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Title: 11/11/21
Post by: Maik on Thursday, 11 November, 2021 @ 04:18:50
Thirteen new cases of coronavirus confirmed on Kefalonia yesterday by EODY.

Today's bank rate:
1 GBP = € 1.1349
1 USD = € 0.84

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 11/11   19°/12°   18 km/h   03%   Sun & cloud
Fri 12/11   19°/14°    5 km/h   07%   Sun & cloud
Sat 13/11   20°/15°   11 km/h   31%   Showers possible
Sun 14/11   19°/15°   16 km/h   91%   Rain probable
Mon 15/11   19°/14°   23 km/h   92%   Rain & thunder probable
Tue 16/11   18°/11°   27 km/h   75%   Light rain probable
Wed 17/11   17°/11°   19 km/h   70%   Light rain probable
Thu 18/11   18°/13°   14 km/h   64%   Light rain probable
Fri 19/11   19°/13°   13 km/h   58%   Showers probable
Sat 20/11   19°/13°   15 km/h   54%   Showers probable

Title: Re: 11/11/21
Post by: Maik on Thursday, 11 November, 2021 @ 04:28:31
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Firebomb throwing becomes a felony

The government reintroduces harsher sentences for the throwing of firebombs, especially at protest rallies, making them a felony.

The bill also aggravates sentences for a series of crimes...
https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1171569/firebomb-throwing-becomes-a-felony/

Hm, wonder if that includes throwing firecrackers at Paska?  :papa:
Title: Re: 11/11/21
Post by: Maik on Thursday, 11 November, 2021 @ 04:57:32
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Man caught on film beating pony with pole 15 times

Shocking footage shows a pony being beaten by its owner who said "it's gotta learn" as he repeatedly whipped it with a pole at least 15 times.

John Reid, 31, has been banned from keeping animals for five years after the shocking footage led to a prosecution following an RSPCA probe.
https://www.cornwalllive.com/news/uk-world-news/man-caught-film-beating-pony-6187274
Title: Re: 11/11/21
Post by: Maik on Thursday, 11 November, 2021 @ 11:09:21
An 83 y-o local resident was yesterday given an emergency transfer from PisoAetos to Sami by Coast Guard  after being declared in need of urgent medical attention.