Mike
@mikea
Maltese expat in England
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Registration: 01 January 2011
Boat Ownership in Malta? by mikea
Further assistance required please!... I am considering options of buying a boat but obviously there are bound to be a whole list of hoops to jump through before actually being able to 'set sail'! Can anyone give me some pointers of where to start ...
Hi MrCowboyEast, It is indeed an old post! Unfortunately I left Malta some 6 years ago now sans any boat acquisition, therefore unfortunately I'm not really of any help! Sorry... Read More
Anyone going to the 'big game' tomorrow? by mikea
Any forecasts / guesses as to the score? As a hammers fan, I'm just slightly biased but I'm going for 0-2 !!! (he hopes :) )
Congrats to Birkirkara for their superb efforts (despite the theatrics!) and I'm more than somewhat aghast at the way the hammers played... but at the end of the day it was the result that West Ham needed and got! Well done Malta for the show! Read More
Anyone going to the 'big game' tomorrow? by mikea
Any forecasts / guesses as to the score? As a hammers fan, I'm just slightly biased but I'm going for 0-2 !!! (he hopes :) )
Wow... based upon the answers clearly I'm the only one that actually likes to watch football :) hehe but seriously, nobody taking a stroll along tonight to watch the Birkirkara v West Ham Europa League game at the National Stadium! Read More
Anyone going to the 'big game' tomorrow?
Any forecasts / guesses as to the score? As a hammers fan, I'm just slightly biased but I'm going for 0-2 !!! (he hopes :) ) 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 ...
Well I'll be jiggered! For many years my folks lived at West Bexington and I used to help out at the Bull at Swyre (many a year ago when it was run by Bert Williams) Truly wish you all the best in your new life on the island, every success ... 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 ...
I'm guessing Cyprus :) and all the best Toon ... lots of Sats and IPTV to play with there !!! 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 ...
Hi Matt... Interesting to see that you are from Dorchester and heading for Malta! Sort of what we did but Malta via Spain via Brighton from Dorchester / Broadmayne ... but sadly due to various family reasons and illness, we had to leave Malta and ... Read More
are there any piped Natural Gas in Malta???
Thanks for the answer... it is as I expected! Read More
are there any piped Natural Gas in Malta???
Hey Folks... it's been a while! Hope all is going well for one and all... Anyhow, with advancing age, the old memory tends to go in differing directions to that wanted and I'm trying to rack my brains to remember whether or not there is any ... Read More
10 months in.... by sunmaverick
Hello. Well, 10 months into our new life here, and all I can say, is that it beats Spain by a mile. I have written a book "Retire to Spain", now I am writing, "Retire to Malta", so the differences are important to my publishing work. I have been ...
Hi Toon, That is a bit of a bolt out of the blue... Thought you had become a virtual Maltese native! Any reasons that you are able to share? Re Gib... Look very carefully before you leap!... especially at the moment! Cheers Mike Read More
10 months in.... by sunmaverick
Hello. Well, 10 months into our new life here, and all I can say, is that it beats Spain by a mile. I have written a book "Retire to Spain", now I am writing, "Retire to Malta", so the differences are important to my publishing work. I have been ...
You lucky people... Like you (and some close friends) we made the transfer from Spain (Costa Blanca region) to Malta and absolutely knew the move was correct... but sadly things did not work out for my wife so we had to relocate back to the UK... ... Read More
FilmOn! by mikea
Hi Folks... seems like an age... Anyhow, a quick question if I may, does anybody on the forum use: - a) The FilmOn free service (I know you do Toon!) b) The FilmOn subscription service? and if so, what are the results like these days? Cheers ...
That sounds good... How good was the quality of the picture and what sort of size TV are you streaming it onto (sorry for being so nosy!) Read More
FilmOn!
Hi Folks... seems like an age... Anyhow, a quick question if I may, does anybody on the forum use: - a) The FilmOn free service (I know you do Toon!) b) The FilmOn subscription service? and if so, what are the results like these days? Cheers ... Read More
need ideas on internet connection in rural area by sammymammy
Hi Guys, I need some help please am moving to a farmhouse between zabbar and marsascala, melita have said that they have no service there, phone internet or tv, although they are looking in to it. Any suggestions please as to what I can do. My ...
You could try Vodafone as they offer a Wireless Broadband (Wimax) service throughout Malta, as do Vanilla Internet in Sliema and I think there was also another wireless provider called Sky Telecom. The other option is one of the satellite broadband ... Read More
Quad Bike and their safety on the roads....... by MikeInPoulton
Errrmm! I understand some peoples feelings on cycling in Malta (I for one wouldn't entertain it) however........for short trips maybe, how would the acquisition of a quadbike fit in - cheap to buy, cheap to run, cheap to insure, speedy to ...
