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05/04/22
« on: Tuesday, 05 April, 2022 @ 04:40:59 »
Forty four new coronavirus cases confirmed on Kefalonia yesterday by EODY, four on Ithaka

Today’s bank rates:
1 €UR = £ 0.8641 GBP
1 €UR = $ 1.1335 USD
£1 GBP = 1.1573 €UR
$1 USD = 0.8822 €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
Tue 05/04   19°/12°   12 km/h   03%   Sun & cloud
Wed 06/04   19°/13°   12 km/h   12%   Sunny
Thu 07/04   18°/12°   27 km/h   24%   Sun & cloud
Fri 08/04   19°/12°   14 km/h   12%   Sunny
Sat 09/04   19°/12°   14 km/h   10%   Mostly sunny
Sun 10/04   19°/12°   21 km/h   14%   Sunny
Mon 11/04   18°/12°   14 km/h   07%   Sunny
Tue 12/04   18°/12°   11 km/h   08%   Mostly sunny
Wed 13/04   20°/14°   19 km/h   04%   Sun & cloud
Thu 14/04   21°/13°   25 km/h   07%   Mostly cloudy



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Re: 05/04/22
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday, 05 April, 2022 @ 05:10:11 »
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Former government ethics chief 'fined' over Cabinet Office lockdown karaoke party
Helen MacNamara was responsible for ensuring the highest standards within government at the time

A former deputy cabinet secretary has reportedly been fined by the police for attending a karaoke party during lockdown at a time when she was responsible for ethics and standards in government.

Helen MacNamara, who was director general for propriety and ethics...
https://www.civilserviceworld.com/professions/article/former-government-ethics-chief-fined-over-cabinet-office-lockdown-party

According to ITV News, the DG for propriety & ethics didn't just attend, she took the karaoke machine... to a raucous Whitehall piss up during lockdown for Kate Josephs, the person who dictated the rules the rest of us were expected to adhere to.

Josephs is now chief executive of Sheffield City Council (suspended on full pay), MacNamara is now director of policy and corporate affairs at the Premier League.

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Re: 05/04/22
« Reply #2 on: Tuesday, 05 April, 2022 @ 13:11:40 »
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Greece pays off final tranches of IMF loans

Greece has paid off the final tranches of bailout loans owed to the International Monetary Fund earlier than expected, the finance ministry said on Monday.

Greece has received three international bailouts from the euro zone and the IMF worth 280 billion euros ($307.19 billion) since 2010. It emerged from its latest bailout in 2018 and has relied on the debt markets to cover its borrowing needs since.
https://www.reuters.com/article/greece-economy-imf/greece-pays-off-final-tranches-of-imf-loans-idUSKCN2LW1Z5


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Re: 05/04/22
« Reply #3 on: Tuesday, 05 April, 2022 @ 13:20:52 »
More red dust from the Sahara expected to blow over Greece in the next few days, Kef and the other Ionian Islands likely to get more that its fair share.






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Re: 05/04/22
« Reply #4 on: Tuesday, 05 April, 2022 @ 13:25:43 »
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New primary care system hinges on personal doctor

All adults will be required to register with a personal doctor who will guide them through the National Health System (ESY) and serve as as a gateway to health services, according to a draft law put to public consultation on Monday by the Health Ministry.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1181438/new-primary-care-system-hinges-on-personal-doctor/


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Re: 05/04/22
« Reply #5 on: Tuesday, 05 April, 2022 @ 13:31:01 »
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Hoteliers should ask for big increases from tour operators for 2023

Hoteliers should move optimistically and seek “to get big increases from tour operators for 2023” stresses the president of Greek hoteliers association SETE Mr. Giannis Retsos, in order for Greek hotels to survive and face the increased energy costs and inflation.
https://www.in.gr/2022/04/05/english-edition/hoteliers-ask-big-increases-tour-operators-2023/


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Re: 05/04/22
« Reply #6 on: Tuesday, 05 April, 2022 @ 15:21:41 »
Unconfirmed: heard the mains electric supply will be down in Poros tomorrow, unknown if it's just the centre or includes outlying areas such as Riza and Tzanata.

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Re: 05/04/22
« Reply #7 on: Tuesday, 05 April, 2022 @ 15:27:54 »
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British charity hunts for team to run Antarctica post office

A British charity is searching for people to spend five months in Antarctica, to run the world's most remote post office.

The team will maintain the Port Lockroy base and be responsible for counting penguins, though will be without running water.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-60994404

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Re: 05/04/22
« Reply #8 on: Tuesday, 05 April, 2022 @ 15:37:11 »
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Greece to accelerate stalled gas exploration off Crete, Ionian Sea - sources

Greece plans to accelerate gas exploration in its western and southern waters in a fresh drive to tap domestic resources amid soaring energy prices and concerns over Russian gas supplies, government sources said on Tuesday.

Hellenic Petroleum holds gas exploration licences in the Ionian Sea and has recently concluded seismic surveys in the area.
https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/greece-accelerate-stalled-gas-exploration-off-crete-ionian-sea-sources-2022-04-05/


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Re: 05/04/22
« Reply #9 on: Tuesday, 05 April, 2022 @ 18:11:14 »
Today's coronavirus count on Kef/Ithaka: 51/5

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Re: 05/04/22
« Reply #10 on: Tuesday, 05 April, 2022 @ 18:21:07 »
220 cats neutered in Fiskardo during a program organised by Sami municipality.

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Re: 05/04/22
« Reply #11 on: Tuesday, 05 April, 2022 @ 18:51:42 »
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Man who claimed 'voices' told him to kill neighbour found guilty of murder

At 7.33pm on the night of the murder, he mentioned hearing voices telling him to kill, saying it was the voice of his childhood teddy bear... a forensic psychiatrist said he was sceptical about the claim.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/04/05/man-claimed-voices-told-kill-neighbour-found-guilty-murder/


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Re: 05/04/22
« Reply #12 on: Tuesday, 05 April, 2022 @ 20:39:43 »
I'm still wondering about the Antarctica Post Office position. Who writes to penguins?

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Re: 05/04/22
« Reply #13 on: Tuesday, 05 April, 2022 @ 23:36:03 »
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Platform to open on April 7 for 4th Covid vaccine for over-80s

The National Vaccination Committee recommended on Tuesday that people over 60, especially those with health issues, take a fourth dose of the Covid vaccine.

Maria Theodoridou, chairperson of the committee, said the fourth dose – or second booster dose – can be taken four months after the previous dose for mRNA vaccines, that is Pfizer or Moderna.

The platform for registering for the fourth dose will open on April 7 for those aged 80 and over. A week later, registrations will open for the 70-79 age bracket.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1181528/platform-to-open-on-apr-7-for-4th-covid-vaccine-for-over-80s/

Not clear what's the plan if you're in the 60-69 age group.


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Re: 05/04/22
« Reply #14 on: Wednesday, 06 April, 2022 @ 10:33:27 »
I'm still wondering about the Antarctica Post Office position. Who writes to penguins?

Penpals?  :)

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Re: 05/04/22
« Reply #15 on: Wednesday, 06 April, 2022 @ 12:31:12 »