http://forum.expatica.com/index.php Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:50:22 +0100 5 http://www.expatica.com/i/gate/exp-logo.gif http://forum.expatica.com/index.php http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=117655
Whether you are running a restaurant, managing a website or have set up a language centre to teach English, we would love to hear from you.

This would also be an excellent chance for other internationals to learn more about your business.

Kindly send an email with 'Please send me an Expat Entrepreneur in Spain questionnaire' in the subject line to editorES@expatica.com.]]> Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:47:20 +0100 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=117655 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=115707 I am an american expat who is living in the Netherlands and I work as a Coordinator for a UK company who is responsible for conducting mystery shopping for a chain of stores throughout Europe. We are in need of a female shopper in the above areas who has an hour of her time to conduct this visit. If you are interested, please contact me at secretshoppernl@yahoo.com. Thank you.]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:01:52 +0100 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=115707 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=114351 Call for Applications

USA Meets Europe: A Forum for Young Leaders
Next Weeklong Seminar (6th – 10th November 2009, Berlin)

The next Weeklong Seminar for “USA Meets Europe: A Forum for Young Leaders” will be taking place on the occasion of the twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall and therefore offers a unique opportunity for participants to experience this historic occasion.

The program will include lectures, seminars, and panel discussions with leading speakers from the fields of academia, politics, diplomacy, civil society, and the private sector. The event runs concurrent to the ICD program “A World Without Walls”, and the contributing speakers will include:

• Dr. Benjamin Barber (Professor, Maryland University, author of “Jihad Vs McWorld”)
• Ms. Ségolène Royal (2007 Presidential Candidate, French Socialist Party, President of the Poitou-Charentes Regional Council)
• The Rt. Hon. David Trimble (Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Former First Minister of Northern Ireland)
• Jack McConnell (MSP; Former First Minister of Scotland)
• Mike Kenneth Moore (Former Director-General of the World Trade Organization and Former Prime Minister of New Zealand)
• Annelli Jäätteenmäki (Former Prime Minister of Finland)
• Emil Constantinescu (Former President of Romania)

The topics under discussion will include:

• The history and development of transatlantic relations since 1989
• The process of European integration from political, economic, and cultural perspectives and the implications of this for US-European relations
• The current and future impact of the Obama administration on transatlantic relations
• Comparing and contrasting US and European approaches towards the Russian Federation and the importance of Russia in determining the nature of transatlantic relations
• The interdependent nature of the challenges faced by sovereign states and the challenges and opportunities this brings

Who can apply?
The program is open to students and young professionals with an interest in international relations and cultural exchange.

What will the Weeklong Seminar involve?
The program for the Weeklong Seminar will consist of lectures, seminars, workshops, and cultural activities in and around Berlin. The participants will meet with leading figures from the political, diplomatic, academic and civil society spheres to discuss the state of relations between Europe and the USA, and consider how they can be supported through organised cultural exchange.

The timing of the event will also allow the participants the unique opportunity to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall here in Berlin.

What is the aim of the Weeklong Seminar?
The Seminar aims to raise awareness of key issues in the transatlantic relationship, inform the participants about the field of cultural diplomacy and its importance today, create a sustainable network between the participants, and provide support and guidance for future initiatives.

What happens after the Seminar?
After completing the Weeklong Seminar, the participants become members of the USA Meets Europe Forum. They are then supported by the ICD in conducting research, organising and developing leadership initiatives, and are invited to join the ICD Online Forum where they can network with the other Young Leaders from around the world. The Forum activity is aimed at creating sustainable initiatives that bridge the Atlantic.

Where can I find more information?
Further information about the next Weeklong Seminar, including the online application forum, can be found under:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/younglead...eeklong-seminar

Further information about the Forum as a whole can be found under:
http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/younglead...ums_usamg_about

Further information about the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy can be found under:
www.culturaldiplomacy.org

Any enquiries regarding the program can be sent to usame@culturaldiplomacy.org

We look forward to your contact.

