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Title: 24/07/14
Post by: Maik on Thursday, 24 July, 2014 @ 00:03:43

High risk of fire on Kef today (Thursday)

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http://www.civilprotection.gr/

Title: Re: 24/07/14
Post by: Maik on Thursday, 24 July, 2014 @ 00:06:12

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Greece’s food safety watchdog, EFET, on Wednesday ordered a brand of bottled water to be removed from stores after it was found to be contaminated with bacteria including E coli.

The mineral water is sold under the brand name Seli in 18.9-liter bottles.

http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite1_1_23/07/2014_541623

Title: Re: 24/07/14
Post by: Maik on Thursday, 24 July, 2014 @ 00:12:12

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Small children warned to stay away from boa constrictor 'on loose in Lancashire'

An 8ft boa constrictor is on the loose in Lancashire, police have said, as they warn that small children could be at risk of asphyxiation.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/small-children-warned-to-stay-away-from-boa-constrictor-on-loose-in-lancashire-9623198.html

Title: Re: 24/07/14
Post by: Maik on Thursday, 24 July, 2014 @ 16:23:41

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40,000 Illegal Accommodations Damage Tourism
The Hellenic Chamber of Hotels sounds the alarm on the issue of illegal accommodation which has greatly damaged the Greek tourism sector, with losses reaching 1 billion euros.

Spyros Galiatsatos, president of the Hotel Owners Union in Cephalonia and member of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels estimates that the phenomenon of illegal accommodation is not sufficiently countered.

Illegal accommodation lodges operate without invoices and as a result they are at least 23% cheaper than legitimate businesses, since they do not pay VAT.

http://greece.greekreporter.com/2014/07/24/40000-illegal-accommodations-damage-tourism/

Title: Re: 24/07/14
Post by: TonyD on Thursday, 24 July, 2014 @ 19:21:28

Just out of interest, obviously, can someone point me in the direction of one of these 23% cheaper illegal operations in the Katelios / Skala / Poros area?

Title: Re: 24/07/14
Post by: Maik on Friday, 25 July, 2014 @ 00:42:45

'Fraid not. They've probably got a fake EOT sign outside.

On the other hand, if you want accommodation that dodges whatever taxes it can...

Title: Re: 24/07/14
Post by: Aristarches on Friday, 25 July, 2014 @ 06:35:40

This is a trick I learned last year: Get drunk, cause a disturbance and when the policeman arrives. kick him in the knackers.  You then get free accommodation and a free flight home.

Title: Re: 24/07/14
Post by: U4ea on Friday, 25 July, 2014 @ 10:41:50

Ari that's fine unless he gets his own bck in the accomdation :)

Title: Re: 24/07/14
Post by: Aristarches on Saturday, 26 July, 2014 @ 08:01:13

Yeah, and you know what Greek men are like: Bloody invented it didn't thet!