25/03/22

[Maik]

Sixty three new coronavirus cases confirmed on Kefalonia yesterday by EODY, one on Ithaka

Today’s bank rates:
1 €UR = £ 0.8578 GBP
1 €UR = $ 1.1315 USD
£1 GBP = 1.1658 €UR
$1 USD = 0.8838 €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
Fri 25/03   17°/10°   23 km/h   03%   Sunny
Sat 26/03   17°/10°   13 km/h   10%   Mostly sunny
Sun 27/03   17°/11°   13 km/h   19%   Cloudy
Mon 28/03   17°/11°   17 km/h   19%   Mostly cloudy
Tue 29/03   19°/12°   14 km/h   07%   Mostly sunny
Wed 30/03   18°/14°   23 km/h   40%   Showers possible later
Thu 31/03   18°/15°   30 km/h   73%   Light rain probable
Fri 01/04   19°/13°   26 km/h   42%   Showers possible
Sat 02/04   17°/12°   28 km/h   16%   Sun & cloud
Sun 03/04   16°/11°   26 km/h   06%   Sun & cloud

[Maik]

Greece: No holiday from war
Greece used to be a popular holiday destination with Russians. The Russian invasion of Ukraine, however, changed everything.

https://www.dw.com/en/greece-no-holiday-from-war/a-61151029

[Maik]

Today' coronavirus count on Kef/Ithaka: 44/3

[Maik]

Aunt throws two nieces off balcony before jumping herself

Two young girls are being treated in an Athens hospital after their aunt threw them off the balcony of their home on Friday.

The incident occurred in the western Athens suburb of Egaleo.

The girls, reported to be aged 2 and 5, were taken to Aghia Sofia Children’s Hospital. Their lives are not considered to be in danger.

The aunt subsequently jumped off the balcony. She is being treated in Thriasio hospital.

Police are investigating. 

https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1180653/aunt-throws-two-nieces-off-balcony-before-jumping-herself/

[Maik]

Covid restrictions to be lifted as summer approaches, health minister says

The government wishes to lift Covid-19 restrictions as the summer approaches, the health minister said in Thessaloniki on Friday.

Thanos Plevris said that he expects as number of measures will be lifted by Easter.

https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1180664/covid-restrictions-to-be-lifted-as-summer-approaches-health-minister-says/

[Maik]

Supermarkets in Greece start rationing sugar sales too

Supermarket chains are now resorting to rationing the sale of products in their brick-and-mortar stores too, with AB Vassilopoulos setting a maximum limit on the purchase of all brands of corn and sunflower oil and of flour per customer.

https://www.ekathimerini.com/economy/1180551/supermarkets-in-greece-start-rationing-sugar-sales-too/

[Maik]

https://youtu.be/nb_NuVUlY0k?t=1