Warm Regards,

The USA Meets Europe Team


USA Meets Europe
Institute for Cultural Diplomacy (ICD)

Keithstr´. 14 Berlin, Germany - 10787
Phone: 00.49.(0)30.2360-7680
Fax: 00.49.(0)30.2360-76811
usame@culturaldiplomacy.org
www.culturaldiplomacy.org]]> Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:15:44 +0200 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=114351 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=112107 Help us learn what expats think are the greatest challenges of managing work and personal finances abroad, especially during the recession.


Expatica and Ruigrok / NetPanel are inviting all expats to fill out a survey regarding the finance and labour markets in their current country of residence.

While one can read daily news about how economies around the world are sinking deeper into recession and affecting locals’ lives, information on how expats are coping is harder to come by. A short poll conducted by Expatica shows most expats have been affected by the financial crisis.

This survey hopes to address this through examining how expats have been affected by the global financial crisis, both professionally and financially. In addition, it will look at the differences and challenges foreigners might face in their careers upon moving abroad.

Survey questions include: “Have you changed your spending habits because of the global downturn?”, "To what extent are you positive or negative about your job prospects for the coming year?" and “Can you describe the ways in which working in your profession is different in your country of residence compared to your country of origin?”

The survey will run for two months and the results will be published in July.

Click here to fill out the survey. Survey participants stand to win a USD 25 Amazon.com voucher.

]]> Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:06:06 +0200 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=112107 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=112497
it's time for another Expatica ticket giveaway! This time to our faithful members in Spain...

Expatica has been given 3 pairs of tickets to see DJ Sister Bliss (of Faithless fame) at Puro beach in Estepona, 8 Aug at 22:00 hrs.

You can read more about the event at this link

As is now traditional the giveaway will be on a first come first served basis. So the first 3 users to post a request for tickets in this thread, will get a pair of tickets each...

Good luck and happy posting!
The Expatica Team

(N.B. One pair of tickets per username)]]> Mon, 27 Jul 2009 13:53:19 +0200 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=112497 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=112374 What do you have to say about living in Spain?

Shopping, food, language, culture; what do you like most (and least) about living in Spain?

The Expatica team invites you to contribute to Expat Voices, a new Expatica feature which takes the form of a brief questionnaire. Don't be concerned if English is not your first language, let us know your thoughts.

To participate, you simply need to answer 10 questions by email and include a photograph of yourself.

You are also welcome to share an image or a video which conveys more about your life abroad.

We decided to launch Expat Voices after noticing how popular our expat interviews were with Expatica readers. We also noticed how willing our readers are to offer encouragement, tips or reassurance to newcomers via article feedback as well as on the Expatica Forums.

For instance, read what fellow drivers have to say about a writer’s experience of driving in Spain.

We hope that Expat Voices will give more internationals a chance to share their perspective on life abroad.

We'd love to hear what you have to say about Spain. To add your voice and receive the questionnaire, send an email to editorES@expatica.com with 'Please send me an Expat Voices questionnaire' in the subject line.

N.B. Expatica reserves the right to edit submitted material where necessary.
]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:01:57 +0200 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=112374 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=111484
a new RSS feed has been created for this forum. You can use it to easily follow new topics from the comfort of your RSS readers.

Here is the link for this forums RSS

Kind regards,
Matt (Admin)]]> Fri, 29 May 2009 10:58:44 +0200 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=111484 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=111451
for all our members with an itchy Twitter finger, you can now follow our antics on the social networking platform of the moment.

Here is the link to our Twitter page

Regards,
The Expatica Team]]> Wed, 27 May 2009 15:13:41 +0200 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=111451 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=111348
It´s on a 1st floor in a quiet building refurbished 4 years ago. There is a phone line and wireless Internet connection.

780 € pm. 2 months deposit.

