Portugal’s American moment: How US travelers are changing the rhythm of visits here – Part 1
Life in the North, seen from a café table… From my café table in Braga, sipping a warming galão, I often find myself listening to the hum of everyday Portuguese
Portugal owes us nothing but gives us so much
I’m here today to address this attention-seeking nonsense. And, in doing so, will say: “Adeus and send a postcard” to the não-sayers, but, more importantly, attempt to calm the nerves
“It would be mistake to not use AI in schools” – education minister
Portugal’s Minister for Education, Science and Innovation has declared it would be a mistake for schools to not use artificial intelligence. He also confirmed that the government’s plan to give
Black Friday online scams supercharged by Artificial Intelligence
Google’s latest report, released on November 6, 2025, paints a stark picture of how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is supercharging online scams, turning festive cheer into potential financial ruin for millions.
Wine talk – Fall is here – change up your whites!
The changing seasons open the door for change in so many ways, among them the dishes we enjoy – and our wines. So, let this be your sign to embrace
Bright International School: a family’s vision for innovative learning in the Algarve
What began as a bold vision to create schools “by a family, for families” has now become one of Portugal’s most inspiring educational stories. The group, already recognised internationally through
The part that stays
“To live in hearts we leave behind, is not to die.” Thomas Campbell We live as though we’ll last forever, as though continuity and control belong to us. And then
We are now The Resident!
This week’s print edition marks our newspaper’s 36th anniversary as it was this very week in 1989 that the first edition of what was then the Algarve Resident hit the
The Churches of Tavira – Part 8
To read from the start click here. The modern Capela de Nossa Senhora da Conceição in the grounds of the Hotel Vila Galé Albacora is the fishermen’s chapel from the old tuna
Portugal: Deep-sea research cooperation with Brazil
Portugal and Brazil have strengthened scientific cooperation in joint deep-sea research, with scientific missions in the Atlantic, the Ministry of Agriculture and the Sea said today. The agreement between the two