Poll results – March 28 – Route for Pylons
The question that was asked: Do you believe the proposed route chosen to erect the pylons across five Algarve counties is the right one? The results: 59% voted Yes 22%
Cab crime
TWO TEENAGERS from Canada, who are believed to have robbed a convenience store in Ontario, will no doubt ensure they bring their own transport for the next heist. The pair
Pet adopts prayer position
A PET dog of Zen Buddhist monks at a temple in southern Japan gets into position every morning just like his masters for daily prayers. Conan the Chihuahua, who is
Crucial evidence
A man in Holland, who stole a packet of meat from a supermarket, left a vital piece of evidence at the scene – his son. In his hurry to leave
Race track
Dear Editor, I think the race track (Mexilhoeira Grande, Portimão) is the best thing for the Algarve it will provide many job opportunities and attract many tourists and businesses to
Cutting road deaths on EN125
1- Dear Editor, Portugal is like Belgium! When they are behind the wheel, they turn into maniacs and know just one driving position – foot down – and ignore all
Re. Portugal’s postal service slammed
Dear Editor, In answer to Fernando Murante (CTT), I have complained several times through their website about our missing registered mail all posted from Moncarapacho. We eventually received compensation for
High tension power lines in Tavira
Dear Editor, After years of planning and hard work we finally completed purchase of our dream plot of land in the Algarve, last April. Moving from Brighton, England, where we
Echoes in a dark cave
By: MARGARET BROWN Margaret Brown is one of The Resident’s longest standing contributors and has lived in the Algarve for more than 20 years. As well as Point of View,
The best ways to exercise
By: DR THOMAS KAISER medicine@the-resident.com Dr Thomas Kaiser is the Medical Director of the Vale do Lobo Medical Centre and is a specialist in good traditional General Practice for the