Portugal staying on course
The centuries-old Anglo-Portuguese alliance is sure to continue even though the United Kingdom looks like it will soon be saying farewell to Portugal and the other 26 member states of
Re: Vilamoura Lakes
Dear Editor, With a shock, I read that Vilamoura’s future development of Cidade Lacustre could be rejected due to the impact of rising sea levels (October 3 edition). Vilamoura is
Re: article ‘Don’t come to Portugal’
Dear Editor, I read Pat the Expat’s article with amusement and reality (October 3 edition). My husband and I, resulting from an inheritance, spend a few months of the year
Chained dogs
Ask Afpop In this new monthly column, afpop, Portugal’s largest foreign residents’ association, aims to answer some of the most frequently-asked questions by members. Question: One of our neighbours chains
A passport to paradise – by public examination! CAPLE A2 unchained!
The internet is full of articles on how to get Portuguese residency, how to obtain NHR and how one might get Portuguese nationality by passing the language exam CAPLE A2.
London Calling
Another me The Koestler Trust is the UK’s leading prison arts charity and each year they try to bring a new twist to their annual exhibition at the Royal Festival
Azulejos – Portugal’s tile heritage
I recently spent an afternoon walking around the small streets of Olhão where there are lots of houses with tiled (azulejo) façades. I thought it would be interesting to start
Vacationland
The Algarve is a very popular part of the world for vacationers, with millions of people having visited just this past summer, which is still very fresh in our memories.
October 6: election victory in sight for Socialists
No big surprises expected in Sunday’s national legislative election, but it will confirm Portugal’s political stability compared to the bitter divisions in other European countries, especially the United Kingdom. Victory
Spiritual but not religious
Our monthly feature seeks to offer open-minded, clarifying, and meaningful responses to readers’ questions about spirituality. Send your questions to The Resident. Q: Is it necessary to be religious in