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Moving to Spain & Multiple Sclerosis

May 22, 2015 · comlongon · 1 replies · 2230 views

Hi, I am moving to Manilva, Costa del sol next year and suffer with MS. I am exhausted trying to get information on the availability and cost of my drugs. Please can anyone help??…

Cleaning services for businesses and residential in Barcelona

May 20, 2015 · Fifty · 1 replies · 1870 views

EXCELLENT SERVICE - VERY COMPETITIVE PRICE All kind of cleaning and maintenance. For companies: Cleaning, windows, floors, technical cleaning? For residential: ironing, cleaning, …

Searching for the Best Job Seeker Websites for Managers in Spain

May 15, 2015 · RalfMichael · 2 replies · 2911 views

Hi, I am looking for some advice. As a highly talented hospitality professional with comprehensive management abilities, I am searching for the best sites for Manager Job Seekers …

EMPLEO PARA EXPATRIADOS

May 13, 2015 · moscow · 1 replies · 1529 views

Empleo para expatriados en Espa?a. Hola, buen d?a! Represento a la p?gina web https://worxler.com es un portal que personaliza la b?squeda de profesionales en tu ZONA y en toda Es…

Non payment of Comunidad quota

May 13, 2015 · Apdt · 1 replies · 2045 views

As a Comunidad we have some serious long term debts. The debtors with the largest debts are being denounced and the rest of the debtors will be persued also. It appears that in Sp…

Looking for a entrepreneur / business woman Nursery nurse in Valencia.

May 6, 2015 · mmc · 1 replies · 4315 views

Hi! I am a Spanish woman who lived in London for 7 years, I have the nice experience of having a baby in UK and enjoy all the activities a mun and baby can do while on maternity l…

Looking for a entrepreneur / business woman Nursery nurse in Valencia.

May 6, 2015 · mmc · 1 replies · 1914 views

Hi! I am a Spanish woman who lived in London for 7 years, I had a baby in UK and he went to nursery. Recently we have moved back to Valencia (Spain) and after enrollyng my baby on…

Hi all

May 2, 2015 · ChrisM4 · 4 replies · 2337 views

I'm 60, and me and my family have relatives in the Malaga area, so have been out there a number of times and really like the place. We're planning to have a second home in the are…

Thinking about Live in Carer Jobs in the UK

May 1, 2015 · susanna10 · 1 replies · 1983 views

www.liveincarejobs.co.uk is the best place to find live in carer jobs in the UK.

One important moving tip that most people forget about !!

Apr 21, 2015 · Matt James · 1 replies · 2629 views

I thought i should post this one moving tip that most people forget about and it causes problems and extra costs on the day of your move, which we know everyone could do without !…

US Widow of Spanish Citizen

Apr 19, 2015 · lunadog · 1 replies · 2109 views

US widow of deceased Spanish citizen.Was married in USA for 15 years.Husband died in 2008.Husband was receiving Spanish social security disability.Am I still entitled to or able t…

Hi from La Cala, Malaga

Apr 17, 2015 · uncle bob · 1 replies · 1494 views

Quick intro to say hi. Moved to Spain 8 years ago hope to add to this forum and share the knowledge

Two beautiful pure spanish breed mares.

Apr 13, 2015 · Maria_Murcia · 1 replies · 4210 views

Hi, I'm Maria and this is my first message. I'm helping two friends selling their mares. One of them is 8 years old (the white/grey one) and she is completely ridden. This one, Pe…

Advice on Schools.

Apr 8, 2015 · Dolby100 · 2 replies · 3186 views

We are planning to move to Spain, final area to be decided. My husband and myself, daughter and two grandson (12 and 5). My youngest grandson will go to a local school, but am uns…

Getting Neomercazole in Spain

Apr 1, 2015 · Forry · 1 replies · 1963 views

Dear Forum, I am wondering how can I obtain Neomercazole which is a drug for hyperactive thyroid in spain? I am currently living in Ireland. Can I buy it over the counter? Do I ha…

GOOD ENGLISH SPEAKING LAWYER IN MAZARRON

Apr 1, 2015 · sotv · 1 replies · 2146 views

Can anyone recommend a good english speaking lawyer who I could use when buying a house in Mazarron area ? The only name I have so far is from the UK gov site on buying in spain a…

Healthcare in Spain Website Update!

