The unfortunate D. Sancho II and the Conquest of the Algarve
Few people now remember D. Sancho II (1209-1223-1248), the fourth king of the new kingdom of Portugal. Great-grandson of the founder of the Burgundian dynasty, D. Afonso Henriques, D. Sancho
The importance of healthy eating for our children
As schools have started the new term, many parents and schools alike are faced with preparing daily snacks and lunches, or planning menus. As we begin to emerge from the
Rural fires – keeping up the good work
Some good news arrived last week. According to the latest available data, so far this year there has been the lowest number of rural fires and the second lowest in
Pre-school to become ‘compulsory’ as part of national strategy to combat poverty
Pre-school in Portugal is set to become compulsory as part of the national strategy to combat poverty 2021-2023. Explain reports, this effectively means that schooling will have to start at
The October 2021 Night Sky
Welcome to the October night sky. Shortly after sunset over in the west, a bright star-like object will be seen – this is planet Venus. On the 29th of the
A 21st century education
As our children return to education after the summer break, be it starting school for the first time, entering secondary school or transitioning into higher education, all are entering a
The tapestry factory in Tavira
The Marquês de Pombal and Industrial Development The aftermath of the Great Earthquake of 1755 left much of Portugal and especially the Algarve in ruins. It also left Portugal under
Back to school
It is that time of the year again! After two unprecedented years with our children restricted by the worldwide pandemic, one would definitely expect all parents and children to be
Would your home survive a rural fire?
Around four years ago, I had the privilege of accompanying Val Charlton, Managing Director of Landworks NPC, an expert on rural fires and Firewise Communities in South Africa, on a
More than 200 Afghan students want to come to Portugal to study under programme created by Jorge Sampaio
As former President of the Republic Jorge Sampaio remains critically ill in hospital, Expresso reports that more than 200 Afghan girls and women are hoping desperately to be accepted into