A gloom with a view: Portugal in the fourth turning
Every now and then, on my Good Morning Portugal! show, I’ll ask my viewers and listeners how they are doing. On these occasions, it’s not just a cheerful and cursory
Cork
As you uncork a wine bottle to relax with a refreshing glass of wine or, as you put your glass down on a cork coaster, have you ever stopped to
BMW – Pioneers
It is the first time there is one picture and one picture alone in this page. But with good reason. Please read on. They say a motoring journalist is never
King John III – Quakes, Schisms and Inquisitions
On January 26, 1531, an earthquake with epicentre underneath the Tagus valley to the south of Santarém caused the river and its estuary to fill with a rush of water
Get to know your succulents
In simple terms, a succulent is a plant that can store water in specialised tissue for later use if water becomes scarce. A good reason to include them in your
Do you know how to measure and interpret your blood pressure?
Measure your blood pressure regularly in order to help your healthcare team diagnose any health problems early. Because measuring your blood pressure is the only way to know whether you
Old young
I realised quite recently that when I got married, my mother had not even turned 50. She reached that milestone two years later, but looking at her pictures from that
Installing a photovoltaic system: where to start?
More and more people are adopting photovoltaic energy, a free and clean energy source that is environmentally friendly. As concerns about conserving natural resources grow, photovoltaic systems offer an efficient
Residency time calculation changes in Portugal
On April 1, 2024, a new change came into force regarding the rule for counting legal residence periods for the purposes of Portuguese nationality applications. The change takes place in
In Solidarity
In the world of cinema, few directors have woven stories as poignant and as resonant as Ken Loach. His latest offering, ´The Old Oak´, is more than a film; it