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Expat Cafe Expat Cafe  (4 Viewing)
Virtual chit chat, Musings and Discussion of topics not found elsewhere in the BiC Forum
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Last Post Today at 10:31
In: Re: petrol shortages ??
By: sokin
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Greek Island of Crete : Xpat News and Events Greek Island of Crete : Xpat News and Events  (1 Viewing)
Building a Spirit of Community - Let's hear it for the Bazaars, Fund Raisers, Recitals, Gatherings, Pub Nights, Competitions, Drama Clubs, Gardening Clubs, Court Cases, Earthquakes, holidaymaker antics, births, deaths, weddings, missing persons, Cretan festivals - anything xpats are getting up to along with News Gleaned from the Crete Newspapers.
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In: Re: Oasis Table top sale...
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Greek Travel Notice Board Greek Travel Notice Board  (1 Viewing)
Update Us on Getting to and from Greece. New Flights, Ferries, Overland Costs in Europe, Best Routes, Cheap Fares, Discount Tickets.
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By: latsida
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Latest News and Events from England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales  Latest News and Events from England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales 
Share the Nutty, Earth Shattering and Bizarre News from the Britain Isles homeland!
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Last Post 22. Jul 2010 at 14:48
In: 5 job-hunting mistakes
By: zainelia hoon mai
77 449

  Working in Crete Last Post Topics Posts
Summer Jobs 2010 in Crete and Greece - Vacancies+Job Offers Summer Jobs 2010 in Crete and Greece - Vacancies+Job Offers
Employers in Crete or other Greek islands, post your job specifications here, for FREE. All categories - full time, part time, temporary, seasonal, casual ... Keep it brief and to the point. NOTE: You must join the Forum as an individual not a company to announce job vacancies.
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Last Post 17. Jul 2010 at 22:43
In: Re: Working in Crete
By: irishmanincrete
94 354
Looking for Summer Jobs 2010 in Greece Looking for Summer Jobs 2010 in Greece
Find that fab Summer Job 2010 in the Mediterranean sun in Crete or other Greek islands! Post your CV and/or enquiry here. Also advise your availability for wintertime work.
Moderators: admin, eleni, lea and lou
Last Post 02. Jun 2010 at 17:34
In: Services you need ?
By: arje
114 226

  Property in Crete (Real Estate) Last Post Topics Posts
Crete Property: Q&A's - buying, selling, property off-plan, legal, architects, regulations Crete Property: Q&A's - buying, selling, property off-plan, legal, architects, regulations  (2 Viewing)
Put your Q & A postings here. Everything about buying, selling, property off-plan, legal, architects, regulations etc. For discussion of individual home builders, developers, real estate agents and their reputation please put your postings in the "Crete Property Uncovered" board.
Moderators: admin, eleni, lea and lou
Last Post 27. Jul 2010 at 11:26
In: Re: Estate Agents
By: x5kmt
234 1215
Long Term Rentals - Wanted Long Term Rentals - Wanted
Looking for Accommodation of more than 28 days while you build your new home? Best/cheaper areas of Crete? Winter Rentals? Explain what and where you require.
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Last Post 11. Jul 2010 at 00:16
In: Re: 3-4Bedroom Villa/Hous...
By: 88
88 228
Long Term Rentals - Offered Long Term Rentals - Offered
Crete - Long Term Rentals Offered. If you have a house or apartment to rent out longer than 28DAYS, put your announcement here. No agents or real estate companies, only private transactions. Attach a pic where possible.
Moderator: admin
Last Post Today at 11:02
In: house - available for lon...
By: Edwards
14 27
Holiday Lettings :: Short Term Lets/Wanted Holiday Lettings :: Short Term Lets/Wanted
Owners of apts or small hotel up to 12 rooms, can place your Holiday Offers here. State yr location, prefecture and rental rate. Attach photos! YOU want a short term let - here's the place as well
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Last Post 26. Jul 2010 at 21:02
In: Re: Car rental in crete
By: umaremasu
22 52
Crete: List Here Your Home For Sale Crete: List Here Your Home For Sale
For Private Sales by Home Owners Only In Crete and Greece. (Not agents, developers, home builders. Purely private sales.) Please ensure you put the price, and contact details. Be as detailed as possible. Attach a picture if possible. We welcome those who placed their homes before (but were lost went the forum was attacked) to post again .
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Last Post 21. Jul 2010 at 22:28
In: house for sale potamies h...
By: creteboy
21 48
Crete Property Uncovered Crete Property Uncovered
Discuss here NAMED house builders, property developers, real estate agents in Crete and Greece and their reputation to better understand the Greek property marketplace. (Go to www.CretePropertyUncovered.com another BiC web site - to share your Comments, Reviews and Give Feedback on Real Estate Agents, Property Developers and House Builders in Crete.)
Moderators: admin, lea and lou
Last Post 17. Jul 2010 at 08:49
In: Re: I want to buy commerc...
By: Monika Less
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  Crete Classifieds Last Post Topics Posts
For Sale Adverts in Greece   For Sale Adverts in Greece  
The "Crete Classifieds" FOR SALE in GREECE Board to Post your personal (private, not commercial) items for sale. Items should be second hand and located in Greece with declared value of less than 5,000 Euros. NO HOUSES, NO LAND or BUSINESSES. No EBAY or other auction sites permitted.
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In: Evacuated Tube Solar Coll...
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Items Wanted: Advertise Here to Exchange, Buy or Recycle  Items Wanted: Advertise Here to Exchange, Buy or Recycle 
Don't be shy to post your "Wanted" classified advert. You need a second hand bike? A second hand car? Second Hand furniture? Perhaps to save on petrol... You need a second hand-me-down donkey? Exchange, Buy or Barter. Go for it.
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Last Post 25. Jul 2010 at 18:31
In: Re: Need a lot of furnitu...
By: Arthuros
241 637
Self Promotion Self Promotion  (1 Viewing)
For self employed people, who run, or wish to run a small tradesman or service business in Crete or elsewhere in Greece targeting the expat community. If you are new to the forum -- membership is in a personal capacity - not a company's or brand. Your website URL is in the "WWW button" provided in your Member's Profile. (Professionals, such as lawyers, doctors, accountants, architects are excluded from this promotion.)
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Last Post 27. Jul 2010 at 22:16
In: Re: Cars-Cars-Cars
By: lea and lou
70 177

