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To Kafeneion => Grapevine / News Briefs => Topic started by: Maik on Sunday, 18 September, 2022 @ 03:30:06
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Kef fire risk 18/09/22: Medium (https://www.civilprotection.gr/el/imerisios-hartis-provlepsis-kindynoy-pyrkagias-18092022)
Today’s bank rates:
1 €UR = £ 0.8954 GBP
1 €UR = $ 1.0292 USD
£1 GBP = 1.1168 €UR
$1 USD = 0.9716 €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
Sun 18/09 26°/18° 28 km/h 09% Sunny, winds probable
Mon 19/09 26°/19° 18 km/h 03% Sunny
Tue 20/09 25°/19° 13 km/h 40% Scattered thunderstorms possible
Wed 21/09 25°/18° 23 km/h 14% Sunny
Thu 22/09 24°/17° 19 km/h 05% Mostly sunny
Fri 23/09 23°/17° 12 km/h 33% Showers possible
Sat 24/09 23°/17° 16 km/h 21% Sun & cloud
Sun 25/09 23°/18° 20 km/h 37% Showers possible
Mon 26/09 24°/19° 22 km/h 35% Showers possible
Tue 27/09 25°/19° 24 km/h 50% Scattered thunderstorms possible
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Body of an 81 y-o Greek male recovered midday yesterday from the sea at Kastrosykias, Preveza.
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Medium risk of bush fire on Kef tomorrow, according to civilprotection.gr (https://www.civilprotection.gr/el/imerisios-hartis-provlepsis-kindynoy-pyrkagias-19092022)
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Japan storm: Millions told to evacuate as Typhoon Nanmadol makes landfall
One of the biggest typhoons ever to strike Japan has made landfall on the southern island of Kyushu.
Typhoon Nanmadol has brought winds of at least 180 km/h (112mph) and some areas could see 500mm (20 inches) of rainfall over today and tonight.
At least four million people have been told to evacuate their homes.
Extensive flooding and landslides are expected, while bullet train services, ferries, and hundreds of flights have been cancelled.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-62938608
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Four cups of tea a day can help keep diabetes away, say Chinese scientists
Black, green or Oolong teas linked to reduced risk of developing type 2 form of the disease
https://www.theguardian.com/food/2022/sep/18/four-cups-of-tea-a-day-can-help-keep-diabetes-away-say-chinese-scientists
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Google, Microsoft can get your passwords via web browser's spellcheck
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-microsoft-can-get-your-passwords-via-web-browsers-spellcheck/
Not just your passwords, by the way the article reads, but other personal info such as name, address, bank information, etc.
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Bush fire over Xi / Lixouri way, sounds as though it might be near Kefalonia Garden Village.