The Rose Here's our virtual cafe-bar for the Bulgaria Forum. Feel free to pop in, say hello, and chat about Bulgarian life in general!
Topics: 162 Topics
Posts: 503 Posts
Last post: Last post by stathes Sun 22 Feb 2015 19:35 GMT
Choosing Where to Live Mountains, sea or cities, Bulgaria has a lot of variety to offer. . . But where to choose? This forum can help!
Topics: 68 Topics
Posts: 285 Posts
Last post: Last post by rosco223 Mon 22 Sep 2014 12:13 GMT
Residency and Immigration Issues Even though Bulgaria's now joined the EU, there's still a host of residency questions facing the would-be immigrant. Ask them here!
Topics: 27 Topics
Posts: 79 Posts
Last post: Last post by FreshOfTheBoat Fri 27 Apr 2018 15:34 GMT
Housing/Property Old or new? Buy or rent? Dealing with builders, notaries, agents etc? Try here for info. NO ADVERTISING - adverts belong in our classifieds section. Any property ads, self-promotion etc will be deleted.
Topics: 129 Topics
Posts: 454 Posts
Last post: Last post by 19briot Sat 11 Jun 2016 10:24 GMT
Working in Bulgaria What are the rules? What is the likely demand for your services? NO ADVERTISING - adverts belong in our classifieds section. Ads, self-promotion etc will be deleted.
Topics: 37 Topics
Posts: 90 Posts
Last post: Last post by Corbally1961 Thu 16 Nov 2017 14:43 GMT
Family and Pets ... and other domestic issues. This forum is to deal with information about these issues. Anecdotes and updates about your family and pets should go in "The Rose", not here.
Topics: 26 Topics
Posts: 55 Posts
Last post: Last post by zebra Sat 20 Dec 2014 08:37 GMT
Money Matters No, really... it does! But does it matter more in Bulgaria than at home? NO ADVERTISING - financial services adverts belong in our classifieds section. Get-rich-quick schemes belong in the trash. (Property related issues should go in the Housing/Property forum.)
Topics: 24 Topics
Posts: 41 Posts
Last post: Last post by zebra Sat 8 Nov 2014 09:06 GMT
Schools/Education If you've got kids of school age, or you're considering studying in Bulgaria yourself, this is where to post.
Topics: 16 Topics
Posts: 63 Posts
Last post: Last post by Loopylass1981 Mon 4 Sep 2017 20:20 GMT
Health and Medical Concerned about how to stay healthy in Bulgaria, or what to do in case of accidents? Find out more about the options here.
Topics: 22 Topics
Posts: 56 Posts
Last post: Last post by Dave Sat 14 Jun 2014 14:46 GMT
Climate and Weather Is Bulgaria really that cold in winter? And is that all there is to the weather? Find out the truth here!
Topics: 7 Topics
Posts: 38 Posts
Last post: Last post by zebra Sat 8 Nov 2014 08:37 GMT
Driving in Bulgaria Getting around Bulgaria by road can be a tricky business! Share your experiences here, and find out how to cope.
Topics: 29 Topics
Posts: 99 Posts
Last post: Last post by Supertyke Sat 15 Mar 2014 02:32 GMT
Last post: Last post by 19briot Tue 14 Jun 2016 09:34 GMT
Bad Vibes Nothing's perfect anywhere. This forum is for discussion about the imperfections, drawbacks and disappointments that you might face in Bulgaria.
Topics: 4 Topics
Posts: 18 Posts
Last post: Last post by Jax Sun 17 Nov 2013 19:45 GMT
Journalists/TV & Radio Producers/Research Students We get a lot of requests from journos wanting to interview expats so here's the place to do it. Please, everyone, have a look and see if you can help. (This is for Bulgaria-specific requests only - general requests belong on the main BE Forum. Press releases/adverts will be deleted, so please don't waste our time. Thanks.)
Topics: 10 Topics
Posts: 24 Posts
Last post: Last post by AnnaSmith Wed 9 Oct 2013 09:42 GMT
ICT and electrical All about Internet service providers, cable and satellite TV, telephones, electrical goods, power supply...
Topics: 23 Topics
Posts: 72 Posts
Last post: Last post by DaiCooder Wed 27 Nov 2013 11:34 GMT
Bulgaria - Other Post here only if your question doesn't belong anywhere else. Don't post loads of questions all in one message - that would defeat the point of the forums and such posts will be deleted (don't feel embarrassed if you have 5 or 6 questions - you're welcome to ask them in separate posts in the appropriate place). (NB - if you want to post about something not Bulgaria-specific, then use the main British Expat Forum.)
