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
Cellulite, that most dreaded of words
by Samira Mohamed Ali features@algarveresident.com Having modelled since she was 11 years old for high profile brands and companies around the world, Samira Mohamed Ali is “very proud” to be
Bilingual road signs not necessary
Dear Editor, I want to voice my opinion on your story regarding road signs in English (Algarve Resident, January 27 edition). I believe these are not necessary for various reasons,
Man oblivious of nail in his head
Doctors in the US have removed a three-inch nail from a man’s brain after he accidentally fired it into his head. Dante Autullo remained conscious after the self-inflicted injury and
Man says ghost punched his wife
A man arrested on suspicion of domestic abuse told stunned police a ghost had punched and strangled his wife. Michael West, 41, was arrested after police were called to a
Road signs not a problem
Dear Editor, Having spent 16 consecutive years escaping Canadian winters in your lovely country, I feel I should add my opinion to this subject. I do not feel the signs
Ex-dentist used paper clips
An ex-dentist admitted to cheating Medicaid by using paper clips in root canals in place of more expensive surgical stainless-steel. Michael Clair, who practiced in Massachusetts, pleaded guilty to several charges,
Neighbourhood watch in Portugal
by David Thomas features@algarveresident.com David Thomas is a former Assistant Commissioner of the Hong Kong Police, consultant to INTERPOL and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. He has
Food, glorious food
by JUNE LOVER features@algarveresident.com After 35 years in the TV and film industry, June Lover retired to the Algarve in 2006. Having owned a holiday property here for 12 years she