StigTommy
Swedish expat in Malta
Forum posts
16
About me
Swedish
Lives in Sliema
Registration: 27 March 2014
Activity
Buses and prices. by espressoman1966
Hi all Are the bus prices cheap and is it better to buy a pass for a week rather than daily.Also can you use the same tickets in Gozo. Going to come to Malta for a holiday and to check out areas and long term rentals in Gozo,Thanks.
Do you know if there still is going to be cheaper for retired? Read More
Where to buy an electric heated undrblanket? by New Horizonz
Winter is fast approaching and I am looking to buy something like this: http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4500324.htm Where can I buy one and how much is the normal price for this item in Malta? Thanks Russell
Hi. I know one Place in Sliema. In the corner of Howars street and Emery there is small store who use to have it. It is just down Emerey from Scotts Tommy Read More
Leaving - moving on by Toon
well ladies and gents the time has come for us to say bye bye to Malta - we are leaving for a multitude of reasons and not one specific reason. We have largely enjoyed our stay here for the last 6 yrs but as i have said many times - we knew it ...
my parting advice for all the new arrivals listen and listen well to the advice given here - these guys know what theyre doing and it will serve you well...listen and learn - take it all - consider it all and ignore nothing.. that is what toonarmy ... Read More
Opening a bank account - multiplicity of criteria by mantonas
Hi, This post it's just to show how different branches from the same bank have different rules/criteria for someone who needs to open a bank account. Everyday I convince myself more that to opening a bank account in Malta, doesn't depend ...
When me and my wife came in January 14 we had no problem getting an account, but we had a rekomending letter from the bank in Sweden. We also had to go to the head office of the BOV bank in Valetta. You cannot do it in the office in Sliema, that ... Read More
Tenant rights by SoniaBr14
Hi everyone, I'm sharing a flat and one of my friend wants to come visit from abroad and spend a week with me in my flat. Although my flatmates don't have a problem with that they told me that the landlord will not allow him to stay in ...
If your contract is not in writing, how can you prove what you agreed upon? And the inventory list has to be a part of the contract. Doesn´t it. Any whone else that have an idea? Read More
Real Estate - Property Rentals by TheBeatles007
Hi I am totally new here and was wondering which agency I should use while looking for property in Malta?
How much is the different in cost in domestig and residential utilites? Our landlord says that it is just a few cents. Is that correct or is he lying? Tommy Read More
Update on our move by Dave&Rea
12 months ago I used to read this web page like it was the gospel, I was even more addicted to it than Facebook! I want to say a big thank you to all those who helped me along the way. And here we are, last November we left the uk, had a 2 week ...
Yes go for it and you will be very welcome Tommy Read More
Tenant rights by SoniaBr14
Hi everyone, I'm sharing a flat and one of my friend wants to come visit from abroad and spend a week with me in my flat. Although my flatmates don't have a problem with that they told me that the landlord will not allow him to stay in ...
You should have a contract describing in detale excaktly all the things inclouded in the appartment. Like beds and sheets , towels and glasses etc. In Malta a contract is a contract and what is not written in the contract is not agreed upon and you ... Read More
Saluting on Malta
Hi all Is there anyway to know when they are saluting and using fireworks in Valletta and Sliema? I mean is it advertised before somewhere or is it just random? Tommmy Read More
Travelling with dogs in taxi's or buses? by RoyR5085
Hi again everyone, Any advice or information/rules etc in regard to every day travelling with dogs in with taxi's, public buses or other types of buses etc? I am learning that you can have a lap dog only but not sure and whether a taxi will ...
Upon my question to eCab, if they accept a medium size dog they answered: Yes it is allowed, as long as you provide a box, carrier or towel in order not to dirty the car. Tommy Read More
Where to walk the dog
Hi all. The other day when I was out walking the dog on the sidewalks i Sliema I was confronted by two angry Maltese gentlemen who said thet it was forbidden by law to let the dog pee on the housewall and on the sidewalk and that I should walk the ... Read More
Country walks in Malta by pevi
Hello everyone, I hope that some of you have suggestions for me. I am thinking about organizing a little walk for families with children (ranging from 3 to 10 years old). Nothing taxing a little rambling in the countryside with something interesting ...
I know that, you are absolutely right. But insn't it stupid? Because if you are on a rocky beach and your dog leaves something after him it is impossible to get it all with you. But if you are on a sandy beach you take all the dog leavings AND some ... Read More
My turn. by Anonymous654
Hi all, Torbjörn is the name, I'm 35 and currently live in Stockholm, Sweden. I've been thinking about relocating to Malta for over a year now and just started to actively search for jobs there. Preferably in the igaming industry since I got ...
Hurray!!! From one swede, slitely older, (retierd,) to Another. I am holding my thumbs for you. It just got to be your time now. Keep up the good work! Tommy Read More