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21/08/22
« on: Sunday, 21 August, 2022 @ 01:28:47 »
Kef fire risk 21/08/22: Very High

Today’s bank rates:
1 €UR = £ 0.8692 GBP
1 €UR = $ 1.0483 USD
£1 GBP = 1.1505 €UR
$1 USD = 0.9539 €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
Sun 21/08   29°/22°   29 km/h   15%   Sunny, breezy
Mon 22/08   28°/22°   23 km/h   12%   Sunny
Tue 23/08   28°/21°   20 km/h   12%   Sun & cloud
Wed 24/08   27°/21°   18 km/h   56%   Scattered thunderstorms probable
Thu 25/08   27°/21°   16 km/h   57%   Scattered thunderstorms probable
Fri 26/08   28°/22°   13 km/h   40%   Thunderstorms possible
Sat 27/08   28°/22°   14 km/h   21%   Sunny
Sun 28/08   29°/22°   18 km/h   10%   Sunny
Mon 29/08   29°/22°   21 km/h   06%   Sunny
Tue 30/08   30°/22°   22 km/h   05%   Sunny


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Re: 21/08/22
« Reply #1 on: Sunday, 21 August, 2022 @ 01:37:06 »
Body of an unidentified male swimmer recovered midday yesterday from the sea at Agios Apostolos, Kalamou, Attica.

Body of a 90 y-o Greek male recovered yesterday afternoon from the sea at Thoriko, Lavreotiki, Attica.

Body of an 80 y-o foreign female recovered yesterday afternoon from Mikri Santa Maria beach, Naoussa, Paros.

Dead green turtle discovered midday yesterday on Kokkinia beach, Evrotas.

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Re: 21/08/22
« Reply #2 on: Sunday, 21 August, 2022 @ 01:43:37 »
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‘Millions’ of UK properties at heightened risk of subsidence after record drought

Exclusive: Insurers already reporting surge in claims as drying ground compromises buildings
https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/news/drought-heatwave-subsidence-home-insurance-property-b2147876.html

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Re: 21/08/22
« Reply #3 on: Sunday, 21 August, 2022 @ 01:47:59 »
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Homeowners suffer £200 monthly mortgage rise as interest rates near 10-year high
A huge shock is coming for homeowners on fixed-rate mortgages this year
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/consumer-affairs/homeowners-suffer-200-monthly-mortgage-rise-interest-rates-near/

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Re: 21/08/22
« Reply #4 on: Sunday, 21 August, 2022 @ 09:28:24 »
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Greece promotes smaller islands over Mykonos and Corfu
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-62595814

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Re: 21/08/22
« Reply #5 on: Sunday, 21 August, 2022 @ 09:43:49 »
A sea rescue yesterday afternoon off Nipsias beach, Kleismata, when the Akvar III, a small boat with five people on board, suffered mechanical failure. Boat towed into Agia Pelagia port by the Alexandra 6. No injuries to occupants and no marine pollution observed, boat confined to port awaiting re-certification of seaworthiness.
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Re: 21/08/22
« Reply #6 on: Sunday, 21 August, 2022 @ 09:48:55 »
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Centaurus expected to prevail in Greece by early October

The BA.2.75 variant of the coronavirus, nicknamed Centaurus, is expected to become dominant in Greece by the end of September to early October, according to estimates by a Greek expert.

Dimosthenis Sarigiannis, professor of environmental engineering at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, noted that the Centaurus variant is more worrying than Omicron BA.4 and BA.5.

He also stressed the necessity of a fourth vaccine dose, stating that both people over the age of 60 and younger should have it, with the consent of a doctor.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1191528/centaurus-expected-to-prevail-in-greece-by-early-october/

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Re: 21/08/22
« Reply #7 on: Sunday, 21 August, 2022 @ 13:47:20 »
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Greece murder suspect arrested in Malta 'stole €780,000 then burnt his victims'
Defence lawyers say police have arrested the wrong man

An Albanian man arrested in Malta is believed to have killed two people and set their bodies on fire after robbing them of  €780,000 in Greece.

The man, 36-year-old Ledjon Brakaj, was arrested in Malta after Greek authorities issued a European Arrest Warrant in March. That triggered an alert on the Schengen Information System, which in turn led to the wanted man being tracked down in Malta.

