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Maik:
Today’s bank rates:
1 €UR = £0.9102 GBP
1 €UR = $1.1027 USD
£1 GBP = 1.0987 €UR
$1 USD = 0.9069 €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
Tue 14/03   16°/12°   10 km/h   03%   Mostly sunny
Wed 15/03   16°/10°   26 km/h   82%   Light rain probable
Thu 16/03   15°/09°   28 km/h   68%   Showers probable
Fri 17/03   16°/09°   12 km/h   03%   Sunny
Sat 18/03   16°/10°   12 km/h   05%   Sunny
Sun 19/03   17°/11°   15 km/h   07%   Sunny
Mon 20/03   17°/11°   13 km/h   07%   Sun & cloud
Tue 21/03   18°/12°   12 km/h   08%   Mostly sunny
Wed 22/03   19°/13°   12 km/h   05%   Mostly sunny
Thu 23/03   19°/13°   15 km/h   05%   Sun & cloud

frost.getmap.gr
No risk of frost

Maik:

--- Quote ---Tourist Season in Greece Kicks Off Earlier Than Ever

The tourist season opened in Greece on Saturday earlier than ever with the first charter flights carrying British tourists arriving at Rhodes.

The first international flight from London’s Heathrow landed at midday on Saturday, followed by one from Gatwick airport and one from Manchester.
--- End quote ---
https://greekreporter.com/2023/03/13/tourist-season-greece-kicks-off/

Maik:

--- Quote ---Family discover their home is a giant beehive after honey starts dripping down walls

A family was shocked to discover their house was one big beehive after noticing honey dripping down the walls.

Kate and Andrew Dempsey, who live with their two daughters in Folkestone, Kent found huge six-foot pieces of honeycomb and litres of honey under their floorboards.

The couple had previously spotted some dark patches on their walls but assumed it was just damp.

But when they noticed ‘black sticky stuff’ dripping down their bedroom wall and a sweet smell in the air they decided to investigate further.
--- End quote ---
https://metro.co.uk/2023/03/13/family-discover-home-is-a-huge-beehive-after-honey-drips-down-walls-18434746/

Video and stills in link

Maik:



--- Quote ---King Charles makes first appearance on special stamps

The first special stamps bearing the head of King Charles are being released by the Royal Mail, with his silhouette appearing on a set showing popular garden flowers.

These are likely to be the first stamps showing the King's profile that will be widely seen by the public.

These flower stamps can be ordered from Tuesday, and will go on general release next week.
--- End quote ---
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-64940530

Maik:

--- Quote ---Australia floods: Baby kangaroo rescued from crocodile-infested waters

Police in Australia have rescued a baby kangaroo from crocodile infested floodwaters over the weekend in Burketown.

The kangaroo joey was spotted swimming near two large crocodiles by a helicopter pilot, who alerted Queensland Police.
--- End quote ---
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-australia-64952199

Brief video in link

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