Remember that most quads have a solid rear drive (no differential) therefore unless you know how to effectively slide the back end around corners on tarmac, they can be a little interesting to drive on a tarmac 'grippy' surface to say the ... Read More
Sky Tv by tippkev
Hello all, we have been researching Malta for the last few months and we would like to move to work & live. We have been to Malta a few times & got married there June 2012 so were not going in blind. We have made some good friends along the way so ...
tut! tut! J ... what could you be referring to ??? Read More
Moving household goods to Malta by truck by Rocking Ken
Hi All, I have been getting quotes from UK shipping company's in excess of £4000 and have just had a thought... What are the implications for doing the removals myself, I have an HGV so could hire a truck in the UK and drive it across then get ...
Customs! On the occasions that I have entered Malta with large van and trailer, I have yet to be stopped in any way shape or form...even to check my passport!... It was (admittedly not the current Sicily Ferry) the older Italian Mainland ferries ... Read More
Internet by Borka
Hello guys, can you help me - how it is going with the internet in Malta? A family who rented me an apartment asked me to pay 1 EUR/ a day for cable internet. Is it O.K. or it would be worth to buy the internet independently? I am coming for one ...
Hi, When I first arrived in Malta, I had the same problem as you are facing but then (and I assume it will still be the same) I found good old MacDonalds and their free WiFi in both Sliema and St. Julians... Not sure what it is like now but then I ... Read More
Scuba lessons ???? by tonylee1981
Hi, I've just moved to Malta and want to take up scuba diving again. It's been years since last done it. Where the best place to go through you courses ? Long term I would like to find work as a diving instructor or at least with in a centre ...
Hi J. What's with the 'freelance' bit then? What happened to the day job... or shouldn't I ask :) Cheers MikeA Read More
Golf in Malta
I am also a keen golfer... but during all my stay in Malta I never once hit a ball!... As I recall it was very very expensive upon the sole course in Malta (if you can get to play?) Read More
Missing Malta x-pats-x-malta by jim IPTV2
We have been back in UK now well over a year but not a day goes by without us missing it. All the sights and daily living makes it so worth while, the things like Jumping on my little boat and speeding out to do a few hours fishing or running up to ...
You and me both Jim!... Circumstances are a real pain at times but you just have to keep on believing that the change you are looking for is just around the corner!!! Read More
Update on TV Services by GuestPoster566
Hi, I've had a look around the threads and was wondering if there is any update to what may be the best way to receive TV? We would like the usual channels, not too bothered about all sports because I can go out to watch the one and only football ...
http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2013/mar/07/tv-live-streaming May make things a little clearer... but talk about playing into the CS providers hands !... Toon... In theory they cannot legally show any but knowing Alki... he will have something up ... Read More
Help please! Regarding house sale by Winkywoo
Hi, My partner and I decided to purchase a house in Malta, we found one, signed kunvenju and paid our deposit. Found out in January that the house in question has had building works carried out and no permit in place. So seller went to MEPA to get ...
Should you wish to test EU Law in this matter (and aslo have a 'sleep' problem) then here is the cure for both: - http://www.sellier.de/pages/downloads/9783935808613_toc.pdf?code=aa90392d588aedcb96ddf2ff4cd99e28 Read More
Update on TV Services by GuestPoster566
Hi, I've had a look around the threads and was wondering if there is any update to what may be the best way to receive TV? We would like the usual channels, not too bothered about all sports because I can go out to watch the one and only football ...
Looks like the source (http://paidcontent.org/2010/11/23/419-filmon-shut-down-by-judges-order/) was wrong, "the judge did not order FilmOn to be shut down but to temporarily cease to broadcast 4 of the 32 channels in FIlmOns lineup"Yes... big, big ... Read More
Update on TV Services by GuestPoster566
Hi, I've had a look around the threads and was wondering if there is any update to what may be the best way to receive TV? We would like the usual channels, not too bothered about all sports because I can go out to watch the one and only football ...
Hi Lusco, not sure where you have your info from but FilmOn most definitely have not ceased in the US in fact they are building it up and next week start a massive promotion for their added channels and their new services. See ... Read More
Update on TV Services by GuestPoster566
Hi, I've had a look around the threads and was wondering if there is any update to what may be the best way to receive TV? We would like the usual channels, not too bothered about all sports because I can go out to watch the one and only football ...