Topics: 74 Topics
Posts: 148 Posts
Last post: Last post by LoraineSkelton Sat 30 May 2015 14:56 GMT
Bulgaria - Jumble Sale This forum is for all the jumbled up info about Bulgaria. We've asked that, on the info forums, you please post on the relevant forums, start new threads for new topics, and please keep on topic. Otherwise the info is too hard too find for those coming after, and the already overworked Mods end up having to repeatedly answer the same questions. (If your posting is locked in here, please feel free to post again in the appropriate place.)
Topics: 9 Topics
Posts: 16 Posts
Last post: Last post by Dave Sat 6 Jun 2015 20:15 GMT
The Coq and Boule Here's our virtual cafe-bar for the France Forum. Feel free to pop in, say hello, and chat about life in general!
Topics: 4 Topics
Posts: 13 Posts
Last post: Last post by floradeli Sun 9 Nov 2014 16:35 GMT
Choosing an area Here's a place to talk about how to choose an area in France which will suit you.
Topics: 18 Topics
Posts: 65 Posts
Last post: Last post by Dave Wed 9 Jul 2014 01:58 GMT
Immigration/Residency Issues Here's where to post about the bureaucracy attached to immigrating to/living in France.
Topics: 3 Topics
Posts: 5 Posts
Last post: Last post by Dave Wed 13 May 2015 21:09 GMT
Housing/Property Buy or rent? Dealing with builders, lawyers, etc? Try here for info. NO ADVERTISING - property wanted or property to let adverts belong in our classifieds section. Any property ads will be deleted. This forum is for discussing property-related issues. (For the sake of consistency, please post mortgage queries on the Money matters forum.)
Topics: 26 Topics
Posts: 70 Posts
Last post: Last post by Piewhaket Thu 27 Jul 2017 20:05 GMT
Working in France Here's where to talk about working in France. Builders, electricians, bar/restaurateurs, etc can ask here. NO ADVERTISING - jobs wanted and all employment-related adverts will be deleted. These belong in our classifieds section. This forum is for discussing work-related issues.
Topics: 18 Topics
Posts: 38 Posts
Last post: Last post by Dave Tue 14 Oct 2014 22:33 GMT
Events and making friends Planning an event, or want to publicise a regular meeting of expats in your area? Please post the details here! (NB You may post dates and venues and details of the event. However, adverts for other websites will be deleted, whether or not they are commercial ventures. If you want an advert, we have plenty of opportunities for you to buy one. Thanks.)
Topics: 23 Topics
Posts: 80 Posts
Last post: Last post by JJ Wed 30 Aug 2017 22:36 GMT
Family and pets Here's the place to talk about issues relating to family and pets, such as having a baby in France or bringing your dog to France.
Topics: 2 Topics
Posts: 13 Posts
Last post: Last post by Bassington Fri 24 May 2013 07:53 GMT
Money matters This is the place for all money-related issues. NO ADVERTISING - financial services adverts belong in our adverts section.
Topics: 36 Topics
Posts: 118 Posts
Last post: Last post by AdamN Sun 10 Feb 2013 13:16 GMT
Last post: Last post by Dave Fri 3 Dec 2010 16:01 GMT
Journalists/TV & Radio Producers/Research Students We get a lot of requests from journos wanting to interview expats so here's the place to do it. Please, everyone, have a look and see if you can help. (This is for France-specific requests only - general requests belong on the main BE Forum. Press releases/adverts will be deleted, so please don't waste our time. Thanks.)
Topics: 16 Topics
Posts: 54 Posts
Last post: Last post by FaayeOPTP Tue 1 Apr 2014 09:45 GMT
France - Other Please post here only if your posting doesn't seem to belong on any of the other France forums - but please don't use it to post loads of questions about buying a house, schools, work etc. Please post separate threads on the appropriate forums. (NB - if you want to post about something not France-specific, please post on the main British Expat Forum.)
Topics: 13 Topics
Posts: 36 Posts
Last post: Last post by Dave Tue 18 Jun 2013 00:51 GMT
France - Jumble Sale This forum is for all the jumbled up info about France. We've asked that, on the info forums, you please post on the relevant forums, start new threads for new topics, and please keep on topic. Otherwise the info is too hard to find for those coming after, and people end up having to repeatedly answer the same questions. (If your posting is locked in here, please feel free to post again in the appropriate place.)
Topics: 15 Topics
Posts: 102 Posts
Last post: Last post by Kay Sun 6 May 2007 13:49 GMT
Last post: Last post by FOXGLOVE Sat 30 Sep 2017 09:44 GMT
The Knight & Rabbit This is your virtual pub, kiosk or cafe! So whether you prefer beer & pizza, Kinnie & pastizzi or coffee & cake, grab what you want and come on in to say hello! This is the place for social chit-chat and keeping in touch.
