Data centres – it’s big (tech) business!
Meta Platforms Inc. forecast the need for a data centre “the size of Manhattan Island” to accommodate the engineering of 20,000 young technicians who will lead the way to the
The Algarve’s autumn appeal
While summer remains the Algarve’s busiest season, the post-summer months, particularly September and October, are fast becoming a golden window for villa bookings. With warm weather lingering and the region
From exemption to exposure: UK pensions and the new inheritance tax rules
Historically, UK pension funds have generally been exempted from UK inheritance tax (IHT) when passed on to beneficiaries – but this is changing. From April 2027, any unused funds and
Restful sleep and chiropractic care
Resting well is essential for our overall health, yet a lot of people have difficulties sleeping. You would be surprised to find out that chiropractic might be a solution for
If every Portuguese child grew a tree
I’m going out on a limb today, sharing a wonderful idea with you, along with a generous smattering of tree-related puns, and a delightfully positive vision of the future. The
Off-Grid and Entertaining in Portugal: It’s actually happening … ignorance is bliss, but naivety is even more helpful
“Congratulations,” said Pedro as I introduced our latest guest and his partner to the valley, explaining how we fell in love with the view at first sight and how it
You say tomato, I say tomatillo
My introduction to tomatillos happened by chance. The seed supplier included a few surprise packets as a thank you for my online purchase. One of them was adorned with the
The impossible victory
On July 28, 1935 – 90 years ago – an Italian man only 1.52m tall beat the Nazis at their own game. This is the story of that day. This
The August 2025 Night Sky
Welcome to the August night sky. This is the month in the northern hemisphere when the nighttime temperatures become slightly cooler. This is also the month of the famous Perseid
São Tomé offers to pay flights home for families rendered homeless in Loures shanty demolitions
Offer refused: “it’s up to Portugal to fix housing crisis“ A bizarre argument is coming out of the ‘crisis’ of shanty developments springing up here, there and everywhere – and