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Four new cases of coronavirus confirmed on Kef yesterday by EODY.
Kef fire risk 09/10/21: Low (https://www.civilprotection.gr/el/imerisios-hartis-provlepsis-kindynoy-pyrkagias-09102021)
Ten day weather forecast for Kefalonia:
Day Date Hi°/Lo° Wind sp Wet Forecast
Sat 09/10 23°/18° 13 km/h 83% Thunderstorms probable
Sun 10/10 23°/17° 22 km/h 95% Thunderstorms probable
Mon 11/10 22°/15° 20 km/h 85% Rain & thunder probable
Tue 12/10 20°/16° 23 km/h 79% Showers probable
Wed 13/10 21°/16° 18 km/h 75% Showers probable
Thu 14/10 20°/13° 27 km/h 82% Thunderstorms probable
Fri 15/10 19°/14° 26 km/h 63% Showers probable
Sat 16/10 20°/15° 20 km/h 36% Showers possible
Sun 17/10 20°/15° 17 km/h 18% Sun & cloud
Mon 18/10 21°/15° 15 km/h 37% Showers possible
This is an overall forecast, due to the mountainous terrain the weather can be very localised.
Updated forecast @ weather.com (https://weather.com/en-IE/weather/tenday/l/GRXX0035:1:GR)
Today's bank rate:
1 GBP = € 1.1426
1 USD = € 0.8412
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 (https://www.postoffice.co.uk/travel-money).
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.
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Two foreign nationals reported to be in difficulties off Avythos beach earlier today caused a rescue operation by a Coast Guard boat and a private boat. Swimmers located on the beach but taken to hospital as a precautionary measure.
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Sami municipality has declared it unwillingness to have any further wind turbines in the municipality.
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Problems in Poros! The Bailey bridge across the Vohynas remains unfinished, stripped back to its metal substructure. Impossible for vehicles to cross it, pedestrians can risk life and limb on a narrow, temporary(?), wood and rope footbridge. Only way cars can cross is via the ford - which floods during heavy rain and storms. Hey ho, half of Poros is cut off , seemingly because the materials to complete the bridge haven't been delivered.
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Dog rescued from a steep gorge in Kremmydi, Elios-Pronnoi, appears to have have got itself tangled up in rough undergrowth and was too weak to free itself. Fortunately, a passer-by heard its yelps and contacted the local Fire Service, which responded promptly and freed it.
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