Action packed 2011
By Bart van Linden Another year, another roller coaster of threats and opportunities. We tend to focus on the latter as, amidst currency wars and defaulting nations, there are more
Another ‘dog’ in the wall
An inquisitive eight-month-old German shepherd dog has been rescued after getting his head stuck in a hole in a wall. The dog, called Rebel, somehow managed to fit his head
Disgraceful bullying by Thomas Cook
Dear Editor, I think it is totally immoral and surely ‘a breach of contract’ for Thomas Cook to unilaterally decide to only pay 95% of monies due to Algarve hotels.
Online poll results 2010
By DAISY SAMPSON daisy.sampson@theresidentgroup.com After a year of controversial government plans and wary speculation about the state of the economy there were certain topics that created considerable waves throughout 2010,
Property market review
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
Football coach mistaken identity
A junior football coach landed a job as the manager of Seychelles’ national team after the country’s football association mistook him for former Manchester City defender Andy Morrison. Andrew Amers-Morrison
Noughty, noughty!
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
Wild Lynx Breeding Centre
Dear Editor, I write to ask if you would be able to produce an update on the progress and achievements of the Wild Lynx Breeding Centre that was opened a
Another very taxing year – Part 2
By BILL BLEVINS features@algarveresident.com Bill Blevins is the Managing Director of Blevins Franks. He has specialised in expatriate investment and tax planning for over 35 years. He has written books
Commit to a healthier lifestyle in 2011
By Sandra Genest-Boudreau and Christophe O. Alves features@algarveresident.com