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To Kafeneion => Grapevine / News Briefs => Topic started by: Maik on Wednesday, 20 October, 2021 @ 04:25:59
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Two new coronavirus cases confirmed on Kef yesterday by EODY.
Kef fire risk 20/10/21: Low (https://www.civilprotection.gr/el/imerisios-hartis-provlepsis-kindynoy-pyrkagias-20102021)
Today's bank rate:
1 GBP = € 1.1520
1 USD = € 0.8329
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
Wed 20/10 22°/16° 12 km/h 10% Sunny
Thu 21/10 22°/16° 12 km/h 07% Mostly sunny
Fri 22/10 23°/18° 12 km/h 24% Mostly sunny
Sat 23/10 23°/18° 11 km/h 83% Rain & thunder probable
Sun 24/10 22°/16° 16 km/h 82% Rain & thunder probable
Mon 25/10 19°/14° 28 km/h 83% Rain probable
Tue 26/10 19°/15° 23 km/h 73% Light rain probable
Wed 27/10 19°/15° 14 km/h 64% Light rain probable
Thu 28/10 20°/15° 12 km/h 47% Showers possible
Fri 29/10 20°/15° 15 km/h 42% Showers possible
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Boulder Comes Crashing Down And Smashes Into Moving Car In Greece, Leaves No Injuries
Have you ever driven on a mountain road thinking what would happen if a landslide occurred at the moment your passing by? Well, this nightmare turned into a frightening reality for a couple in Greece when a large boulder rock landed on the bonnet of their car while driving through the mountains..
https://www.carscoops.com/2021/10/boulder-comes-crashing-down-and-smashes-into-moving-car-in-greece-leaves-no-injuries/
:pray:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3U8ky7LUNU
https://youtu.be/g3U8ky7LUNU?t=1
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'Potato penis' statue erected to honour local area's elongated spuds sparks ridicule in Cyprus
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10092213/Potato-penis-statue-erected-honour-local-areas-elongated-spuds-sparks-ridicule-Cyprus.html
Pic in link - possibly looks more like a willy than a spud :hmm:
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UK petrol prices predicted to hit record high within days
Forecourt owners blame rising oil prices for soaring costs at fuel pumps
https://www.theguardian.com/money/2021/oct/20/petrol-prices-high-fuel-oil-prices-pumps
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‘Tornado’ reportedly hits Widnes in Cheshire with buildings damaged and trees uprooted
‘Perfectly plausible’ that disruptive weather was tornado, says Met Office meteorologist
A “mini tornado” is believed to have hit the Cheshire town of Widnes with residents complaining of damaged buildings and uprooted trees.
Footage shared on social media showed garden furniture, sections of fence and brick wall scattered in the road –and roof tiles apparently torn from the tops of houses.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-tornado-warning-widnes-liverpool-today-b1941955.html