Author Topic: 13/11/21  (Read 1139 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline Maik

  • Administrator
  • Forum Deity
  • *****
  • Posts: 35167
13/11/21
« on: Saturday, 13 November, 2021 @ 02:56:33 »
Two new cases of coronavirus confirmed on Kefalonia yesterday by EODY.

Today's bank rate:
1 GBP = € 1.1351
1 USD = € 0.8472

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
Sat 13/11   20°/15°   11 km/h   75%   Light rain probable
Sun 14/11   19°/15°   18 km/h   86%   Light rain probable
Mon 15/11   19°/14°   19 km/h   92%   Rain probable
Tue 16/11   18°/13°   20 km/h   78%   Light rain probable
Wed 17/11   19°/14°   15 km/h   72%   Light rain probable
Thu 18/11   18°/13°   13 km/h   80%   Rain probable
Fri 19/11   19°/13°   13 km/h   72%   Light rain probable
Sat 20/11   19°/12°   14 km/h   63%   Showers probable
Sun 21/11   19°/12°   12 km/h   24%   Sun & cloud
Mon 22/11   19°/13°   11 km/h   38%   Showers possible


Offline Maik

  • Administrator
  • Forum Deity
  • *****
  • Posts: 35167
Re: 13/11/21
« Reply #1 on: Saturday, 13 November, 2021 @ 03:00:23 »
Quote
Microsoft augmented reality project brings Olympics birthplace to life

OLYMPIA, Greece — What would it be like to walk around the ancient religious sanctuary of Olympia when the Olympic Games were held?

An unusual partnership between Microsoft and Greece’s Ministry of Culture and Sport is offering visitors the answer, launching an immersive tour at one of the world’s major archaeological sites.
https://www.seattletimes.com/business/augmented-reality-project-brings-olympics-birthplace-to-life/



https://youtu.be/XfS_BHlyhH8?t=1

Offline Maik

  • Administrator
  • Forum Deity
  • *****
  • Posts: 35167
Re: 13/11/21
« Reply #2 on: Saturday, 13 November, 2021 @ 14:06:32 »


Quote
Football was Invented in Ancient Greece and it was Called Episkyros

A long, long time ago, before there was football, there was episkyros.

Episkyros (Ἐπίσκυρος) was an ancient Greek ball game. Highly team-work oriented, the game was played with one ball, between two teams each consisting of around 12 to 14 players.

The field was marked with a central white line called the ‘skuros’ dividing the two teams, and another white line behind each team to mark the ends of the field.

In the game, which was often quite violent...
https://greekcitytimes.com/2021/11/13/football-invented-in-ancient-greece-called-episkyros/

 :cardyel:

Offline Maik

  • Administrator
  • Forum Deity
  • *****
  • Posts: 35167
Re: 13/11/21
« Reply #3 on: Saturday, 13 November, 2021 @ 15:32:54 »
Quote
Greek pilot should face premeditated murder trial over British wife’s death, prosecutor says
Prosecutor also recommends Babis Anagnostopoulos be charged with lying to police after claiming Caroline Crouch died in burglary
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/nov/11/greek-pilot-should-face-premeditated-for-killing-british-wife-prosecutor-says

Offline Maik

  • Administrator
  • Forum Deity
  • *****
  • Posts: 35167
Re: 13/11/21
« Reply #4 on: Saturday, 13 November, 2021 @ 15:35:27 »
Quote
Greece wants dialogue with UK for return of Parthenon sculptures

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Friday that the Parthenon sculptures in the British Museum should be returned to Athens and called for talks with Britain to achieve that aim.
https://cyprus-mail.com/2021/11/12/greece-wants-dialogue-with-uk-for-return-of-parthenon-sculptures/