Being a good parent in the 21st century
Recently, it has been much discussed by researchers, educationalists and parents’ groups that the challenges of being a parent in the 21st century are far reaching and certainly not those
The divisive Northern Ireland protocol
Portuguese diplomat helps find a solution João Vale de Almeida, the distinguished Portuguese diplomat currently serving as the European Ambassador to the United Kingdom, is facing the extremely challenging task
We don’t need to be relatives to be family
Internationals abroad are known for being open to learning new things and making the best of what life offers. Maybe without realising, they use very specific skills to build up their
Selecting an international school
As the Head of an international school and having worked in international schools for more than 20 years, past experience tells me that April is the time of year when
London Calling: from river race to digital art and phone boxes!
Messing about on the river For nearly 200 years, Cambridge University Boat Club and Oxford University Boat Club have battled the cold, tidal Thames on the world-famous Boat Race of
Back in the swing with smooth jazz
Dear reader, and you know who you are, by the time you’re reading this column, your ol’pal Pat will be ensconced on the lawn of the very scenic Pine Cliffs
112 – The European Emergency Call Number
Dear Editor, Regarding David Thomas’ article about calling 112 in Portugal (April 14 edition), I would just like to share my experience with you – so far only. About a
Limited agreement between Guterres and Putin in Moscow
COMMENT United Nations Secretary-General and former Portuguese Prime Minister António Guterres had a frank discussion with President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Tuesday, but they were clearly poles apart on
Virtual autism and its growth in younger children
In the last month, the UK press has made much of the fact that autism is on the rise in children under four and has resulted in the need for
A walk back to Carvoeiro
I first visited Carvoeiro in 1985 when my family bought a small house on the hill overlooking the town. Despite having been brought up in Portugal, I had never before