BMW and Mercedes – Reality check
I drove two amazing diesel cars recently and they deserve someone who still sings their praises. We absolutely need these cars to exist. Allow me to explain. Well, I guess
Choosing a Valentine
Did you know that Valentine’s Day has been celebrated since the Middle Ages with the most popular belief being that it honours St Valentine, a bishop and martyr who used
The flavour of love
Along with everything else that Valentine’s Day is promoted to be, it is also considered a day of love. At least that is what the greeting card companies would have
The Exploitation of Portugal’s Mineral Resources – Part 2
The full extent of the present polemic concerning malfeasance in the granting of licences for the exploration of lithium has yet to be uncovered and may well bring about the
Batteries in photovoltaic systems: understanding their function, benefits, and safety measures
In recent years, the use of batteries has rapidly grown across various applications, from portable electronic devices to electric vehicles and energy storage systems. However, as we rely more on
Five minutes in exchange for a woman’s life: cervical cancer screening
Cervical cancer screening takes just five minutes, but it can save a woman’s life. Certain diseases when detected early can improve the quality of life of the patient, increase the
London Calling – February 2024
Portugal and Japan London Calling is stretching the boundaries this month! There is a London link though in that your columnist found himself sitting next to a really interesting Japanese
Non-Habitual Resident Status – Transitional Regime
The Non-Habitual Resident Status is a special regime that establishes a more favourable tax regime, in the sense of reducing Personal Income Tax (IRS) for 10 years for new foreign
Moving home – safety and security considerations
Portugal is a great place to live, with friendly people, good climate, good food, wine and beautiful countryside. Portugal has emerged as a popular choice for expats, with the number
Did Salazar have a love life? – Part 1
Although a staunch Catholic, who negotiated a rapprochement with the Holy See in 1940, he refused to restore the property confiscated from the Church during the First Republic in 1910;