New act reforms Britain’s state pension system
By Bill Blevins, Financial Correspondent Blevins Franks THE UK Pensions Bill is finally here, a year after Lord Turner’s Pension Commission report and its suggestions on how to reform an
New laws stun tenants
By RUTH SHARPE ruth@portugalresident.com RECENT REFORMS in commercial leasing laws have left people operating under the Portuguese trespasse system with virtually worthless assets. In February of this year, the government
New Year’s Eve in the Algarve
AS THE New Year approaches, many of you will be deciding where you would like to celebrate. Here is The Resident’s guide to some of the places near you where you
Not just for Fools and Horses
SITUATED ON the quaint cobbled street of Rua António Barrosa in the centre of Lagos old town, the Fools and Horses pub has become a favourite and permanent fixture for
Our pick for films and television this Christmas
Friday, December 22 • BBC2, 1.30pm – Santa Claus: The Movie (1985) Dudley Moore stars in this adventure for all the family to get you in the mood for Christmas.
Portuguese banks rake in 6.6 million euros a day
BANKS OPERATING in Portugal are earning a staggering 6.6 million euros a day according to the Portuguese Banking Association (APB). In the first 181 days of 2006, net profits from
PREMIERES – December 21 – Deja Vu
Directed by: Tony Scott Starring: Denzel Washington, Paula Patton, Val Kilmer and James Caviezel Genre: Action A ferry filled with crewmen from the USS Nimitz and their families is blown
PREMIERES – Decemeber 21 – Deck the Halls
Directed by: John Whitesell Starring: Danny DeVito, Matthew Broderick, Kristin Davis and Kristin Chenoweth Genre: Family Comedy This holiday comedy follows two neighbours, who go to war when one of
Problem of the month
Dr Graham Dexter and Dr Janice Russell On November 1, I advised the Ordem dos Medicos that I had just been abused by a doctor. As yet, I have not received any
Protecting your children and your pool
PURE POOLS has been operating in the Western Algarve since the early 90s. Carrying out the majority of work for the main contractors, Pebble Pools, Oceânico, Vigia and Alma Verde,