Portugal-based travel writer hits the road again, this time in Africa
Algarve-based writer Stephen Powell, author of a book on walking through Portugal, is launching a new volume, this time on the former Portuguese colony of Mozambique. “Since Mozambique is about
Audi Q5 – Keystone
I honestly cannot remember how long it has been since I wrote about a new Audi that I actually drove. Too long, I guess. I have never owned one (note
Easing Lisbon airport border controls will not affect security – government
The government assured today that the temporary suspension of the European border control system for non-EU citizens at Lisbon airport “in no way compromises national security”, adding that the measure
Cinema: Greenland – Migration
With the planet still reeling from the impact and the atmosphere slowly clearing, they must embark on a perilous journey across the frozen, desolate wasteland of what remains of Europe.
Cibema: Song Sung Blue
Based on the 2008 documentary of the same name, this musical drama tells the true story of Mike and Claire Sardina, a down-on-their-luck couple who find a new lease on
Here are Portugal’s top-selling cars of 2025
There was a late twist in Portugal’s car sales race in 2025 – and it came right at the finishing line. For most of the year, the Peugeot 2008 looked
Where were you when I needed you…
“A cry from the heart” … Many of us have heard it only too often. The Association for Protection of Animals Algarve (APAA) has been going for some three-decades. In
New vehicle registrations in Portugal up 6.2% in 2025 – ACAP
The number of new vehicles registered in Portugal rose to 264,821 in 2025, an increase of 6.2% compared with 2024, according to data released on Friday by the Portuguese Automobile
Thank you for 2025 – and Russell’s hope for a forever home in 2026
As we step into 2026, we would like to begin the year by saying a heartfelt ‘thank you’ to everyone who supported Cadela Carlota (Lagos) throughout 2025. Our staff, volunteers
Association promotes “alcohol-free January” as New Year’s resolution
With 2026 just around the corner, one association is encouraging people to start the new year off by completely cutting alcohol consumption throughout January. The Portuguese Association for the Study