King John III and the Dark Messenger of Zion
David Reuveni claimed to be the brother of a king Joseph who ruled in Arabia a large community of Jews, said to number 300,000 In the year 1525, a diminutive
Portugalidade – Medieval Medicine
The early Islamic system could truly be seen as a forerunner of the modern Portuguese national health service (SNS). In year 711 CE, the Umayyad Caliphate directed an invasion
Caring for the unloved ones
In mid-June, the Ministry of Labour published its annual report titled ‘Carta Social’, which gave statistics for the year 2022 in respect of Social Security and Solidarity. Of the €1.8
Skin deep, and in deep: True beauty on the Silver Coast
Further to last week’s ‘Should Expat Politics Matter?’ topic, may I start this week by calming any nerves I may have jangled with my assertions, with the words of my
Safe and sunny holidays
Well, we certainly have plenty of sun, but are we paying enough attention to safety? Whether we are walking in the hills, sun bathing on the beach, swimming in pools
Buildings that commemorate power in Portugal
Ever since the beginning of time, the founders of a new state have stamped their mastery on the built environment. New political masters are determined that their government will be
What does the new UK government mean for tax and pensions?
It’s all change at Number 10, but what changes are in store for tax and pensions? It is early days, and we may have to wait until the autumn budget
Should expat politics matter?
What’s the right amount of attention for a foreigner to give to politics ‘back home’? In our consideration here, let’s presume that those very same politics had something to do
Why tourists are choosing the extended stay experience
The concept of extended stays in the travel industry has evolved into a trend that combines luxury, comfort, and convenience. In 2024 so far, SandyBlue has already seen a 53%
Yawning complications
My grandfather, on my mum’s side, did not like children and I am told that when we were small, we were kept at a safe distance from him. So safe