A pastry made by Monks
Whilst in the UK we have traditional desserts and treats such as Spotted Dick, Flies’ Graveyards and Fat Rascals, in Portugal one of the most celebrated treats is the Pastel
Free reading – a summer holiday pleasure!
School’s out for summer! For children of all ages, that means a very welcome rest from homework and academia. It also allows for many a break from being told exactly
Illicit firearms trafficking
Being on the south west corning of Europe, Portugal is a landing point for the importation of drugs from South America (mainly cocaine) as well as countries such as Morocco
António dos Santos Ramalho Eanes – 16th President of the Republic (part 2)
The Presidential Election of 1976 The Carnation Revolution and the opposition to the coup of November 25 had been led by soldiers, and this reality made an immense psychological and
Here comes the summer!
Summer holidays are here, and I know from personal experience that for some parents this is a joy and a pleasure and for others a struggle to juggle work, childcare
António dos Santos Ramalho Eanes – 16th President of the Republic – Part 1
If there were any doubts that the Carnation Revolution, which ushered in the Third Portuguese Republic, was a military movement, it is perhaps enough to consider the first three Presidents
The July 2021 Night Sky
Welcome to the July night sky. This is the month in the northern hemisphere of long hot days and dark starry nights. Now looking towards the south, just after sunset,
Cruising down the coast
When discussing the Portuguese exploration of the west coast of Africa (and the eventual rounding of the Cape of Good Hope to India), there are a number of significant historical
€5.9 million to build new primary school and avenue in Faro
A new primary school and an avenue to ease traffic flow – both projects representing a €5.9 million investment – will be built in Faro. The council will resort to
A nostalgic walk through Lisbon
I have always loved Portugal because I grew up here. Aged 13, I attended school in England and spent the next 22 years wanting to come back. In 1999, my