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29/05/23
Maik:
Kef fire risk 29/05/23: Low
Today’s bank rates:
1 €UR = £0.8942 GBP
1 €UR = $1.1074 USD
£1 GBP = 1.1183 €UR
$1 USD = 0.9030 €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 29/05 23°/17° 11 km/h 72% Thunderstorms probable
Tue 30/05 23°/17° 11 km/h 24% Mostly sunny
Wed 31/05 24°/18° 11 km/h 24% Sun & cloud
Thu 01/06 25°/18° 12 km/h 70% Light rain probable
Fri 02/06 24°/17° 14 km/h 71% Thunderstorms probable
Sat 03/06 24°/18° 16 km/h 33% Isolated thunderstorms possible
Sun 04/06 24°/18° 14 km/h 17% Sun & cloud
Mon 05/06 25°/18° 15 km/h 15% Sun & cloud
Tue 06/06 25°/18° 15 km/h 09% Sun & cloud
Wed 07/06 25°/19° 16 km/h 08% Sun & cloud
Maik:
Late yesterday afternoon a car on the Poros-Argostoli road caught fire in Perata, no injuries but car probably written off. Last night three cars were involved in an accident in Argostol, one person injured. Not clear if all three were being driven or if any parked.
Maik:
Village squares in Agia Eirini and Lakithra just about finished and port area in Argostoli getting a new layer of tarmac.
Maik:
Sami police earlier today arrested a male and a female for fraud after a local realised he'd been conned out of his money for two 'bargain priced' motorcycles. Money recovered and couple to be additionally prosecuted on warrants issued by courts in Irakleion and Athens for similar frauds.
Maik:
--- Quote ---British national killed by lightning while swimming on Rhodes
A 26-year-old British tourist died after he was struck by lightning while swimming during a thunderstorm in Aghia Agathi, eastern Rhodes on Monday.
The tourist was on holiday and decided to stay in the water even after it started raining heavily, ignoring the exhortations of other swimmers to get out. The tragic incident occurred shortly before 2 p.m. on Monday. Ambulance crews who rushed to the scene fought to keep him alive. The man was rushed to the Health Centre of Archangelos where the medical staff continued efforts to resuscitate him but, unfortunately, it was too late.
--- End quote ---
https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1212142/british-national-killed-by-lightning-while-swimming-on-rhodes/
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