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Title: 11/05/14
Post by: Maik on Sunday, 11 May, 2014 @ 00:58:58

Unconfirmed but heard revisions are to be made to the Greek driving test and highway code.

Title: Re: 11/05/14
Post by: HiFi on Sunday, 11 May, 2014 @ 06:58:37

I see the licences have changed recently - latest photocards now valid for 15 years instead of into your sixties....

Title: Re: 11/05/14
Post by: Maik on Sunday, 11 May, 2014 @ 07:14:06

Have to go collect Mary's, just arrived. Instructor reckoned it would take 10-20 days to arrive, taken over a month. Stavros didn't want paying until it arrived. Worked out quite well as we're working (and earning) now.

Title: Re: 11/05/14
Post by: Maik on Sunday, 11 May, 2014 @ 07:15:58

Local coast guard in action again, another emergency transfer from PisiAetos to Sami, this time a 61 y-o local in need of emergency medical attention.

Title: Re: 11/05/14
Post by: Maik on Sunday, 11 May, 2014 @ 07:25:27

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'Some want special soap, others want bananas...': Brazilian hoteliers surprised by World Cup teams' extravagant demands
If you thought footballers were overpaid and cossetted, here are some new absurdities

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/some-want-special-soap-others-want-bananas-brazilian-hoteliers-surprised-by-world-cup-teams-extravagant-demands-9349961.html

Title: Re: 11/05/14
Post by: expat on Sunday, 11 May, 2014 @ 20:43:19

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Unconfirmed but heard revisions are to be made to the Greek driving test and highway code.

What does that mean, they have to take a driving test instead of paying a bribe of 85 euros to pass?