john2011
French expat in Malta
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About me
French
Lives in swieqi
Speaks english, french, spanish
Registration: 23 December 2010
I'm looking for friends in Sliema by SmallT.
Hello girls! I live in Sliema and don't know many people here yet so I'm looking for some friends :) if anyone would like to go out for a drinks sometime, let me know pls!
I had some troubles to get access to my account then I will come on the next meeting if I'm invited. Read More
New friends by Stephhh
Hi all, I've arrived in Malta 3 weeks ago, and didn't meet many people yet. I'd love to make new friends, from any nationalities :) So if you're keen to go for a drink or if you know any nice event to go to, I would be pleased to hear from ...
what a success in a little time. I am relocated in Sliema, I will be glad to meet you and any other people. There are so many friendly people here. maybe due to the sun ;) Read More
opening a bank account in malta by lgander
anyone have a bank they would recommend? what do you need to open a bank account in malta if you have arrived with no letters or references etc. i want my salary paid in to bank what has to happen. any info on internet banking
No of course you go to the bank alone, you ask to open an account, nothing difficult :lol: Read More
opening a bank account in malta by lgander
anyone have a bank they would recommend? what do you need to open a bank account in malta if you have arrived with no letters or references etc. i want my salary paid in to bank what has to happen. any info on internet banking
I could possibly help you to open an account if I speak to my bank. Read More
I'm looking for friends in Sliema by SmallT.
Hello girls! I live in Sliema and don't know many people here yet so I'm looking for some friends :) if anyone would like to go out for a drinks sometime, let me know pls!
if you look for friends, why do you post here to meet only girls? Read More
Huge problem with removal asking for more money than agreed by MaltaCommando
Hi, I have a big problem with the removals. I agreed to pay 3300 聙, half in cash in the loading and other half in the unloading. At the start everything was fine. They came for the things fast. Then, I had to wait from the 18 of March till the ...
If you knew all what I experience now with companies in Malta, I could write a book. Sometimes, you are in a strong position, sometimes no. In your case, you are not in a strong position. Try to negotiate. I would avoid another company since they ... Read More
Maltese roads = barmil ta 'harra by markusday
On the way home last night, I entered a pothole the size of my whole wheel on one of the main roads to Birkirkara. The impact cause such a shock to the car that the air-con starts vibrating now when I switch it on (association = Hell; just one euro ...
markusday, the roads in Malta are very bad. I'm afraid, they don't care what the people think about their roads. The government is corrupted, things are difficult to change. Sometimes, I think also the same as you have in your mind. Read More
Unwritten Rules of the Road by Auspom
I've been living in Malta for seven months now, and I find that the reputation of drivers in Malta is well-deserved. It's pretty close to anarchy on the roads. Several acquaintances have made the decision to forego driving and stick to public ...
at the beginning, it was tricky and confused. Now, I anticipate the non sense Maltese driving on the roads. Read More
Party tomorrow night, fri 15th by Rivermango
Hi Everyone, tomorrow is friday the 15th, and Hat do we do on Friday Night... Same as Saturday Night! Partyy... So we are already a small international group (french, danish, maltese, spanish...) and we first gonna have a drink together at ...
hi everybody, who would like to meet one day, or one night and do so on a regular basis and maybe in order to become friends? Read More
bus fares structure after EU complaint ... by matm911
[url=http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20130211/local/ministry-defends-bus-fares-structure-after-eu-action-report.457183]Ministry defends bus fares structure after EU complaint[/url] And again the discussion is not focusing the main ...
Since I boughta car, I'm better. But I wanted to take the bus after a long walk Sunday. When I got on the bus, I asked if he stopped at paceville and I asked one way ticket. The rate was not correct since I'm resident. I asked the discount ticket, ... Read More
opening a bank account in malta by lgander
anyone have a bank they would recommend? what do you need to open a bank account in malta if you have arrived with no letters or references etc. i want my salary paid in to bank what has to happen. any info on internet banking
One comment. The problem with banks here, they think that all the banks in the world speak english and they're going to provide you with a reference letter. If I imagine going to my bank in France, asking them a reference letter in English, first a ... Read More
PLEASE is there anyone who could help me? :-) by Monica2308
Hi, i麓m planning to move with my family-four kids and husband :-) to Malta.But i麓m definitely lost.Can you give me advice where is the best place to live according to medical help, good schools primary and secondary for my children?Ad is there also ...
