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17/04/23
« on: Monday, 17 April, 2023 @ 02:41:04 »
Today’s bank rates:
1 €UR = £0.9068 GBP
1 €UR = $1.1250 USD
£1 GBP = 1.1028 €UR
$1 USD = 0.8889 €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 17/04   17°/11°   19 km/h   93%   Showers probable
Tue 18/04   17°/11°   14 km/h   80%   Showers probable
Wed 19/04   17°/12°   18 km/h   64%   Showers probable
Thu 20/04   18°/12°   13 km/h   24%   Sun & cloud
Fri 21/04   19°/13°   12 km/h   19%   Sun & cloud
Sat 22/04   19°/13°   13 km/h   21%   Mostly sunny
Sun 23/04   20°/13°   13 km/h   10%   Sunny
Mon 24/04   19°/13°   15 km/h   08%   Sun & cloud
Tue 25/04   19°/13°   17 km/h   18%   Sun & cloud
Wed 26/04   19°/13°   19 km/h   19%   Sun & cloud

frost.getmap.gr

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Re: 17/04/23
« Reply #1 on: Monday, 17 April, 2023 @ 02:49:08 »
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5 Ancient Greek Engineering Inventions Still Used Today

The influence of Ancient Greece on the modern world is pervasive, from democratic institutions to classical influences on art and architecture. The ancient civilization also invented a wide range of technologies, some of which are now central to modern life. From the odometer to the gimbal, these ancient Greek engineering inventions are ubiquitous today and have been central to many advancements that followed. Read more below for 5 famous examples of ancient Greek technology still used today.
https://www.thecollector.com/engineering-ancient-greece

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Re: 17/04/23
« Reply #2 on: Monday, 17 April, 2023 @ 18:38:31 »
Rock fall in Poros gorge this morning, some fragments large enough to do serious damage passing cars - or people. Fortunately, neither were passing through at the time.

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Re: 17/04/23
« Reply #3 on: Monday, 17 April, 2023 @ 18:41:20 »
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Rishi Sunak faces probe by ethics watchdog over budget ‘benefit’ to wife’s childcare agency

The prime minister is facing questions after it emerged that a childcare agency part-owned by his wife Akshata Murty would benefit from policy changes in the budget.

The prime minister did not mention his wife’s interest when speaking about the childcare reforms at a parliamentary committee last month – despite being asked if he had anything to declare.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/rishi-sunak-watchdog-interest-investigation-b2321138.html

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Re: 17/04/23
« Reply #4 on: Monday, 17 April, 2023 @ 18:59:39 »
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This Mediterranean island is bigger than Mallorca and Corfu – so why has nobody heard of it?
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/greece/evia/evia-mediterranean-island-mallorca-corfu-underrated/

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Re: 17/04/23
« Reply #5 on: Monday, 17 April, 2023 @ 21:53:48 »
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Almost 23,000 Traffic Violations Across Greece From April 9 To 15

In 105,448 checks carried out from April 9 to 15 throughout Greece by police, with a total of 22,896 traffic violations confirmed, according to the data of the Ministry of Citizen Protection. 67% of the violations relate to speeding, illegal parking, not wearing a helmet or seatbelt, and not having a license.

...566 in the Ionian Islands.
https://greekcitytimes.com/2023/04/17/traffic-violations-greece-april/

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Re: 17/04/23
« Reply #6 on: Monday, 17 April, 2023 @ 21:59:57 »
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Orthodox Easter mixes spiritual and pagan in equal measure
https://apnews.com/article/orthodox-easter-celebration-ff28c751630e76202724905e896ab41b

Might be of interest but probably not much new in the article, doesn't explain what's pagan in origin.