Max Gordon
@The Groove
English expat in Malta
Forum posts
49
About me
English
Lives in Qormi
Speaks English, Afrikaans,Hebrew
Registration: 03 December 2011
New I.D. card rules by tearnet
This should boost income tax revenues.:D The Government of Malta intends to review the current process for the issue of the ID Cards to foreigners. The new format of residence document applies to EU/EEA/Swiss and Non-EU nationals. The Changes ...
Send it by registered mail so that you will have proof that it was sent. You will also be able to check that it was received by the Department as they will need to sign when Malta Post deliver. Photocopy all your documentation before you mail it to ... Read More
Scuba Diving by 7one
Hey Guys I wonder if anyone knows what the diving is like in Malta and Gozo. I was hoping to get a week there shortly and my hobby is diving. Thanx
Thanks for your info Jayjay Read More
Scuba Diving by 7one
Hey Guys I wonder if anyone knows what the diving is like in Malta and Gozo. I was hoping to get a week there shortly and my hobby is diving. Thanx
Hi there, I would like to purchase goggles, snorkel and flippers for recreational purpose. Any suggestions where to buy and what would be considered as a reasonable price. Thanks Max Read More
BBC World Service
Thanks Terry. Will this be at certain times as they all seem to be broadcasting in Maltese Read More
BBC World Service
Please advise which channel and frequency one is able to receive this service Thanks, Max Read More
Surge Plugs
Hi All, Please advise if one needs to use surge protectors if the appliance has a wall plug that is fused Thanks, Max Read More
Introduce myself, meet friends! by lalitamar
Hello, I arrive to Malta last September. I am living here with my couple. I am 26 and would like to find new friends (above all girls) around my age to drink something, go shopping, for a walk...
Guys, is this a chat line??? Rather use personal messageing Read More
Adapters / Power strips extensions : bad quality and dangerous ? by Frediy
Hello. Is it me or some adapters / power strips extensions are real shit here (even when fused) ? First the fused adapter for my washing machine (which has an european plug) died in one week or so. Then, the exact same kind of fused adapter (that ...
Thanks Toon but the question was which items of household electrical goods other than computor and charger units Read More
Adapters / Power strips extensions : bad quality and dangerous ? by Frediy
Hello. Is it me or some adapters / power strips extensions are real shit here (even when fused) ? First the fused adapter for my washing machine (which has an european plug) died in one week or so. Then, the exact same kind of fused adapter (that ...
What are the items that would be recommended for protection on the home?? Read More
Cheapest way of moving 25m3 from Barcelona to Malta
Hi maltaCommando, We are shipping a 20ft container from the UK and our shippers are using Dom Transport in Malta as their agent. The estimated volume of our stuff is 30m3. It may be worth your while to use a 20ft cont. and pack your 25m3 into it as ... Read More
Ferry to Genoa by michael78
Hi guys, I have my car here in Malta since November and as it is foreign licensed I need to get it back within 6 months. When I came I used the ferry from Pozallo which was really nice, but I didnt like to drive through Sicily and also through ...
Hi Michael, We will be driving to Malta early April and have found that Grand Navi Veloci run a service from Genoa to Palermo. We will then drive to Pozzallo and take a ferry to Valetta. You would have the reverse. Here is the link ... Read More
New I.D. card rules by tearnet
This should boost income tax revenues.:D The Government of Malta intends to review the current process for the issue of the ID Cards to foreigners. The new format of residence document applies to EU/EEA/Swiss and Non-EU nationals. The Changes ...
Have there been in public complaints about this fiasco?? Read More
Car Tyres for Malta by The Groove
Hi All, What are the recommendations for motor car tyres suitable for the Malta weather conditions? Does one fit ones that would be safer in the wet weather? Your comments would be appreciated Max
Yes I know it is all about the Maltese drivers. What I am wanting to do is being able to brake swiftly to avoid them:lol: I have to replace my tyres before coming to Malta and that is why I wanted some feed back Read More
Car Tyres for Malta
Hi All, What are the recommendations for motor car tyres suitable for the Malta weather conditions? Does one fit ones that would be safer in the wet weather? Your comments would be appreciated Max Read More
Moving to Malta Info/Help (Complicated maybe in a good way :S) by thebigjg
Me and my Girlfriend of 7 years are interested in moving to Malta. She has dual citizenship with Malta/Canada I just have Canadian. I have ran my own small business in Canada for the last 6 years in Energy Management systems. I am interested in ...