Hi Monica, I can't reply to you. To immigrate in a new country, you need to know why this country, why to leave, what to do there, do I have chances to succeed. With a car, Malta is like a big city, you can go everywhere quickly. From what you're ... Read More
Living in Marsa by Victoria22
Hi, I looking for accommodation in Marsa and have found this. Isn't it too cheap? Is living in Marsa good? Are there any beaches? Thanks for any ...
The only problem is humidity, dampness as someone said. I know the problem, having been in Canada, a - 40 degrees is not a problem but a -15 degrees and damp, it can be very inconvenient for the body. It can be funny, but I felt better when I lived ... Read More
How cold is Malta in December? by sarah101
Well after a long time spent organising our move to Malta we now have an actual date for moving. It just so happens that it will now be in winter rather than summer but hey ho we can't have it all ;) Just wondering how cold it REALLY gets during ...
It can be colder inside than outside. AC can be expensive to use. Ask the landlord to show you the bills. But it seems that often they keep the deposit in particular when they know you leave the island. Yes bring jackets, gloves, can be cold ... Read More
Manners ettiquette and customs by Kurt94
Hey everyone, I've been trying to find out if Malta has any customs in everyday life that I should be aware of, I've not really been able to find out a lot on the web, so I figured some expat's could helps, I wouldn't want to offend anyone, so if ...
There have been already posts about the topic. I don't care if the Maltese don't smile, don't say thank you like an English gentleman. I would say that they rarely say no, they say yes yes and they don't do it. The people who are intelligent and ... Read More
Manners ettiquette and customs by Kurt94
Hey everyone, I've been trying to find out if Malta has any customs in everyday life that I should be aware of, I've not really been able to find out a lot on the web, so I figured some expat's could helps, I wouldn't want to offend anyone, so if ...
What I don't like is the crossroad near the tunnel which goes down to Paceville. There is no sign, no area for pedestrians. Last time, I crossed the road, I was very careful but suddenly a car speeded up in my direction. Hopefully he braked down ... Read More
Installing an air condition... by janagn
Hello, I am here at last and after two weeks of scrubbing, painting, plastering, removing water by the buckets... anyway long story but I need to keep a positive attitude, I was charged 210(!!!!) euro to install only an air condition!! Is this a rip ...
Hi, I didn't say it is cheap. Considering, you buy and install a new AC, that would be cheap. For example I pay for one Inverter Hi-Wall Cooling capacity 12,000 Btu/hr, 聙 555.08, including installation. with 4m up to 18,000 Btu/hr of twin lagged ... Read More
Installing an air condition... by janagn
Hello, I am here at last and after two weeks of scrubbing, painting, plastering, removing water by the buckets... anyway long story but I need to keep a positive attitude, I was charged 210(!!!!) euro to install only an air condition!! Is this a rip ...
I'm making renovations so I could give you my opinion. But at this stage, you don't give any information. 210 euros to install a wall mounted AC for a big room with copper pipes, drain pipes chased in the wall etc. No it's cheap. Read More
Does anyone remember... by Tish99
I lived in Malta when I was a child in the early 1960s - my Dad was in the Army and we lived in Paceville. I am coming for a holiday in Malta and I want to revisit a place I used to swim. Unless I am getting it confused I think it was called The ...
If the point is Tign茅 Point, today, you will see blocks of apartments. I think I've seen some kids jumped into the water around here but if the place is the old Fort Tign茅, you won't recognize the place. We have all memories, myself also, when we ... Read More
What city is best for children? by Victoria22
Hello, we are about to move to Malta with two children (3 years and 1 year old). What city/area would you recommend to move to? I would prefer closenest to beaches with sand and good english schools. Thanks.
