The religious history of Tavira – Part 1
The churches of Tavira Although most towns and villages in the Middle Ages in Europe possessed only one church for every parish, in contrast to other Portuguese towns of a
Hundreds of Americans resident in Portugal demonstrate against Trump in Lisbon
âWe know what fascism is⊠thatâs what is happeningâ Hundreds of Americans resident in Portugal demonstrated in Lisbon today against the policies of Donald Trump. Hours after the US president
Is It Just Me – Changes
I canât believe it, but itâs only 10 days until my birthday comes around again! This year – please pinch me, is it really 2025? – is particularly poignant as
A Year in Monchique 2 â Last Christmas â December 2018
When people ask how I discovered Portugal, I always reply the same way: âI didnât; my parents did.â Joe and Alice discovered Portugal decades ago and visited countless times, from
Portugalidade – A moratorium on deep-sea mining
How will our small nation be able to patrol and police potential intrusions? The prohibition of Deep-Sea Mining (DSM) in Portuguese territorial waters for 25 years was promulgated in DiĂĄrio
EU Preparedness Union Strategy to prevent and react to emerging threats and crises
On March 26, 2025, the âEuropean Commission and High Representativeâ launched the Preparedness Union Strategy to support Member States and enhance Europe’s capability to prevent and respond to emerging threats.
The ultimate guide to choosing high-quality bedding for your vacation rental
One of the most important yet often overlooked aspects of a successful vacation rental is high-quality bedding. While guests may forget the décor, they will always remember the comfort of
The looking glass of anarchy in a Portuguese Political Wonderland
âWhy is a politician like a bowl of milk?â Abstract: This is a satirical essay which reflects upon two undesirable events: the forthcoming national election for parliament (SĂŁo Bento) caused
Faux pas
No sooner had I grasped the dictionary meaning of faux pas, I started making them. Umm, and in generous measures. If you are wondering how socially outrageous I can be,
The April 2025 Night Sky
Welcome to the April night sky. Now we are officially in springtime, the days are getting longer, and the nights are shorter in the northern hemisphere. Last month was the