Sculpting a legacy
When Rita Pereira, artistically known as RomP, explains why she chose sculpture, the words that come to mind are, “every cloud has a silver lining”. “I didn’t have the grades
Vertical pursuits
Based in Lagos, Volta do Mar promises radical moments of climbing in contact with nature, for all skill levels In maritime jargon, the Portuguese term “volta do mar” refers to
London Calling
Uphill struggle As London re-opens with the relaxing of most Covid-related restrictions, Westminster City Council thinks it has just the idea to get shoppers and people generally back into Oxford
Vaccine Versus Virus
Dear Editor, In a world of complexity, differences, schisms, rifts, rivalry and competition, sometimes things emerge that are unusually straightforward. This pandemic, for instance, is clearly a war and there
Advice from “Lunatics”, or Bullshit?
Dear Editor, We have read with interest your article with the front-page headline “Lunatics in Government” (Algarve Resident edition, July 15). We have been analysing the causes and statistics of
Onward and upward for the Algarve’s property market
The property market in the Algarve is booming and is likely to remain on an upward path as travel restrictions ease and prices catch up with other prime European real
It’s a long and winding road from Panama to Portugal
My lovely wife, 76, and I, 75, recently had dinner with our friends Lesley, 51, and Ash, 57, who had just moved to the Algarve from Wales. Really a rather
Editor’s note: Roger Eastoe’s article “EU treatment of non-resident UK homeowners in Portugal”
Editor’s note: Roger Eastoe’s article “EU treatment of non-resident UK homeowners in Portugal”, published in the Algarve Resident edition of March 11, continues to raise interest among our online readers.
Monchique/Portimão fire
The fire that started on Friday at Tojeiro, Marmelete, Monchique, once again reminds us of the considerable risk of rural fires in Portugal. This risk will increase as we head
Ask Afpop – EU Digital COVID Certificate
In this new monthly column, afpop, Portugal’s largest foreign residents’ association, aims to answer some of the most frequently-asked questions by members. EU Digital COVID Certificate Question: I have had