Vegas death ray
Sunbathers relaxing at the poolside of the Vdrara resort in Las Vegas have become the victims of what has been dubbed as the “death ray” at the hotel with guests
Chronic lower limb ischemia
By Dr. Sérgio Silva features@algarveresident.com Dr Sérgio Silva is a vascular surgeon, specialising in minimally invasive surgery, at the Department of Vascular Surgery at Hospital Particular do Algarve, both in
Land of fire and falling water
By Nigel Wright features@algarveresident.com Nigel Wright, and his wife Sue, moved to Portugal five years ago and live in the countryside near Paderne with their three dogs. They lived and
Clampdown of tax evasion should be ramped up
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
No patience
Dear Editor, I’m afraid that I lack the patience of Matthew (13.13) to speak in parables to the Norman Walkers of this world who “ because they seeing see not; and
A big thank you to my vets
Dear Editor, Would it be possible to say a “big thank you” to my vets for saving my dog (Eddie’s) life? Eddie got hit by a train in Ferreiras on
Clowning around in Brazil
A clown, known as Grumpy, has received more than 1.3 million votes during elections in Brazil and will now take his place in government. Grumpy caught the attention of disillusioned
Awards for Dunas Douradas Beach Club
The awards, which are presented in association with Bloomberg Television, were announced during a gala dinner held at the Park Lane Hotel in London on September 24. The Dunas Douradas
Love thy neighbour
By Barrie Mahoney features@algarveresident.com Barrie Mahoney was a teacher, headteacher and school inspector in the UK, as well as a reporter in Spain, before moving to the Canary Islands as a
October 14, a day in history
Dear Editor, Certain days in history have a particular significance and one of those must be October 14. On that day in 1066, the Battle of Hastings raged at Battle on