I've just an opinion. To avoid traffic, I will choose the location near the school you'd like to send your children. Malta not being big and traffic being reasonable compared to big European cities, I think I will live anywhere in Malta where I'd ... Read More
Feedback by ricky
Hi all visitors to the forum. All members are really motivated and give good advice to all sorts of questions posted on the forum! We would love and deserve to get feedback on ongoing issues for the benefit of all our readers. Too often there are ...
:D I see george what you mean. I enjoyed the discussion sometimes surrealistic, third degree. How we get into this secret forum?it's more and more strange what happens here.:P Read More
Feedback by ricky
Hi all visitors to the forum. All members are really motivated and give good advice to all sorts of questions posted on the forum! We would love and deserve to get feedback on ongoing issues for the benefit of all our readers. Too often there are ...
It's a pity of deleting the post about the harassment in Malta. Nothing should be censored except insults. Here is my feedback :/ Read More
Running Club? by Suzanna2010
Hi everyone. I was just wondering if anyone knew of any running clubs ideally around the Attard area ..... although thats not essential. Just taken up running again and really getting in to it, although am far from marathon standard! Thanks
Up. Who'd like to run as much regularly as we can. I know a way between swieqi and pembroke, very good for training. Or anywhere else to discover other places. Read More
Advice with opening a bank account by sophie835
I am moving to Malta in 3 weeks time and need some advice with opening a bank account with HSBC. What documentation will I need to take with me etc? Also, does anyone know if it would be free of charge to transfer money from a UK HSBC account to a ...
you need a currency exchange broker like someone mentioned previously. I didn't need to use them but it seems some of them are reliable. When you compare, this is the only cheapest way for transferring money. Otherwise, ask your Uk bank to give you ... Read More
How reliable are the buses in Malta. by jmuthe
I was wondering how efficient are the buses in Malta. Do they usually arrive on time? Are they all over the country or are there areas where you won't find them? Is there a long wait time for them or do they show up frequently. How much do they cost ...
buses are not efficient to make small or long distances. car is a relief if you can. Read More
Is this the case or am I prejudiced by janagn
Hi all, My wife has been for almost a week now in Malta looking for a house of a standard we have used to live in UK with our two kids. Well, I am getting a little bit dissapointed as days goes by and we are being presented either with concrete ...
Janagn, Malta is a small rock island and everything is built simple, sometimes, so much simple that quality of construction doesn't meet european standards. Yes there is rubbish everywhere, almost no place for a good hike. Summers are terribly hot ... Read More
a very not well dog! by maura
does anyone know a vet, foreign if possible in the st julians,sliema, sweiqi, pembroke area? as i did have a vet before my car got stolen by a maltese! i then change vet and the one in the sweiqi area, he hates, even when he walked into the waiting ...
your dog doesn't like the locals, interesting to read. Read More
Remax- Tower Road by slacah31
Hi to all, I've read in this forum about recommended estate agents in different areas of Malta. There was a particular mention of Jason from Re/max in Tower Road who helped several clients to find accommodation around. Since I will be staying in a ...
I was in touch with Jason Lauri once but disappeared one day. I don't know the other one. My advice are, whoever the agent you will see, go and meet any agency. One agent can be good at one moment for one person for one type of property but the more ... Read More
Serious Landlord Problems- Help Appreciated! by iamharibo
I've posted a few times about the trouble I had with my previous landlord. When we moved out we paid him a lot of money- 聙750 for bills plus 聙250 towards some painting (I had marked the ceiling- we told him at the time and he told us not to worry ...
Maltese people are (ok not all to avoid being considered racist) mean, they try to get advantage of you for one cent. They lie most of the time, it's natural, no problem for us. It's based on my experience since I've refurbished a house and believe ... Read More
Killing tourists on Maltese roads because of drunken driving by ricky
Hi all, due to recent incidents by drunken,in-insured drivers with or without licences killing or seriously injuring mainly foreign tourists and children I think it is time to issue a serious warning for all pedestrians! One link of many ...
