Re: ‘Residents up in arms over proposed massive development in Meia Praia’ (January 28 edition)
Dear Editor, Your article strongly implied that the residents of Meia Praia had little prior knowledge of our proposed development. This is not the case, and we would ask you
Climate change: leaders call for urgent action to save humanity
COMMENT Since taking over the presidency of the Council of the European Union from Germany at the start of this year, Portugal has emphasised that climate change is “an existential
Corruption: New Luanda Leaks revelations
More information has emerged about the business activities of Isabel dos Santos, this time claiming that despite her corrupt reputation she was able to count on advice from three of
What I’ve learnt after 30 days of isolation
Yep, we are in lockdown again. At first, I thought it would be great. I was finally going to spend all my time writing, reading and working out. At first
Letter from Cascais – February
Dear Editor, Saturday, February 13 – a sunny day ideal for a walk by the ocean. It is a 15-minute stroll to Boca do Inferno by the sea. Police are
Lagos rowing boat incident with Maritime Police
Dear Editor, As one of those involved, I read your February 18 report on the ‘Maritime cops’ with interest (as well as the Facebook response) and would like to make
Spiritual but not religious
Our monthly feature seeks to offer open-minded, clarifying, and meaningful responses to readers’ questions about spirituality. Send your questions to The Resident. Last March I was asked about the spiritual
Roadworks; the way ahead
The man aboard the roller wore a mask; I found that very odd and stared a while. I briefly saw his eyes, they squinted, as crushed sloes, Adjudicating hard the
Absurd measures
Dear Editor, We don’t have to be ‘anti-vaccers’ or ‘Covid deniers’ to question the measures taken. I witnessed two kids being fined by the GNR for having a sandwich on
Lagos development outrage
Dear Editor, I was fortunate enough to live in Albardeira (Lagos) for three years. I left in 2019, sadly. The area currently being proposed for development (in Meia Praia) is