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06/06/23
« on: Tuesday, 06 June, 2023 @ 02:47:47 »
Kef fire risk 06/06/23: Low

Today’s bank rates:
1 €UR = £0.8851 GBP
1 €UR = $1.1086 USD
£1 GBP = 1.1298 €UR
$1 USD = 0.9020 €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
Tue 06/06   26°/19°   15 km/h   02%   Sun & cloud
Wed 07/06   26°/19°   12 km/h   08%   Cloudy
Thu 08/06   26°/18°   19 km/h   15%   Mostly sunny
Fri 09/06   26°/19°   23 km/h   15%   Mostly sunny
Sat 10/06   26°/18°   22 km/h   10%   Sun & cloud
Sun 11/06   26°/19°   20 km/h   15%   Mostly sunny
Mon 12/06   27°/19°   15 km/h   17%   Sunny
Tue 13/06   27°/19°   14 km/h   19%   Mostly sunny
Wed 14/06   26°/19°   14 km/h   19%   Sun & cloud
Thu 15/06   26°/19°   15 km/h   18%   Sun & cloud


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Re: 06/06/23
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday, 06 June, 2023 @ 13:35:03 »
Tragedy in Paliki: a 47 y-o well respected male took his own life, reason unknown. Leaves a wife and son.

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Re: 06/06/23
« Reply #2 on: Tuesday, 06 June, 2023 @ 13:39:09 »
The Municipality of Argostoli has won its legal quest in the courts to have the road down to Koroni beach, Elios-Pronnoi, permanently open.

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Re: 06/06/23
« Reply #3 on: Tuesday, 06 June, 2023 @ 13:41:17 »
Rural doctor service available in Lakithra between 10:00-13:00 tomorrow, Wednesday, 07 June. Face masks and social distancing likely still required.

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Re: 06/06/23
« Reply #4 on: Tuesday, 06 June, 2023 @ 13:47:44 »
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Police arrest beach restaurant owners on Rhodes for zoning violations

Police on the southeastern Aegean island of Rhodes arrested the owners of two beachside restaurants on Monday as part of an ongoing crackdown on rampant zoning and environmental violations across the Greek isles.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1212598/police-arrest-beach-restaurant-owners-on-rhodes-for-zoning-violations/

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Re: 06/06/23
« Reply #5 on: Tuesday, 06 June, 2023 @ 13:56:32 »
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Nafplio: Couple fell asleep naked inside a car in the middle of the street!

Drivers witnessed on the Drepanos-Asinis road in the outskirts of Nafplio, early Sunday morning, a scene that caused shock and laughter.

Traffic was brought to a standstill as a vehicle was stationary in the middle of the roadway, and, despite constant honking, no one appeared to move it, Proto Thema reported. When they got closer to see what was happening, they were surprised to see a couple sleeping... naked inside!

Since the passengers did not seem to wake up from the banging on the windows, the drivers notified the Police, whose men arrived at the scene and managed to... wake up the sleeping passengers, who moved the car, freeing the road.
https://greekcitytimes.com/2023/06/06/nafplio-a-couple-fell-asleep-naked/

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Re: 06/06/23
« Reply #6 on: Tuesday, 06 June, 2023 @ 15:42:16 »
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Brit woman, 20, 'raped in the sea' during Greece holiday after meeting man online

The unnamed Brit has alleged that an unnamed 23-year-old Albanian man raped her on Saturday after they went for a swim at a beach on the east coast of Rhodes in Greece
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/brit-woman-20-raped-sea-30164888

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Re: 06/06/23
« Reply #7 on: Tuesday, 06 June, 2023 @ 15:43:54 »
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Nafplio: Couple fell asleep naked inside a car in the middle of the street!

Drivers witnessed on the Drepanos-Asinis road in the outskirts of Nafplio, early Sunday morning, a scene that caused shock and laughter.

Traffic was brought to a standstill as a vehicle was stationary in the middle of the roadway, and, despite constant honking, no one appeared to move it, Proto Thema reported. When they got closer to see what was happening, they were surprised to see a couple sleeping... naked inside!

Since the passengers did not seem to wake up from the banging on the windows, the drivers notified the Police, whose men arrived at the scene and managed to... wake up the sleeping passengers, who moved the car, freeing the road.
https://greekcitytimes.com/2023/06/06/nafplio-a-couple-fell-asleep-naked/

Police, apparently, saw the fanny side of things and also saw the driver's point when he said they'd both been tired.   :lol:

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Re: 06/06/23
« Reply #8 on: Tuesday, 06 June, 2023 @ 15:49:58 »
 :doh:

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Re: 06/06/23
« Reply #9 on: Tuesday, 06 June, 2023 @ 15:54:46 »
Melissani closed to the public from 10:00-13:30 tomorrow, organised cruise tours only. Re-opens 13:30.

W.e.f. this Friday, 09 June, Melissani and Drogarati open 09:00-18:00 every day.

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Re: 06/06/23
« Reply #10 on: Tuesday, 06 June, 2023 @ 18:17:03 »
Allegedly a problem with stray dogs in Argostoli main square, two women said to have been attacked at different times, unclear if both by the same dog. One was walking a dog, which may partly explain things. No mention second female was.



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Re: 06/06/23
« Reply #11 on: Tuesday, 06 June, 2023 @ 19:53:34 »
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British couple outraged after being charged £600 for two smoothies and pasta at bar in Greece
The couple are warning people not to make their mistake by falling for the 'sunbed scam'

"I felt tempted to call the police, but I didn't want to cause any trouble."
https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/uk-world-news/british-couple-outraged-after-being-8498473

Mykonos rip-offs are so well known now I find it difficult to feel too sorry for them.

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Re: 06/06/23
« Reply #12 on: Tuesday, 06 June, 2023 @ 20:05:54 »
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Karpathos: Donkeys rescued from remote beach

Two donkeys who got stuck on a remote beach on the Dodecanese island of Karpathos have been taken to safety following a two-hour rescue operation by local emergency services.

The animals, who had been left by their owners to graze freely before they would be put to work during the summer season, had wandered down to an isolated beach but were unable to climb back.

Passing fishermen noticed them and alerted the local fire service.

After some effort, the joint operation of fire officers, port officials and volunteers managed to put lifejackets on the donkeys and, using a boat, to tow them to safety.
https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1212623/karpathos-donkeys-rescued-from-remote-beach/

Two donkeys in life jackets being towed by a boat... what a great video clip that would've been!