This morning, I took a look at my window and I've seen two times, a car driving in the wrong direction up one-way street. I could see a car parked at the middle right side of the highway to change a tire. Another car who showed the turn signal with ... Read More
Anyone know where I can buy printer paper in Sliema? by SummerRaine
Have just ordered a printer but forgot about the paper. Does anyone know where I can find decent packs of printer paper in Sliema or the surrounding area? Thanks
Agendabookshop in Tign茅 Point mall in Sliema. 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 don't know a good and efficient agent. It's a job of liars. Lower your max budget, give detailed criteria (location, floor, beds...) and be firm. And don't hesitate to change of agent until you find your place. Also, if you ask any Maltese in the ... Read More
Help! Water/Elec/Rental Lease by halljenw
I am looking for some advice please? We have rented a flat since October which we found via a local estate agent. We signed the lease agreement, in which it states that the tennant (us) are to pay the landlord a sum of 90euros monthly in advance ...
My advice is don't care about what your owner says. If he's not happy, let him hire a lawyer and sue you in court. Chances are he doesn't declare his income to IRD, so the only thing you have to care about is what you signed in the lease. Maltese ... Read More
good plumber needed urgently
I knew one. If you send me a pm, I will give your his details. He did the job for a price I think not too high for a foreigner. Read More
Warnings to any LGBT individuals considering Malta by Eagle
I wasnt aware of this until this insane article in the papers today, but hate crimes are not covered under the current laws. At least thats what they say. Here a couple of girls were attacked for their sexual preferences and the attackers are now ...
I'm not surprised. How Malta could be part of EU, it's a mystery. If we knew really all the truth, not sure there will be a lot of expats here. Read More
Rental Agencies by lindseyb
Hi, Can anyone recommend a good rental agency to me. We麓re looking to move over in the next few months :) :) :)
Finding a place to rent has been a nightmare for me. Honestly, as most of the agencies have 90% of the apartments to rent in Sliema or just around, and as most of them share the same listings, it's a matter of person only. My advice is to knock at ... Read More
Finding good Maltese job search engines by jmuthe
I am an American with Maltese parents and I visited Malta many times and really enjoyed it. Since I have Maltese parents, I applied for dual citizenship and I am free to legally live in Malta. I work as an electronic technician in New York and would ...
I'm skeptical that a high qualified American job in the NY state can be easily found in Malta. I don't know the market for you but I have big doubts because the engineering related to the industry seems to be very under developed. I'm an engineer ... Read More
Foreign Drivers license question by hammersfan
How long is it valid to drive here on a foreign drivers license - especially USA? I thought I read somewhere that it's a year from your last entry date, which suggests that so long as you leave and return occasionally then it remains valid (until of ...
I own a French Driver's license with no expiry date. I visited Gasan Mamo and Mediterranean Insurance Brokers. They say, we can't cover you because after one year in Malta, you must have a Maltese License. But it's false. Non EU residents can drive ... Read More
High net worth individuals scheme by ricky
Hi all, I think the new scheme to replace the previous Permanent Residence Scheme is worth a new topic! It was presented today in parts by Finance Minister Tonio ...
Malta is not a 5 star country. All the rich people will never live on this island. The government and its corruption have to be cleaned first. When I read this scheme, what a joke. Many people come to benefit from a few tax advantages but after one ... Read More
Recommended areas of Malta to live? by Kellyf
Hi Folks, Are there any area of Malta that you would recommend moving to over others? For example, St Juliens is more touristy and potentially more expenive to rent? Thanks in advance Kelly
I'm living in Mosta for example. With a car, Malta is small, it's not a problem. Otherwise, Swieqi is quieter than Sliema, close to San Giljan and there is a good mix of nationalities. So we don't feel the only foreigner in the area. Definitely, I ... Read More
Are there any English groups who meet up in SPB area? by This is England
Hi, Caroline here. Just wondered if there are any UK folk in St Paul's , Bugibba area who would like to meet up for coffee, tea, alcohol..or whatever floats your boat! I'm coming to Malta next week for 5 days ... mature lady.. no kids (all grown ...
