British expats left bewildered
COMMENT Many British expats in Portugal have been understandably angered and embarrassed by last week’s political and economic anarchy in the United Kingdom. Respect for Britain’s government has plummeted across
Talking about death
In the last few weeks, both national and international news has been dominated by the death of Queen Elizabeth ll. At our school, students of all ages from three to
Plants for your drought-tolerant garden? Find them at the Mediterranean Garden Fair!
How do you tell the difference between a botanist and a gardener? A botanist will ask what family a plant is in, and a gardener will ask how big it
London Calling – London people
One of the most interesting things about London is the huge diversity of people who call it home. Astonishingly, the population of the UK capital is now just under nine
The ups and downs of rescuing a dog
When we first retired over 17 years ago, my lovely wife and I ended up in the old town of Panama City, Panama. One day while standing near Bolivar Square
Golf – How to become an expert at pitch shots
When your pitching is off, there are fewer areas of the game more frustrating. You can be so close to the green and all you need to do is play
Algarve Travel trends: predictions for 2023
We are officially in the final quarter of the year, and what a year it has been! 2022 was definitely the year for travel. After two years of uncertainty, seeing
New air defence shield welcome
Although one of the least vulnerable countries in Europe to missile attacks from Russia, Portugal will be all the safer thanks to a new defence system initiated by Germany. Fifteen
Yoga benefits beyond the mat
Yoga, an ancient practice and meditation, has become increasingly popular in today’s busy society. For many people, yoga provides a retreat from their chaotic and busy lives. This is true
Naturalization for descendants of Sephardic Jews
The Decree-Law n.º 26/2022 of March 18 amended the Portuguese Nationality Regulation. Besides having standardised the regulation in light of amendments made to the Nationality Law, it has also changed