The Pain Clinic in the 21st century
By Dr Miguel Pereira features@algarveresident.com Dr Miguel Pereira is responsible for the Anesthesiology Department of the Hospital Particular do Algarve Group (HPALG) and has a Post-Graduation in Pain Medicine. Pain
A Séance with the Nats – Spirit worship in Myanmar
Mysterious Mount Popa and Nat Worship The five transvestites, clad in traditional ladies’ costumes, gyrated and whirled in front of us to the accompaniment of crashing symbols and deafening tuneless
Property in Portugal a greater investment than in the UK
For investors looking to achieve the best return for their outlay, buying a property in Portugal is more accessible than buying a property in the UK, says Stephen Anderson, managing
Four Portuguese banks downgraded by ratings agency Fitch
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
Making light work
By Chris Blackburn features@theresidentgroup.com Chris Blackburn is director of penguinaircon.com, specialists in air conditioning, solar, pool and underfloor heating, based in Almancil. As a company with an energy-saving ethos, we
Christmas eelumination
An aquarium in Japan is surprising visitors with its Christmas display using an eco-friendly electric eel to illuminate the lights on its holiday tree. Each time the eel moves, two
Expats forgotten
Dear Editor, Like many, I was pleased to read about the success of the Algarve’s food bank appeal, but Sr. Adriano Pimpão is reported as saying “a large movement of
A time of reconciliation and hope
By MARGARET BROWN features@algarveresident.com Margaret Brown is one of the Algarve Resident’s longest standing contributors and has lived in the Algarve for more than 20 years. Despite heavy rain clouds
Portugal Confidential
Portugal Confidential loves the holiday season! It’s a great time to be with friends and family, and anticipate all the cool new discoveries the New Year will bring. But hold
Another year is upon us!
By Raoul Ruiz Martinez features@algarveresident.com Raoul Ruiz Martinez is a consultant for Finesco Financial Services Ltd., Glasgow and regulated to advise on capital investments in both the UK and throughout