SimCityAt
@SimCityAT
English and Welsh expat in Austria
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About me
English and Welsh, Married
Lives in World traveler
Speaks English, German,
Registration: 08 April 2014
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Hello everyone (kalo Chorio) by Flyingcrow
We are looking a house there that needs work. I am writing to ask if anyone knows this village, or potentially has a property there?Google Earth is not great for detail, so my question is.... Did recent quakes have an effect on this village in ...
@FlyingcrowThere are more than 40 earthquakes a DAY in Greece. Even though this particular village hasn鈥檛 experienced an earthquake yet, that doesn鈥檛 mean it never will鈥� To be honest, there have been 5 earthquakes with a magnitude ... Read More
Cyprus elections
Cypriots head to the polls on Sunday in a crucial election.馃棾锔� Opinion polls suggest the far-right ELAM is will gain ground, potentially becoming the third largest in the legislatureCyprus vote tests establishment as corruption drives ... Read More
Hello everyone (kalo Chorio) by Flyingcrow
We are looking a house there that needs work. I am writing to ask if anyone knows this village, or potentially has a property there?Google Earth is not great for detail, so my question is.... Did recent quakes have an effect on this village in ...
Question.... have you not visted the property first and are just going by an online adert?If so, BIG mistake. Always visit the property first. I have seen so many people scammed, even with the agent showing the property on WhatsApp which happens not ... Read More
Women鈥檚 health and support systems in Hungary by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Living in Hungary often means navigating a new healthcare system and social norms, particularly around women鈥檚 health. From finding the right medical support to understanding what鈥檚 openly discussed or not, experiences ...
Sorry that would be shoulder surgery. The edit is not working on this site for me again. - @Marilyn Tassy Hello Marilyn Tassy, I have contacted you about this via a private message. Please check your inbox. - @Cheryl Marilyn does the edit button ... Read More
Women鈥檚 health and support systems in Hungary by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Living in Hungary often means navigating a new healthcare system and social norms, particularly around women鈥檚 health. From finding the right medical support to understanding what鈥檚 openly discussed or not, experiences ...
Sorry that would be shoulder surgery. The edit is not working on this site for me again. - @Marilyn Tassy Hello Marilyn Tassy, I have contacted you about this via a private message. Please check your inbox. - @Cheryl Marilyn does the edit button not ... Read More
Women鈥檚 health and support systems in Austria by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Living in Austria often means navigating a new healthcare system and social norms, particularly around women鈥檚 health. From finding the right medical support to understanding what鈥檚 openly discussed or not, experiences ...
Good topic @Cheryl, but maybe you should have included males as well, so we males weren't left out? Read More
Brexit and its implications for British, HU and any other citizens by fluffy2560
As we've only got 6 months before the UK ends its membership of the EU, things are hotting up. I've just come across this ETIAS system the EU is planning to roll out for visa-free countries. This has implications not just for British but ...
I passed through BUD immigration last night. No passport stamp. I was through in seconds in the RP queue. I was just asked where I came from. They were hassling people at Customs but I'm an old geezer with a walking stick. Hardly likely to ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
Supposedly a thread for blabbing about anything you want and hopefully nothing will be off topic.
@fluffy2560What you really need to do is reduce VAT, people will spend more money at home instead of going to next door countries. Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
Supposedly a thread for blabbing about anything you want and hopefully nothing will be off topic.
Something interesting, the UK has new figures out today though.https://news.sky.com/liveblog-webview/money-live-consumer-personal-finance-tips-sky-news-latest-13040934 Read More
Looking for contacts in the education sector by Gift Omoruyi
Hi! Looking to connect with Friends and people in the education sector in Germany, locals or international mostly in hamburg, For Information, advice and friendship. Thank youuu:^)馃槉鉂わ笍.
@TominStuttgartAs I said, just for pocket money. By means to live on. Read More
Criminal record (DBS / old CRB) check for occupation permit? by FranglaiseMummy
Hi all, I've just asked this question on the French side of this forum and now I want to check with Brits if possible - do we need a criminal record (I'm guessing DBS - the old CRB) check to get an occupation permit? It doesn't state ...
@FranglaiseMummy You will need to get an advanced police check. It's called an ACRO and cost me 拢68 when I applied in January 2026. Takes about 2/3 weeks DBS check not accrptable. - @lynnederryYou are replying to a 5-year-old post! Read More
With fuel prices soaring, how are you getting around in Brazil? by Veedushi
Hello everyone!In many countries, transportation costs are becoming a real challenge for expats. Some are completely changing their habits: using public transport more often, carpooling, switching to scooters鈥� or cycling.In Denmark, for ...
@KurterinoNIO: A premium EV brand known for its high-performance battery-swapping ecosystem.Zeekr: Backed by Geely, this brand focuses on sleek, European-inspired design and high-end luxury.Xpeng (Xiaopeng): Renowned for its advanced autonomous ... Read More
Google Fi phone service good in Brazil? by alexanderstephenlange
Hello, ex-patriots!I have heard that Google Fi (a service I use here in the States) works well in Brazil.Anybody have any thoughts on that?I also understand that one should switch away from Google Fi to use a less expensive, native service... ...
@alexanderstephenlangehttps://fi.google.com/about/coverage Read More
About the refusal of the intended marriage by yigitmagnus
Hello,Today we received a letter stating that our marriage application has been refused. The reason given for the refusal is that the authenticity of our relationship could not be established, as no interview with me was conducted.However, the ...
@yigitmagnusThey want proof of your relationship: photographs, dated letters, and emails. Basically, anything else that can support your claim, as your marriage is not a sham marriage. So flights, holiday bookings? Read More
International driver's license alongside my Florida license by PepitoFiesta
Hello Bulgaria! I am a US citizen living in Bulgaria with a Bulgarian residency card. I have a Florida driver's license but I do not want to exchange it for a Bulgarian license. I read somewhere that I can get an international driver's license ...
@JimJ Can you direct me to a link that confirms your statement about the trade of license from Valid US drivers license to BG one? Sounds to good to be true 馃槄 - @Chris G-F ... Read More