Caveat Emptor
Dear Editor, I have just received advertising via email relating to micro-production of electricity with photo-voltaic panels. This was at a price which seemed irresistible, so, being of a naturally
Algarve Cup coverage
Dear Editor, As a frequent visitor to the Algarve (eight long stay visits in 10 years), we were disappointed in the non-existent coverage of the ongoing Women’s Algarve Cup Football
Cosmetic surgery vouchers for child
When Poppy Burge has her birthday next month her mum Sarah Burge will hand her £8,000 of vouchers to spend on plastic surgery. Sarah believes it’s perfectly OK to introduce
Investors very cautious
Dear Editor, I read with interest the article by Stephen Anderson in the Algarve Resident of March 2. As a frequent visitor who has been looking at property purchase for
Gran climbs out of coffin six days after she ‘died’
A 95-year-old Chinese woman terrified her village by climbing out of her coffin after being ‘dead’ for six days. Li Xiufeng was found motionless and not breathing in bed by
Schoolchildren use iPhone but cannot tie shoelaces
British schoolchildren are more confident using a DVD player or iPhone than tying their shoelaces, research claims. As many as 45% of children aged between five and 13 can’t tie
Thank you Casa de Povo
Dear Editor, I would like to say thank you to Casa de Povo in São Bartolomeu de Messines for a wonderful Spring Dance on March 9. It was enjoyed by
Continuation of A22 tolls fiasco
Dear Editor, I refer to my letter on the above subject, printed in your edition of March 2 and your helpful advice in making contact with Via Livre in connection
Cardiac surgery
For the first time south of Lisbon by Dr. Angelo Nobre features@algarveresident.com Dr. Angelo Nobre has a vast experience in Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, working in one of the main hospitals in
Expensive property market
Dear Editor, I have been considering numerous times to purchase a property in Portugal. But even in this buyers’ market, owners are unwilling to ask realistic prices for their property.