Outrage mounts over “unacceptable” and “chaotic state” of EN125
The Portuguese government is under fire again due to mounting criticism over the “unacceptable” and “chaotic state” of the Algarve’s EN125 road between Olhão and Vila Real de Santo António.
Twenty-fourth cliff collapses in Algarve this winter
A cliff at the Vale do Olival beach in Lagoa gave way on Tuesday (March 20), making it the 24th rockfall in the Algarve during the winter season. No one
“Ashamed” about poverty in Portugal: President Marcelo calls for national strategy
The country’s “President of affections” as he is called – for the enthusiastic way he treats almost everyone he comes into contact with – President Marcelo has admitted that levels
Robotic seal ‘working to calm patients’ in Ovar hospital
It’s a new pilot-project and it started three weeks ago in a hospital in Ovar . The ‘cuddly’ robotic baby seal is designed to help calm patients and lead them
CR7’s ‘new World Cup Mercurial boots’ go on sale today
Today’s the day that hundreds of thousands of parents of football-loving boys may be dreading: the latest ‘must-have’ football boots – inspired by Portuguese living legend Cristiano Ronaldo – will
Desidério Silva runs again for Algarve’s top tourism job
Desidério Silva, the Algarve’s tourism boss since 2012, has announced he is running again for office at the regional tourism board (RTA) in a bid supported by the so-called ‘father
Mary Magdalene
March 22, 2018 Director: Garth Davis; Starring: Rooney Mara, Joaquin Phoenix, Chiwetel Ejiofor; Genre: Drama; Age: +12; Time: 120min The biblical biopic tells the story of Mary, a young woman
Gringo
March 22, 2018 Director: Nash Edgerton; Starring: Joel Edgerton, Charlize Theron, David Oyelowo, Amanda Seyfried; Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime; Age: +16; Time: 111min An exhilarating mix of dark comedy, white-knuckle
More thoughts on growing older
Since my column last week, I have been pleased, appreciative and hugely gratified by your response to my invitation to offer up a few words about age and ageing, and
The new UK tax year: what changes from April?
The new UK tax year ticks over on April 6, 2018. What changes may affect expatriates in Portugal? Is there anything you can do to make the most of existing