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Title: 12/05/23
Post by: Maik on Friday, 12 May, 2023 @ 02:57:02
Kef fire risk 12/05/23: Low (https://civilprotection.gov.gr/arxeio-imerision-xartwn?field_imerominia_harti_value=05%2F12%2F2023)

Today’s bank rates:
1 €UR = £0.8940 GBP
1 €UR = $1.1258 USD
£1 GBP = 1.1186 €UR
$1 USD = 0.8883 €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 (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.

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 (https://weather.com/en-IE/weather/tenday/l/GRXX0035:1:GR)

Day, Date   Hi°/Lo°   Wind sp   Wet   Forecast
Fri 12/05   20°/15°   14 km/h   63%   Showers probable
Sat 13/05   19°/16°   16 km/h   83%   Light rain probable
Sun 14/05   23°/18°   25 km/h   21%   Cloudy
Mon 15/05   23°/17°   28 km/h   24%   Cloudy
Tue 16/05   20°/15°   19 km/h   73%   Thunderstorms probable
Wed 17/05   20°/15°   20 km/h   71%   Showers probable
Thu 18/05   21°/16°   15 km/h   10%   Sun & cloud
Fri 19/05   23°/17°   16 km/h   24%   Sun & cloud
Sat 20/05   24°/17°   17 km/h   24%   Sun & cloud
Sun 21/05   23°/16°   19 km/h   17%   Sun & cloud

Title: Re: 12/05/23
Post by: Maik on Friday, 12 May, 2023 @ 02:59:52
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New app 'Cosmote Chronos' reanimates the Acropolis before the viewer's eyes

A new application for smartphones and tablets through Cosmote telecommunications reanimates parts of the archaeological site of the Acropolis to their original state while the visitor is viewing the ancient monument, it was announced on Wednesday.

Named 'Cosmote Chronos', the application combines the capabilities of augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies with the signal strength of 5G networks to present scientifically documented recreations of the Acropolis.

The application can be used live in a point-and-view manner when visiting the site, or at home.

The app is available free of charge, in both Greek and English, for Android and iOS in the relevant app stores.
https://www.amna.gr/en/article/729950/
Title: Re: 12/05/23
Post by: Maik on Friday, 12 May, 2023 @ 16:11:12
Mains water supply off between 07:00-12:00 tomorrow, Saturday, 13 May, in Svoronata and Minies due to essential repairs to mains system.
Title: Re: 12/05/23
Post by: Maik on Friday, 12 May, 2023 @ 16:13:01
Melissani and Drogarati caves open 10:30-16:00 every day w.e.f. tomorrow.
Title: Re: 12/05/23
Post by: Maik on Friday, 12 May, 2023 @ 16:29:54
Traffic arrangements for the Unification celebrations tomorrow:

Argostoli:
09:00-11:00 Stopping / parking prohibited on Y. Vergoti in front of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Evangelistria
10:00-12:30 Traffic prohibited on Rizospaston Street from I. Momferatou junction to Stavrou and entire length of Momferatou.

Lixouri:
09:00-13:00 Vehicles prohibited (stopping / parking / access) on A. Laskaratou from Rizospaston to D. Solomou.

Diversions in operation.
Title: Re: 12/05/23
Post by: Maik on Friday, 12 May, 2023 @ 16:49:23
Unconfirmed: approval granted for two new 5* hotels in Skala, one at a cost of over 4,750,000 euros, the other at a cost of over 6,250,000 euros.