The UK residence rules
By David Franks features@algarveresident.com David Franks is an accomplished and experienced practitioner in both UK and overseas taxation. He lectures widely on taxation issues, in particular in relation to investment
Two-faced cat sets record
Frank and Louie is the world’s oldest two-faced cat, which is not to say he is deceitful or insincere. Rather, the fluffy, grey feline with two mouths, two noses and
Koalas are loud as cows
Male koalas in Australia bellow so loudly during the mating season because their voice boxes are akin to those found in humans, scientists have discovered. Despite the tree-dwelling mammal having
999 caller mistakes moon for UFO
Hertfordshire Police have released the audio of a male 999 caller reporting a bright UFO “coming towards him” in his back garden, only to ring back minutes later to declare
A Christmas message to criminals
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
Rabbit feet really are lucky
A pet rabbit is being hailed as a hero after it was credited as being responsible for saving its owner from a house fire. However, any bravery awards will have
Benefits of Hatha Yoga practice
The benefits of a regular yoga practice are wide-ranging and are not limited to the purely physical advantages. In a nutshell, the practice of yoga works on all levels of
Temporary families for animals
By Cristina Rodrigues When we find a homeless animal, the greatest concern is always where should we take it. To feed and to water an animal once is easy but
Vegi-gate
Vegemite, the yeast-based spread that has become part of Australian culture, has been at the centre of another potential diplomatic incident. Australian foreign minister Kevin Rudd was stopped by airport