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19/09/22
« on: Monday, 19 September, 2022 @ 06:42:41 »
Kef fire risk 19/09/22: Medium

Today’s bank rates:
1 €UR = £ 0.9002 GBP
1 €UR = $ 1.0253 USD
£1 GBP = 1.1109 €UR
$1 USD = 0.9753 €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
Mon 19/09   26°/20°   18 km/h   01%   Sunny
Tue 20/09   26°/19°   15 km/h   64%   Thunderstorms probable
Wed 21/09   26°/17°   22 km/h   19%   Sunny
Thu 22/09   24°/16°   17 km/h   12%   Mostly sunny
Fri 23/09   23°/17°   16 km/h   21%   Mostly sunny
Sat 24/09   23°/17°   11 km/h   00%   Sunny
Sun 25/09   24°/18°   13 km/h   10%   Mostly sunny
Mon 26/09   25°/19°   19 km/h   20%   Sun & cloud
Tue 27/09   25°/19°   22 km/h   45%   Scattered thunderstorms possible
Wed 28/09   25°/19°   21 km/h   40%   Scattered thunderstorms possible


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Re: 19/09/22
« Reply #1 on: Monday, 19 September, 2022 @ 06:47:30 »
Body of an 87 y-o foreign female who went missing earlier in the day while swimming was recovered midday yesterday at ​​Damouchari, South Pelion.

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Re: 19/09/22
« Reply #2 on: Monday, 19 September, 2022 @ 13:35:40 »
Body of an 88 y-o American male recovered earlier today from the beach at Sami.

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Re: 19/09/22
« Reply #3 on: Monday, 19 September, 2022 @ 13:41:23 »
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Power supply uncertainty

Electricity supply should not be taken for granted for everyone this winter, at least from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. between November and March.

The same will most likely apply during some morning hours and this is because the country, based on the binding regulation of the European Commission, will have to proceed with a mandatory reduction of electricity demand by 5% during peak hours.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/economy/1193569/power-supply-uncertainty/

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Re: 19/09/22
« Reply #4 on: Monday, 19 September, 2022 @ 13:55:18 »
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Pint of milk now more expensive than petrol at these supermarkets
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/consumer-affairs/pint-milk-now-expensive-petrol-supermarkets/

Well, milk does taste better on yer corn flakes. And possibly not many people who buy milk by the (single) pint  :dunno:


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Re: 19/09/22
« Reply #5 on: Monday, 19 September, 2022 @ 14:07:00 »
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This man wants to give $1,000 to every poor person on Earth – but could his plan really work?

Rory Stewart, former cabinet minister, reveals a radical approach to tackle extreme poverty
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/climate-and-people/man-wants-give-1000-every-poor-person-earth-could-plan-really/

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Re: 19/09/22
« Reply #6 on: Monday, 19 September, 2022 @ 14:21:22 »
Greek international footballer Takis Fountas in a spot of bother after alledgely using a racist slur against an opposition player while playing for Wayne Rooney's DC United against Phil Neville's Inter Miami in the North American Major Soccer League. Story on the Guardian.

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Re: 19/09/22
« Reply #7 on: Monday, 19 September, 2022 @ 19:38:40 »
Medium risk of bush fire on Kef tomorrow, according to civilprotection.gr

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Re: 19/09/22
« Reply #8 on: Monday, 19 September, 2022 @ 19:46:32 »
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President attends funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou attended the funeral service of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey on Monday which was followed by an event hosted by the British Foreign Secretary James Cleverley.

The president also attended a ceremony on Sunday hosted by King Charles III for all heads of states and other official guests attending the funeral.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1193622/president-attends-funeral-of-queen-elizabeth-ii/

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Re: 19/09/22
« Reply #9 on: Monday, 19 September, 2022 @ 19:53:28 »
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Bug in iPhone 14 Pro Max causes camera to physically fail, users say

Owners report opening camera in apps such as TikTok and Instagram leads to grinding sounds and vibrations in entire phone
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/sep/19/iphone-14-pro-max-camera-optical-image-stabilisation-motor

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