JohnS
English expat in Malta
Forum posts
76
About me
English
Lives in Sliema
Speaks English (native), French (quite well)
Registration: 11 June 2010
Activity
Clothing Donations by iamharibo
Hi all! My boyfriend recently had a wardrobe clear out and wants to get rid of a lot of clothes he doesn't wear. They're all in perfectly fine condition so I don't want to throw them away- any recommendations on places to donate? Do you know ...
You could try "Paws 4 A Cause", a charity shop which supports Malta SPCA. They are in Triq George Borg Olivier in Sliema. 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
The Trading Post, at the seaward end of Triq Gorg Borg Olivier, has a wide range of stationery (among other things), and helpful staff. Read More
Winter in Malta-Summer in uk by landydave
Hi We have been holidaying for a few years and hate having to go home. We even had a 15 week break in 2009. So now we are looking at a much longer break Is there any short/long term storage on the island.We want to bring over bikes,fishing gear ...
This company offers storage services in Malta: www.u-store.com.mt I have no experience of them and no opinion about their services. But they are there. Read More
MAIL DELIVERIES by biddy
When one moves to Malta, what arrangements must one make for receiving mail - letters or parcels?
What I need to know is, is there a street delivery or must one apply for a box, and if box, is it local or is it at a central point?Maltapost normally deliver direct to your residential address. You can get a PO Box if you want one, but you don't ... Read More
Renewal permanent residence permits by jonescom
We have just been informed that we cannot renew our permits as they have suspended the scheme. If this problem gets resolved is thus going to be an annual problem. We are on the brink of moving to Malta permanently and now this. They have even ...
The Maltese EU will be worth only 50 % by this time next year so keep your money together!Respectfully, I'm not quite sure what you mean by "the Maltese EU". Please could you clarify? Read More
How to rent a house by IreneSH
I would like to know, where I can search for renting a house. I wish to live in the area around Bugibba. Do you have any ideas? Thank you.
Can anybody clarify for me the estate agent definition of 'maisonette'. When I look at properties, some maisonettes seem to be the top or bottom of a larger house but then some seem to be the whole property. I am very confused? xxMy understanding ... Read More
Maltese/ French/ German by Borka
Hello! I am coming to Malta to study at the Uni and as I speak (more or less) the French and the German, I would like to keep continuing. Do you know about some nice language school (near Msida - the best) ? I would like to start Maltese as well - ...
as I speak (more or less) the French and the German, I would like to keep continuing. Do you know about some nice language school (near Msida - the best) ? .You could try the German Maltese Circle, which is the local affiliate of the official Goethe ... Read More
Free prescriptions? by SummerRaine
Hi all I apologise if this has already been asked but I can't seem to find the answer. We are looking to relocate to Malta next year, however my husbands mother and my mother intend to follow within 3-6 months. I am trying to find out whether they ...
The list of conditions covered appears in Schedule V of the Social Security Act. If you click on the first link in the main text on this page - https://ehealth.gov.mt/HealthPortal/strategy_policy/pharm_pol_mon/med_entitle_unit/schedule_v.aspx - you ... Read More
Spanish people in Malta? by Acuen
Hi everyone. I need help from Spanish people living in Malta, more concretely 3 people. My name is Marc Cuenca, I'm 17 and I'm from Barcelona. As a Catalan Baccalaureate student, I'm working on a project called "Treball de Recerca" (research ...
Only an idea, but perhaps the Spanish-Maltese Cultural Centre in Valletta might be able to help you with some contacts. They're at http://www.spanishmaltesecentre.org/ . 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 ...
I am glad that the prices are less for ID card holders however it would be nice if the drivers knew this!I think most of them do. I haven't had trouble with this issue myself, and I've travelled a fair few times now. But undoubtedly there are ... 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 ...
From the Arriva website, here is an overview of ticket types: http://www.arriva.com.mt/tickets-and-fares?l=1 And here are details of the fares: http://www.arriva.com.mt/fare-information?l=1 Read More
Confused .... Residence / Work Permit by scubaboy
Hiya All, I presume this has been banded about all of the forum and yes even though i am lazy i have looked around the forum for the answers. I have been informed that as of this month a UK Citizen (and some other EU countries) do not need a work ...
Hi Ricky Respectfully I think your account of "reciprocal health care" for UK citizens may not be quite right. May I set out my understanding? Firstly, as you (broadly) say, if you have a healthcare entitlement in another EU country (including ... Read More
Bus routes and timetables by hammersfan
are now available on the Arriva website: http://www.arriva.com.mt/routes-and-timetables?l=1 Regards Tim
Hard to answer that, Lindsey, because the buses you'll be interested in will be those of the new Arriva service which doesn't start till 3 July. They aim to improve on the present service on several counts, including reliability and punctuality. ... Read More
Renewal permanent residence permits by jonescom
We have just been informed that we cannot renew our permits as they have suspended the scheme. If this problem gets resolved is thus going to be an annual problem. We are on the brink of moving to Malta permanently and now this. They have even ...
Tonio Fenech, the Finance Minister, spoke at a presentation by the accountants Blevins Franks last week. He quoted, if memory serves me. a figure of about 800 for the number of current PR scheme participants. This is in the same ballpark as ... Read More
New and unknown! by Biet
Hello all of you! I am a new member of this Íæż½ã½ã. I realy like this forum, because I live in Malta for only 1 month, and I have a lot of questions! I hope someone can help me out. I have allready an IDcard, and now I am wondering how to get a ...
A point to watch re Atlas. Generally, I've heard good reports of them. However, when I got a quote from them last year, it included the provision that "Members must be entitled for free treatment in our local state clinics and hospitals". If you ... Read More