24/11/23

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Today’s bank rates:   
1 €UR = £ 0.8955 GBP   £1 GBP = 1.1166 €UR
1 €UR = $ 1.1227 USD   $1 USD = 0.8907 €UR
1 €UR = $ 1.7132 AUD   $1 AUD = 0.5837 €UR
1 €UR = R21.5486 ZAR   R1 ZAR = 0.0464 €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 24/11   19°/14°   14 km/h   98%   Thunderstorms probable   
Sat 25/11   18°/08°   31 km/h   98%   Thunderstorms & strong winds probable   
Sun 26/11   12°/08°   43 km/h   66%   Showers & very strong winds probable
Mon 27/11   15°/12°   09 km/h   31%   Showers possible
Tue 28/11   19°/14°   36 km/h   92%   Thunderstorms & strong winds probable
Wed 29/11   17°/10°   24 km/h   82%   Showers probable   
Thu 30/11   15°/10°   18 km/h   66%   Showers probable   
Fri 01/12   17°/12°   14 km/h   24%   Sun & cloud    
Sat 02/12   19°/15°   19 km/h   42%   Showers possible   
Sun 03/12   20°/15°   22 km/h   45%   Scattered thunderstorms possible   
   

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Celestyal Cruises: Three New Countries, Six New Ports for 2024 and 2025

Celestyal will connect cruise travelers to three new countries – Croatia, Montenegro and Italy – and add six new ports – Kefalonia...... – for the 2024 and 2025 seasons on its Journey ship.

Commencing her season on March 2, 2024, the Celestyal Journey will offer a new 7-night ‘Heavenly Adriatic’ cruise that will feature full days in Kefalonia......

https://news.gtp.gr/2023/11/22/celestyal-cruises-three-new-countries-six-new-ports-for-2024-and-2025/

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https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/0/matt-cartoons-november-2023/

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Jet2 are advertising for a part-time rep at Kef airport, "excellent" salary: link

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Argostoli municipality are holding a public consultation as to whether shops should be able to open on Sundays.

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Mains electricity supply down for essential maintenance between 07:30-11:30 tomorrow in  Davgata, Demoutsantata, Dilinata, Faraklata, Mitakata, Razata and Troiannata.

On Sunday mains electricity supply down for essential maintenance between 08:00-14:00 in Lixouri from central plateia to Kolona, Agios Vasileios, Ammoudares, Koronata, and Mylo Latsi.

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Rural doctor service available between 10:00-13:00 on Monday in Karavados.

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British Museum's ancient Greek Meidias vase will be loaned to Athens—leaving London for the first time in 250 years

The decision comes after the chairman of the UK institution reiterated his desire to reach an agreement with Greece over the Parthenon Marbles

https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2023/11/23/british-museums-loans-ancient-greek-meidias-vase-athens-acropolis-museum

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Napoleon Had Greek Roots Controversial Theory Suggests

https://greekreporter.com/2023/11/24/napoleon-greek-roots/

Kostas "Gus" Portokalos would be proud!

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Argostoli hospital to benefit from upgrades and improvements to the value of 8,000,000€ (inc. VAT), tenders due by 08 January.