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09/10/23
« on: Monday, 09 October, 2023 @ 02:27:27 »
Kef fire risk 09/10/23: Low

Today’s bank rates:
1 €UR = £0.8911 GBP
1 €UR = $1.0880 USD
£1 GBP = 1.1222 €UR
$1 USD = 0.9191 €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
Mon 09/10   28°/19°   10 km/h   24%   Sunny
Tue 10/10   28°/19°   16 km/h   08%   Sunny
Wed 11/10   27°/17°   13 km/h   43%   Thunderstorms possible
Thu 12/10   26°/18°   12 km/h   24%   Sunny
Fri 13/10   26°/17°   16 km/h   10%   Sunny
Sat 14/10   26°/18°   14 km/h   17%   Sunny
Sun 15/10   25°/18°   14 km/h   08%   Sunny
Mon 16/10   26°/19°   15 km/h   40%   Thunderstorms possible
Tue 17/10   25°/18°   16 km/h   24%   Sun & cloud
Wed 18/10   25°/18°   16 km/h   36%   Scattered thunderstorms possible


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Re: 09/10/23
« Reply #1 on: Monday, 09 October, 2023 @ 03:16:58 »
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A 62-year-old man was found unconscious on the beach of Preveli in Rethymnon on the island of Crete earlier on Sunday.

According to local media ekriti.gr, the man was a German tourist.
https://greekcitytimes.com/2023/10/09/tourist-found-dead-in-preveli-beach-crete

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Re: 09/10/23
« Reply #2 on: Monday, 09 October, 2023 @ 03:17:56 »
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Bear alert issued in Meteora after cow mauled

Authorities in central Greece are warning nature enthusiasts in the broader area of Meteora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular year-round destination, to be on the lookout for bears or any traces that they may be in the vicinity.

The warning came after two cyclists came across a dead cow that had been gutted by a wild animal near the Monastery of Ypapanti.

Footprints around the dead animal pointed to a bear as the culprit.
https://greekcitytimes.com/2023/10/09/tourist-found-dead-in-preveli-beach-crete/

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Re: 09/10/23
« Reply #3 on: Monday, 09 October, 2023 @ 10:09:29 »
Body of a 79 y-o foreign female recovered yesterday afternoon from the sea off Arbi beach, Heraklion

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Re: 09/10/23
« Reply #4 on: Monday, 09 October, 2023 @ 11:52:57 »
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How to spot hidden cameras in Airbnb rental properties

Secret surveillance devices have been discovered at a number of holiday apartments
https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/how-to-spot-hidden-camera-airbnb-b2426047.html

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Re: 09/10/23
« Reply #5 on: Monday, 09 October, 2023 @ 17:26:57 »
Opening hours of Melissani and Drogarati caves have reduced again, now open 09:30-15:00 from today until Sunday, 15/10/23

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Re: 09/10/23
« Reply #6 on: Monday, 09 October, 2023 @ 17:37:35 »
Bit of late sunshine here has brought a swarm of ladybirds

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Re: 09/10/23
« Reply #7 on: Monday, 09 October, 2023 @ 17:40:18 »
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Greek Mayor calls SYRIZA leader Kasselakis a “fagg**t” – Supreme Court Prosecutor orders investigation

An Athens Supreme Court prosecutor ordered an immediate inquiry into the statements made by the newly-elected Mayor of Volos, Achilleas Beos during his Sunday night victory speech and a subsequent TV interview as they were deemed to be homophobic and hate speech.
https://en.protothema.gr/greek-mayor-calls-syriza-leader-kasselakis-a-faggt-supreme-court-prosecutor-orders-investigation/

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Re: 09/10/23
« Reply #8 on: Monday, 09 October, 2023 @ 17:46:12 »
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Katy Purry? Cats use technique similar to ‘vocal fry’, study shows

Scientists find feline low register when signalling pleasure is produced in a similar way to the croaky voice of some singers
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/oct/09/cats-purr-technique-similar-vocal-fry-study-shows-katy-perry

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Re: 09/10/23
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Just 9% of British voters think Brexit has gone well, poll finds
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/brexit-poll-latest-rejoin-eu-b2426476.html

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Re: 09/10/23
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Re: 09/10/23
« Reply #11 on: Monday, 09 October, 2023 @ 21:59:53 »
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London’s Vagina Museum to reopen after surpassing fundraising goal

World’s first museum devoted to the female organ moves to bigger premises after more than 2,500 people donated
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/oct/09/londons-vagina-museum-to-reopen-after-surpassing-fundraising-goal