Vitamin D deficiency, a ticking bomb?
Dear Editor, In the 18th and 19th centuries, the world was plagued by a pandemic – rickets, a disease that, among other things, led to skeletal deformity in especially young
London Calling
This month, I am delighted to introduce readers of London Calling to my friend, Lucinda Hawksley. She is an acclaimed author with a very famous ancestor who knew London very
Sustainable environment under threat in Lagoa
Dear Editor This month Lagoa Council marked International Wetlands Day with a week-long programme of information about the importance of wetlands for the global environment. Meanwhile, the council has approved
Dual citizenship in Portugal
Those who are contemplating taking on Portuguese citizenship often wish to retain their nationality of origin. Fortunately, Portugal recognises and permits dual nationality. There can be a variety of reasons
Hope springs eternal
I think we all had high hopes for 2021 and I’m not going to say that they were dashed; however, there is still plenty to hope for in the future.
Hula Dancercise
Rachel Bowen-Jones started dancing at the age of two-and-a-half and studied a variety of dance genres as she grew up. Her dream was to be a professional dancer, to travel
Coronavirus pandemic is causing mental health havoc
COMMENT Mental health issues are festering on the sidelines of the constant news reports about Covid-19 infection and death rates, strict lockdown measures, the economic slump and vaccination plans. As
Mail to the UK
Ask Afpop In this monthly column, afpop, Portugal’s largest foreign residents’ association, aims to answer some of the most frequently-asked questions by members. Question: I’ve heard that mail to and
Concorde’s 45th anniversary
The 45th anniversary last week of Concorde’s inaugural flights in 1976 was also the occasion for revealing the inside story surrounding the mythical plane’s Portuguese connection. In the 60s, when
Food nostalgia
This Christmas we did not, as usual, get together with the rest of the family. So, as I stood alone in the kitchen on Christmas morning, whilst everyone else still