A global perspective
The world has become a much smaller place as modern technology allows us to instantly communicate and collaborate with people from different cultures all over the globe. Never has it
Francisco da Costa Gomes (1914-2001) – 15th President of the Republic
When General Spínola resigned as President of the Republic on September 30, 1974, there was only one possible choice to replace him. And indeed, Portugal was fortunate that General Francisco
“Combat is not a solution to fires – prevention is”
These are not my words but those of Brigadier General Duarte da Costa, President of ANEPC (National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority), during a recent interview. I could not agree
Developing community spirit
As the restrictions related to the current pandemic are eased, it is very important that we continue to provide our children and students with the opportunities to learn and understand
The June 2021 Night Sky
Welcome to the June night sky. This is the month of the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere and the winter solstice in the southern hemisphere. The word solstice means
Portugal injects €900 million to “recover education” lost during the pandemic
A plan to invest around €900 million in helping schools and pupils ‘recover education affected during the pandemic’ has been announced by education minister Tiago Brandão. “We want to recover
The Myth of Sagres
The myth that surrounds the site of Sagres would be amusing if it were not so outlandish. Tourist brochures, superficial writings on the Algarve, even the United States Power Squadrons
Becoming earth friendly
It was perhaps surprising for many people how much press coverage and educational curriculum time has been given over to both the understanding and awareness of International Earth Day, which
Criminal exploitation of the Covid-19 pandemic
I recently made a presentation via Zoom to Rotary Club Estoi Palace International of how individual criminals and organised crime groups have been quick to exploit the crisis induced by
Eupheus students enjoy water sports in Quinta do Lago
“Embracing learning activities that also take place outside of the classroom”, Eupheus International School in Loulé took all its students, on Friday, May 7, on the first of several school