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To Kafeneion => Grapevine / News Briefs => Topic started by: Maik on Saturday, 16 October, 2021 @ 03:14:35
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One new case of coronavirus confirmed on Kef yesterday by EODY.
Kef fire risk 16/10/21: Low (https://www.civilprotection.gr/el/imerisios-hartis-provlepsis-kindynoy-pyrkagias-16102021)
Ten day weather forecast for Kefalonia:
Day Date Hi°/Lo° Wind sp Wet Forecast
Sat 16/10 20°/16° 27 km/h 99% Rain probable
Sun 17/10 21°/15° 9 km/h 24% Sun & cloud
Mon 18/10 21°/16° 9 km/h 43% Showers possible
Tue 19/10 22°/16° 7 km/h 14% Sunny
Wed 20/10 22°/16° 9 km/h 07% Sunny
Thu 21/10 22°/17° 13 km/h 10% Mostly sunny
Fri 22/10 22°/17° 16 km/h 72% Light rain probable
Sat 23/10 22°/16° 14 km/h 63% Thunderstorms probable
Sun 24/10 21°/16° 16 km/h 50% Scattered storms possible
Mon 25/10 20°/16° 15 km/h 40% 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 = € 1.1473
1 USD = € 0.8368
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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A British ex-pat living in a rural setting outside Sami was rushed to hospital in Argostoli yesterday evening after suffering a stroke at home.
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Skala - Poros road closed last night due to a landfall, should be cleared early this morning.
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Sir David Amess killing was terrorist incident, Met Police say
The killing of Conservative MP Sir David Amess has been declared a terrorist incident by police.
Sir David was stabbed multiple times at a constituency surgery in Leigh-on-Sea in Essex on Friday.
The Metropolitan Police said there was "a potential motivation linked to Islamist extremism".
A 25-year-old British man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder, and police said they were not seeking anyone else over the death.
Government sources have told the BBC the man is a British national who, from initial inquiries, appears to be of Somali heritage.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-58935372
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So far today two flights due to land on Kef have been diverted due to bad weather. Neither from/to UK.
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Be interesting to see Roger's results at month's end as I've heard Kef's rainfall for October is already the highest on record for this month.
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A British ex-pat living in a rural setting outside Sami was rushed to hospital in Argostoli yesterday evening after suffering a stroke at home.
Just an update on this, for obvious reasons i cannot give personal details, a relative could not get hold of him, so phoned the police, Sami police did an excellent job and got him to hospital, his family are with him and thank the police for their prompt action, best wishes for a recovery.
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Greek MP targeted in arson attack
Ruling New Democracy MP Yiannis Kallianos was the target of an arson attack early Saturday as unknown individuals blew up an incendiary device at his political office on Alimou Avenue in Argyroupoli, southern Athens.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1170001/greek-mp-targeted-in-arson-attack/