Available immediately. Maria 620 900509. Email me for more photos mariaj_sanchez@hotmail.com
]]> Thu, 21 May 2009 10:20:52 +0200 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=111348 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=111312
Regards Kate]]> Wed, 20 May 2009 22:10:08 +0200 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=111312 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=111247 CDL, the 'Centro Democratico Liberal' party, is Sean O'Curneen Cañas, half Irish and half Spanish. Fourth on the list, i.e. in a high enough position to make a difference, is Jacqueline Cotterill, a British long time resident of Spain and currently deputy-mayor of Parcent (Alicante). Jacqueline also works closely with the AUN, the anti property abuse association which had such success recently with the Auken Report into unlawful property abuse and corruption.
The CDL is the Spanish arm of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE), which is the Union’s third largest political force, with 100 MEPs, 9 of the 27 EU Commissioners, 5 Prime Ministers, more than 800 elected National MP’s and thousands of Regional and Local councillors.
I've interviewed Sean on the radio (link at http://www.coolfmspain.com ) and written it up at Spanish Shilling.
I see this as an opportunity for the 300,000 Northern Europeans who have registered to vote in Spain to actually make their vote useful - as the voice and experiences of an ex-pat in the European Parliament must surely be a good thing!]]> Sun, 17 May 2009 14:07:37 +0200 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=111247 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=110317
Expatica is looking for an editorial intern, for a period of at least three months, to work on Expatica Spain.

If you are creative, have a flair for writing and editing and are interested in online publishing, then Expatica could be a positive step in your career path.

Primary responsibilities:
• A minimum commitment to work 24 hours per week.
• Select, edit, update and publish relevant content on Expatica Spain.
• Work on special projects as needed.
• Write local features when necessary

Remuneration for 24 hrs per week is EUR 300 per month.

For more information, please go to http://jobs.expatica.com/es/jobs/show/id/23423

I look forward to seeing your application.

Cheers,
Editor ES]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2009 16:45:56 +0100 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=110317 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=110140
I'm selling my washing machine, it is top quality but the info written on the machine (cotton, wool,...) in is Dutch. Original price €800, I'm selling the machine for €400 negotiable. I bought the machine about 2.5 years ago.

I'm also selling a facial tanning machine (from Philips, very good quality) only used a few times. I bought it in Spain at Media Market for €289 and I am selling it at half the price (not negotiable because the machine is practically new and still in its original box).

Also a lot of kitchen supplies (fridge + freezer for €100, original price about €250; juice maker for €50, all of the kitchen supplies have to go)

I have a lot more stuff for sale, so if anyone is in need of something, please let me know.

Thanks!]]> Sun, 15 Mar 2009 11:41:15 +0100 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=110140 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=110094 It has a garage, a swimming pool (communitarian), 2 bedrooms, an equipped kitchen, a big terrace.Very good opportunity, good price!
If you are interested, or know someone who could be, don't hesitate and send me an e-mail and I shall send you photos. I can also make visits of the house.
Manolo, from Torrox , which offers 9 Km of coast, a natral surrounding that holds most of its virginity!

]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:50:37 +0100 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=110094 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=110051 If anyone knows of any jobs then could you let me know please.
thankyou ]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:32:32 +0100 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=110051 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=109962
I'm a journalist for a new weekly newspaper covering Mid Powys.
We are looking for expats specifically from our area to appear in a new feature.

It gives you the opportunity to tell all the folk 'back home' why you moved, what you are doing now, what its like there and what you miss about Wales.

The way it works is that you contact me at: extrabits@powyslocal.co.uk
Then I send you a short questionnaire. You fill it in and send a photo.

That's all there is to it

Looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Jennifer M]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2009 09:54:41 +0100 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=109962 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=109604
Retail in Action are a company who specialise in Mystery Shopping fieldwork throughout Europe. They are currently recruiting in France/Norway/Spain/Italy/Belgium/Portugal/Germany for fieldworkers this Spring. The work involves visiting shops at specific locations and completing a questionnaire.

Full training provided - English speaking, Broadband internet access and ability to travel locally essential.

Please contact with contact details and availability by 28th February 2009.]]> Tue, 17 Feb 2009 15:03:35 +0100 http://forum.expatica.com/index.php?showtopic=109604