Correspondence – letter nº 6
From memory, I have written about five letters to The Resident over the years, only one of which was printed. No complaint there – Editor’s privilege and all that, but
Weather halts trucks
Over a million euros in lost revenue was recorded after around 2,360 Portuguese lorry drivers were stranded at European frontier posts because of snow. It took 48 hours before the
Water, water everywhere
It was probably about a year ago that I mentioned a book called Your Body’s Many Cries for Water by F Batmanghelidj, MD – the so-called ‘Dr Batman’ who discovered
Job market
For many people, a new year means a new job – although this year for many, a new year means no job at all. The other night, Portuguese TV showed
LAPS lunch thanks
Would you please convey my thanks to all who attended or, in some way supported, the annual Christmas lunch in aid of the Lagos Animal Protection Society held at Do
Meia Praia development
I’m disappointed to read of the planned development for Meia Praia near Lagos and hope that it will be rejected by Lagos Câmara. Meia Praia is a beautiful, largely unspoilt,
Thanks for the help
We would like to thank all the people who have supported our events in aid of victims of the fires and Bombeiros de Silves (which are still ongoing). There are
That was the year that was…. Algarve Resident, December 5
Paul Ablett presents an optimistic view of the 2001 property market in Portugal. He concedes that the German and Dutch buyers will decline, but believes that UK and Irish buyers
The thin edge of the wedge
As you can imagine, I read lots of newspapers and magazines, mainly Portuguese, with some English and American for good measure. I am not an avid internet trawler, but when