Portugal is 95% water

The Portuguese Colonial Empire was one of the longest-lived empires in European history that lasted almost six centuries and stretched across the world, reaching the Americas, Africa, Asia and even

November 1, 2022by Jay Costa Owen

Disease prevention … and Covid news

The phrase ‘prevention is better than cure’ is often attributed to the Dutch philosopher Desiderius Erasmus in around 1500. Nothing has changed; it is still a fundamental principle of modern

October 31, 2022by Dr Maria Alice

Alfa Romeo – Tonale

Another new model line, another design triumph for Alfa Romeo The Tonale is the first Alfa Romeo launched under the Stellantis Group umbrella. The consolidation operation that saw the PSA

October 28, 2022by Portugal Resident

The November 2022 Night Sky

Welcome to the November night sky. Now, with the end of summertime and the clocks going back, the long dark and cool nights of autumn are truly here. As the

October 27, 2022by Clive Jackson

What do you know about blood cancer?

There are several types of blood cancer. Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma and Leukaemia are the most common. In Portugal, the incidence of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma is 2.6 cases per 100,000 inhabitants and

October 27, 2022by Portugal Resident

Walking in Monchique

Many people are reluctant to walk in Monchique because they associate the area with the two mountains of Fóia and Picota, which means uphill walking. While this is indeed true,

October 25, 2022by Julie Statham