A big thank you
Dear Editor, May I through your letters column say a very big public ‘thank you’. A year ago I was diagnosed with cataracts by an optometrist in England and was
Internet tips
By SUZY TURNER online@algarveresident.com Suzy Turner has lived in Portugal for 22 years and works as a freelance writer. As well as putting pen to paper for the Algarve Resident’s
Letter to Jenny Grainer
Re: article ‘What’s in a name?’ (Algarve Resident, January 23) “Wonderfully innocent political incorrectness”? Are you totally insensitive? Were Hitler and Stalin, Idi Amin and Pinochet along with dozens of
Noisy countryside
Dear Editor, I understand that prior to the construction of the new racetrack near Pereira there was some concern about noise pollution after completion. I can now understand why. I
Daisy makes milk
A British study has revealed that cows with names like Daisy, Gertrude or Buttercup produce more milk than their sisters with no names. Researchers from Newcastle University have said that
Authorities confounded by goat
A goat has been detained by police in Nigeria on suspicion of attempted robbery. Vigilantes took the black and white animal to the police saying it was an armed robber
Debt dodgers
Government bailiffs in Russia have barred debtors from travelling abroad until they pay up, as part their unusual measures to reclaim debts. According to the bailiffs, 82,000 foreign travel bans
Female incontinence problems – do something about it!
By DR THOMAS KAISER drsnotes@algarveresident.com Dr Thomas Kaiser is the Medical Director of the Vale do Lobo Medical Centre and is a specialist in traditional General Practice for the whole
Why women live longer
By DR THOMAS KAISER drsnotes@algarveresident.com Dr Thomas Kaiser is the Medical Director of the Vale do Lobo Medical Centre and is a specialist in traditional General Practice for the whole