  Living In Crete Last Post Topics Posts
Expat Life on Crete Expat Life on Crete
For Day-to-day activities. Where to shop? Makro, Carrafour, Xalkiadakis, Champion, Dia%, etc Supermarket locations, market days, nearest this or that shopping outlet, schools, play groups, kindergartens, citizens advice bureaus (KEP), driving centres, MOT centres, etc
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Last Post 15. Jul 2010 at 22:48
In: Crete Annual Seasonal Sho...
By: admin
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Health Matters in Crete Health Matters in Crete
Prescriptions, kids, doctors, hospitals, Is Crete good for my health? Let it out here.
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Last Post Today at 10:40
In: Re: private health cover
By: sokin
62 396
Pensions and Retirement Living Pensions and Retirement Living
Retirement pensions and payments, tax implications, etc, be they British pensions, Irish pensions, Greek pensions, private and company pensions, etc. The usual questions and experiences about retirement - living, housing, communities, insurance benefits, age - specifically related to Crete.
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Last Post Today at 10:38
In: Re: Where to keep your Mo...
By: sokin
5 35
Your Money, Foreign Exchange, Banking Your Money, Foreign Exchange, Banking
Whether you are discussing bank accounts, pension payments, foreign exchange, transfer of funds for property and the rest - do it here whether its £'s or €'s related.
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Last Post 28. Jul 2010 at 21:11
In: Re: Money
By: x5kmt
6 31
Keeping a Cool Head - Crete Bureaucracy and Paperwork Keeping a Cool Head - Crete Bureaucracy and Paperwork  (1 Viewing)
Get things done the local Crete way. Ask Here. This is the place to ask - setting up a business or being self employed, work permits, health certificates, car tax renewals, new Greek Social Security numbers, even wedding and funeral arrangements.
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Last Post 11. Jul 2010 at 22:06
In: Re: Residence Permits
By: Callie
110 686
Crete Pets Corner and Animal Welfare Crete Pets Corner and Animal Welfare  (1 Viewing)
Pets to Greece? Returning to UK? Wanna join an animal support group, Pet grooming, their diet and health? This is the place.
Moderators: admin, eleni, lea and lou
Last Post 27. Jul 2010 at 14:20
In: Re: Err...Canine whoopsie...
By: umaremasu
204 1040
Footy Board + Sports Chatter Footy Board + Sports Chatter
Tell us who you support and keep up to date. No hooligans allowed though. :-)
Moderator: lea and lou
Last Post 10. Jul 2010 at 17:50
In: Re: oh dear england world...
By: MCD
96 458
Crete Food, Drink and the Healthy Cretan Lifestyle Crete Food, Drink and the Healthy Cretan Lifestyle
The Crete diet beats the acclaimed French diet. What new delights have you found? Tasty Wine or Refreshing Beer in the local shop/supermarket? Had the best Crete Cheese. Got some good recipes? Share it all here.
Moderators: admin, eleni, lea and lou
Last Post 27. Jul 2010 at 18:04
In: Re: Veggie turning
By: admin
86 511
Wining and Dining Out Recommendations Wining and Dining Out Recommendations
Find a memourable Eatery or Bar Pub, Kafeneio, be it in Chania, Rethymnon, Heraklion or Lassithi Prefectures. Can be Greek, Brit, Irish, whatever.... (no owner announcements here. Instead put in "Self Promotion" or "Crete News/Events" boards.)

