House hunting in the sunshine
by Stephen Anderson features@algarveresident.com Stephen Anderson is the Managing Director of Infinito Real Lda and has a broad knowledge of the real estate industry in Portugal. Having held senior positions
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
Death of ‘thank you’
It is considered one of the basics of politeness, but saying “thank you” may be dying out, according to new research. Rather than failing to show gratitude, however, we are
Condominiums – Part 2 Nominating an administrator
By Dra Cristina Marcelino features@algarveresident.com In her monthly column, lawyer Cristina Marcelino will be presenting legal advice to readers of the Algarve Resident. In 2004, she set up her own
Legal framework of limited liability companies
by Liliana Moreira features@algarveresident.com Liliana Moreira is a Legal Counsel of the Moneris Group, specialising in Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions This article intends to provide a brief summary on the
Disabled parking
Dear Editor, I have a huge sympathy for Rachel Shepherd (regarding disabled parking – last week’s edition). Recently I saw two young, fit men pull into a disabled space, simply because it suited
Firearms hooliganism
Dear Editor, Why? Raucous shouts of ribald laughter mark the trail of a gaggle of young hooligans chucking fire crackers at the frenzied dogs along the street. A gang of
Hearty food for hearty people
By Helga and Larry Hampton features@algarveresident.com Helga and Larry Hampton, a German-American couple, have had a villa in the Algarve since 1972 and since 1990 have spent the majority of
Pomegranate power
Dear Editor, As informative as this nutrition article is intended to be, as obtuse and unhelpful some of the advice is (last week’s Algarve Resident). Question: The University of Edinburgh
VAT increases
Dear Editor, I am a member of a golf club in the Algarve. All the members have had a letter from the management to inform them that from January 1 our