Hi Matt, Interested to read your comment about the power surge during summer. We are moving from the UK and not having any problems here with power would be interested to know how the USP works. Thanks Read More
Car Protector Covers
Thanks Terry. Will deffo purchase one before we leave the UK 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 ...
Check Gran Navi from Genoa to Palermo seem to be running every day at 23.00 hours Read More
Car Protector Covers
Need some advice/suggestions as to the pros and cons of using one in Malta. Thanks, Max Read More
Is it all worth it ???? by Rocking Ken
Hi All, Over the last 12 months I have been doing a lot of research on moving to Malta and recently ramped this research up. Since reading about ARM Ltd ripping everyone off with electricity and water and the rather damp short winter where the ...
The sun is in London but the only way one will be able to see it is if you take a flight above the clouds Read More
Bedroom cupboards in properties to let
What is the norm in unfurnished properties to rent. Do they have built-in cupboards or do we have to supply our own?? Read More
Bioethanol Heaters by The Groove
Has anyone had experience with this kind of heater?
Thanks Toon. Investigating bringing from the UK Read More
Bioethanol Heaters
Has anyone had experience with this kind of heater? Read More
Car insurance in Malta before registering
Hi Julian, Thank you. This will now be filed and we move on to the next thing to tackle on the list Regards, Max Read More
Car insurance in Malta before registering
I need to take proof of Maltese car insurance to the Registration authorities. Therefore I am insuring a car with foreign number plates. How does this work, any advice?? Thanks Read More
Jevic Certificate for Maltese registration
I intend to obtain my Jevic certificate in the UK before driving to Malta. As a result the odometer reading will be different to the declared reading on the certificate when I register my car in Malta. Has anyone experienced problems with the ... Read More
Cost of food and beverage Gozo versus Malta by The Groove
I would be interested to know whether food and beverage prices are cheaper than Malta as I see rentals are cheaper on Gozo.
Just checked the website and noticed that as well.Thanks again Read More
Cost of food and beverage Gozo versus Malta by The Groove
I would be interested to know whether food and beverage prices are cheaper than Malta as I see rentals are cheaper on Gozo.
Thanks. Oh yes it would be the OAP card we would be applying for not just the ID card Read More
Cost of food and beverage Gozo versus Malta by The Groove
I would be interested to know whether food and beverage prices are cheaper than Malta as I see rentals are cheaper on Gozo.
Thanks George. Good to know. Would you be able to confirm whether retired ID holders are entitled to free ferry use including car?? Read More
Cost of food and beverage Gozo versus Malta
I would be interested to know whether food and beverage prices are cheaper than Malta as I see rentals are cheaper on Gozo. Read More
anyone advise on contraception in malta by lgander
being a roman catholic country can anyone tell me if any protection is availble at all and where and how easy it is to buy
condoms available in italian packs of 6 - mon tues wed thurs friday saturday...sunday day off available in uk packs of 4 spring summer autumn winter....lol and a special issue for our scots fraternity the one off special leap year pack....of ... Read More
New residency scheme available for EU retirees by georgeingozo
Not seen anybody mention this new scheme, announced at the start of the month. It's like a much less onerous version of the HNWI scheme, and called the Malta Retirement Scheme. http://www.johnhubermalta.com/News/ViewArticle.aspx?item=100
Thanks for the reply George. Makes us feel better (as the other half of Rooikat) 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 ...
WHO? needs to go and see a vet:lol: Read More
Heat!!! Gas vs Electricity by Alf007
Ok, I know.. the question will sound dumb but... is it really worth to use gas heaters instead of electrical heaters? The logic tells me yes..but with gas @18 euros per bottle and that lasts 3/4 days? is it really worth? I guess..if we compare a ...
Hi Alf007, Make sure it is a dehumidifier you get Read More
Weight Watchers
Does anyone know if the above organisation is active on the island?? Read More