald.com/greece-setting-up-national-cybersecurity-agency-to-battle-hackers/

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« Reply #8 on: Sunday, 10 December, 2023 @ 17:21:36 »
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Limping cat Winston, 20, fed by Tesco shoppers for years now needs forever home

A limping cat popular with Tesco shoppers has finally been caught.

Tests have shown Winston is actually 20 years old and is thought to have spent most of his life on the streets.

Stacey Spelman and her daughter managed to get veterinary help for Winston after finally succeeding in their three-year mission to capture him.

It followed 'dozens of failed attempts and a broken ankle'.

Now Betley Cat Rescue is caring for Winston. Staff have removed his rotting teeth and checked his bloods and are now looking for a forever home.
https://www.itv.com/news/central/2023-12-10/limping-cat-winston-20-fed-by-tesco-shoppers-for-years-now-needs-forever-home