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To Kafeneion => Grapevine / News Briefs => Topic started by: Maik on Thursday, 16 February, 2023 @ 03:06:57
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Today’s bank rates:
1 €UR = £0.9149 GBP
1 €UR = $1.1021 USD
£1 GBP = 1.0930 €UR
$1 USD = 0.9074 €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
Thu 16/02 15°/09° 12 km/h 05% Sunny
Fri 17/02 15°/10° 15 km/h 10% Sun & cloud
Sat 18/02 16°/10° 17 km/h 08% Mostly sunny
Sun 19/02 16°/10° 14 km/h 08% Sun & cloud
Mon 20/02 16°/11° 13 km/h 07% Sun & cloud
Tue 21/02 16°/10° 18 km/h 24% Sun & cloud
Wed 22/02 16°/10° 11 km/h 24% Sunny
Thu 23/02 16°/11° 13 km/h 15% Sun & cloud
Fri 24/02 17°/12° 22 km/h 15% Sun & cloud
Sat 25/02 18°/12° 33 km/h 41% Showers possible, winds probable
frost.getmap.gr (https://frost.getmap.gr/map#7.38/38.253/21.001)
(http://goinggreek.info/gallery/1_31_01_23_5_47_12.png) No risk of frost
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Raquel Welch, One Million Years BC actor, dies aged 82
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/feb/15/raquel-welch-dies-actor
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Watch: Never-before-seen video of divers finding Titanic wreck
Footage of the 1986 dive has been released to mark the 25th anniversary of the film 'Titanic'
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/02/15/watch-never-before-seen-video-divers-finding-titanic-wreck/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOgr66jRUrQ
https://youtu.be/sOgr66jRUrQ?t=1
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'Emaciated' horse found dumped in pile of rubble in Essex
A horse which was discovered collapsed in a pile of rubble, barely able to stand and covered by an old mattress has been nursed back to full health.
The five-month-old foal was found emaciated underneath his thick coat and had pressure sores all over his body, said the charity which rescued him.
The horse, named Barney by volunteers who rescued him, was discovered abandoned in Essex in December surrounded by tyres, gas canisters and rubble - but has now recovered well.
https://www.itv.com/news/anglia/2023-02-15/emaciated-horse-found-dumped-in-piles-rubble-and-tyres
(Distressing) photo in link
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Member of 'beheading' gang dies on East London street after drinking too much whisky at party
An East London gangster who tried to behead someone with a sword died after drinking too much whisky at a toddler's birthday party.
https://www.itv.com/news/london/2023-02-15/beheading-gang-member-dies-after-drinking-too-much-whisky-at-babys-birthday
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Major renovation planned for Athens' archaeological museum
Greece’s Culture Ministry announced plans Wednesday for a major renovation of the National Archaeological Museum, expanding exhibition space at the Athens site that houses what is considered the most important collection of Greek antiquities in the world.
The project, expected to last four years, will be led by the British architect Sir David Chipperfield, whose major works include restoration of the Neues Museum in Berlin and the design of the East Building at the Saint Louis Art Museum.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/major-renovation-planned-for-athens-archaeological-museum/2023/02/15/2c10c346-ada4-11ed-b0ba-9f4244c6e5da_story.html
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Contract worth 4,440,074€ (+VAT) signed yesterday for the renovation of public squares, pedestrian streets and the central market in Argostoli.
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Profits triple to £3.3bn at British Gas owner after energy prices soar
The figures come after British Gas was criticised over its use of debt agents to force-fit prepayment meters in the homes of vulnerable customers.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64652142
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KitKat maker Nestle to raise prices again
Nestle, which also makes Buitoni pasta, Buxton mineral water and Nescafe coffee, said it was taking a "massive" hit to its margins at the moment.
It refused to say how much prices would climb this year.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64664292
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Japan discovers almost 7,000 islands it didn’t know existed
New technology is able to identify thousands more formations than the last geological survey in 1987
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2023/02/16/japan-discovers-almost-7000-islands-didnt-know-existed/
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Elgin Marbles could be seen in both London and Athens, if new deal is agreed
George Osborne, chairman of British Museum, said discussion is on a hybrid deal with Greeks to bypass historical impasse
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/02/16/elgin-marbles-could-seen-london-athens-new-deal-agreed/
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Royal Mint adds Dumbledore coin to Harry Potter-themed collection
Coin available to buy as part of 25th anniversary collection is first in series to feature King Charles
A coin featuring Prof Albus Dumbledore has been launched as part of a Harry Potter-themed collection from the Royal Mint.
The collection was introduced in 2022 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of JK Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2023/feb/16/royal-mint-dumbledore-coin-harry-potter-themed-collection
The Royal Mint Harry Potter Collection (https://www.royalmint.com/shop/limited-editions/harry-potter/all-coins/)
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Crystal Palace letter arrives more than 100 years late
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-64647166