Topics: 822 Topics
Posts: 7217 Posts
Last post: Last post by FOXGLOVE Sat 18 Mar 2017 13:58 GMT
Events in Gozo and Malta Planning an event, or want to publicise a regular meeting of expats in your area? Please post the details here! (NB You may post dates and venues and details of the event, but links to other websites posted without prior agreement of Site Admins will be deleted. NO ADVERTISING allowed.)
Topics: 124 Topics
Posts: 722 Posts
Last post: Last post by ruggie Thu 28 Apr 2016 11:09 GMT
Residency status and immigration issues Permanent Residency, Ordinary Residency or Temporary Residency? It depends on your financial circumstances, not on how much time you will spend in Malta. Getting it wrong could cost you dearly!
Topics: 317 Topics
Posts: 2950 Posts
Last post: Last post by gozomark Wed 7 Nov 2018 06:37 GMT
Where to live in Malta or Gozo? Can't decide where on the islands to live? Find out more about the best and worst places here!
Topics: 204 Topics
Posts: 1822 Posts
Last post: Last post by billyc Wed 7 Oct 2015 13:24 GMT
Housing/Property Old or new? Buy or rent? Dealing with builders, notaries, agents etc? Try here for info. NO ADVERTISING - adverts belong in our classifieds section. Any property ads, self-promotion etc will be deleted.
Topics: 303 Topics
Posts: 2150 Posts
Last post: Last post by Vron Sun 9 Sep 2018 15:34 GMT
Working in Malta What are the rules post-EU accession? What is the likely demand for your services? NO ADVERTISING - adverts belong in our classifieds section. Ads, self-promotion etc will be deleted.
Topics: 298 Topics
Posts: 1598 Posts
Last post: Last post by gozomark Fri 9 Sep 2016 15:52 GMT
Money matters No, really... it does! But does it matter more in Malta than at home?
NO ADVERTISING - financial services adverts belong in our classifieds section. Get-rich-quick schemes belong in the trash.
Topics: 284 Topics
Posts: 2640 Posts
Last post: Last post by gozomark Thu 14 Dec 2017 11:14 GMT
Last post: Last post by DavidH Sat 23 Jan 2016 07:15 GMT
State schools/education Here's the place to discuss schools in the state system. Private schools are commercially operated businesses just like any other, so they're included with all the other premium content. Any posts here about non-state schools will be removed.
Topics: 112 Topics
Posts: 591 Posts
Last post: Last post by rept12 Mon 4 Sep 2017 08:06 GMT
Health & Medical Let's hope you'll feel better when you've looked in here!
Topics: 145 Topics
Posts: 1082 Posts
Last post: Last post by DavidH Sat 13 Oct 2018 05:23 GMT
Motoring You're more likely to get seasick on the bumpy roads than on the ferry... Will you feel better when you know the details of importing your car or bike?
Topics: 306 Topics
Posts: 2883 Posts
Last post: Last post by den567 Wed 15 Aug 2018 17:07 GMT
Last post: Last post by Kay Wed 26 Oct 2016 13:13 GMT
ICT & electrical All about Internet service providers, cable and satellite TV, telephones, electrical goods, power supply...
Topics: 176 Topics
Posts: 1289 Posts
Last post: Last post by Romdormer Sat 23 Jan 2016 12:56 GMT
Family issues All about the ins and outs of family life - kids, parents, and all the other domestic stuff. (Anecdotes and updates about your family belong in the Knight & Rabbit, not here.)
Topics: 36 Topics
Posts: 180 Posts
Last post: Last post by gozomark Mon 14 Nov 2016 17:58 GMT
Pets Corner All about your furry, feathered or scaly friends! This forum is to deal with information about these issues. Anecdotes and updates about your pets should go in The Knight and Rabbit, not here.
Topics: 134 Topics
Posts: 885 Posts
Last post: Last post by Kay Wed 31 Oct 2018 09:00 GMT
Malta - LGBT Here's a place to discuss gay, lesbian, bisexual and transsexual issues. How tolerant is society? Is there an LGBT scene? Where to socialise etc.
Topics: 13 Topics
Posts: 114 Posts
Last post: Last post by maxine Thu 7 Nov 2013 00:23 GMT
Last post: Last post by ilking Sat 22 Oct 2016 13:07 GMT
Boats and yachting Shiver me timbers... here's our forum for all you nautical types!
Topics: 20 Topics
Posts: 103 Posts
Last post: Last post by boomtriker Sun 25 May 2014 07:47 GMT
Bad Vibes Nothing's perfect anywhere. This forum is for discussion about the imperfections, drawbacks and disappointments that you might face in Malta.
Topics: 76 Topics
Posts: 1037 Posts
Last post: Last post by dave dee Tue 21 Oct 2014 21:05 GMT
Malta - other Post here only if your question doesn't belong anywhere else. Don't post loads of questions all in one message - that would defeat the point of the forums and such posts will be deleted (don't feel embarrassed if you have 5 or 6 questions - you're welcome to ask them in separate posts in the appropriate place). (NB - if you want to post about something not Malta-specific, then use the main British Expat Forum.)
