Murder mystery delight
On Friday we went to Lagoa to see the murder mystery (The Algarveans’ production Deadly Nightcap). It was a delight: set, actors, everything. Well done for what was equal to
Re: Alcalar parrot hostage
Received via a third party from Nigel Jackson, currently awaiting trial suspected of his partner’s murder in Silves prison – Editor Dear Editor, I have read with dismay the efforts
Response to article on Lagos horse
(Algarve Resident, June 18 edition) Dear Editor, I was very sad to read your one-sided account of the gypsies and the horse that died in Lagos. The public outcry
Re: Explosion at Vila do Bispo wind farm highlights “huge security failings,” says fire chief
Dear Editor, There’s definitely something fishy about this whole wind farm business. How can the fire fighters have no number to contact when an accident occurs with the turbines, and
Horse beaten by man
Dear Editor, Last week, my sister-in-law and I were in Praia de Luz where we saw a man beating a horse. We asked him to stop and I honestly thought
RE: Homeless dog lover found new home in Paderne
Dear Editor, It is great to hear that Mr César was found a new home. I can’t imagine what it would be like to live on the street for a
Hospitals: Lisbon v Portimão
My husband received a letter from the Barlavento Hospital in March this year telling him to be there on Friday the 6th for a long awaited umbilical hernia repair. He
A romantic adventure gone wrong
Dear Editor, Isn’t it ironic that only days after you published an article about Benagil’s sea cave being named “one of the world’s best natural wonders”, an American couple decided
Portuguese bureaucracy is unbelievable!
Dear Editor, It’s a surprise that anyone wants to invest in Portugal. How can it be that it took 30 years for the Finnish businessman Arto Takala to finally see
RBL needs the support of Portugal’s expats
Dear Editor, The letter is addressed to all expats living in Portugal. I congratulate you all for the kindness and generosity you show in supporting various charities that look after