Toon... You are right, it is Jim's service and the boxes are standard SD units. However, I understand that there are possibly streaming changes afoot that will use similar streams to our former ones (of last year), so there should be an increase in ... Read More
Expat Meeting new location !!!!
Now you've really got me wishing I was back in Malta... Bianca's was one of my favorite eating places, not only because of the wonderful food but as importantly for the great service and care for their customers... All you folk that are meeting up ... Read More
Driving from the UK by Rocking Ken
Hi All, Plans are going well for the move to Malta :D I was wondering if anyone has actually driven from the UK? I am looking at importing my car once I'm in Malta as I would have had it for the two years and hopefully avoid the import tax. Would ...
As there would appear to be no Northern Italy to Malta direct ferries running... how are the car importers bringing their transporters in? Surely they are not paying the extortionate Virtu ferry pricing!... Or are there still any commercial ferries ... Read More
Driving from the UK by Rocking Ken
Hi All, Plans are going well for the move to Malta :D I was wondering if anyone has actually driven from the UK? I am looking at importing my car once I'm in Malta as I would have had it for the two years and hopefully avoid the import tax. Would ...
Morning Folks, Which ferries are still running from the Italian mainland to Malta? Anyone any ideas as when I have looked on the booking sites they are saying there are still none running... is this still the case? Cheers. Read More
They love their English and Italian football here ! by TheDarkman
Well that's what I was led to believe. But my experience so far has me doubting the truth of this. Last week I watched the Everton v Liverpool game in The Bucket in Qala. It was like a morgue. The most animated anybody got was to point at the ...
From my days over there the place I always went to watch UK, Italian and Spanish games was the Black Gold Bar on Sliema Strand... Great atmosphere albeit the beer may have been a couple of cents more! Read More
Three questions: Renting / Broadband availability / Power cuts by danex
Hello, I'm going to move to Malta next month. During my preparations, I have found this forum to be very helpful, in fact, more so than any other single resource, so... thank you all! :) While I have been able to find answers to most of my ...
Good reply Lambada but I think in most cases, the cableco's still use FTTC type applications with standard coax for the last mile element... certainly that was the case with Melita and my flat in Sliema! But the service speed remained pretty good, ... Read More
Three questions: Renting / Broadband availability / Power cuts by danex
Hello, I'm going to move to Malta next month. During my preparations, I have found this forum to be very helpful, in fact, more so than any other single resource, so... thank you all! :) While I have been able to find answers to most of my ...
Hi danex, here in central Sliema we didn't even have a power cut this year. Other places did - so you never know as any builder can dig through cables or the network can just fail at anytime. Internet in Malta is through the cable network and not ... Read More
Three questions: Renting / Broadband availability / Power cuts by danex
Hello, I'm going to move to Malta next month. During my preparations, I have found this forum to be very helpful, in fact, more so than any other single resource, so... thank you all! :) While I have been able to find answers to most of my ...
Daniel, Firstly may I congratulate you upon your questions and layout... exactly as required to receive sensible answers! I would also add that unfortunately I have been away from the Island for nearly 10 months now so things may well have changed, ... Read More
Unlocking iPhone on Vodafone UK...Help please!! by ZoeGamester
Right I'm going to go crazy soon... it seems as if it is impossible to unlock my phone without paying a ridiculous amount of money! I was just wondering if anyone has managed to get there own phone unlocked out here somewhere? I can't get it ...
Hi Julian, what seems like such a long time ago now, when we arrived in Malta, we had locked iPhone 3G's (to the telefonica network) but they had been jailbroken (by a certain person still resident in Malta... no names. no pack drill and all ... Read More
Unlocking iPhone on Vodafone UK...Help please!! by ZoeGamester
Right I'm going to go crazy soon... it seems as if it is impossible to unlock my phone without paying a ridiculous amount of money! I was just wondering if anyone has managed to get there own phone unlocked out here somewhere? I can't get it ...
Rather than a full unlock... you may wish to jailbreak it! This can be done with much less hassle than attempting to unlock an iPhone but still allows you to use an alternative carriers sim... what model iPhone is it? Read More
Safety question: Selling my car by Jakulin
Our time here is done and we are trying to sell our car. I have a couple of questions about the process and was hoping to get some guidance. *What is the safest way to accept payment, i.e. Personal check, cash, bank transfer, etc? *I'm always ...
Hi, when I left the Island at the end of last year, I had the same matter to deal with...and it actually was very straight forward! I advertised my car on Maltapark...received a phone call from a local Maltese lady at 21:00 and her and her husband ... 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 ...