Mar 31, 2015 · UKinSpain · 1 replies · 2101 views

Based on your feedback, the Healthcare Team have made some changes to the healthcareinspain.eu website. Do take a look [url=http://bit.ly/1pmxzba]here[/url] and let us know what y…

A question about an overstay situation

Mar 30, 2015 · spaindrain · 1 replies · 1661 views

I was in Barcelona last year for 5 months, and in my ignorance of not knowing the laws overstayed my visa by 2 months. My best friend was also with me as we roomed together , when…

Cystic Fibrosis Care

Mar 30, 2015 · martatv · 1 replies · 2118 views

Hello, My husband and I are considering a year abroad (possible move) in Spain with our three sons. Our youngest has Cystic Fibrosis. We are in the very early stages of researchin…

Home health aide

Mar 27, 2015 · SarahKVR · 1 replies · 1854 views

Hi folks, I'm wondering about home health aides in Spain, does anyone have any experience with this? Are there home health agencies that provide aides? Or is it more informal? If …

house hunting Alicante ?

Mar 27, 2015 · cssolar · 1 replies · 2652 views

Hi , thinking of moving to Spain ? dont know where to start your search ? why not start in Alicante , it is central on the Costa Blanca , with good links to the Airport , north an…

Bargain villa Near Alicante

Mar 27, 2015 · cssolar · 5 replies · 3366 views

220m det house, 4 bed, 3 bath , pool , garage 2900m plot , garage , bbq , carport this fantastic house , just out side of Alicante city , with great motorway links to Airport, cit…

Find your next job with Europe Language Jobs!

Mar 26, 2015 · crowland · 1 replies · 1744 views

Are you looking for new challenges and possibilities in another country? At Europe Language Jobs we are looking for candidates with languages and enthusiasm to travel! We have tho…

Speak languages? Looking for a job? Read on!

Mar 26, 2015 · crowland · 1 replies · 2414 views

Are you looking for new challenges and possibilities in another country? At Europe Language Jobs we are looking for candidates with languages and enthusiasm to travel! We have tho…

Oxbridge TEFL

Mar 25, 2015 · Pinky · 2 replies · 8411 views

Hello everyone, Does anyone have any experience in dealing with this organisation? Are they legit? I am not based in Spain, but I have had much interaction with them online.

good local agent covering mazarron and cartagena

Mar 24, 2015 · sotv · 3 replies · 2397 views

Can anyone recommend a good local estate agent covering the Mazarron and Cartagena area. We are coming to the area in May and will be staying on the Mazarron country club and we w…

Fincas and country houses Alicante

Mar 18, 2015 · cssolar · 1 replies · 1788 views

Hi All, I have been living just inland of Alicante for 12 years , have now noticed bargain houses selling in the area. if any one is thinking of making the move to Spain and would…

bringing eeuu mom over

Mar 13, 2015 · carrieanne · 1 replies · 1495 views

Mom overstayed her 90 day visa, we got fined on the way out of France on trip to USA. They did not say how long she would have to stay out of EU. We were in the process of reagrup…

Information on family from Porto Bequiero Spain

Mar 12, 2015 · Teijeiro · 1 replies · 1913 views

Understand small fishing village. Joe Teijeiro stowed away on cargo ship at 9 years of age from that village and made his way to Cuba and then the USA. He is deceased and family m…

Travel between Schengen countries with an expired NIE

Mar 9, 2015 · jr14 · 1 replies · 2824 views

I'm from the USA, living in Spain, and waiting for a pareja de hecho to get through processing. I was originally here on a student visa, but my NIE expired at the end of December …

Survey about recruitment in Spain || University of Applied Sciences Amsterdam ||

Mar 8, 2015 · CCBS · 1 replies · 1726 views

Dear All, In the global village, people are moving all around the globe to find employment. As such, we would like to find out how people perceive the application process. We read…

Insure Spanish Registered Car not in my name?

Mar 7, 2015 · coldinengland · 1 replies · 1653 views

Hello All I have bought a Spanish reg car in the UK. Its currently in the UK. I have the papers but not a copy of the guys passport or NIE. The car has a UK mot but its Spanish IT…

Wanted Apartment for rent 6 - 12 months initially Alicante area with good internet connection

Mar 6, 2015 · AndyICP · 2 replies · 2618 views

Hello, I am wanting to rent in the alicante area long term but need internet on arrival for business commitments. I am on a budget. so i would need good value for money. Also a co…

Living in Spain? Registered for healthcare with an S1? Need to renew your UK EHIC?

Mar 4, 2015 · UKinSpain · 1 replies · 2215 views

Resident in Spain and registered for healthcare by the UK through an S1 form? Need to renew your UK EHIC to travel back to the UK or any other EU country as a temporary visitor? C…

Great-grandson of a Spanish family, born in Brazil, looking for Spanish citizenship rights.

