RASTAVIPER
Greek expat in Malta
Forum posts
38
About me
Greek
Lives in MSIDA
Registration: 09 July 2015
Kodi/XBMC users by F0xgl0ve
Any one who uses Kodi / XBMC for there TV and Films, be aware that the latest update for the Genesis add-on to Version 5 will remove your ability to download anything. If you really want to be able to carry on downloading from Genesis you will have ...
Why?. Is it quicker or better or just your preference? In some countries you may well be threatened with prosecution when downloading with torrents even using VPN as your are given away by P2P system RayThe answer is yes to both questions. From ... Read More
IP camera + Dyndns.+ Melita by RASTAVIPER
I would like to bring my Ip camera, which I was using fine with the dyndns service, before I move to Malta. The problem in Malta is that the Melita's router doesn't support dyndns. Should I add a second router in bridge mode or there is any ...
So noone is using any dyndns services? Plans with static ip is out of the question,.since they cost a lot. Read More
IP camera + Dyndns.+ Melita
I would like to bring my Ip camera, which I was using fine with the dyndns service, before I move to Malta. The problem in Malta is that the Melita's router doesn't support dyndns. Should I add a second router in bridge mode or there is any ... Read More
Kodi/XBMC users by F0xgl0ve
Any one who uses Kodi / XBMC for there TV and Films, be aware that the latest update for the Genesis add-on to Version 5 will remove your ability to download anything. If you really want to be able to carry on downloading from Genesis you will have ...
For me, XBMC/KODI is only for streaming. If someone prefers to download then torrent should be used Read More
Vehicle Registration - Arrived as tourist, decided to work and stay by LeoK
Hi to all, I would be really grateful for any assistance on this issue! I arrived in May in Malta, planning to stay a couple of months to visit my girlfriend who is working on the island. During my time here, I decided that I wanted to stay ...
Total irrelevant reply to what I was asking. The rest of people replied just fine. If you have this attitude, better don't reply at all.As you only seem to like to post and try and stir things up, why bother at all! People on here try and give ... Read More
Windows 10. by F0xgl0ve
Just tried to set up the weather app. in Windows 10 and it seems that Microsoft don't know that Gozo exists let alone Gharb. Anyone know of a good Media player for videos which can run on Windows 10 as,at first look, I don't like their new ...
No problems so far with my old laptop and Windows 10 Pro. Only strange behavior that I had was at the beginning with the product key, as firstly the windows couldn't accept it and then suddenly after some days activation was accomplished. Read More
Opening a bank account in Malta by Graham sewell
At the moment I live in the Untied Kingdom and hope to move to live in Malta and is it possible to open a bank account in Malta or do I need to keep my account in the Untied Kingdom and would like some advice from an expat who has moved to Malta ...
I don't think it's possible to open an account at HSBC in Malta without being here and provide all necessary documents as working contract, renting contract etc. Read More
Vehicle Registration - Arrived as tourist, decided to work and stay by LeoK
Hi to all, I would be really grateful for any assistance on this issue! I arrived in May in Malta, planning to stay a couple of months to visit my girlfriend who is working on the island. During my time here, I decided that I wanted to stay ...
Total irrelevant reply to what I was asking. The rest of people replied just fine. If you have this attitude, better don't reply at all. Read More
Vehicle Registration - Arrived as tourist, decided to work and stay by LeoK
Hi to all, I would be really grateful for any assistance on this issue! I arrived in May in Malta, planning to stay a couple of months to visit my girlfriend who is working on the island. During my time here, I decided that I wanted to stay ...
And how the police can verify at a random check for how long you have your car on the island? Do they have make real-time check about such details? Read More
Vehicle Registration - Arrived as tourist, decided to work and stay by LeoK
Hi to all, I would be really grateful for any assistance on this issue! I arrived in May in Malta, planning to stay a couple of months to visit my girlfriend who is working on the island. During my time here, I decided that I wanted to stay ...