Obviously there are local customes and etiquette in Malta as there are in any other Country. However, many of these customs are perhaps more honoured by older generations than they are by younger persons but you have to also remember that Malta ... 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 ...
OK... if I may I'll kick off with a first absolute customs of Malta that apply to road use: - 1) In Malta, when entering the car (as a driver) ensure that all functional brain cells are duly 'left behind' 2) Upon setting out upon your journey, do ... Read More
A fun one for a change... FOOTBALL PUBS by scubaboy
For a change and maybe now that the Season has started again... Where are the BEST (in your opinion) Football Pubs on the Island and Name a nd prices of Beer please :) 1. Del Peiro's in Birzebbugia - Cisk 2.00 for 500ml Can 2. Huggins in ...
Seems an age now (so cannot remember prices)but around Sliema I always liked: - Salisbury Arms on triq Ghar Id-Dud and Black Gold on the Strand... and at Attard... Melita Cafe Bar All personal taste of course Cheers! (and wherever, have one for ... Read More
hope you are all OK!
I've been following the horrendous storms you have been having and also seen videos of the floods along Valley Rd etc and remember how it is and the damage that occurs... Take care one and all! Read More
HGV Fitter - what's the work situation
as Arriva buses are always breaking down i would have thought mechanics would be in high demand....Excellent point! (but one must be able to read workshop manuals in Chinese!!!) Read More
tv/sky in malta by lgander
anyone advise about TV in malta? do you have sky tv? do you have emmerdale? sorry had to ask?! anyone tell me anything about tv services in malta do you have a tv licence thanks linda
Mike whats happened to your service ??? this had a lot less freezing but obviously it was online base only. J.Unfortunately, I'm a commercial animal and with the sums not adding up, there was only one way to go... Such a shame as the quality was ... Read More
tv/sky in malta by lgander
anyone advise about TV in malta? do you have sky tv? do you have emmerdale? sorry had to ask?! anyone tell me anything about tv services in malta do you have a tv licence thanks linda
Guys, when discussing the use of FTA / Freesat, remember that all channels are currently on Astra 1N which is a temporary home until Astra 2F is launched (with it's motorised spot beams)... The launch of Astra 2F has been advanced to this coming ... Read More
30E day fee for not registred car of residents by IvanhoeIII
Hi, I have question regarding this fee. We moved to Malta from Czech republic approximately 3 months ago, by our car, with information that we have to register our car within 3 month. Right now when I started the process I found that we have max ...
Perhaps quickly shipping the car over to Italy and then either disposing of it there or alternatively bring it back and start the registration process again is a possibility??? Read More
tv/sky in malta by lgander
anyone advise about TV in malta? do you have sky tv? do you have emmerdale? sorry had to ask?! anyone tell me anything about tv services in malta do you have a tv licence thanks linda
Toon, I'm a little surprised! I thought thay many of those problems had been overcome and the service was really quite stable now... but obviously much of that will be down to the individual broadband delivery service... Out of interest when was the ... Read More
tv/sky in malta by lgander
anyone advise about TV in malta? do you have sky tv? do you have emmerdale? sorry had to ask?! anyone tell me anything about tv services in malta do you have a tv licence thanks linda
ahhh... tut tut boys, enough of the mutual admiration society but don't mention those dreaded(CS)words... I think Jim is still doing some business in Malta with his boxes though...isn't he? Take care... Mike Read More
Best place for puncture repair or new tyre :( by mikea
A friend has two flat tyres and needs them repaired, any recommendations??? and does anyone else suffer from such annoying punctures on such a regular basis??? Cheers
Thanks J. any idea of contact info / directions (as not being there cannot grab them by the hand and show them how to actually look for something!!!) UK is OK and obviously having the family around is a major plus but I have to admit that I'm ... Read More
Best place for puncture repair or new tyre :(
A friend has two flat tyres and needs them repaired, any recommendations??? and does anyone else suffer from such annoying punctures on such a regular basis??? Cheers Read More
Malta by road.....!!???? by celtican
Yes i know it sounds crazy, but I am wondering if anybody has done it (execpt the last watery bit,obviuosley). I am thinking of renting in Malta for 12 months and would like to spend a leisurely couple of weeks in my own car getting there, ...
Yes i know it sounds crazy, but I am wondering if anybody has done it (execpt the last watery bit,obviuosley). I am thinking of renting in Malta for 12 months and would like to spend a leisurely couple of weeks in my own car getting there, ... Read More
Relocating to Malta in 6 weeks by Auspom
Hi - this is a fantastic blog site. I'm so glad I stumbled on it. My wife and I (sounds royal doesn't it!) are heading to Malta on 1st July. We have UK passports by virtue of birth in UK - but we've lived most of our lives in Australia, so we don't ...
