The unsung hero of the Carnation Revolution
Accounts of the Revolution rightly stress the outstanding roles played by: Captain Salgueiro Maia; General António Spínola, General Francisco da Costa Gomes; General Ramalho Eanes; Mário Soares. Some point out
The more things change
For those of my readers who were wondering where I had disappeared to for the last couple of months, I have some wonderful news to share. Well, I was in
Sea buckthorn, a nutritional powerhouse and a dietary staple of astronauts and Olympians
I must have been six years old when I first encountered sea buckthorn. Its sizeable bush comprised of a handful of widely scattered, long branches that were adorned with narrow
A Year in Monchique 2 – You stupid boy! – September 2018
Having made it through the wildfire, I woke up feeling surprisingly optimistic. In the quiet of the night, I had decided to press on with my new life. What is
Behind the scenes at Safe Communities Portugal
Again, it has been a very busy and productive year for us at Safe Communities Portugal (SCP). With a focus mainly on communication, in 2024 we published around 3,600 items
Is It Just Me – The time of my life
So, so you think you can tell Heaven from Hell? Blue skies from pain? Can you tell a green field from a cold steel rail? A smile from a veil?
Algarve villa rentals: Reflections on 2024 and looking ahead to 2025
The Algarve’s villa rental market has shown remarkable resilience and growth in 2024, with early booking trends for 2025 already indicating another exceptional year ahead. As the industry leader in
Water, water ever rare; and not a drop to waste
The once-abundant resource of potable water in north and central Portugal is under pressure from the combined exigencies of industrial and commercial activity – especially in the mining and “quality”
Review your financial planning for 2025
Key points to consider as we enter the new year The New Year often inspires reflection and goal setting in areas like health, happiness, lifestyle, and finances. As we enter
Carlos Sainz – Smooth Operator
Carlos Sainz is joining Williams F1 for 2025, but not before Ferrari threw him the greatest farewell party he could ever have hoped for. Instead of starting the year with