Be earthquake-ready!
Living in a country situated in a moderate seismic hazard zone, over the years Portugal has been hit by a number of major earthquakes. The regions of Lisbon and the
United Lisbon International School joins the Dukes Education Family
United Lisbon International School was founded by Chitra and Roman Stern of the Martinhal Group in Portugal after the recognition that an international school in the city of Lisbon was
Antimicrobial resistance
Antimicrobials, including antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals and antiparasitics, are medicines used to prevent and treat infections in humans, animals and plants. Antimicrobial resistance happens when germs like bacteria and fungi develop the ability
Risk factors assessment of cardiovascular disease in specific population groups
Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is today the leading cause of early death worldwide, affecting both men and women; all deaths in Europe before the age of 75, 42% women and
Golf: Close your eyes to improve your pitching!
If you would love to feel more confident and relaxed with your short shots around the green, then this article is for you! Sometimes it is the simplest of pitch
An American woman’s journey to a story book life in the Algarve
Why Portugal? I remember exactly when my retirement planning frenzy started. A financial planner was pitching me to handle my investments. He told me that I needed at least 80%
How to get the most out of your yoga practice
We all have different experiences during our yoga practice, whether it is being on our mat following an instructor online or attending a group yoga class at a studio. The
British nun’s first-hand account of 1755 Lisbon earthquake
This feature takes a look at the 1755 Lisbon earthquake from a rather different perspective – that of a British nun living in Lisbon when on November 1, 1755, the
The UK tax residence test and expatriates
Are you sure you have escaped UK taxation? You may be settled in Portugal, but if you spend time in the UK each year or retain property there, you could
What Portugal’s travel success means for property owners
As we approach the end of 2022, it’s always a great chance to look back and see the travel trends of the year gone by. In the last few weeks,