Poll Results
Last week we asked our online readers if they thought attracting large cruise ships to the Algarve was a positive move. A big majority, 81%, said it was while 19%
Pen found in stomach after 25 years
A British pensioner who had a pen removed from her stomach has left the medical world amazed after it worked more than a quarter of a century later. The 76-year-old,
President’s interview in Time Magazine
Dear Editor, Time Magazine recently published an interview with President Cavaco Silva, about the Euro crisis and his solutions for the Portuguese economy who, as an economist and President of
Happy days
By SKIP BANDELE features@algarveresident.com Skip Bandele moved to the Algarve 10 years ago and has been with the Algarve Resident since 2003. His writing reflects views and opinions formed while
Aloe Vera Juice
Dear Editor, Regarding Amanda Walker’s request for information on Aloe Vera juice, Aldi has been selling litre bottles of the pure juice for €3.99 for a while now. I believe
Carol Service in Ayamonte
Dear Editor, Regarding a Carol Service organised by All Saints/Rev. J. Neville at Ayamonte December 21 2011. Having seen the advert and knowing that Ayamonte is a beautiful town, the
Cat survives 200-mile ride under bonnet of car
A cat has survived a four-hour, 200-mile ride under the bonnet of a car. The cat survived the trek from Xenia, southwest Ohio, to Cleveland with only burns on his
Crime prevention advice
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
Armed hotel security guards
Dear Editor, Has someone gone completely mad? What sort of message is this going to send out to visitors? What a frightening prospect. Just don’t do it and start policing
Bible used to smuggle drugs
Deputies in South Carolina, US, say a woman used two hollowed-out Bibles to try to smuggle weapons, drugs and a mobile phone to a prison inmate. Sheriff Barry Faile said