nicknamero
Romanian expat in Malta
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Lives in Naxxar, In-Naxxar
Registration: 04 July 2014
What to do with an old car if I cannot sell it?
I will leave the island very soon. If I don't find a buyer for my old car, in the next few days, I'm thinking if there's some company which can take it, like scrap car..? I found this article regarding de-registering a car.. Do you know ... Read More
Organic farms : buying direct from the farmer by andy5m
Has anyone experience of this on Malta Island (not Gozo) ? If so, could you buy what you needed (small quantity for your family`s weekly needs), or would the farmer only sell to you in bulk? Any comments much appreciated.
regarding milk or other dairy products, can be also a matter of taste, which can differ from one person to another. In my opinion, a good milk = cow + fresh grass ( or hay ) . Have you seen fresh grass ( hay ) around Malta, which could be enough to ... Read More
Carboot Sales by KirstyC
Hi does anyone know of any car boot sales in Malta? I need to sell stuff and if preferable without the hassle of licences. I know of one in Birgu but I checked and they told me its very hard to get in to sell and some people line up from 1am and ...
sometimes, I see Sundays, in Ta'Qali, where's the farmers market. Read More
current status of property market... for cheap deals - BYOC
BYOC - bring your own candle.. this sounds like a joke, but I'm afraid it's real... at least the water is included.. :) https://lovinmalta.com/news/news-breaking/listen-gzira-landlord-renting-out-candlelit-rooms-to-desperate-tenants ... Read More
Cherries - a luxury in Malta, but not in Sicily..
Last week-end I went for a trip in Sicily. Beside enjoining a beautiful country side, I also found a lot of farmers selling cherries along the road. The prices were between 1.5 Euro/kilo to 3.5 E/kilo ( top quality ). I actually came back to Malta ... Read More
One in every five vegetables contains illegal amounts of pesticide by nicknamero
I always go to Ta'Qali , for fresh vegetables... but now, maybe it's better to choose 'fresh' vegetables, imported from Spain, Italy....I think these vegs are more often checked for pesticide levels, than locals.. Do you have a ...
and some actions... "18 farmers banned from selling produce at Ta' Qali because of illegal pesticide levels..." ..but this will stop them to sell the veg/fruits from vans , or local shops.. ... Read More
One in every five vegetables contains illegal amounts of pesticide
I always go to Ta'Qali , for fresh vegetables... but now, maybe it's better to choose 'fresh' vegetables, imported from Spain, Italy....I think these vegs are more often checked for pesticide levels, than locals.. Do you have a ... Read More
Commute to work by public transport/car by clexa
Hello! Hope everyone is doing well! If you have a moment, can you tell me which one do you prefer and why? Zebbug to Qormi Zejtun to Qormi Attard to Qormi [I will be working in Qormi] I saw the distance is about 6-8km. On a normal road, it'd ...
make your life easier, go with 4th option, live and work in Qormi.. :) 6-8 km, in the mornings/afternoon could be somewhere between 30 min - 1h...with car/bus Read More
Camping in Gozo by pevi
Hello everyone, we would like to try camping in Gozo with our kids. I have read somewhere that there is no official camping site in Gozo, but permits can be obtained from local councils. Has anyone tried this? Also even if there is no camping site, ...
hello, can someone recommend a place for camping in Gozo ? if a permit is need it, from where? also about camping in Comino, do you know from where can I get a permit, and when is opening the camp site in Santa Marija Bay ? thanks, dan Read More
Cost of living in Malta - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Malta, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded prices in ...
...when you compare the rent Malta vs UK, you need to take into consideration also the wages. I was saying that the rent went high very fast in the last two years, the salaries not.. ..regarding beer, I don't understand why a local beer, have ... Read More
Cost of living in Malta - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Malta, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded prices in ...
