Re: Police demo in Lisbon
More importantly, perhaps, there should be a demo by the public about the police! For example we only need one police force, not several. We also want the GNR to
“Repugnant”: more criticism of government’s tax-dodge solution
We aren’t told yet which taxes the “lucky” winners will be liable for; but let’s assume IVA on the car at least, almost surely the hefty Portuguese registration tax for
Re: ANA Airports tightens grip on “unlicensed” car hire companies
I passed the cubicle today. It’s owned by ANA. The windows were greasy; an outside ceiling light was hanging down on a wire. There were not even 10 people inside
Re: Consumer watchdog alerts holidaymakers to car hire peak-holiday charges
Whether car hire or flights or apartment hire costs, they all rise in price during peak periods, subjecting demand versus capacity as the rationale. As a regular traveller to Faro
Rainy days and sunshine
I’ve lived through over 40 years of winters in the Algarve and I don’t remember ever being as cold and miserable as during this one. Of course other problems haven’t
Re: Bring on the campers
I live in the Algarve and have never seen the happy campers upsetting a soul. And yet, at this time of year, we have constant letters from “Disgusted of Messines”
Unlimited Mifi?
A word of caution to those who want to access UK TV who do not have fixed line internet. With the demise of BBC and ITV on satellite here I
British TV
Dear Editor, I have a friend who lives in Murcia in Spain (near Alicante), and she reports that they haven’t lost their access to BBC, etc. Only people with satellite
Re: Rotten to the core
Dear Editor, I don’t know if anyone else scratched their heads in disbelief over your recent report entitled “Rotten to the Core”. “Talking at a conference entitled: “Corruption: Cause or
Thank you Hospital de Portimão
Dear Editor, Unfortunately we needed to avail ourselves of the services at Barlavento Hospital in Portimão. And here I would like to add that fortunately we did – what a