Looking back and forward

It’s almost December as I write this and the shops are doing their best to persuade us to buy our Christmas gifts early. Sadly too many people will be facing

December 12, 2014by shareitIn

Thanks IMT – perfect timing!

Dear Editor, First of all, I am a Dutch citizen and resident in Portugal. Since my Dutch driving licence needed to be renewed on December 1, 2013, I had to

December 11, 2014by shareitIn

Petition regarding horses

Dear Editor, I am writing about the article published in the Resident (November 28 edition) about my petition. There are many points that I wish to make: I do not

December 11, 2014by shareitIn

Bringing down the mighty

A wise man once said, “Corrupt politicians make the other 10% look bad.” Perhaps this was said at least partly in jest, but it is certainly true that corruption lurks

November 27, 2014by shareitIn ,

A Greek tragedy

Dear Editor, Following recent stories, I am not sure whether the Resident is producing farce or Greek tragedy. On the farce side are the schools (why can’t the teachers be

November 27, 2014by shareitIn

“Irrevocable” Portas

Dear Editor, Having read your cover story this week, I must unfortunately say I’m not surprised about the Golden Visa scandal. There’s too much money involved … how can anyone

November 27, 2014by shareitIn

TAP nightmare

Dear Editor, Mindful of your recent stories on the troubles within TAP, my wife and I stepped onto a flight to Malaga at the weekend with a certain degree of

November 26, 2014by shareitIn