Ah ah, only Uk people? Read More
Bus fare question by hammersfan
I believe there is a 2 tier bus fare system in operation now: residents rate and tourists rate. My daughter (a resident, with an ID Card) was unaware of this and so was only surprised how expensive the bus fare was for her journey. It seems the ...
For the first time in my life, I lived and experienced racism as direct as now. I remember, we said, ''one day, Never that again, not anymore''. I discussed with a bus driver and I said he is a racist because he asks me my ID when he has doubts. ... Read More
Bus fare question by hammersfan
I believe there is a 2 tier bus fare system in operation now: residents rate and tourists rate. My daughter (a resident, with an ID Card) was unaware of this and so was only surprised how expensive the bus fare was for her journey. It seems the ...
Hi, I've got on the bus today. I asked a discount ticket and the bus driver seemed surprised. He wanted to see my ID card. After being a little bit nervous with all racist things, I asked he should check all Maltese ID's. He said that he checks when ... Read More
Why Malta by ajwebber
Hi all, just querying why everyone chose Malta and what do you all miss about your home country? :top: Amanda x
I try to fix something but I can't get a reliable person. A few times, people don't come, don't call, don't know or send you to their friends without being aware that you're dealing with another company. I find the people generally narrow minded ... Read More
South Africans in Malta by interested2
Ons is middel vyftigerjare en oorweeg dit om aansoek te doen vir permanente verblyf in Malta. Tans woon ons in Pretoria en ons seun en sy familie in Centurion terwyl ons dogter en haar man besig is om na Duitsland te verhuis vir 'n jaar of twee. ...
That's true, the island is small. If you like vast natural spaces, Malta won't be right for you. As Ricky said, you can't apply now since the permit scheme has been removed. Temporarily or not, who really knows?If you have money, you could consider ... Read More
Selling a property in Malta by surreyman
Hello ex-pats in Malta. I'm pleased I found this connection and hope to make good use of it. I have a property in Qawra, it is a two bedroom apartment, close to the sea. I am just wondering whether this is a good time to be selling it, or wiser to ...
It depends. It's not really a seller's market but at anytime, you can make a good deal. The first thing is, do you want really to sell, do you need to sell quickly, do you want a sale price higher than the real market value. Your apartment is it ... Read More
Double tarif system/Vodafone by panuch
Dear all, I think that such matter has already been discussed in this forum. By the way I would like to tell my story. As I now I have passed my probationary period and so I will stay in Malta for a while I have decided to shift from a top up ...
Abroad, foreigner, tourist, non local, overseas, non resident, non Maltese, residence permit, holidays, secondary residence, foreign thing, Maltese id, white, blacks, arabs, home country, work permit, designated area, AIP, deposit, references, ... Read More
Make friends in Malta..! by colb7
Life is exciting abroad, for sure! But the adventure is totally different when you decide to go overseas in a school ( to improve a foreign language for example) for working.. And so it's much more difficult to make friends when you work full time! ...
Having friends who are reliable and who do what they say, it's also for me very important, even the most important. Not often the case by experience, even recently. Read More
rooms for rent/apartment sharing
I'm living in Swieqi and I'm gonna leave in April.I pay eur 800. It's a new apartment. It's quiet outside contrary to Sliema from my experience. Anyone can contact me. The landlord is cool. Read More
What's the best and the worst thing bout living in Malta? by foxannmarie
Hi guys here's a good question for you that will help us get to know what lies ahead! What is the best and worst thing about living in Malta? Brutal honesty is fine by me, hope it gives you all lots to think bout too :) Ann-Marie
Interesting the comments about Malta. When I immigrate in new countries, what is the most difficult part for me is the way of the people look at the immigrants, those who have a different color, another accent etc. We will always be foreigners and ... Read More
recent arrival by james ludwick
Hi I'm a Canadian who recently moved to Qawra after spending 5 1/2 years working in Costa Rica. I'd like to connect with other expats ..preferably on Saturdays and Sundays. Please pm me .Thanks
Costa Rica, I hesitated to live there before Malta. But the Maltese are so polite, intelligent, honest and the country so developed, with many future projects that I couldn't wait. I've forgotten that here what I like is you can bike so easily on ... Read More
Info related to Bills, Internet, Rental, Jobs and Supermarket prices by dcmalt
[Moderated] I'm not Maltese, English speaker or affiliate to any of the websites posted below so if you want to rectify this post fell free to do so but keep the INFO. I have no problem deleting my post and keeping your one if you correct the wrong ...
