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09/03/23
Maik:
Today’s bank rates:
1 €UR = £0.9175 GBP
1 €UR = $1.0861 USD
£1 GBP = 1.0899 €UR
$1 USD = 0.9207 €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
Thu 09/03 17°/12° 14 km/h 24% Sun & cloud
Fri 10/03 18°/13° 20 km/h 81% Light rain probable
Sat 11/03 17°/12° 22 km/h 35% Showers possible
Sun 12/03 17°/10° 19 km/h 50% Showers possible
Mon 13/03 16°/10° 14 km/h 05% Sunny
Tue 14/03 17°/12° 15 km/h 24% Sun & cloud
Wed 15/03 16°/11° 23 km/h 72% Light rain probable
Thu 16/03 16°/11° 24 km/h 63% Showers probable
Fri 17/03 16°/11° 15 km/h 12% Mostly sunny
Sat 18/03 17°/12° 13 km/h 09% Sun & cloud
frost.getmap.gr
No risk of frost
Maik:
--- Quote ---A white tiger cub found in the garbage in Athens
It is disabled from the waist down
A white tiger cub was found abandoned in the garbage in Athens. The Greek authorities are investigating the strange case of illegal wild animal smuggling into the country days by the Spata Police Department and the Pallini Region, following the complaint by the founder of the Attica Zoological Park, Jean-Jacques Lesueur, about the 4-month-old white tiger that was found thrown in the garbage of the park.
The animal has arrived in Greece illegally, while according to the park’s experts, it is disabled from the waist down.
As the founder of Attica Zoological Park reports on protothema.gr, the white tiger was spotted on the morning of last Tuesday, February 28 by the cleaning staff of the Municipality.
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https://en.protothema.gr/a-white-tiger-cub-found-in-the-garbage-in-athens-video-photos/
Maik:
--- Quote ---Greece is the most affordable destination for UK retirees to relocate, survey shows
Greece ranked first among 100 countries as the most affordable destination to settle after retirement, according to a survey conducted by the British insurance company REASSURED.
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https://en.protothema.gr/greece-is-the-most-affordable-destination-for-uk-retirees-to-relocate-study-shows/
Maik:
--- Quote ---Police federation demands minimum 17% pay increase for officers
The Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) called for the rise on Wednesday.
The Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) has demanded a 17% pay increase for officers, suggesting salaries are negatively affected by restrictions on their right to strike.
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https://www.standard.co.uk/business/business-news/police-federation-demands-minimum-17-pay-increase-for-officers-b1065859.html
Quite a bit of public support for nurses, train drivers, posties, teachers, etc, etc. Wonder how much for police, given recent events.
Maik:
--- Quote ---Woman jailed after killing and eating her pet hamster called Mr Nibbles
A woman who was filmed killing and eating her hamster, called Mr Nibbles, has been jailed for 12 months.
Footage shared on social media shows Emma Parker stabbing the animal with a large knife before chopping it in half while still alive and then chewing both parts.
The RSPCA received two disturbing videos filmed at her home in Great Gonerby, near Grantham, Lincolnshire.
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https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/08/lincolnshire-woman-jailed-after-killing-and-eating-hamster-called-mr-nibbles-18409135/
Gaoled for 12 months and banned from keeping animals for 15 years. Should've been gaoled for 15 years.
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