Re: Letter ‘Obsession with stray dogs’
Dear João Xabregas, Whether a charity such as orphanages is more worthy than a charity involved with animals is a decision made by the individual who is affiliated with the
Finalgarve’s Praia Grande Development
Dear Editor, It is shocking that the CCDR Algarve has ignored the widespread public opposition to this proposed enormous and environmentally damaging development. The Commission has gone through the motions
Incident at beach
Dear Editor, Last week I visited Boca do Rio beach, near Burgau, with some friends and our dog, Ben, a 10-year-old collie cross. We know that dogs are allowed on
All went silent
Dear Editor, No guns fired on this day, only silence prevailed; again we can hear the sounds of the wind in the trees and the songs of the birds. No,
Trials and tribulations
By Skip Bandele It’s strange being alone again – but then I have, much like my father, never really felt any different. Maybe I should rephrase my opening words: it’s
A word of appreciation
Dear Editor, I would like to leave a word of appreciation for all the nurses, doctors and workers of the Portimão Hospital who are facing an unsure future. I believe
Bank overcharge
Dear Editor, I want to share a rant with your newspaper about a certain event that troubled me a couple of days back. A cheque for just under €9 has
DECO informs…
In this new column, Portuguese consumer watchdog DECO will be informing readers of various interesting issues and laws affecting consumer decisions. “I want to sign up for a gym. What
A rant about tourist pedestrians
Dear Editor, Now that the peak holiday season is coming to a close, I feel I must make public my frustrations concerning the habits of tourist as pedestrians, which are
Who you were and who you are
By Jenny Grainer When you reach a certain age (and who knows when that is) it isn’t always easy to come to terms with the person you were and the