Malware, or malicious software
By Mark Rawcliffe features@algarveresident.com Malware, or malicious software as it is properly known, includes virus applications and also spyware, which can easily be the most damaging and intrusive of all
Algarve Rugby Sevens
Dear Editor, I have to congratulate the organisers of this great event. The atmosphere, the teams, the public and the music. Pure fun. And the best part was that Portugal
Cheese could reduce diabetes risk
Healthy eaters may try to avoid cheese, but new research suggests it could actually ward off diabetes. The chance of developing type 2 diabetes, a condition often linked with obesity,
Absolutely appalled by Salgados project
Dear Editor, As a frequent visitor to Salgados and Galé – yes and Praia Grande and the wetland sanctuary – I am absolutely appalled at the plans to build yet
Periodontal disease or gum disease
By by Anne Swart features@algarveresident.com Dr Anne Swart is a Dutch Dental Surgeon, working in the Algarve since 1993. She is the Clinical Director of the Medefi Clinic (Lagoa) and
Supermarket carpark theft
Dear Editor, I am writing this story in the hope that when people find their car tyre punctured at a supermarket store carpark, they should not change their wheel, but
Fire devastation in Tavira – 1
Dear Editor, Driving back with friends from Cartaya, Spain, on Wednesday July 18 having watched Olhanense lose to Real Betis, we noticed what appeared to be a large cloud as
We won’t be fooled
Dear Editor, Regarding the article that was featured in the Algarve Resident, July 13 concerning Mayor Soares defending the development of Lagoa Salgados when she stated that ‘the development will
Fire devastation in Tavira – 2
Dear Editor, Local and Central Government need to take some of the blame in relation to the devastation caused in the area of Tavira over the last few days. The
Providing affordable fun-filled days out
Creating unforgettable adventures that are tailor-made for the whole family is the main focus of Days of Adventure. This already established and unique entity in the Lagos Marina prides itself

