All aboard for COP27
COMMENT Look no further afield than Portugal to find a compelling case study of the devastating effects of climate change on population, agriculture and the wider economy. With so little
The great homework debate
As half term approaches, parents have had, or will be having, interim appointments to talk through their child’s transition into the new school year. The same topic of conversation is
COP 27 must ensure firm action
The United Nations COP 27 climate conference, which starts at the end of this week, could be of pivotal importance to the entire planet and of special significance to Portugal.
SEF has been overtaken by PR experts
Your article in The Portugal Resident about SEF expanding appointments made me laugh. I have a Título de Residência that expires on December 16. Some time ago I listened to
British expats left bewildered
COMMENT Many British expats in Portugal have been understandably angered and embarrassed by last week’s political and economic anarchy in the United Kingdom. Respect for Britain’s government has plummeted across
Talking about death
In the last few weeks, both national and international news has been dominated by the death of Queen Elizabeth ll. At our school, students of all ages from three to
London Calling – London people
One of the most interesting things about London is the huge diversity of people who call it home. Astonishingly, the population of the UK capital is now just under nine
New air defence shield welcome
Although one of the least vulnerable countries in Europe to missile attacks from Russia, Portugal will be all the safer thanks to a new defence system initiated by Germany. Fifteen
Monarchy passes the baton in the UK
A planetary role for King Charles Once upon a time, a beautiful young Queen stepped ashore from a magnificent yacht, accompanied by her Prince Consort. The couple were carried away
Fátima October miracle: fact or fiction?
A crowd, said to have numbered as many as 70,000, witnessed the so-called Miracle of the Sun above the village of Fátima in central Portugal on October 13, 1917. But