How can the police verify the period that a vehicle is present in Malta? Can foreign residents -who live and work here- bring for some months per year their car from abroad? Read More
Windows 10. by F0xgl0ve
Just tried to set up the weather app. in Windows 10 and it seems that Microsoft don't know that Gozo exists let alone Gharb. Anyone know of a good Media player for videos which can run on Windows 10 as,at first look, I don't like their new ...
Why to wait for the reserve when Microsoft has provided official download tool to get the upgrade. At my 7years old laptop required 2-3 hours to complete the procedure over the 8.1 64bit. Now win 10 run smoothly. 4 gb Ram seem to be enough for ... Read More
Mobile phone, What are the best credit/pay monthly options?
I have gathered all info for all 3 mobile companies when I arrived in Malta 9 months ago Comparing prepaid cards, GO is a winner, especially in mobile data packages. Very good prices and soon 4G will be available. Read More
New bus fares and cards by F0xgl0ve
If you have not seen the article in the 'Times of Malta' the link below will take you to the new ticket/fares/card system for the ...
Where does it say that you pay only twice per day? Read More
Safety in Malta by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Malta? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there is ...
An island will always be more safe then any other place with easy way to leave the country. Read More
temp address in malta by alftupper
I am hoping to arrange a one month temp stay in a holiday apartment`` whilst I arrange a more permanent place to live out there. can I use the temp address to get to be registered for an id card, set up a bank account and other various hurdles. ...
I think nobody will provide a rent contact for less then 12 months and to open a bank account and apply for Maltese id requires to bring both rent and working contract. No need to go to any hospital though. And HSBC didn't have to write to my ... Read More
New bus fares and cards by F0xgl0ve
If you have not seen the article in the 'Times of Malta' the link below will take you to the new ticket/fares/card system for the ...
They added 40 buses and bus 31 or 41-45 seem to disappear around 5:30 in the afternoon. Read More
New bus fares and cards by F0xgl0ve
If you have not seen the article in the 'Times of Malta' the link below will take you to the new ticket/fares/card system for the ...
So guys, regarding the night trips, I believe that they are calculated normally. I had a balance of 30鈧� at beginning. Now I have 3鈧� left and there is no charge during my last trips. If we take into consideration that I had at least 2 ... Read More
Request for credit/debit card for online shopping by RASTAVIPER
I make most of my tickets booking or gadgets shopping through internet and I am searching for a credit or debit card that I could use with PayPal. Currently I have a bank account at HSBC , but I am not willing to apply with them for a card as their ...
Ok first order with Papaya and PAYPAL was a success. Only problem is that every time that I transfer money from HSBC account to PAPAYA account, in order to add money to my card, I have 1鈧� fee from HSBC cause of transaction. No matter if I ... Read More
Request for credit/debit card for online shopping by RASTAVIPER
I make most of my tickets booking or gadgets shopping through internet and I am searching for a credit or debit card that I could use with PayPal. Currently I have a bank account at HSBC , but I am not willing to apply with them for a card as their ...
So guys u were right. There is a big period of blocking funds for new clients. For 2 years the bank is keeping blocked the same amount as the card limit. For now I decided not to proceed with HSBC and use only Papaya. Read More
Conduct Certificate by Lucas.L.D
Hi :) I'm thinking of moving to Malta to start working in the internett gaming industry. I've been in a job interview and was told that I had to obtain a "Conduct Certificate" in Malta before I could start working. Then i read in ...
I confirm that. 10 minutes to get mine. Read More
New bus fares and cards by F0xgl0ve
If you have not seen the article in the 'Times of Malta' the link below will take you to the new ticket/fares/card system for the ...
There is a limit in the total charge that takes place per month at 26鈧�. Are the night trips of 2.5鈧� included? Read More
Renting a property - Can anyone recommend an estate agent, please. by kmc
Hi Good forum; thanks! We are looking at moving to Malta and seeing info. on this forum I'm a little concerned about the pitfalls/problems experienced with landlords. It seems that it maybe best to go through an agent and hope that they'll work ...
