The 1974 Revolution: a look back

So much has changed in Portugal since the Revolution 49 years ago, and even the Revolution itself will be better understood with a special study to be published as part

April 21, 2023by Len Port

Celebrating vinyl records

There seems to be a commemorative day for everything, and I discovered that today (April 20) is National Vinyl Record Day – in Brazil! It made me laugh that there

April 20, 2023by Isobel Costa

Crucial foreign affairs issues

Portugal continues to keep a close eye on foreign affairs all over the world, even though it has greatly downsized and is now just a small country on the sidelines

April 14, 2023by Len Port

Home not-so-sweet home

When I retired, one of my goals in life was to NEVER see snow again. A lifetime of Michigan winters in the US was enough. I was doing well with

April 14, 2023by Glenda Cole

Is it just ME? Oh my word!

“Growing old is mandatory but growing up is optional!” Call me an old April fool if you will – after all, it is my birthday next Thursday, the BIG six-zero,

April 10, 2023by Skip Bandele

Lisbon is an art gallery

Lisbon has seen huge growth in recent years. The property market is booming, new galleries emerging, a mix of artists arriving to an already exciting creative scene. Conservative modern chic

April 4, 2023by Durães-West

The answer is blowin’ in the wind

What is the best way forward to reach net zero carbon dioxide emissions in the battle to limit global warming? Now you know the answer – well, one of the

April 4, 2023by Len Port