Football is not for divers
The days of theatrical dives in football could soon be at an end following the development of revolutionary anti-dive shin pads. The pads have built-in sensory magnets and alarms and
Rurally contemporary
An initiative promoted by São Brás Câmara to “bridge” the past with the contemporary present will allow visitors to see how raw materials are transformed through traditional methods to become
Electrics … shocking news!
By BRETT HAWKINS The past decade has whizzed by in a flash, bringing massive global change along with it, much due to the fast moving pace of the technology sector,
Making a will in Portugal
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Muggings in the Algarve
Dear Editor, As someone who has not visited Albufeira since the 80s, I have decided to return for a weekend with my family at the end of April. I can’t
Stolen pool heater
Dear Editor, When I returned to my house near Almancil last week, I was shocked to see that my swimming pool heater had been stolen from my garden, despite my
New app calculates calories
Worried about how many calories you are going to consume in that slice of pizza, chocolate cake or bag of fries? A new iPhone application may help. After taking a
A buyer’s market
Winkworth real estate agency is promoting the Algarve as a buyer’s market, stating that investors can now “scoop up overseas properties for 40% to 50% below market value”. According to
Well done Chris!
Dear Editor, Chris Graeme’s article on Portugal (April 1 edition) was excellent and so accurate. But is anyone listening? Certainly not to expat residents of Portugal, fellow citizens. We don’t
Locked in the euro
Dear Editor, Sadly, Portugal will now have to dance to the tune of the ECB as a consequence of being ‘locked in’ the euro. The euro is (and has been