Topics: 211 Topics
Posts: 1345 Posts
Last post: Last post by gozomark Mon 15 Feb 2016 14:05 GMT
Journalists/TV & Radio Producers/Research Students We get a lot of requests from journos wanting to interview expats so here's the place to do it. Please, everyone, have a look and see if you can help. (This is for Malta-specific requests only - general requests belong on the main BE Forum. Press releases/adverts will be deleted, so please don't waste our time. Thanks.)
Topics: 18 Topics
Posts: 101 Posts
Last post: Last post by gozomark Fri 9 Sep 2016 20:28 GMT
There's gold in them thar hills! ...and in these threads too. But you'll have to dig out the nuggets yourself! These are legacy threads from the good old days of the flatform forum that are just too daunting to upgrade!
Topics: 6 Topics
Posts: 51 Posts
Last post: Last post by Tim Sat 15 Apr 2006 17:52 GMT
Moving to Spain - which area? Here's a place to talk about moving to Spain, and how to choose an area which will suit you.
Topics: 194 Topics
Posts: 668 Posts
Last post: Last post by Julie10 Thu 13 Jul 2017 14:54 GMT
Immigration/residency issues Here's where to post about the bureaucracy attached to immigrating to/living in Spain.
Topics: 41 Topics
Posts: 204 Posts
Last post: Last post by Dave Wed 13 May 2015 21:12 GMT
Housing/property Buy or rent? Dealing with builders, lawyers, etc? Try here for info. NO ADVERTISING - property wanted or property to let adverts belong in our classifieds section. Any property ads will be deleted. This forum is for discussing property-related issues.
Topics: 194 Topics
Posts: 634 Posts
Last post: Last post by John100 Tue 22 Nov 2016 11:14 GMT
Working in Spain Here's where to talk about working in Spain. Builders, electricians, bar/restaurateurs, etc can ask here. NO ADVERTISING - jobs wanted and all employment-related adverts will be deleted. These belong in our classifieds section. This forum is for discussing work-related issues. (BTW, there are loads of jobs in Spain in our classifieds so have a look!)
Topics: 161 Topics
Posts: 473 Posts
Last post: Last post by DragonH Tue 6 Sep 2011 10:47 GMT
Events and making friends Planning an event, or want to publicise a regular meeting of expats in your area? Please post the details here! (NB You may post dates and venues and details of the event. However, adverts for other websites will be deleted, whether or not they are commercial ventures. If you want an advert, we have a classified ads service. Thanks.)
Topics: 55 Topics
Posts: 133 Posts
Last post: Last post by wesdunn1977 Tue 13 Mar 2018 14:36 GMT
Family and pets Here's the place to talk about issues relating to family and pets, such as having a baby in Spain or bringing your dog to Spain.
Topics: 40 Topics
Posts: 107 Posts
Last post: Last post by MillerPOB Sun 26 Jan 2014 10:53 GMT
Money matters This is the place for all money-related issues. (If it's related to buying a house, please use our Housing in Spain forum.) NO ADVERTISING - financial services adverts belong in our classifieds section.
Topics: 87 Topics
Posts: 261 Posts
Last post: Last post by Imani Thu 31 Jul 2014 14:57 GMT
Last post: Last post by CazJaine Tue 28 Jan 2014 09:46 GMT
Journalists/TV & Radio Producers/Research Students We get a lot of requests from journos wanting to interview expats so here's the place to do it. Please, everyone, have a look and see if you can help. (This is for Spain-specific requests only - general requests belong on the main BE Forum. Press releases/adverts will be deleted, so please don't waste our time. Thanks.)
Topics: 41 Topics
Posts: 65 Posts
Last post: Last post by JLWaddell Thu 8 May 2014 11:37 GMT
Spain - other Please post here only if your posting doesn't seem to belong on any of the other Spain forums - but please don't use it to post loads of questions about buying a house, schools, work etc. Please post separate threads on the appropriate forums. (NB - if you want to post about something not Spain-specific, please post on the main British Expat Forum.)
Topics: 107 Topics
Posts: 312 Posts
Last post: Last post by armanda14 Sun 15 Jul 2018 17:27 GMT
Jumble Sale This forum is for all the jumbled up info about Spain. We've asked that, on the info forums, you please post on the relevant forums, start new threads for new topics, and please keep on topic. Otherwise the info is too hard to find for those coming after, and people end up having to repeatedly answer the same questions. (If your posting is locked in here, please feel free to post again in the appropriate place.)
Topics: 16 Topics
Posts: 46 Posts
Last post: Last post by LRACHER Wed 27 Jan 2010 17:48 GMT