‘Conman Ken’ – The Charming Predator outwits the law
After almost 20 years on the run from the UK and committing many crimes in various countries including Portugal, the serial fraudster Kenner Elias Jones, also known as ‘Conman Ken’
London Calling – The fascinating story of The Krays
A walk on the wild side Public transport in London is perhaps the best in the world, but driving has increasingly become almost impossible to contemplate for most people, with
Summer in the Algarve
Summer is here in the Algarve and full-time residents have to make certain accommodations to what that means. It happens every year around this time, but it does take some
Climate change: it’s now or never
We’ve all heard about the need for enough urgent action to avoid a climate change calamity, but it simply isn’t happening. Here in Portugal, one of the most vulnerable countries
Letter to TAP: Discrimination against autistic son
Lyndon Pereira has written to the Resident, asking us to publish the email he has written to TAP and to which he has still not received a reply: Regarding PNR
It is up to all of us to prevent fires – now!
Over the last few days, we have seen a major escalation in the risk of fires and the number of fires occurring. At the time of writing, these have mainly
Is it just me? A touch of class
It is finally summer, and the silly season is here. The thrice bailed-out Portuguese national airline TAP, otherwise known as ‘take-another-plane’, is still in deep trouble while Ryanair crews –
An emotional rollercoaster you didn’t see coming
One of the biggest lessons in life we all face, sooner or later, is a wakeup call caused by a serious illness of a loved one. The shock of having
Carris Metropolitana fiasco
Dear Editor, I live in Brejos de Azeitão, on the bus route from Setúbal to Lisbon. Having spent a month away in Ireland and the UK, I have returned to
Re: Sales of homes to foreigners increases by more than 70%
(Article first published at portugalresident.com; also read story on P34) Dear Editor, It is foolish to enjoy the value of your house rising! Because… 1. The locals who earn a