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Tony164

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English expat in Italy

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Lives in Provincia di Lecce, Apulia

Speaks English Italian

Registration: 05 June 2017

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Tony164 created a thread
6 years ago

Salento anyone?

Hi - I have just returned to this site after a long absence. I have been living and teaching in Puglia, near Gallipoli /Lecce for about 18 months. All is going well, just wondered if there were any English speaking ex pats down here using the site. ... Read More

Tony164 replied to a thread
7 years ago
GuestPoster1697

Do Italians hire non-EU citizens at all? by GuestPoster1697

Hi :) So, I have been here in Napoli for 1 year now, and, omg, it really is impossible to find a job here! No matter how good English or good Italian I speak (yes, even if I speak Italian), no matter how flexible, versatile or intelligent I am, it ...

Tony164

Hi Sim Thanks for your comment, membership of the EU is a very thorny subject in the UK right now, if you're a Brit, then you will know just how. Most people of the United Kingdom are either vehemently remain or leave. Clearly I am in the ... Read More

Tony164 replied to a thread
7 years ago
GuestPoster1697

Do Italians hire non-EU citizens at all? by GuestPoster1697

Hi :) So, I have been here in Napoli for 1 year now, and, omg, it really is impossible to find a job here! No matter how good English or good Italian I speak (yes, even if I speak Italian), no matter how flexible, versatile or intelligent I am, it ...

Tony164

Hi Maggie Sorry to hear that, but like I said, finding a job, any job in southern Italy is not easy, you may have more luck in the north of Italy. I believe that there are more opportunities there, but of course there will be considerably more ... Read More

Tony164 replied to a thread
7 years ago
GuestPoster1697

Do Italians hire non-EU citizens at all? by GuestPoster1697

Hi :) So, I have been here in Napoli for 1 year now, and, omg, it really is impossible to find a job here! No matter how good English or good Italian I speak (yes, even if I speak Italian), no matter how flexible, versatile or intelligent I am, it ...

Tony164

Hi SimCity, thank you for your message, however, I think I can be forgiven for assuming that the lady is at least a native English speaker with a name like "Maggie Steven"....doesn't sound very Egyptian though does it? Read More

Tony164 replied to a thread
7 years ago
GuestPoster1697

Do Italians hire non-EU citizens at all? by GuestPoster1697

Hi :) So, I have been here in Napoli for 1 year now, and, omg, it really is impossible to find a job here! No matter how good English or good Italian I speak (yes, even if I speak Italian), no matter how flexible, versatile or intelligent I am, it ...

Tony164

Hi Maggie Translator and dentist is an unusual mix, however, I am not surprised that you are struggling to find work in Naples, where the unemployment rate must be amongst the highest in Italy. Moving to the north of the country might improve your ... Read More

Tony164 replied to a thread
7 years ago
pinklassic

How safe is Naples? by pinklassic

I have heard and read mixed things about Naples? Is it safe? Some say that it is the Detroit of Italy. What do you think?

Tony164

Hi - I haven't been back to Naples in many years, but I agree with most of the above, Naples is ok during the day time, but ladies, do NOT wear any jewellery on show, necklaces, rings, bracelets to be removed! In fact don't carry a handbag ... Read More

Tony164 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Carlo.V.77

Looking for Conversation meet ups groups in Lecce by Carlo.V.77

Hi EVERYONE, I would really like to meet international people who might be also interested to improve their Italian trhough language exchanges English/Italian. The main idea is a Conversation meet ups groups in order to share interests with, maybe ...

Tony164

Oh Bhvana I didn;t know that I shall give that a try, thanks. Tony. Read More

Tony164 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Carlo.V.77

Looking for Conversation meet ups groups in Lecce by Carlo.V.77

Hi EVERYONE, I would really like to meet international people who might be also interested to improve their Italian trhough language exchanges English/Italian. The main idea is a Conversation meet ups groups in order to share interests with, maybe ...

Tony164

Hi Carlo As you can see from the expat.com moderator we are not permitted to exchange contact details on this site, I guess that this is largely intended for our own protection. Lets keep in touch in here for now and I shall let you know when I am ... Read More

Tony164 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Carlo.V.77

Looking for Conversation meet ups groups in Lecce by Carlo.V.77

Hi EVERYONE, I would really like to meet international people who might be also interested to improve their Italian trhough language exchanges English/Italian. The main idea is a Conversation meet ups groups in order to share interests with, maybe ...

Tony164

Hello Carlo I am pleased to see your message today about forming a conversation group. I am currently living with family near Lecce and I should be happy to meet. I don't know how safe or secure it is to include contact details in here but if ... Read More

Tony164 replied to a thread
7 years ago
zyra_jean

Permesso di Soggiorno for travelling in EU? by zyra_jean

Ciao, I'm an Indonesian, residence in Italy. Finally received my legal documents for me to stay here in Italy; Permesso di Soggiorno, Carta Identita, etc. I am wondering, in my carta identita is written is not valid for travelling abroad. I'm ...

Tony164

Hi - I am no expert on the rules pertaining to immigration or movement within the EU, but I believe the following could be correct. An Italian ID card, Carta d'identita, does not mean that you are an Italian national, you would need an Italian ... Read More

Tony164 replied to a thread
7 years ago
UJYW

Uk Visa by UJYW

I applied for a un Visa on the 6 of July on the bases of family reunion and it's September and havent recived any replies yet but that not my worrie. My worries are I have till October for premesso di soggiorno to expire and am wondering if I ...

Tony164

What is your nationality? If you are British (you say that your father is coming from the UK) then you will have no problem getting into your home country. I suspect that you are from a country outside the EU, possibly Africa? If this is the case, ... Read More

Tony164 replied to a thread
7 years ago
GuestPoster59632

New to italy and I want to buy a second hand car by GuestPoster59632

Hi Guys I'm looking to buy a reliable second hand car in Italy. If you are selling please give me a holla and I will answer. I need the car by the middle of September 2017. Regards Richard

Tony164

Me and you both mate...let me know how you get on! I have family and friends down here in Puglia, so I should be ok, but I ma dreading the moment that I have to deal with an Italian second hand car sales man (or woman!! - not that there will be many ... Read More

Tony164 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Priscilla

What to expect when moving to Italy by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Is there anything you wish you had known before moving to Italy? For example, transportation, internet speeds, types of housing, aspects of the culture or social life. In your opinion, what's the most important thing to know ...

Tony164

I don't think that that the north or central Italy is quite as bad as Horseman makes it out to be, we all have our own personal and often subjective views of living in or even holidaying in Italy. I have met some very fine Italians from all over ... Read More

Tony164 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Priscilla

What to expect when moving to Italy by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Is there anything you wish you had known before moving to Italy? For example, transportation, internet speeds, types of housing, aspects of the culture or social life. In your opinion, what's the most important thing to know ...

Tony164

Real Italy for me has always been the south - La vera Italia! The northerners have always looked down in scorn at the south and considered themselves superior, sadly they are deluded, the south of Italy is just the best place to live in the entire ... Read More

Tony164 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Bhavna

Naturalisation and citizenship in Italy by Bhavna

Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in Italy? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship in ...

Tony164

Bhavna - My advice is to enjoy Italy as a holiday destination or study, then just go home! Read More