10/04/22

[Maik]

Thirty new coronavirus cases confirmed on Kefalonia yesterday by EODY, six on Ithaka

Today’s bank rates:
1 €UR = £ 0.8595 GBP
1 €UR = $ 1.1244 USD
£1 GBP = 1.1635 €UR
$1 USD = 0.8894 €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
Sun 10/04   17°/11°   32 km/h   24%   Sun & cloud, winds probable
Mon 11/04   16°/10°   29 km/h   01%   Sunny, winds possible
Tue 12/04   17°/11°   15 km/h   07%   Sunny
Wed 13/04   19°/12°   09 km/h   08%   Sun & cloud
Thu 14/04   20°/14°   09 km/h   08%   Mostly cloudy
Fri 15/04   21°/14°   13 km/h   07%   Cloudy
Sat 16/04   20°/13°   12 km/h   36%   Showers possible later
Sun 17/04   19°/13°   18 km/h   56%   Showers probable
Mon 18/04   19°/13°   16 km/h   24%   Sun & cloud
Tue 19/04   18°/13°   21 km/h   14%   Mostly sunny

[Maik]

Hidden camera gets first live UK footage of wild white-tailed eagle hatching

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/apr/09/hidden-camera-gets-first-live-uk-footage-of-wild-white-tailed-eagle-hatching

Brief video in link

[Maik]

Man arrested for injuring a cat using an airgun

A man was arrested on Saturday afternoon on Crete on suspicion of injuring a cat using an airgun. Following police investigations, an airgun rifle was confiscated.

Investigations are ongoing but the suspect faces a 30,000 euro fine.

https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1181934/man-arrested-for-injuring-a-cat-using-an-airgun/

[Maik]

President visits Greek-speaking villages of Southern Italy

The President of the Hellenic Republic Katerina Sakellaropoulou visited the Greek-speaking villages of Apulia, in the Salento region of southern Italy, on Saturday. The president was attending festivities marking the 20th anniversary of the Union of Communities of Grecia Salentina’s foundation.

https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1181932/president-visits-greek-speaking-villages-of-southern-italy/

[Maik]

Nowt we don't already know:


https://youtu.be/Jt12lAeUxdA?t=1

[TonyD]

That has to be the most annoying narration I've ever heard!
As for the picture stock used, Jeez!

[Maik]

Inscribed plaque and two big lion's head 'door knockers' recently removed (stolen) from the Acqui Division war memorial at Fanari.

[Maik]

Bit of pre-season poisoning going on in Vlakhata, allegedly four dogs and several cats killed.

[Maik]

Today's coronavirus count on Kef/Ithaka: 22/4

[Maik]

Ruring the week Kef police made three arrests for smoking in public places, one bar owner fined 500 euro, two customers fined 100 euros each.