I guess most of these questions can be easily found on this site: https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/in/Sliema Maybe is better to see how much cost of living in Malta increased in the last two years.. from my experience, the rent went high up, ... Read More
average salary and cost of living in malta by claire&milos
hi peeps can anyone please give us a indication to the average monthley salary and the cost of basic living???
check these sites https://www.castilleresources.com/en/home http://www.archer.com.mt/resources/salary-survey-january-2017/ Read More
where to play table tennis in Malta by nicknamero
do you know a location in Malta, where I could play table tennis ? maybe a hotel ... ? thanks, Dan
hi, I found at Westin Dragonara - 10Euro/hour and also some table tennis club Hitt Academy Valetta, but they offer only training sessions. 65Euro/3 months , once per week. but you cannot book a table, for leisure.. and the last one, is free...I ... Read More
GO - no service for two months , but still need to pay the bill
hi, maybe someone can give me some advice here.. I moved to another location and I asked GO for service transfer ( phone line/Internet/TV ) The technician came on site, but due to some technical issues , he couldn't install the service. As I ... Read More
where to play table tennis in Malta by nicknamero
do you know a location in Malta, where I could play table tennis ? maybe a hotel ... ? thanks, Dan
thanks Ray, I already contact them yesterday and they sent me a list with tennis clubs around Malta. I'll see if I could book a table on these clubs.... although seems to be professional clubs , not sure if they will book a table for leisure ... Read More
where to play table tennis in Malta
do you know a location in Malta, where I could play table tennis ? maybe a hotel ... ? thanks, Dan Read More
Tax, asked to pay 2400€ in 15 days. Please help! by illerill
Hi guys, I have sent an e-mail to the payroll department at my work asking for help and I will of course call the tax office as well. Before doing this I was however hoping to get some help here as well as I have no idea what's going ...
hi, same situation here...let me know if you have more info. thanks Read More
How much is the children allowance?
thanks, all clear. now is time for paper-work.. Read More
How much is the children allowance?
hi, I found this document, regarding allowance for families with income which exceed 24k, but I couldn't find how much is exactly this allowance . I understood that is quarterly...but how much is for an income more than 24k ... Read More
Parking around airport, for two weeks.. by nicknamero
hi , Any ideas where to park my car ( free if is possible ) , around airport , for about two weeks ? I don't mind to walk , 10-15 minutes from the aiport..or another options I was thinking for Marsa Park & Ride, but don't know how much ...
thanks.. I will have a look on Gudja, one of these days when I'm in that area. Cheers, dan Read More
Parking around airport, for two weeks.. by nicknamero
hi , Any ideas where to park my car ( free if is possible ) , around airport , for about two weeks ? I don't mind to walk , 10-15 minutes from the aiport..or another options I was thinking for Marsa Park & Ride, but don't know how much ...
With bus, from Airport to Naxxar, on Sundays it takes between 1 - 2 hours...depends how lucky you are ... there is no direct connection. yeah, I know a taxi will be around 25Euro, but why to pay, since my car will be parked anyway on a street ... Read More
Parking around airport, for two weeks..
hi , Any ideas where to park my car ( free if is possible ) , around airport , for about two weeks ? I don't mind to walk , 10-15 minutes from the aiport..or another options I was thinking for Marsa Park & Ride, but don't know how much ... Read More
Extortionate food prices - any tips? by blackangelheart
Perhaps I shouldn't be writing this in the heat of the moment, but I just got back from my local greengrocer-slash-minimart having paid a fortune (again!) for fruit & veg. One bloody apple cost me €0.63 and it's not coated with ...
Good prices and fresh ( local ) vegetables, Saturday Ta Qali.. I think also Tuesdays.. but not sure.. But a car is need it.. Also in the same area you can find vans with other , non-local, fruits/vegetables.. ( banana 1 Euro.. vs, 1.5 Euro in ... Read More
Best area to live and find work in Malta? by Everett1989
Which is the best area people recommend to live and find work in Malta, going over soon to check everything out and need a starting place! Thank you
Naxxar , but this choice was perfect for us, because we have everything here : work/office , school, apartment . Everything on walking distance for daily needs. But as #blackangelheart said, depends what are your needs, :partying..sea view, school ... Read More
Getting a Tax Number by blackmambamt
I am a UK national, just arrived in Malta and have been told I need to get a tax number. As I am on Gozo does anyone know whether I can apply for this at the IRD office on Gozo or do I have to go to Floriana? I have been told its a '15 ...
