Stingy gift
Japan is seeking ways to cut the cost of the silver cups that are presented on people’s centenary anniversaries, because of the rising number of its population who now live
Talking to God
A Dutch artist has set up a local telephone number in the Netherlands, where people can leave messages for God on his answering machine. Johan van der Dong said he
No kissing, please!
A train station in the northwest of England has put up a no kissing sign at the drop off point to stop commuters from wasting time with over-amorous farewells. The
Mankind’s future revealed
Science fiction novelist Vladimir Streletsky has made a list of the future achievements of mankind based on predictions from renowned futurologists, prophets and scientists. According to the list, android robots
Portimão hospital
Dear Editor, I have lived in the Algarve for two years and don’t speak Portuguese. Therefore, when I found out that I was pregnant I was really worried about having
Noise pollution!
Dear Editor, We would like to defend the new Algarve Motor Park. It is a fantastic sporting venue and will benefit the Algarve by bringing a lot of tourism to the
Faro airport
Dear Editor, With regard to your story about Faro airport extensions (Algarve Resident, February 20), the main complaint from home owners like me is the dreadful time it takes to
Guard dog
An infant boy under the age of two has been married to his neighbour’s dog in a village in eastern India to stop him from being killed by wild animals.
Property tourist licences
Dear Editor With regards to fully licensed tourist property, the general attitude is that the law will not be imposed. We have been in the process of obtaining these for
One-off venture
Dear Editor, Having read a feature in the Algarve Resident (edition January 2), we would like to clarify our position with regard to the rescued donkeys, as we feel we