I don't understand why at this moment the bus drivers don't give the change for one or two cents. My landlord didn't understand when I asked her to check the electricity rate on the bills. But she doesn't declare the income I do think. Otherwise, ... Read More
Landlady trying to keep our deposit by iamharibo
We have had no end of trouble with our landlady. Every month she demanded double the utility amount agreed in the contract (70) and one month demanded 240. When we questioned this she admitted she had never received a bill, we made her go and get ...
I advise you to visit and discuss this with your local council. From what I read on internet, landlords are used to charging the tenants with utility bills and holding back the deposits. I hope, not all. If you went through a letting agency, go and ... Read More
french girl dreams of Malta... by kallisto
Hi everybody. I'm a french girl who is fascinated with Malta, and has the dream of living there one day. I have an english licence(language, literature, civilization)(and I speak english quite well having lived one year in Ireland), and a master in ...
I'd like to help you but unfortunately, I'm not in the same situation as you. Though, I would say that Malta has many qualities but you have to consider that it has also things and drawbacks that you will experience and you won't like. I think, if ... Read More
Running Club? by Suzanna2010
Hi everyone. I was just wondering if anyone knew of any running clubs ideally around the Attard area ..... although thats not essential. Just taken up running again and really getting in to it, although am far from marathon standard! Thanks
I'm used to running from San Giljan to Sliema at Tigne point. There is a nice pathwalk down the promenade which I experienced today. That would be cool to run with other people in the evenings or in the weekend mornings. Running alone becomes ... Read More
Vancouver BC Living cost by trianil
trianil wrote: Hello, I live in Richmond, close to Vancouver International Airport with my family (we are both professionals in our 40's)and 2 children. Just thought I would post and let everyone know what it costs to live in Vancouver (voted best ...
Real estate in Vancouver is expensive until it will crash soon. How much of debts people can still bear there?Let's see on the Spring and the sales sign everywhere. Otherwise, for me, Vancouver is not the best place on earth. It's ridiculous and ... Read More
Where to live in Malta? by nhiggins
Hello all, My husband has got a new job in Marsa, Malta and we are moving out in the new year. I have started looking at flats but need some help deciding what area to live in. So some info about us. We are a married couple in our 30s. I don't ...
Today, I have been to Floriana and I think I see the park you're speaking about. Then, I came back to Swieqi from there on foot. Nice walking. Read More
Where to live in Malta? by nhiggins
Hello all, My husband has got a new job in Marsa, Malta and we are moving out in the new year. I have started looking at flats but need some help deciding what area to live in. So some info about us. We are a married couple in our 30s. I don't ...
Hammer, I'm hesitating to live in Naxxar or Swieqi. This weekend, I have been from San Pawl Il Bahar to Mellieha. Honestly, I didn't like the place. There is no life at the moment of the year, houses and flats I have seen are not pleasant from the ... Read More
How to deal with dog barking in Malta? by ricky
Hi all, Our neighbour lets his 3 bulldogs roam free of supervision in the tiled yard next to ours.Both yards are surrounded by multi-story apartment buildings so that the barking echoes around the yards.The wall between our yards is so high that we ...
A few days ago, I had asked a quiet apartment to an agency. I insisted and the agent found me something. With him, everything was quiet, nice, even the landlady. First day, a dog in the courtyard from the building at the opposite was barking, and ... Read More