27/07/23

[Maik]

Kef fire risk 27/07/23: Severe

Today’s bank rates:
1 €UR = £0.8827 GBP
1 €UR = $1.1391 USD
£1 GBP = 1.1329 €UR
$1 USD = 0.8779 €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
Thu 27/07   30°/22°   32 km/h   01%   Sunny with winds
Fri 28/07   31°/22°   18 km/h   08%   Sunny
Sat 29/07   31°/22°   19 km/h   08%   Sunny
Sun 30/07   32°/23°   19 km/h   08%   Sunny
Mon 31/07   33°/23°   18 km/h   08%   Sunny
Tue 01/08   32°/23°   13 km/h   07%   Sunny
Wed 02/08   31°/23°   14 km/h   08%   Sunny
Thu 03/08   31°/22°   16 km/h   19%   Sunny
Fri 04/08   31°/22°   19 km/h   04%   Sunny
Sat 05/08   31°/22°   24 km/h   04%   Sunny

[Maik]

Body of a 68 y-o foreign male recovered Wednesday afternoon from the sea area Krouzeri, Corfu after the  canoe he rented with his wife overturned. Operator arrested for not providing life jackets.

Body of a 90 y-o Greek female recovered yesterday morning from Epanomi beach, Municipality of Thermaikos

Body of an 83 y-o Greek male recovered midday yesterday from Kavourotrypa beach, Kryoneri, Etoloakarnania

Body of a 79 y-o Greek female recovered yesterday evening from Loutra Souvalas beach, Aegina

Body of a 31 y-o Greek male recovered yesterday evening from Kiatos port beach, Gulf of Corinth

[Maik]

Woman found dead in Almyros fire

The remains of a woman were found in a trailer home near the town of Almyros, in Thessaly, where a fire was burning on Wednesday. The woman lived with her husband who was taken to hospital.

The mayor of Almyros, at the Regional Entity of Magnisia, stated that residents had been told to evacuate.

https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1216410/woman-found-dead-in-almyro-fire/

[Maik]

Sinéad O'Connor: Irish singer dies aged 56

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-66318626

[Maik]

UFO hearing key takeaways: cover-up claims and Pentagon denials

In scenes that felt reminiscent of a science-fiction movie, the US Congress held a public hearing on claims the government is covering up its knowledge of UFOs.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jul/26/ufo-hearing-update-congress-whistleblower

[Maik]

Rural doctor service available in Pessada between 10:00-13:00 this Monday, 31 July.

[Maik]

Drones being used to spot fires on Kef.

[Maik]

Unmade tracks on the Argostoli peninsular (from the fisherman's shelter to the Italian war memorial) are out of bounds until tomorrow morning due to risk of fire. Ban may be extended.

[Maik]

Appears that Antonis Parisi, former mayor of Argostoli, will be seeking re-election and has included on his ticket at least two people who haven't been asked and have no interest, including windsurfer Anastasia Gerolimatou.

[Maik]

Kef fire risk reduced to High tomorrow, according to civilprotection.gov.gr

[Maik]

74 firefighters have been injured in Greece since June 17

Of these, three have burns, 25 have respiratory problems, 17 were injured from falls on slopes, 25 have momentary malaise or lethargic episodes, two have heatstroke, and reptiles have bitten two.

https://greekcitytimes.com/2023/07/27/74-firefighters-greece-june-17/

[Maik]

'Obscene': British Gas makes record profits due to price cap rises

Bill-payers are furious over revelations that British Gas was able to make record profits due to energy price cap rises in the UK which provided the firm with a boost of around £500 million.

British Gas owner Centrica revealed its retail supplier business soared by 889% in in the six months to June 30, notching up £969 million in profits compared to £98 million a year earlier.

https://www.itv.com/news/2023-07-27/british-gas-owner-sees-supply-arm-profits-soar-by-nearly-900-on-price-cap-boost

[Maik]

Innocent man to pay prison bed and board if he wins compensation over wrongful rape conviction
Andrew Malkinson, 57, was told he could leave court a 'free man', having spent almost two decades in jail

An innocent man who wrongly served 17 years in prison for rape said he is sickened by the idea of paying the prison service back for bed and board if he wins compensation.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/07/27/innocent-andrew-malkinson-wrongful-conviction-compensation/

[Maik]

Watch as masked man armed with hammer breaks into home to steal miniature dachshund

https://www.itv.com/news/anglia/2023-07-27/watch-as-masked-man-with-hammer-kidnaps-miniature-dachshund