Mar 2, 2015 · jbjares · 1 replies · 4510 views

Hola, se?oras y se?ores. Mi nombre es Joao Bosco Jares, tengo 32 a?os, casado y padre de dos hijos. Yo soy el bisnieto de espa?ol, pero nac? en Brasil, y vivo un a?o en Irlanda. M…

Properties for sale

Mar 1, 2015 · damatt · 4 replies · 3252 views

Hi, If you are looking to buy a property in Spain then the place to go is www.damattproperty.com they list a wide range of properties in many area's of Spain starting at ?30k to ?…

Long term rentals

Mar 1, 2015 · damatt · 2 replies · 2819 views

Hi All, If you are looking for a long term rental in Spain then do please try www.rentproperty-spain.com for a wide range of rental properties, from ?300 to ?7000 per month rental…

Charity Donations and Tax Benefits

Mar 1, 2015 · indianne · 1 replies · 4428 views

I would be grateful if someone can answer me the following question. When a business company makes donations to a charity, can this company receive tax benefits here in Spain????

ELLA International L.esbian Festival in Mallorca

Feb 26, 2015 · ELLAFestival · 1 replies · 1729 views

ELLA International L.esbian Festival is a 9 days [color=purple]culture, sports, music & arts[/color] festival that brings together several thousands of women in the beautiful and …

BUY REAL SSC,ID CARD,DRIVERS LICENSE,PASSPORTS,VISA: noveltypaper@hotmail.com

Feb 25, 2015 · steveewaynes · 1 replies · 1959 views

Acquire Best Quality Real and Novelty Passports , id cards , visas , drivers license ,stamps , birth certificates ,diploma ,Permits for all countries Are trying to change your nat…

Spanish visa for a non-EU spouse

Feb 22, 2015 · chileuk · 3 replies · 4195 views

Hi all, I'm British and married to a Chilean, and we currently live in Chile. We are thinking about moving to Spain, and have been researching the possibility. I've read as much a…

Special educational Needs in Spain

Feb 22, 2015 · mumscomputer · 3 replies · 2775 views

Hi I am hoping someone can hlep with my query. We are exploring moving to the Valencia area next year I have two children one of whom is autistic age 12 and attends a special scho…

Bar licence in Spain

Feb 18, 2015 · rob1064 · 1 replies · 4535 views

Hi, Newbie here.. Me and my lady are thinking of moving to Spain and renting a bar.. Can anyone tell me if I need a personal licence (in the UK its APLH) to run a bar, ive been to…

Your Questions on Life in the Canaries Answered!

Feb 15, 2015 · UKinSpain · 1 replies · 2251 views

[b]Do you live in the Canary Islands or know someone who does? [/b] The British Consulate and the Healthcare Team are hosting four free information sessions on healthcare, residen…

Baptism in Spain

Feb 14, 2015 · Antoni?s nan · 2 replies · 7616 views

My son who lives in Poland (is English married to a Polish girl) wishes to have their baby baptised in Spain (Roman Catholic) to enable myself & my husband (who is chronically ill…

Spanish Wills

Feb 11, 2015 · GPS JAVEA · 1 replies · 2280 views

This has recently been updated and published through our website and it may well be of interest - and hopefully some use - to members of this forum. http://www.gpsjavea.com/conten…

Shipping computers etc. from USA to Spain

Feb 11, 2015 · Dan.G · 1 replies · 2173 views

Does anyone know the best way to ship valuables (computers, TVs, etc.) from Los Angeles to Spain? I checked UPS and USPS, but the prices were ridiculous. Shipping company suggeste…

Immaculate 3 bed / 2 bath detached villa with private pool & garage in Javea / Xabia. Sold fully furnished.

Feb 10, 2015 · GPS JAVEA · 1 replies · 2241 views

An immaculately maintained 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom ??Villa? with Private Pool in a very sought after area of ??Javea?. This property can be sold fully furnished/equipped making it a …

Charming 3 Bed 3 Bathroom Moraira Property

Feb 9, 2015 · GPS JAVEA · 1 replies · 2177 views

Charming villa with walled secure garden overlooking Moraira town centre and the sea. 9m x 4m heated pool with large terrace and outdoor kitchen. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms in the ma…

Convenio Especial launched in the Canaries!

Feb 6, 2015 · UKinSpain · 1 replies · 2435 views

The special pay-in Govt. public health insurance scheme, the Convenio Especial, is now up and running in the Canaries! The scheme is also available in other regions across Spain -…