08/03/22

[Maik]

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

Today's bank rate:
1 GBP = € 1.1784
1 USD = € 0.8883

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 08/03   12°/06°   16 km/h   45%   Showers possible
Wed 09/03   10°/05°   17 km/h   82%   Light rain probable
Thu 10/03   11°/05°   21 km/h   07%   Sunny
Fri 11/03   10°/05°   11 km/h   05%   Sun & cloud
Sat 12/03   10°/05°   12 km/h   43%   Showers possible
Sun 13/03   11°/06°   19 km/h   43%   Light rain possible
Mon 14/03   11°/07°   18 km/h   73%   Showers probable
Tue 15/03   13°/08°   14 km/h   42%   Showers possible
Wed 16/03   13°/08°   14 km/h   11%   Sun & cloud
Thu 17/03   14°/09°   15 km/h   01%   Mostly cloudy

[Maik]

Will seaplanes make Greece the Maldives of Europe?

https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/will-seaplanes-make-greece-the-maldives-of-europe-

[Maik]

Collection for Ukraine organised by the Kefalonia & Ithaka Regional Unit. Following items needed:

• elastic bandages of every size
• antiseptics (eg. Betadine)
• sterilized gauze of all sizes
• non-sterilized gauze of any size
• syringes with needles of all sizes
• Vaseline gauze for burns
• paracetamol tablets
• injectable glucose (dextrose)
• water for injection 2ml, 5ml, 10ml
• neck braces
• powdered baby milk
• powdered baby creams
• nappies
• legumes
• pasta
• canned food
• evaporated milk

Collection open 09:00-14:00 Monday-Friday, ends Tuesday, 15 March. 'Phone 2671360530 - 2671360531 for directions.

[Maik]

Experts to mull easing of indoor mask mandate

After lifting the mask mandate for public outdoor areas on Saturday, health authorities are now expected to begin discussions regarding under what conditions an easing of the measure for indoor venues can begin.

https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1179140/experts-to-mull-easing-of-indoor-mask-mandate/

[Maik]

Today's coronavirus count on Kef/Ithaka: 102/4

[Maik]

Staff at British embassy in Ukraine not offered refuge in UK, say diplomats
Exclusive: Ministers accused of creating ‘Afghanistan part two’ after failure to evacuate embassy staff

Ukrainians who worked at the British embassy in Kyiv are being told they will not get refuge in the UK as they seek to flee the war unless they can fulfil strict entry qualifications, The Independent has been told.

The staff, many of whom have worked at the mission for years, are believed to have been informed that they will only qualify for a visa if they have close relations in the UK.

A number of British diplomats at the embassy, which has moved to Lviv from Kyiv for safety after the start of the war, are said to be deeply unhappy at the way their Ukrainian colleagues are being treated, and have made their feelings clear to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) in London.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-embassy-staff-diplomats-uk-b2031024.html