18/12/23

[Maik]

Today’s bank rates:   
1 €UR = £ 0.8841 GBP   £1 GBP = 1.1310 €UR
1 €UR = $ 1.1274 USD   $1 USD = 0.8869 €UR
1 €UR = $ 1.6814 AUD   $1 AUD = 0.5947 €UR
1 €UR = R20.9791 ZAR   R1 ZAR = 0.0476 €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 18/12   16°/08°   05 km/h   03%   Sunny    
Tue 19/12   18°/08°   03 km/h   02%   Sunny    
Wed 20/12   16°/10°   12 km/h   64%   Showers probable   
Thu 21/12   17°/11°   13 km/h   21%   Sun & cloud    
Fri 22/12   17°/10°   18 km/h   24%   Sun & cloud    
Sat 23/12   17°/12°   10 km/h   08%   Mostly sunny    
Sun 24/12   18°/13°   13 km/h   17%   Sun & cloud    
Mon 25/12   17°/12°   14 km/h   24%   Sun & cloud    
Tue 26/12   18°/12°   14 km/h   21%   Sun & cloud    
Wed 27/12   17°/12°   15 km/h   19%   Sun & cloud    
   

[Maik]

Mains electricity down for essential maintenance work between 08:00-14:30 tomorrow, Tuesday, 19/12/23, in Ano Kouvalata, Vlikhata and Skinea quarry area of Lixouri.

[Maik]

Bridge across the Agia Barbara ravine closed for maintenance from 08:30 Tuesday, 19/12-23 to 18:00 Friday, 22/12/23.

[Maik]

Economist Ranks Greece in Top Place

The Economist ranked Greece at the top of the list of 35 countries with the best economic performance for 2023.

According to the Economist’s analysis based on five economic and financial indicators (inflation, “inflation range”, GDP, jobs and stock market performance), our country has the best marks in the economy among 35 mainly rich countries this year.

https://www.thenationalherald.com/economist-ranks-greece-in-top-place/