Lessons from Easter
As a child, I could not quite understand why Good Friday was not named Terrible Friday by Christians, given that the day is given to the crucifixion and not the
First feminist school opens in Portugal
The first feminist school is due to open in Lisbon on Wednesday. Called Manamiga (an amalgum of the words ‘sister friend’) it has been inspired by feminist schools that exist
How are your savings protected? Bank deposit guarantee schemes
With the global banking industry back in the news again, this is a good time to look at what bank guarantees are in place in the event of institutional failure.
Encouraging tourists to secure their holiday
At SandyBlue, we are constantly keeping an eye on all travel trends. In particular, guest behaviour and booking patterns are key to our sales and marketing success. In 2023 so
What is art and why is creativity so important?
Art reflects our history, traditions, culture, and something about ourselves. It allows us to dive deep into different topics, our emotions and provides opportunity to reflect on. As French artist Paul
Crucial foreign affairs issues
Portugal continues to keep a close eye on foreign affairs all over the world, even though it has greatly downsized and is now just a small country on the sidelines
Home not-so-sweet home
When I retired, one of my goals in life was to NEVER see snow again. A lifetime of Michigan winters in the US was enough. I was doing well with
It’s why we love cars
Born on the special stages of the World Rally Championship, the original Alpine A110 is racing royalty. Driving the new one, that heritage is felt on every kilometre. Alpine is
Portuguese women who made history
As we reside in Portugal, it seems appropriate to remember some of the many remarkable women who have contributed to the history of this country. Before 1900, women depended on
ADHD – misunderstood or over-diagnosed?
Currently, there is much debate within both educational and medical forums with regard to the number of children and adolescents who are being diagnosed and medicated for ADHD. Research has