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Title: 27/08/21
Post by: Maik on Friday, 27 August, 2021 @ 02:34:32
Six new coronavirus cases on Kefalonia yesterday, as announced by EODY.
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Post by: Maik on Friday, 27 August, 2021 @ 02:35:49
Currently about 50% chance of a thunderstorm over Kef today, but could be quite severe if it happens.
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Post by: Maik on Friday, 27 August, 2021 @ 02:41:43
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Canada joins green list but Spain and Greece remain amber in lacklustre Covid travel review
Hopes dashed for Turkey, Maldives and Pakistan
https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/green-list-amber-red-canada-spain-turkey-b1909538.html
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Post by: disco69 on Friday, 27 August, 2021 @ 07:57:29
Currently about 50% chance of a thunderstorm over Kef today, but could be quite severe if it happens.

 Nope, didn't happen :-(

Came close though
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Post by: suzie on Friday, 27 August, 2021 @ 08:54:52
Started in Lakithra about 5am.  Much needed and it smells wonderful now.
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Post by: Maik on Friday, 27 August, 2021 @ 10:22:02
Caused temporary power cuts in Argostoli, I believe.
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Post by: Maik on Friday, 27 August, 2021 @ 10:22:38
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Cat deaths not linked to recalled food products, regulators believe
An outbreak of feline pancytopenia that has killed more than 130 cats does not appear to be linked to the Fold Hill Foods products that were recalled during a Food Standards Agency investigation, the regulators say
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/cat-deaths-recall-food-fsa-b1909493.html
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Post by: Maik on Friday, 27 August, 2021 @ 21:14:48
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Pen Farthing and rescue animals awaiting flight from inside Kabul airport, Ministry of Defence says

A charity worker whose campaign to evacuate animals from Afghanistan has been closely followed across the world is being processed at Kabul airport and awaits a flight to safety.

Paul 'Pen' Farthing - who founded the Nowzad shelter in Kabul - aimed to get 200 dogs and cats out of the country, alongside animal shelter staff and a number of children.
https://www.itv.com/news/2021-08-27/afghanistan-pen-farthing-and-animals-inside-kabul-airport-awaiting-evacuation
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Post by: Maik on Friday, 27 August, 2021 @ 21:16:56
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Cristiano Ronaldo: Man Utd 'reach agreement' to re-sign Juventus forward

Manchester United have confirmed they have reached an agreement to re-sign Cristiano Ronaldo from Juventus.

United have agreed to pay £12.8m for the 36-year-old, with the deal subject to personal terms, a visa and a medical.

Ronaldo scored 118 goals in 292 games in his first spell at Old Trafford before leaving for Real Madrid in 2009.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/58359561