Last Post 15. Jul 2010 at 20:03
In: Re: Great Place to eat!
By: lea and lou
12 41
Learn Greek Learn Greek
Μιλάτε τα ελληνικά; (Do YOU Speak Greek?) If not why not? Municipalities have funds to run free lessons for foreigners.
If that is not the case, ask here what classes are available in your area.
Moderators: admin, eleni, lea and lou
Last Post 16. Jul 2010 at 13:35
In: Re: Translating Greek Doc...
By: anne-marie
26 167

  Crete Environment Last Post Topics Posts
Gardening in Crete and Local Flora and Fauna Gardening in Crete and Local Flora and Fauna
Crete's climate ranges from Alpine to Mediterranean. Dry Moires and Ierapetra have a North African climate. Olives, Fruits, Veggies, Flowers and Herbs all flourish. Lawns are mainly a no-no, yet Roses blossom endlessly. Share your Greek Gardening Experiences, Tips and Advice.

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Last Post 03. Jul 2010 at 19:24
In: Re: Pollen count in Crete...
By: ganesh
95 603
Historic Crete Historic Crete
Crete's past glories: Cradle of European Civilization, British and Commonwealth War Links, Battle of Crete 1941, Ottoman Legacies.
Moderator: admin
Last Post 09. Apr 2010 at 14:36
In: Re: TV programme on the m...
By: moggy
14 22
Make Crete Greener Make Crete Greener
Climate Change, dwindling water resources, all contributing to a degradation in Crete's environment.
What is our contribution to a Green Crete?
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Last Post 30. Jun 2010 at 08:23
In: Re: Bees
By: Jovana
4 17

  Internet, Satellite TV, Computers, Mobile/Wireless Last Post Topics Posts
Internet in Crete, Telecoms Internet in Crete, Telecoms
Internet? Wi-Fi? Broadband? To Use Forthnet, OTE or newcomer, CYTA for fast broadband?
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Last Post 18. Jul 2010 at 13:14
In: Re: Greek Mobile Phones:...
By: Gerald
192 1492
Satellite TV in Crete Satellite TV in Crete
For Sat-TV installation ... UK domestic TV channels in Greece? ..... What about UK Sky? Pass on tips to help fellow residents.
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Last Post 27. Jun 2010 at 21:36
In: Re: watching sky tv in cr...
By: Tedblue
67 338

  Off Topic Last Post Topics Posts
Brits Living In Greece  Brits Living In Greece 
Crete has one of the larger concentrations of Brits in Greece (50,000+ homes across Greece). This Board is a good place to swap ideas about Living in other areas of Greece vs Crete, as well as, neighbouring Turkey and Cyprus.
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Last Post 17. Jul 2010 at 19:56
In: Re: friendship
By: Gerald
11 44
BiC Housekeeping BiC Housekeeping
Use this board to discuss the workings of the BiC Forum. Suggestions as to new boards, complaints, technical issues etc
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Last Post 27. Jul 2010 at 00:47
In: Re: Interkriti - Where ha...
By: Binx
44 205
The Lighter Side! The Lighter Side!
Keep any jokes clean. No video clips and you'll be fine.. If your humour is of a milder variety, please do not make an issue of the intensity of the jokes here. We do not all share the same values and standards, let alone the same humour. Just keep that in mind.
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Last Post 26. Jul 2010 at 12:17
In: not just the Greeks
By: latsida
588 1042
Words and Music Words and Music  (2 Viewing)
A place to share the enjoyment of quotations, sayings, poems, writings, wish lists, Cretan mandinadas, lyrics - preferably with a Greek/Cretan connection, but not essential. Recommend Music tracks you like, good reading, new books with a Greek theme/author. etc
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Last Post Today at 14:08
In: Re: something to practice...
By: Fowles
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1. Use this board to Promote your personal Social Networking accounts with Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin, Myspace, technorati, del.icio.us, You Tube, Flickr, etc. 2. Add those social network sites offered in our set up to your "Member Profile" (User CP Button). 3. britsincrete.franglo.com - great site to place your free classified advert to target expats across Europe. No restrictions.
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Last Post 18. May 2010 at 13:36
In: Re: DANCE FOR GREECE
By: Geert and Karla
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