26/02/22

[Maik]

Fifty three news cases of coronavirus confirmed on Kefalonia yesterday by EODY, fifteen on Ithaka

Today's bank rate:
1 GBP = € 1.1632
1 USD = € 0.8697

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
Sat 26/02   15°/09°   19 km/h   88%   Showers probable
Sun 27/02   13°/08°   26 km/h   84%   Light rain probable
Mon 28/02   12°/06°   12 km/h   75%   Showers probable
Tue 01/03   12°/06°   20 km/h   70%   Showers probable
Wed 02/03   13°/08°   26 km/h   24%   Mostly sunny
Thu 03/03   13°/09°   20 km/h   17%   Sun & cloud
Fri 04/03   14°/09°   15 km/h   35%   Showers possible
Sat 05/03   14°/08°   14 km/h   63%   Light rain probable
Sun 06/03   14°/09°   13 km/h   24%   Sun & cloud
Mon 07/03   14°/09°   17 km/h   43%   Showers possible

[Maik]

Russia banned from Eurovision song contest over invasion of Ukraine

https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/broadcasters-call-russia-ban-eurovision-song-contest-2022-02-25/

[Maik]

8 Found Dead After Ferry Fire Off Greece as Grim Search Continues

The blaze aboard the Euroferry Olympia burned for most of a week. Hundreds of passengers were rescued, but at least three more are believed missing.

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/26/world/europe/greece-ferry-fire.html

[stevie]

Russia banned from Eurovision song contest over invasion of Ukraine

https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/broadcasters-call-russia-ban-eurovision-song-contest-2022-02-25/

Ha Ha that will teach them   

[TonyD]

Russia banned from Eurovision song contest over invasion of Ukraine

https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/broadcasters-call-russia-ban-eurovision-song-contest-2022-02-25/

It'll be a brave voting panel who don't give the Ukraine entry 12 points.

[Maik]

Ukrainian man offers to tow enemy tank back to Russia after it runs out of fuel
UK intelligence suggests invading Russian forces may be suffering ‘acute logistical difficulties’

The footage shows him driving past yet another stationary tank within 30 seconds.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-tank-fuel-russia-kyiv-b2024003.html

[Maik]

Today's coronavirus cases on Kef/Ithaka: 37/4

[Maik]

Roman Abramovich to hand over 'stewardship and care' of Chelsea amid Russia sanctions pressure

https://www.itv.com/news/2022-02-26/abramovich-to-hand-over-stewardship-and-care-of-chelsea

[Maik]

Couple from Hull demand refund for Blackpool gig because "war in Ukraine makes it unsafe to travel"

A couple from Hull is reported to have requested a refund for a comedy gig in Blackpool because "the events in Russia and Ukraine" mean "it is not safe to travel from Hull."

https://www.itv.com/news/calendar/2022-02-26/couple-from-hull-demand-refund-for-blackpool-gig-because-of-the-war-in-ukraine

 

[expat]