National Water Prize goes to project conceived in Algarve
Project is brainchild of environmental scientist Sascha Iqbal An ‘ingenious project’ underway in the Algarve that creates drinking water in a sustainable way has won the National Water Prize –
Statins, depression, memory loss and more
I need to begin by saying I am not a doctor. I am not giving you medical advice. The information I provide is for educational purposes only. Statins are the
Off Grid and Ignorant in Portugal – Birthday presents: Busy in the country, but a trip to the town
Birthday presents can reveal a lot about one’s age, stage of life and current circumstances, and this couldn’t have been more true on the occasion of my most recent birthday.
Portugalidade: the sanctity of sanitation in medieval times
Both Romans and Moors built their palaces and villas in elevated positions near to rivers and lakes When Afonso Henriques became the first king of Portugal in year 1143, he
Building a bio pool: a seven-year journey
Seven years ago, my husband João and I fell in love with a farm in interior Alentejo that was in a state of (almost) total disrepair. We love a good
ETIC Algarve opens doors on March 1
The Faro-based school invites young creatives to discover its courses interactively. ETIC_Algarve invites all interested in pursuing careers in the Creative Industries to its Open Day, which will take place
Electric vs Hybrid: two cars, one winner
The Fiat 600 is available both as a BEV and a Hybrid. But which one makes more sense? There is no better way to compare an electric car against one
How UK investments are taxed in Portugal
Many British expatriates living in Portugal continue to hold the same savings and investments they had in the UK, even if they are living here long-term. While this is understandable,
The March 2025 Night Sky
Welcome to the March night sky. This is the month of the spring Equinox in the northern hemisphere. This year it happens on the 20th when the Sun crosses the
Why is February only 28 days long?
Of all the months in the year, February stands apart – not only for its short length but for the fascinating history that shaped it. While every other month boasts










