paako1
Greek expat in Malta
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About me
Greek
Lives in Santa Venera
Registration: 09 April 2013
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Renting in Malta
Hello I am posting this topic to ask opinions about Malta renting status. I find really difficult to find a place to rent primarily because there are very few signs in Malta "For Rent" and second because the only other way found is ... Read More
Best cities to live in Malta by Julien
Hi, It聮s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Malta. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
Hi It depends on your budget. Sliema and St Julians are more tourist places and full with Libian people moved to Malta due to the war. Locals dont seem to prefer these areas that much anymore but its nice for foreigners as its more ... Read More
Driving in Malta by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Malta? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess聟 what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
Absolutely chaotic! Let start from the roads. They are absolutely destroyed. Potholes everywhere, slippery and roads full of oil. If you dont know your way around the signs misplaced, chaotic roads. Example there is no sign before the exit but ... Read More
Internet and phone contract - Go or Melita? by Rico29
Hi there I just asked in a Go store about their internet conditions & they would need 3 months in advance plus a credit card guarantee for the contract - is this something common for Malta or just Go does it? Let me know if Go is better or worse ...
Hi all, For any information regarding Melita in Malta, don't hesitate to ask. (moderated : advertisement) Looking forward to helping you make your life here even better! Thanks, Carlo.Hello Carlo My account number is 1879793. I am waiting ... Read More
Internet and phone contract - Go or Melita? by Rico29
Hi there I just asked in a Go store about their internet conditions & they would need 3 months in advance plus a credit card guarantee for the contract - is this something common for Malta or just Go does it? Let me know if Go is better or worse ...
GO 100% Have you ever read Melita terms and services? If you do you will be amazed! (http://www.melita.com/company/terms-conditions/standard-terms-conditions/) you can find them here... You have to pay 75euro deposit saying refundable, but if you ... Read More
Internet and phone contract - Go or Melita? by Rico29
Hi there I just asked in a Go store about their internet conditions & they would need 3 months in advance plus a credit card guarantee for the contract - is this something common for Malta or just Go does it? Let me know if Go is better or worse ...
Also find below the schedule of charges for the 2 companies that might be ... Read More
Internet and phone contract - Go or Melita? by Rico29
Hi there I just asked in a Go store about their internet conditions & they would need 3 months in advance plus a credit card guarantee for the contract - is this something common for Malta or just Go does it? Let me know if Go is better or worse ...
Totally agree, it depends on the person as well what he is looking for. Maybe some one wants cheap, some other customer service, another fast speed. Everything is relative. Also do not forget that the companies change from time to time their ... Read More
Internet and phone contract - Go or Melita? by Rico29
Hi there I just asked in a Go store about their internet conditions & they would need 3 months in advance plus a credit card guarantee for the contract - is this something common for Malta or just Go does it? Let me know if Go is better or worse ...
GO 100% Have you ever read Melita terms and services? If you do you will be amazed! (http://www.melita.com/company/terms-conditions/standard-terms-conditions/) you can find them here... You have to pay 75euro deposit saying refundable, but if you ... Read More
Buying a Used Car by paako1
Hello to all, I have some questions if anyone could help me. I was thinking of bringing my car over from an EU country but the laws here are so complicated (12 months without registering it, but if you get the recidence card with is mandatory ...
Thanks for the tip. One question: why should I check if there are speeding or parking fines? Do fines transfered as well to the new owner!? Thats weird. I would guess that before the date of tranfer/purchase this should be on the previous ... Read More
Buying a Used Car
Hello to all, I have some questions if anyone could help me. I was thinking of bringing my car over from an EU country but the laws here are so complicated (12 months without registering it, but if you get the recidence card with is mandatory ... Read More
Moving to Malta by linagreek
Hi everybody ! could you please give me an idea how is life in beautiful Malta ? I am a disappointed,greek , young lady who is searching for a " healthy " place to move , in order to make a new start . I am qualified and experienced in Tourism ...
Ok Google translate below: :-) Good morning Lina Well take a view of one Greek who has 3 weeks to the island. It's very small island, 30km from end to end and want at least 1 hour to do the distance. The traffic is just terrible, much worse than in ... Read More
Moving to Malta by linagreek
Hi everybody ! could you please give me an idea how is life in beautiful Malta ? I am a disappointed,greek , young lady who is searching for a " healthy " place to move , in order to make a new start . I am qualified and experienced in Tourism ...
螝伪位畏渭蔚蟻伪 螞委谓伪 螞慰喂蟺蠈谓 蟺维蟻蔚 魏伪喂 渭喂伪 维蟺慰蠄畏 伪蟺蠈 苇谓伪谓 ... Read More
Opening Savings Account by paako1
I would like to share my experience. I recently moved in Malta as I already had a job offer. The employer asked for a Bank account so that I could get paid. Having only 1 week in Malta I didnt have any "papers" and I thought as a member of the ...
No because if the put money in a bank account abroad you have to pay extra money for the transaction. Anyway i will go with the flow and see what happens. Now that i know that i am not the only one facing this problem and that its a policy of the ... Read More
Opening Savings Account by paako1
I would like to share my experience. I recently moved in Malta as I already had a job offer. The employer asked for a Bank account so that I could get paid. Having only 1 week in Malta I didnt have any "papers" and I thought as a member of the ...
Thanks for the reply. The problem is that we are talking about "European Union" and the only thing we are is "Union"... Unfortunately I am already in Malta and cannot go back home to open a bank account in HSBC in Greece and then get back to Malta ... Read More
Gr'day from Australia! Looking for a locals view on MALTA! by Samsterdam
Hi everyone! I'm an Australian guy looking to move to beautiful Malta! Under the right employment conditions I may be there in a couple of months and would love to know how other expats are finding it there! I've done a lot of research but some ...
So far not really excited! Roads are crap! Drivers are almost like in Egypt! Public sector a mess and crazy: You have to have an ID to be able to have a bank account, apply for lower rates in electricity BUT they dont issue ID's any more...go ... Read More