I moved in during previous November, but I have sent some emails for general questions regarding flats months before. So, I can say that also the calls were around that period. On the other hand I am pretty sure that their original interest was to ... Read More
Request for credit/debit card for online shopping by RASTAVIPER
I make most of my tickets booking or gadgets shopping through internet and I am searching for a credit or debit card that I could use with PayPal. Currently I have a bank account at HSBC , but I am not willing to apply with them for a card as their ...
As I have mentioned at my first post, I have already a bank account there. Read More
Request for credit/debit card for online shopping by RASTAVIPER
I make most of my tickets booking or gadgets shopping through internet and I am searching for a credit or debit card that I could use with PayPal. Currently I have a bank account at HSBC , but I am not willing to apply with them for a card as their ...
Just to give an update on that, I decided to proceed with 2 options: both virtual Papaya and also normal HSBC credit card. Papaya was selected mostly cause of curiosity. So, I applied for the virtual credit card and for the ewallet. Also, I have ... Read More
Safety in Malta by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Malta? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there is ...
I miss something probably, because how it's possible that Malta is bad for all these minorities, when it's full of them? Read More
Request for credit/debit card for online shopping by RASTAVIPER
I make most of my tickets booking or gadgets shopping through internet and I am searching for a credit or debit card that I could use with PayPal. Currently I have a bank account at HSBC , but I am not willing to apply with them for a card as their ...
Try this with PayPal:- https://www.paypal.com/vu/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=xpt/Marketing/general/NewConsumerLink-outside It looks as though you can register your bank account and have the money debited directly from it to pay for goods through ... Read More
What's in like living in Msida? by Jeannie6623
I'll be working at the University of Malta from November and thought Msida looked close enough for walking. The traffic puts me off living further away, but maybe walking in Msida would be crazy with speeding cars everywhere. What's it like ...
To Valetta I haven't tried to go on foot. To Sliema (medasia side) is roughly 15 minutes walking. Once I have returned from Paceville though! Through shortcuts, I would say it's around 3 klm, around 30-35 minutes of fast walking. Rent is ... Read More
Request for credit/debit card for online shopping
I make most of my tickets booking or gadgets shopping through internet and I am searching for a credit or debit card that I could use with PayPal. Currently I have a bank account at HSBC , but I am not willing to apply with them for a card as their ... Read More
What's in like living in Msida? by Jeannie6623
I'll be working at the University of Malta from November and thought Msida looked close enough for walking. The traffic puts me off living further away, but maybe walking in Msida would be crazy with speeding cars everywhere. What's it like ...
I am staying near skatepark. There are no noise issues and it's quite an urban area with some new buildings. A big plus is the skatepark since you get access to most of the bus lines of the island. 1 big pharmacy with a doctor is located nearby ... Read More
Renting a property - Can anyone recommend an estate agent, please. by kmc
Hi Good forum; thanks! We are looking at moving to Malta and seeing info. on this forum I'm a little concerned about the pitfalls/problems experienced with landlords. It seems that it maybe best to go through an agent and hope that they'll work ...
Not so true. I had received calls from 2 of the biggest Agencies here BEFORE I move to Malta. They had shown great interest in helping. Read More
MiFi (portable Wifi) by Kat33
Does anyone know where to rent a MiFi unit in Malta? I know you can get them on contract through the mobile phone shops but we will only need it until we get wifi connected at home. Thanks
Do you have a smart TV? What exactly are your needs? Read More
MiFi (portable Wifi) by Kat33
Does anyone know where to rent a MiFi unit in Malta? I know you can get them on contract through the mobile phone shops but we will only need it until we get wifi connected at home. Thanks
Why you don't use an old mobile for this purpose? Only requirements to support Wi-Fi hotspot function and a sim card with 3g access. Read More
EU Citizens e-residency process & Health Care info. by GuestPoster566
[large][b]Please try to avoid making irrelevant comments or going off topic as this is intended for information, rather than discussion. Anything irrelevant clutters the thread and the purpose is lost. I am happy to answer any questions or go into ...
Just wanted to inform you that I managed to get my MALTESE RESIDENCE CARD in almost 40 days after application. EU citizen Read More