Hi Auspom, It's good that you find this site so helpful, I most certainly did when I originally moved to Malta some 18 months ago but sadly had to leave only 12 months later! However, some balanced perspective if I may! Firstly, let me say that I ... Read More
Shipping a car from UK to Malta
try having a look at this past post sequence, i'm sure it will help but if not, do a search for the many other related posts here. Good luck. mike https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=49096 Read More
Registering my car in Malta by Aires365
Hi all, According to this website http://www.valuation.vehicleregistration.gov.mt/motorVehicle.aspx To register my car in Malta i have to spend [b]2.500[/b] can this be possible? To the experts on this matter, if you can explain me i would be ...
George... I believe that under EU legislation, any member country resident may legally stay in any other EU country for up to 6 months without any need for local registration and the same applies to their vehicle, provided it is in a state that ... Read More
Registering my car in Malta by Aires365
Hi all, According to this website http://www.valuation.vehicleregistration.gov.mt/motorVehicle.aspx To register my car in Malta i have to spend [b]2.500[/b] can this be possible? To the experts on this matter, if you can explain me i would be ...
Unfortunately, that sounds about right... Read More
Thinking of moving to Malta by stephen27
A job opportunity in Malta has arisen for me, I have a wife and young daughter (17 months), the pay would be around 1800 Euros net.. should this be enough to live/? Id be hoping to live in or near St Julians but working near Kalkara and how ...
From my perspective as a former serial 'expat' (now returned to my UK homeland) the pro's and con's of Malta are (in my opinion) very much a personal issue... Malta is after all globally known as the marmite isle... you either love it or you hate ... Read More
Malta - Spain . Ferry ?? by Aires365
Hi guys, Doesn anyone knows if there´s a ferry (or some other way) from Malta to Spain ? If i come driving from Spain, i have to drive through Italy to get to Malta or there is any other way? Thanks Aires.
Hi J. Have they now stopped the Genoa / Tunis/ Valletta ferry as well? I got the return direct Malta/ Genoa ferry end of 2011 when I came back and it made a large difference on my time to Dieppe. Mike Read More
Malta - Spain . Ferry ?? by Aires365
Hi guys, Doesn anyone knows if there´s a ferry (or some other way) from Malta to Spain ? If i come driving from Spain, i have to drive through Italy to get to Malta or there is any other way? Thanks Aires.
To my knowledge there is no direct ferry but when we travelled over a year ago from the Alicante area, we drove to Barcelona and caught the Girona ferry, then we drove down from Girona to Livorno (absolutely stunning drive) for the Malta ferry. Read More
Can anybody recommend a Car Importer then have used by hyperlogic18
Hi there, am costing up importing a car from the UK and have contacted about 5 importers who all vary wildly in price. I'm also a bit concerned about giving these people a large sum of money as a deposit when I have no contract in place to cover me ...
That is exactly what I did but I also went onto the TM website and trial tested different makes and models to check the various Maltese import costs / taxes... and the bonus was when I (sadly) left the island, the car sold quickly and profitably! Read More
Can anybody recommend a Car Importer then have used by hyperlogic18
Hi there, am costing up importing a car from the UK and have contacted about 5 importers who all vary wildly in price. I'm also a bit concerned about giving these people a large sum of money as a deposit when I have no contract in place to cover me ...
Not only is choice a matter but also the vehicle condition! Remember that the roads in Malta are not quite what they are in other places and therein the used condition reflects this, hence many Maltese when purchasing secondhand will prefer to buy a ... Read More
Can anybody recommend a Car Importer then have used by hyperlogic18
Hi there, am costing up importing a car from the UK and have contacted about 5 importers who all vary wildly in price. I'm also a bit concerned about giving these people a large sum of money as a deposit when I have no contract in place to cover me ...
Hi, UKtoMalta arranged and transported my purchased car from Brighton (UK) to Malta with no problems whatsoever... they even arranged to collect the car (on a car trailer) from my UK address via their local agent and 7 days later I picked it up at ... Read More
sky tv in malta by rowlesr
hi has anyone had any luck receiving sky tv in malta/gozo? i have heard you can receive it if you use a 3metre dish which can see the astra satellite? also can you receive hd channels, i take it you need an address in the uk to keep an active ...
