The English Factory at Lisbon
In our last article, we discussed the pre-eminence of the English Factory at Lisbon. The Factory was not a manufactory, but an association of merchants or factors in a foreign
Ukrainian conflict – What do we tell our children?
This is a question that I have been asked many times in the last month with regard to the current Ukrainian conflict in Europe. Parents are concerned as to what
The April 2022 Night Sky
Welcome to the April night sky. This month we still have no bright planets visible in the early evening sky, except for the elusive planet Mercury. This planet is never
International school reinforces position in Algarve
Nobel Algarve boosts presence in southern Portugal with new Secondary School Nobel Algarve British International School, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, is reinforcing its position in the
Madeleine inquiry in the UK: questions still needing answers
Operation Grange is expected to be shelved this autumn. Madeleine McCann has been making headline news internationally yet again as the London Metropolitan Police investigation into her disappearance is reportedly
‘Rescue mission Ukraine’ on way home!
Convoy of vehicles has picked up designated refugees… and they all have homes to welcome them The amazing convoy of mothers, fathers and all those in-between that set out from
Ukraine and the information war
As the saying goes, “There are three sides to every story: your side, my side, and the truth.” No one has to be lying. They may just have different viewpoints, but that’s
D João V, The Magnificent (1689-1706-1750)
After our last article on the Methuen Treaties, it seemed appropriate to consider the next half century, and to judge what effect these treaties exercised on the kingdom of Portugal.
Cybersecurity checklist for small and medium businesses
Cyber security has been very much in the news for the last months with several major organisations affected. No matter the size of the business, cybersecurity is an essential focus
Algarve Dad’s Army mobilises to “make a difference”: setting off for Poland on Saturday
A veritable Algarve Dad’s Army has mobilized, in a matter of days, to start making its contribution to the horrors inflicted by Russia on the people of Ukraine. Consignments of