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15/12/21
« on: Wednesday, 15 December, 2021 @ 02:16:39 »
Eleven new cases of coronavirus on Kefalonia yesterday confirmed by EODY.

Today's bank rate:
1 GBP = € 1.1375
1 USD = € 0.8585

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
Wed 15/12   14°/09°   10 km/h   01%   Sunny
Thu 16/12   13°/09°    7 km/h   19%   Sun & cloud
Fri 17/12   14°/09°   10 km/h   05%   Mostly sunny
Sat 18/12   11°/06°   21 km/h   24%   Sun & cloud
Sun 19/12   10°/06°   20 km/h   24%   Sun & cloud
Mon 20/12   13°/09°   19 km/h   24%   Mostly sunny
Tue 21/12   13°/09°   15 km/h   31%   Showers possible
Wed 22/12   12°/10°   12 km/h   36%   Showers possible
Thu 23/12   13°/11°   15 km/h   39%   Showers possible
Fri 24/12   13°/10°   20 km/h   60%   Showers probable


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Re: 15/12/21
« Reply #1 on: Wednesday, 15 December, 2021 @ 02:27:22 »


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'Greedy' squirrel rescued by RSPCA after getting stuck in bird feeder

A hungry squirrel had to be rescued by the RSPCA after discovering it was too fat to climb out.

The squirrel was discovered by a Hartlepool home-owner on Saturday when they attempted to top up their garden bird-feeder.

Pictures capture the animal stuck between the bars of the feeder designed to keep the rodents away.

The RSPCA were immediately called and rescue officer Ruth Thomas-Coxon used wire cutters to free the trapped grey.

Video captures the animal running to freedom down the garden.
https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/lifestyle/squirrel-rspca-bird-feeder-vcfa72245

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Re: 15/12/21
« Reply #2 on: Wednesday, 15 December, 2021 @ 02:29:05 »
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Shaun Bailey quits London Assembly role after he was photographed at a party last December
The ex mayor candidate steps down as chair of the police and crime committee after he was caught failing to adhere to social distancing

Shaun Bailey stepped down from his role as chair of London Assembly's police and crime committee on Tuesday night after a photograph emerged of him failing to adhere to social distancing rules alongside 23 other people at a party last December.

According to The Mirror, the event, organised by Mr Bailey’s mayoral campaign, took place on December 14 last year when London was in Tier 2, banning any social mixing between households.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2021/12/14/shaun-bailey-quits-london-assembly-role-photographed-party-last/

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Re: 15/12/21
« Reply #3 on: Wednesday, 15 December, 2021 @ 02:30:37 »
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Did an alarm alert police to a Downing Street Christmas party?

An alarm was accidentally set off in Downing Street on the night of an alleged Christmas party last year, ITV News has been told.

Sources inside Number 10 have confirmed that the alert was triggered around the same time as staff are said to have gathered to drink wine, eat cheese and receive jokey awards on December 18, 2020.

The revelation raises questions about how much security staff and police knew about the event at the time.
https://www.itv.com/news/2021-12-14/did-an-alarm-alert-police-to-a-downing-street-christmas-party

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Re: 15/12/21
« Reply #4 on: Wednesday, 15 December, 2021 @ 02:32:52 »
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Tory Covid rebels deal hammer blow to Boris Johnson's authority
Leadership challenge has 'got to be on the cards' after PM suffers worst revolt of premiership as backbenchers ignore plea on virus curbs

Boris Johnson suffered the worst Parliamentary rebellion of his premiership after scores of Tory MPs ignored a personal plea to support the introduction of Covid passports.

Almost 100 Tory MPs, close to half of the party’s backbenchers, voted against legally requiring events with large crowds to check attendees for proof of vaccination or a negative test.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2021/12/14/tory-covid-rebels-deal-hammer-blow-boris-johnsons-authority/

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Re: 15/12/21
« Reply #5 on: Wednesday, 15 December, 2021 @ 14:21:11 »
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Tory Covid rebels deal hammer blow to Boris Johnson's authority
Leadership challenge has 'got to be on the cards' after PM suffers worst revolt of premiership as backbenchers ignore plea on virus curbs

Boris Johnson suffered the worst Parliamentary rebellion of his premiership after scores of Tory MPs ignored a personal plea to support the introduction of Covid passports.

So glad i'm not in the UK, Covid can now run rampant  :(
 

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Re: 15/12/21
« Reply #6 on: Wednesday, 15 December, 2021 @ 21:25:26 »
So glad i'm not in the UK, Covid can now run rampant  :(

That's the worry.

Not that you're in the UK... that Covid will run rampant  ;)

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Re: 15/12/21
« Reply #7 on: Wednesday, 15 December, 2021 @ 21:32:12 »
Sami Christmas tree illuminations to be switched on at 15:30 this Saturday, 18 December in the central square. Everyone welcome.

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Re: 15/12/21
« Reply #8 on: Wednesday, 15 December, 2021 @ 22:28:37 »
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Warming temperatures threaten Greece's prized olive oil
https://news.trust.org/item/20211215142747-z9b6o/