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Derek

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Registration: 29 October 2007

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Derek
omostra06 replied to a thread
13 years ago
officeboy

Major advice needed (Expats - UK & Aus) by officeboy

Hi all, I am usually on the Libyan Blog, but obviously not working there at the mo, Planning to go to Ghana but also looking for a European base, fancy Portugal. Here's the questions: Im a Brit, non UK taxpayer, Partner is Australian, she doesn't ...

Derek

cant help with tax question, but be careful about buying land to site a static home, as this will involve long planning applications. Read More

Derek
omostra06 replied to a thread
14 years ago
smiile

looking for a job in portugal by smiile

can speak english n luking fr a job in portugal

Derek

we have some indepth guides that may be of help to anyone looking for work in Portugal or thinking about starting a business here. Hope it helps http://www.gekkoportugal.com/working-in-portugal.htm Read More

Derek
omostra06 replied to a thread
15 years ago
esliegomes

New business in Lisbon by esliegomes

Hello everyone! I arrived in lisbon couple of weeks ago to develop a new business over here in IT. We promote a software for all companies which receive restaurant vouchers from clients: "titulos de refeiçao". I was wondering if anybody already ...

Derek

welcome, Good luck with your plans... Read More

Derek
omostra06 replied to a thread
15 years ago
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How to make friends in Ribatejo by expat.com

We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Ribatejo :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Ribatejo?? Thanks in ...

Derek

There are several clubs in the central Portugal region, where people can meet up to share experiances, go for days out, meals, etc. Read More

Derek
omostra06 replied to a thread
15 years ago
antoniocarmona

Set up a new business by antoniocarmona

Hello every one! My name is António and I just lunch a new business – Be Portuguese for one day The reason is simples – I love Portugal and is essential that foreigners get in touch with the authentic country. Portugal is more than the Algarve, much ...

Derek

sorry, this is a better link. http://www.gekkoportugal.com/employment%20in%20portugal.htm Read More

Derek
omostra06 replied to a thread
15 years ago
antoniocarmona

Set up a new business by antoniocarmona

Hello every one! My name is António and I just lunch a new business – Be Portuguese for one day The reason is simples – I love Portugal and is essential that foreigners get in touch with the authentic country. Portugal is more than the Algarve, much ...

Derek

anyone else setting up a business in Portugal or interested in finding work, we have some in fo here gekkoportugal.com/employment%20in%20portugal.htm Read More

Derek
omostra06 replied to a thread
15 years ago
expat.com

Cost of living in Portugal by expat.com

Hi everybody, It would be very interesting and useful to exchange informations about the cost of living in Portugal. The idea is to help those who would like to live in Portugal. Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare the: > ...

Derek

some info on living in portugal here. http://www.gekkoportugal.com/living%20in%20portugal.htm Read More

Derek
omostra06 replied to a thread
15 years ago
Julien

What's up in June? by Julien

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Derek

Looks good to me, good job. Read More

Derek
omostra06 replied to a thread
15 years ago
expat.com

Find a job in Portugal by expat.com

Hi, You are an expat living in Portugal? Please share your experience! What is the best way to find a job in Portugal? The Internet? Please tell us which are the most useful / effective websites for job seekers in Portugal. Recruitment ...

Derek

Hi Philip, sorry but cant really help you with contacts in Oporto:) Read More

Derek
omostra06 replied to a thread
15 years ago
expat.com

Find a job in Portugal by expat.com

Hi, You are an expat living in Portugal? Please share your experience! What is the best way to find a job in Portugal? The Internet? Please tell us which are the most useful / effective websites for job seekers in Portugal. Recruitment ...

Derek

Finding work can be hard, but also as an employer it can be hard to find people who want to work. We are offering a full time position for an English speaking person to work in our Tomar office, must have good computer skills, customer skills, and ... Read More

Derek
omostra06 replied to a thread
15 years ago
expat.com

Living in Portugal by expat.com

You are living in Portugal, or you used to live in Portugal. Share your experience! How would you describe life in Portugal? Has it been complicated to settle down, to find an accommodation and a job? Is it complicated to make friends in ...

Derek

we have some info on living in Portugal here http://www.gekkoportugal.com/living%20in%20portugal.htm Read More

Derek
omostra06 replied to a thread
15 years ago
expat.com

Living in Ribatejo by expat.com

You are an expatriate living in Ribatejo, or you used to work and live in Ribatejo. Share your expat experience! How would you describe life in Ribatejo? Has it been complicated to settle down, to find a job, and an accomodation? Is it ...

Derek

We have been living in the Region of Tomar, Central Portugal for around 5 years now, its a lovely place to live. we have some info on our region on the link below http://www.gekkoportugal.com/central%20portugal.htm Read More

Derek
omostra06 replied to a thread
15 years ago
expat.com

Cost of living in Portugal by expat.com

Hi everybody, It would be very interesting and useful to exchange informations about the cost of living in Portugal. The idea is to help those who would like to live in Portugal. Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare the: > ...

Derek

i have found some prices have been coming down, which is good news http://www.gekkoportugal.com/cost%20of%20living%20in%20portugal.htm Read More

Derek
omostra06 replied to a thread
15 years ago
expat.com

Do and don't in Portugal by expat.com

Are you living in Portugal? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in Portugal? Could you please share with us a list of the do's and don't's in Portugal? Thanks!

Derek

It really depends where in Portugal, some parts of Portugal have been changed by years of tourism and people from overseas moving in, if you move to a place and embrace the local culture you will fit right in. we have lots of info on living in ... Read More

Derek
omostra06 replied to a thread
16 years ago
goispro

Flying to Edinburgh by goispro

I am trying to find out the cheapest way to fly to Edinburgh - or at least Scotland. I'll be starting out from Coimbra, so have to factor in possible overnight stay(s) if the flights are very early/late. Does anybody out there have a route they ...

Derek

I have some friends that fly Faro to Glasgow, these flights always seem to be very cheap. Read More