You can download the form on their website,fill it in and take it in to the office or you can post it. Raythanks... I had a look on the website, but couldn't figure it out, which form to download... is somewhere here ... Read More
Getting a Tax Number by blackmambamt
I am a UK national, just arrived in Malta and have been told I need to get a tax number. As I am on Gozo does anyone know whether I can apply for this at the IRD office on Gozo or do I have to go to Floriana? I have been told its a '15 ...
hi, I've been told by my employer that I need an Income tax reg. number... As I see , I need to get this tax number from IRD, Floriana ? Do you know what documents I will need for this process ? thanks, Daniel Read More
System changed for non-English speakers..? by nicknamero
We enrolled our kid to Primary school, 1st year..we went today to the school but I've been told that for non-English kids there will be a separate induction/English class, and more info we should receive this week . They also said, that the ...
Hi Isbelle, Can you please tell me, have you received any letter/call from Education department or the school informed you about this ? We enrolled to Naxxar Primary, but they told us that we should wait for some information regarding these new ... Read More
System changed for non-English speakers..? by nicknamero
We enrolled our kid to Primary school, 1st year..we went today to the school but I've been told that for non-English kids there will be a separate induction/English class, and more info we should receive this week . They also said, that the ...
..if anybody is interested , I found some info.. http://education.gov.mt/ But still don't know when this will start..how...where..etc.. Read More
System changed for non-English speakers..?
We enrolled our kid to Primary school, 1st year..we went today to the school but I've been told that for non-English kids there will be a separate induction/English class, and more info we should receive this week . They also said, that the ... Read More
St Pauls Bay: activities and friends for 8 and 11 year old children?
there is a small - Animal park, near Ta'Qali national park.. We went once there, and the kids love it . It's not big, but looks nice. Read More
Rent a motorbike by nicknamero
hi, does anybody know a good company for renting motorbikes ? maybe if they have some website, to book in advanced. thanks, daniel
thanks rob, he will stay in Sliema area, so yes..maybe will check directly with rental companies form that area. Cheers, dan Read More
Rent a motorbike by nicknamero
hi, does anybody know a good company for renting motorbikes ? maybe if they have some website, to book in advanced. thanks, daniel
Thanks Bhavna, It's only for 1 or 2 days. And actually is not for me, a friend will visit Malta and he asked me to search for him. thank you, dan Read More
Rent a motorbike
hi, does anybody know a good company for renting motorbikes ? maybe if they have some website, to book in advanced. thanks, daniel Read More
I need to buy a car quickly, what options do I have ? by nicknamero
I will need a small/cheap car ( up to 1200 E ) . My job contract will start with 1st of July. Until 1st of August I don't have a permanent address in Malta. I have my National ID ( EU country ). What options do I have? Can I register the car ...
ok, then my next question: With Maltese address ( long let contract ) and EU Passport/ID..can I buy / register a car ? or do I need the eResidence card? - as I understood , this could take a while until is ready. Read More
I need to buy a car quickly, what options do I have ?
I will need a small/cheap car ( up to 1200 E ) . My job contract will start with 1st of July. Until 1st of August I don't have a permanent address in Malta. I have my National ID ( EU country ). What options do I have? Can I register the car ... Read More
Looking for a long let holiday apartment 2 -3 months by nicknamero
Hi, we're a family of four (me , wife, 2 children ) and we're looking for a long let holiday apartment, 2-3 months, depends on the budget. Starting with 1st of May. We would prefer to be somewhere closed to the sea ( eg. Birzebbuga ), but ...
thanks for info. I've found and apartment , brand-new , in Imgarr ( 2 bedrooms ), short-let , June-July. 650 Euro/month + 25 Internet/TV + utilities. Is this a good price ? I checked the location and looks nice, closed to sandy beaches, quite ... Read More
Looking for a long let holiday apartment 2 -3 months
Hi, we're a family of four (me , wife, 2 children ) and we're looking for a long let holiday apartment, 2-3 months, depends on the budget. Starting with 1st of May. We would prefer to be somewhere closed to the sea ( eg. Birzebbuga ), but ... Read More
average salary and cost of living in malta by claire&milos
hi peeps can anyone please give us a indication to the average monthley salary and the cost of basic living???
hello, I would like an opinion. How is a 30k salary/year ( ~ 2000 Euro net/month ) for a family, 2 kids ( 3 and 5 years old ). Only one working for few months ? thanks Read More