Latest on the Portsmouth Pub Landlady v Premiership http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17150054 Read More
Registering a used car from the EU
Try... http://www.valuation.vehicleregistration.gov.mt/motorVehicle.aspx Read More
sky tv in malta by rowlesr
hi has anyone had any luck receiving sky tv in malta/gozo? i have heard you can receive it if you use a 3metre dish which can see the astra satellite? also can you receive hd channels, i take it you need an address in the uk to keep an active ...
Oh and by the way the british pub landlady that got the judgement in her favour was overturned in the high court. so money does talk.When did that happen Toon? and I didn't know that the High court was able to overturn the rulings of the European ... Read More
sky tv in malta by rowlesr
hi has anyone had any luck receiving sky tv in malta/gozo? i have heard you can receive it if you use a 3metre dish which can see the astra satellite? also can you receive hd channels, i take it you need an address in the uk to keep an active ...
Hi, ok , for all those forum members with a UK TV license please go ahead with per PM as to the options to receive UK TV programes in Malta. Please do not promote /post any options that are not legally available for regular users. Sorry and ... Read More
UK Tv in Malta by Toon
Heres a couple of new ones this one uses a new set top box http://www.britishtv24.com/ this one needs VPN service (proxy) http://www.my-expat-telly.com/uk-live-tv.php
anyone heard of or use a Roku XS streaming media device? or the new one Roku 2400EU LT AV Receiver Set-Top BoxHi Toon, The Roku devices are preset to run channels selected by Roku, various VoD film providers (including the new netflix UK) and ... Read More
UK Tv in Malta by Toon
Heres a couple of new ones this one uses a new set top box http://www.britishtv24.com/ this one needs VPN service (proxy) http://www.my-expat-telly.com/uk-live-tv.php
Hi Guys, just dropped in when I saw the current topic of discussion... glad to see that it remains current! J. Happy that the revo is working OK and yep, it is a nice little box but a little limited on processing when really pushed! Re FilmOn, ... Read More
2012 Malta Mover by L&S
Would like to say Hello To Everyone. My Wife and I are Planning on moving from the UK to Malta April 2012. The plan is to arrive with suitcases and a big cheesy smile, find somewhere to live and find some work, and hopefully not set foot back to ...
Flights Booked - Check Hotel Booked - Check Arriving 13th March, woo hoo, see you all soon:DFull of envy!!! Spent virtually all of the past year in Malta but had to return to the UK for family health reasons and miss being there ... Read More
Christmas greetings by Toon
Merry Christmas to all our readers and members alike. have a goodun. Dave and Caroline Mellieha
My best wishes to all in Malta (and of course everywhere else) as well. Whilst I miss being there it is great to know that this years seasonal frivolities will be spent with the family here in the UK despite the cold! Enjoy everyone :) :) Read More
Eltel.tv service suspended by Toon
tries to register for this service response "Firstly, apologies for a late response, but there has been much activity here behind the scenes over the last few days. We have not processed your application due to some important decisions pending ...
Toon, I don't mean to say "I told you so" but the demise of collecting service from the sat systems was forewarned quite a while ago... but nobody believed it ! Now the next forewarning ... FilmOn will shortly be restarting their subscription only ... Read More
Eltel.tv service suspended by Toon
tries to register for this service response "Firstly, apologies for a late response, but there has been much activity here behind the scenes over the last few days. We have not processed your application due to some important decisions pending ...
Toon... Not another one bites the dust but like any business proposition, it has to be viable but unfortunately in Malta, the take up was not sufficient to justify the provision cost! In the test stage, 100's undertook the trial and agreed how ... Read More
sky tv in malta by rowlesr
hi has anyone had any luck receiving sky tv in malta/gozo? i have heard you can receive it if you use a 3metre dish which can see the astra satellite? also can you receive hd channels, i take it you need an address in the uk to keep an active ...
Hi, Albeit the volunteer trial has finished, we are more than happy to provide a short trial period to test that the service works for you! Go to the website and sign up... we'll take it from there for you. Regards MikeA 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 have spent the last year living in the heart of Sliema and found it very convenient... but!!! It is extremely busy and very noisy during the summer months...day and night (and I used to really like fireworks ... not quite so much now :( ) Sliema ... Read More
Charity Bike Ride
Wish you all the best with it, sounds a great cause and albeit I could not cycle 5km (let alone 50km!) these days without putting additional strain upon the health service, I will willingly donate 10 to the charity! MikeA Read More
sky tv in malta by rowlesr
hi has anyone had any luck receiving sky tv in malta/gozo? i have heard you can receive it if you use a 3metre dish which can see the astra satellite? also can you receive hd channels, i take it you need an address in the uk to keep an active ...
fair and unbiased opinions... Thank you. MikeA Read More
Dreambox by nikos68
Hi! The site (dreamboxoutlet.com) is not very explicit, and I am too lazy to go and ask at the shop, so I thought that maybe I can get some feedback here! How much does it cost? (I've got the satellite dish already but nothing else) What channels ...
