@rtintle
German expat in Malta
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German
Speaks German and English
Registration: 22 October 2013
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Running a home based food business by mrs_craw
Hello! I am looking for advice on where to find information, or was wondering if anyone knows how to run a home based food business in Malta? I would like to bake cupcakes, cakes and other baked goods to sell at the markets or by order, and I was ...
First you need a food handling certificate. To get this, you have to attend a one day course. Then, you will have to rent a space that has to meet many criteria. This must be strictly commercial and not shared privately. The laws are very ... Read More
Being ripped off!? Not here... by nilonilonilo
Sometimes i read stories here, people complaining about how they always get ripped off for being a foreigner and such ... I would like to offer some other experiences, which show that as far as I can tell, Maltese people are super generous and ...
Thanks for your contribution. My experience has also been very positive here in Malta...lived here now for 2 years and 5 months. I have lived in the USA, Germany, the UK, and I can say that these people, with a couple of exceptions, are the best. Read More
Pint prices in Pubs by rtintle
I just drank 4 pints of Cisk at the Beachhaven in St Pauls Bay. €16.00!!! Is that record for Malta, or have you paid more? Most Pubs charge €2.20 to 2.90
WOW! I'm heading to the Windmill in Birzebbuga...wonder how much the taxi ride back to Mellieha will be. Ralph Read More
Pint prices in Pubs by rtintle
I just drank 4 pints of Cisk at the Beachhaven in St Pauls Bay. €16.00!!! Is that record for Malta, or have you paid more? Most Pubs charge €2.20 to 2.90
Marsascala was the first place that I spent the night after moving to Malta. I should have stayed there...Doh! Read More
Pint prices in Pubs
I just drank 4 pints of Cisk at the Beachhaven in St Pauls Bay. €16.00!!! Is that record for Malta, or have you paid more? Most Pubs charge €2.20 to 2.90 Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Malta by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Malta. What is ...
I was born and raised in the USA, lived most of my life in Germany, and lived the last 12 years in London...been 1 year and 9 months in Malta. I have not experienced any culture shock here. My only problem is that there is nothing left to wish for. ... Read More
Driving in Malta by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Malta? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
Hi, I think that most of us would agree that the driving habits of the Maltese are very bad. Overtaking on blind curves, overtaking with on-coming traffic, running stop signs into on-coming traffic, driving way in excess of the speed limits, etc, ... Read More
Will Malta leave the EU? by Deithrian
What is the mood in Malta towards the European Union? Do you have any observations or were there any recent public polls about it? Is there a significant number of Maltese, who think they will be better off outside the EU? I'm really concerned ...
No, Malta will not leave the EU. Malta is receiving billions of support, especially for upgrading its infrastructure Read More
What are the positives to living in Malta? by Wanderlust1
Guys I've heard so much negative stuff about living in Malta, but what are the positives? As I've mentioned before on other posts my circumstances are this... The UK based company that I already work for have offered me a promotion if ...
Low cost of living, wonderful people, best health care, no crime, drive on the left, great food wine and beer, fresh fruit and vegetables for nothing money, great party atmosphere, fantastic water sports, perfect weather.......... Read More
Should I be worried of racism by bornonthe12th
Hi Guys, I was recently in Malta for a holiday and loved it there and on coming back to the UK I applied for some jobs and feel honoured to have been offered 2 jobs in Malta (Although I have not accepted either offer yet). I have been doing a lot ...
Malta is not a racist country. You will be treated with respect here. Read More
Buses and prices. by espressoman1966
Hi all Are the bus prices cheap and is it better to buy a pass for a week rather than daily.Also can you use the same tickets in Gozo. Going to come to Malta for a holiday and to check out areas and long term rentals in Gozo,Thanks.
Hi, a day pass costs €1.50. Malta tickets are not good for traveling in Gozo. Read More
Cost of living by Amber110
wht average salary of a month would be enough to live in malta For 2 people?
I have lived on Malta with my wife for over a year now. You need €2,000 a month. Read More
Should I be worried of racism by bornonthe12th
Hi Guys, I was recently in Malta for a holiday and loved it there and on coming back to the UK I applied for some jobs and feel honoured to have been offered 2 jobs in Malta (Although I have not accepted either offer yet). I have been doing a lot ...
Hi, I have lived on Malta since December 2013. I am not black, but I have noticed that the Maltese are really friendly to everyone. Many blacks work here, and I have never experienced them as being treated differently. Read More
What are the PIN #s on the residence card notifications for? by StrangerInMalta
I received a form letter from the Dept. for Citizenship & Expatriates Affairs saying my "residence permit/document is now ready for collection." It further states ... "Below please find PIN numbers related to your card." Below that was a PIN A ...
I am having the exact same problem as you. And I have no idea what the two PIN numbers are for Read More
Bringing a car to Malta by BFish
With the help of this forum, and reading all the documents from Transport Malta I have just brought my car to Malta successfully and did not have to pay tax. It's important you apply for he tax exemption as soon as you arrive. You will need to ...
Thanks all for the comments. I am not working and I have not applied for the e card yet. I would go to Sicily and re-import, but that could be seen as flaunting the spirit of the law. 'Unwissenheit schützt nicht vor Strafe' I am still a ... Read More