The man is wanted in connection with a 2015 double murder committed on the Greek island Aegina, which shocked the quiet island community.

Irini Marmarino, who ran a souvenir business in Aegina, was found dead alongside her nephew Lambros Protonotarios inside her home.

Both victims had been tortured before they were killed. An autopsy concluded that the perpetrators beat the two victims so fiercely that they caused crushing fractures all over their bodies and then, while they were still breathing, they set them on fire.

Investigations showed that Marmarino had withdrawn her life savings, amounting to almost €800,000, a short time before.

The house had been ripped apart when investigators found it, but display cases containing silverware were untouched. The money was never found.
https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/greece-murder-suspect-arrested-malta-stole-780-000-burnt-victims.975509

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Re: 21/08/22
« Reply #8 on: Sunday, 21 August, 2022 @ 14:48:07 »
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GPs could prescribe money off energy bills under Treasury plan
Proposal would mean doctors would assess whether patients are struggling enough to require help

GPs could write prescriptions for money off energy bills for the most vulnerable under a plan drawn up by the Treasury, as Liz Truss’s team signalled more help with costs now forecast to top £6,000 next year.

The unusual proposal would mean people could consult their doctor for an assessment on whether they are struggling enough to require help with their bills.

The idea first reported in the Sun on Sunday was dismissed by the shadow health secretary, Wes Streeting, saying the Conservatives “have lost the plot on the cost of living crisis and haven’t got a clue about the level of pressure on the NHS”. It would probably be resisted by overstretched doctors.
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/aug/21/gps-could-prescribe-money-off-energy-bills-under-treasury-plan

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Re: 21/08/22
« Reply #9 on: Sunday, 21 August, 2022 @ 14:52:08 »
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Patients taken to hospital in fire engines as firefighters respond to rocketing medical calls
Exclusive: ‘What firefighters are being asked to do now is not what we were asked to do 10 years ago,’ fire chief says as they attend cardiac arrests and suicide attempts

Fire and rescue services now respond to more “non-fire incidents” than fires in England, including cardiac arrests, suicide attempts and elderly people trapped in their homes after falls.

Official statistics show that they attended more than 18,200 medical incidents in 2021-22, an increase of a third from the previous year, and that firefighters rather than ambulances were the “first responder” in almost half of those calls.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/ambulance-crisis-firefighters-nhs-b2147909.html

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Re: 21/08/22
« Reply #10 on: Sunday, 21 August, 2022 @ 14:59:11 »
High risk of bush fire on Kef tomorrow, according to civilprotection.gr

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Re: 21/08/22
« Reply #11 on: Sunday, 21 August, 2022 @ 18:26:06 »
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Households set to be paid for not using washing machines in peak times

Households with smart meters could be paid for turning off high-energy appliances such as washing machines during peak times to reduce the risk of blackouts this winter.

The National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO) is understood to be preparing to announce plans to reward consumers for easing the strain on the power grid.

Rebates for minimising the use of goods such as tumble dryers, dishwashers and games consoles during the peak hours of 5pm-8pm could be as high as £6 per kWh saved.

The Sunday Times, which first reported the plans, said the grid will apply to the Ofgem regulator for approval, with hopes the scheme will open by late October.
https://www.itv.com/news/2022-08-21/households-set-to-be-paid-for-not-using-washing-machines-in-peak-times

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Re: 21/08/22
« Reply #12 on: Sunday, 21 August, 2022 @ 20:18:21 »
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Runner Killed by Lightning During Night Race in Greece
https://greekreporter.com/2022/08/21/runner-killed-lightning-race-greece/

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Re: 21/08/22
« Reply #13 on: Sunday, 21 August, 2022 @ 23:56:10 »
Body of an 82 y-o Greek male recovered this morning from the sea at Kiani Akti, Preveza.

Body of a 77 y-o Greek male recovered this morning from the sea off Vrakhakia beach, Itea.

Body of a 77 y-o foreign female recovered this morning from the sea off Lalaria, Tsougria island, Municipality of Skiathos.

Body of a 79 y-o Greek male recovered midday today from the sea off Arogi Komotini beach, Rodopi.