So back to the Point, If you had a SKY HD Box in Malta, and got a FTA Card from Sky then you are not breaking any rules ??? Or if I got the FTA sky card I could then put it in my dreambox and watch that as well ?? I have a SKY Plus box in the UK ... Read More
Dreambox by nikos68
Hi! The site (dreamboxoutlet.com) is not very explicit, and I am too lazy to go and ask at the shop, so I thought that maybe I can get some feedback here! How much does it cost? (I've got the satellite dish already but nothing else) What channels ...
Interesting general comments throughout so far! However, as far as I know the TV without Frontiers directive was not passed over but was updated and renamed as the Audiovisual Media Services directive which is now in ... Read More
Cards on the table lol by pastizzi
OK, I'm 48 years old, of very good health, I have a Supervisors NVQ2 qualification, I have a Forklift truck licence and my drivers licence allows me to drive a vehicle up to 7.5t. I have 15 years experience of working with computers, both hardware ...
I could be the first customer! I need someone to do TV over IP for me, sort out anti virus etc and free up some memory, and not rip me off!suggest you make contact with Lucyanya on here... sounds like her 'other half' is just what you need! He sorts ... Read More
Apologies
Hello Folks, further to a few comments asking what's it all about, please find the following summary: - Some help is needed in trying out the new global virtual cable tv service in different parts of the world and it is hoped that some of the ... Read More
Apologies
Should anyone wish to have a copy of the 'removed' press release, please feel free to pm me... Regards Mikea ps. for the avoidance of doubt, I am connected with the company in question. Read More
Husband and I thinking of moving to Malta, have lots of questions?? by rbm
HI Everyone i hope that someone can help answer my questions, im a Trainer, / visual merchandiser by trade and my husband is a photographer. We are in the very early stages of thinking about making the move to Malta. I have Family that live in malta ...
cracked it! ... cisk in chocolate bottles ... everyones a winner hehe Read More
Golf !!! by mikea
Simply out of interest, does anybody play golf here?... despite there being only the one course!...
Thanks Ricky... just looked at their range pricing as well ... I'm obviously in the wrong business!!! but as an aside, have a look at this from my spiritual home of Adelaide (Australia) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yb6h0tyezTs I've been to this ... Read More
Golf !!! by mikea
Simply out of interest, does anybody play golf here?... despite there being only the one course!...
Back to topic... so we have established that 'the' golf course is out of bounds for mere mortals and probably not of great value anyway... but is there then simply a golf driving range or driving nets anywhere? Read More
Golf !!! by mikea
Simply out of interest, does anybody play golf here?... despite there being only the one course!...
Yes.. I do shoot here (all duly licensed) but they only really shoot the DTL /Trap disciplines here and I tend to shoot (well try) the sporting variants! But if you are up for it when I return... I'll be there!!! Read More
Golf !!!
Simply out of interest, does anybody play golf here?... despite there being only the one course!... Read More
moving to malta????????????? by tina6
i'm looking into moving malta from manchester, i have 2 children 9 and 6 my main concern is it the right choice for them and can you just take them out of school into another one? please help xx
Hi... check very carefully the school situation regarding your children... some friends who came here at the beginning of this year have been unable to get their two into full time education here until this coming term ... so nearly 7 months of home ... Read More
sky tv in malta by rowlesr
hi has anyone had any luck receiving sky tv in malta/gozo? i have heard you can receive it if you use a 3metre dish which can see the astra satellite? also can you receive hd channels, i take it you need an address in the uk to keep an active ...
I'm pretty certain a copy will be on here! Read More
sky tv in malta by rowlesr
hi has anyone had any luck receiving sky tv in malta/gozo? i have heard you can receive it if you use a 3metre dish which can see the astra satellite? also can you receive hd channels, i take it you need an address in the uk to keep an active ...
That's good news... watch out for the press release due to be issued (I believe) tomorrow ... Read More
sky tv in malta by rowlesr
hi has anyone had any luck receiving sky tv in malta/gozo? i have heard you can receive it if you use a 3metre dish which can see the astra satellite? also can you receive hd channels, i take it you need an address in the uk to keep an active ...
