akarthis, Greek looking for information about Germany

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12 years ago

The other side of the Greek postcard by Julien

Hi, As a tourist in a foreign country, very often, we are enchanted with what we discover. Living abroad is different. It's a rich experience but there are also some difficulties to face. When people ask me for advice on living abroad, I ...

I read the previous posts and as a Greek, i can relate to some of them and feel that others are a little exaggerating. There is a crisis, both economic and social. The combination is creating a tough situation and people are trying to adapt. Me ... Read More

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12 years ago

Meeting like minded people in Athens, I'm from Bristol by Andrew23

Hi I'm Andrew, I have moved to Athens about 2.5 yrs ago!!!! I moved from near Bristol where we had such a rich music scene with Jungle/ DnB/ Techno (real Techno) and all the rest, I'm missing it so much and I'm a DJ (I mix Vinyl none of this ...

Hi and welcome. Tips for job hunting are hard this period. Really hard to find one, unless you know people or be extremely lucky. I would start looking already from where you are located. In any case, if you need help or hang out for a beer when ... Read More

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12 years ago

just registered...need help..please! by sarokkia

Hallo Everyone, I'm Italian my partner is Finn...in few months we will move to Greece for one year time...i'm starting to look for a place to live..He will be based in Piraeus...wich is the best area for living?? Help me please!!!!!! :)))):o:o

Hi, I know what you mean about the way of living here in Athens. I have few friends from other countries that came to live here. They were like you, but when they became part of this life, everything was much better. My point is, that if you make ... Read More

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12 years ago

Native English Speaker seeking Job in Athens

Hi, keep trying. There is also(if you have an account) in facebook some pages about english spoken people living in athens and there is a chance you find some job offers. Check it out, though i don't rememeber the exact name. Kostas Read More

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12 years ago

Seeking Advice & Information by indianingreece

Good day.. I am writing from India and want to understand the situation for Indians in Athens and Piraeus. There is a very good job opportunity for me in Greece. But I have researched a lot about violence against blacks. So i want to understand, is ...

Hi, The above posts said it pretty well. If you can afford to live in Glyfada, i highly suggest it. I am not too fond of Piraeus but it always comes to the personal taste. No specific do's and dont's Read More

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12 years ago

Native English Speaker seeking Job in Athens

Try to visit "skywalker.com" , "kariera.com" for job offers. Though, it's really tough this period. Best way to get a job these times is from your social enviroment. Friends etc. Read More

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12 years ago

Seeking Advice & Information by indianingreece

Good day.. I am writing from India and want to understand the situation for Indians in Athens and Piraeus. There is a very good job opportunity for me in Greece. But I have researched a lot about violence against blacks. So i want to understand, is ...

Hi, The situation is quite normal as in most european cities. There is always a chance you will get a strange look or hear some bad language from idiots. Of course, it is not as good it used to be some years ago, due to the economic crisis.There is ... Read More

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14 years ago

I don't want to teach or work in childcare but I can't speak Greek by miss_jackson

I have been working in a private nursery in Cholargos since mid September and I hate it. I am desperate to find a job that doesn't involve childcare or teaching as I am not a teacher and working with so many children is not what I want to do at ...

Hi, It's really bad to read all these. Please, note, that many Greeks are not like that, but i guess you know that since you are dating/married to Greeks. The sitiation is really bad in Greece now. So, employers are taking advantage of this ... Read More

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14 years ago

Hot to freelance in Greece - any ideas? by Symi Dream

Hi, just asking generally if anyone knows about how to be a freelancer in Greece. As an example: is this possible: At the moment I have a shop (rented) and work as a licensed photographer. Would it be possible to stop having the shop and work from ...

No, not at all. Though it's not that simple as it looks. It could be,but with the people that you will have to deal at the service tax, well.....! Read More

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14 years ago

Hot to freelance in Greece - any ideas? by Symi Dream

Hi, just asking generally if anyone knows about how to be a freelancer in Greece. As an example: is this possible: At the moment I have a shop (rented) and work as a licensed photographer. Would it be possible to stop having the shop and work from ...

Hi, you can do what you say. You have to go to your tax srvice, unregister your current professional base and register the new one, that will be your house. The only bad,as you will know, is the paperwork. If you have an accountant let him/her do ... Read More

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15 years ago

B&B in Santorini by petrolhead

Morning all Am from UK living in Dubai and am sorely tempted to open up some form of S/C accommodation in beautiful Santorini. Have travelled many times to Greek islands and no other word but idyllic. Is a dream for me to live there (perhaps ...

Hi, by claiming that things are expensive, i meant in a business and investing attitude. I've been at Santorini too many times. My best friend is from Santorini,so a spare house is always there for us. And i know about land prices or business ... Read More

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15 years ago

B&B in Santorini by petrolhead

Morning all Am from UK living in Dubai and am sorely tempted to open up some form of S/C accommodation in beautiful Santorini. Have travelled many times to Greek islands and no other word but idyllic. Is a dream for me to live there (perhaps ...

Hi, Having a financial ctisis in Greece, it's easier for a foreigner coming here to invest as everything becomes cheaper. On the other hand, Santorini is an really expensive island in about every subject and i do not think prices will go down ... Read More

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15 years ago

Can i survive by speaking only English in Berlin? by roman_greek

Hello everyone! I was just wondering what is the level of English knowledge in Berlin or Germany in general? I really want to pay a visit at some point, but unfortunately i do not speak any German. Would English be sufficient?

Hi, i am, at the moment, using the "Themen aktuell 1" series. I'm focusing mostly in learning everyday German that will help me adapt. Then i'm going for more business orientation. Then, i'm going for diplomas! Hope that helps Read More

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15 years ago

Can i survive by speaking only English in Berlin? by roman_greek

Hello everyone! I was just wondering what is the level of English knowledge in Berlin or Germany in general? I really want to pay a visit at some point, but unfortunately i do not speak any German. Would English be sufficient?

Hi, The time i spent in Berlin i knew no German and i had no problems. Though,if you want to be realistic you have to learn in order to get a nice job and be adapted normally. I am learning though at the moment, Another fact is that Berlin is the ... Read More

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15 years ago

Can i survive by speaking only English in Berlin? by roman_greek

Hello everyone! I was just wondering what is the level of English knowledge in Berlin or Germany in general? I really want to pay a visit at some point, but unfortunately i do not speak any German. Would English be sufficient?

Hi, i do not live in Berlin but i've been there sometimes now. Even considering moving permanently there. Great city. I see you are living in Athens so prepare to feel rich when you get there. Great quality of life! Read More

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15 years ago

Canadian living in Heraklion (the other Greece)

Nice to hear(read) that!!! Read More

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15 years ago