2024: Quite the year ahead for Portugal

This will be the year that not only sees the 50th anniversary of the Carnation Revolution, it will be a national election year following recent seismic political goings-on, and one

December 14, 2023by Carl Munson

Homeward bound

Very recently I became a full-fledged Portuguese citizen and swore complete and total allegiance to my brand-new adopted country. However, I went to pick up my red passport with mixed

December 8, 2023by Nickunj Malik

Dear Portugal (a love letter)

First of all, don’t worry, this is not a ‘Dear João’ break-up letter. It’s quite the opposite. It looks like things are actually getting a bit serious and it might

December 7, 2023by Carl Munson

Owner’s pet

I have this theory that all dog owners resemble their pets. If you don’t believe me, take a moment, look around, and check for yourselves. Very soon you will find

December 1, 2023by Nickunj Malik

Portugal, Pareto personified?

Now, thanks to recent political upheavals, may well be a ‘winter of discontent’ here in Portugal. A gauntlet has been run by the would-be migrant in recent times. The Golden

November 30, 2023by Carl Munson

From terror to honour

Could a present-day Hamas terrorist leader, such as Yahya Sinwar, become the President of a future United States of Palestine? The hypothesis is not so incredible as one may think.

November 30, 2023by Roberto Cavaleiro

Amicable divorce

After living in Portugal for over two years, I have come to one startling realisation. And it is that the Portuguese cannot stay married for long.  However, this does not

November 25, 2023by Portugal Resident