Simply out of interest, there is a brand new alternative option being released for 'volume testing' over the next day or so! Anyone interested will have an opportunity of becoming involved during the month long 'free' test period... Mike Read More
Import a car or buy in Malta???? by lindseyb
Hi all, Just got back from our trip to Malta, loved it and we are going ahead to move there in the next few months. We´d like to get a car (although a little frightened of driving there, drivers are crazzzyyyy!!!)anyway all we wanted to do was get ...
Hi, I recently went through exactly the same process... Buy a car in Malta? Bring over my big inappropriate car that I had owned for over 2 years? or buy a car in the UK and ship it here!... Candidly, having lived here for a while, an expensive and ... Read More
Destination Sunshine by KölscheJong
Hi there, i'm Sly from Cologne/Aachen, Germany, and 24 years old. I am just finishing my master-thesis in computer science next month and i am considering moving to malta at the beginning of 2012 since my girlfriend is maltija living in malta, i ...
Sly, certainly take heed of the previous comments but from personal experience in running specialised IT / Comms service operations here in Malta, there are certain areas of skill shortages that need to be addressed over the coming months / years if ... Read More
ferry crossing with a car by travelEU
hi, i will be moving to malta by car. i wonder how does the ferry crossing look like - is there any border control in valletta port? i'm asking because i will be taking two pets with me and i don't want any hassle with that. i'm also going to have ...
As I recall Lucyanya, it was two individual ferries... Barcelona to Girona, then by road to Livorno and the second ferry to Valletta... Read More
Leaving the island official admin info - Tax/Expatriate Section
Tim, sorry to hear that your departing for pastures anew and that I won't get to talk 'irons' (and it's starting to look good, although very early in the season) ... anyhow, all the very best to you and the family and best wishes for the ... Read More
ferry crossing with a car by travelEU
hi, i will be moving to malta by car. i wonder how does the ferry crossing look like - is there any border control in valletta port? i'm asking because i will be taking two pets with me and i don't want any hassle with that. i'm also going to have ...
Regarding the bringing of your own car into Malta, it very much depends upon your period of ownership and whether or not you aim to apply for the registration tax exemption. Friends recently went through the exemption route and simply had to prove ... Read More
Need good sound financial advice by ajwebber
Hi, Could someone point me in the direction of a good financial advisor please? I need to know if it is better invest a substantial amount of money on purchasing a property in Malta or leave the money in my property here in England and just rent ...
For what it is worth, we moved to Spain nearly 8 years ago (along with our Son, his wife and daughter) and went throught the same pains you are currently considering... and the best thing we did was to RENT and to retain our respective properties in ... Read More
WATCHING THE TRI-NATIONS RUGBY by MaryLove
Hi all, My husband and I moved here from Cape Town SA, a month ago. WE really love supporting the Boks, we havent subscribed to any TV here and would like to know where we can watch the Rugby in English in the Sliema Area. Went to Times Square ...
and as an added bonus... they serve good beer!!!Such as?*** Guinness *** oh and I think some other stuff as well !!! Read More
Car advice by hammersfan
As we are now committed to leaving Malta, can anyone suggest the best place for us to try and sell our Car (2006 Toyota Ractis family car). I will definitely put an entry in the Classifieds on this site, and I am thinking about maltapark too. ...
Oh bxxxxr!!! I've literally collected a Renault Scenic today that I sourced and shipped from the UK... cos I couldn't find a decent sub compact family car here at a sensible price!... !*!*!*! and so sorry that you have decided to move on... but ... Read More
WATCHING THE TRI-NATIONS RUGBY by MaryLove
Hi all, My husband and I moved here from Cape Town SA, a month ago. WE really love supporting the Boks, we havent subscribed to any TV here and would like to know where we can watch the Rugby in English in the Sliema Area. Went to Times Square ...
You may wish to try the Salisbury Arms in Triq Ghar Id-Dud in Sliema (closed for the next few days whilst the folks take a well earned holiday but opening again next week-end I believe) Find Scotts Supermarket, past the Palace Hotel and just up the ... Read More
Free to air satellite ?
Hi, Free to Air satellite collection is simply a satellite receiver unit pointed at a selected satellite (transmitter) and receiving any 'unencrypted' transmissions available. In the main these will be in many differing languages and pretty useless ... Read More
New TV Thread by scubaboy
Hi All, Found this today... very interesting for us expats https://iplayer.bbcworldwide.com/ Iplayer is going to be worldwide :) :) :) :) Julian
Hi Julien, Yep... surely is??? Subscription model ! Archived product only ! Initially applet for iPad only ! Suspect something better may be just around the corner and coming very soon ;););) Read More