A fashion pioneer
Dear Editor, Some 60 years ago, in those austere post war years, my mother would get out the wooden mushroom and darning needle to patch up holes in my grey
Qualifying recognised overseas pension schemes
An update from Blacktower Financial Management Group Limited regarding HMRC’s proposals for overseas transfers of pension savings. by Paul Beckwith features@algarveresident.com Paul Beckwith is an International Financial Advisor working with
Quickies from issue January 27
Dear Editor, 1) Of course the Algarve should be bilingual. Why are we so far behind Europe, our competitors? Most of our tourists, and those wanting to buy property here,
Economic death wish
Dear Editor, Do the Portuguese tourist regions of the Algarve and Madeira have some sort of economic death wish? Ignoring the absurdity of the A22 situation, we now also learn
Veteran declared dead four times
For former Army drill sergeant Jerry Miller, being alive has not been sufficient proof that he’s not dead. The U.S. Veterans Administration has declared him deceased four times since 2010.
Plans for Praia Grande
Dear Editor, Words almost fail me having read your report on Praia Grande in the Algarve Resident (January 27 edition). The story featured two property owners complaining that their land
Length of toilet visits monitored
Call centre workers in Norway are protesting against a hi-tech surveillance system that triggers an alarm if they spend more than eight minutes per day in the lavatory. Managers are
Swiss banks still in the spotlight
by Bill Blevins features@algarveresident.com Bill Blevins is Managing Director of Blevins Franks. He has specialised in expatriate investment and tax planning for over 35 years. He has written books and
Happy A22 driver
Dear Editor, As a UK national, who is a Portuguese resident with a Portuguese registered car, I have bought the Via Verde electronic device to put in my car, paying
Happy home
Dear Editor, Happily, Black found a wonderful home last week after his information was seen in the newspaper. A wonderful natured, slightly older dog, Black was close to all of