New York cyclists planning nude protest
Cyclists angered by the removal of a cycling lane in Brooklyn, New York, are planning a nude protest when heavy snow is expected to fall. The “Freedom Ride” is designed
April
Stobart star takes on Portugal Matthew Wilson (pictured right with father Malcom Wilson), 22, the youngest ever driver to win a WRC stage and score a driver’s point, was in
UK’s offshore financial centres must raise taxes
By BILL BLEVINS features@algarveresident.com Bill Blevins is the Managing Director of Blevins Franks. He has specialised in expatriate investment and tax planning for over 35 years. He has written books
January
Truck rampage in Lagos A 21-year-old Portuguese man was remanded in custody following a truck rampage in Lagos on January 17, which left one woman dead and seven other people
November
Luxury development approved near beauty spot A new luxury development has been approved for an area adjacent to the Lagoa dos Salgados in the parish of Pêra at a time
Deadline for UK’s tax disclosure facility extended
By BILL BLEVINS features@algarveresident.com Bill Blevins is the Managing Director of Blevins Franks. He has specialised in expatriate investment and tax planning for over 35 years. He has written books
Tourist smuggles reptiles in underpants
A German man was caught trying to leave New Zealand with 23 geckos and 20 skinks (lizards) hidden in his underwear earlier this month. Hans Kubus, 58, was caught at
Albino hedgehog on a diet
An overweight albino hedgehog has been put on a diet and exercise programme by staff at the Tiggywinkles wildlife hospital in Buckinghamshire in the UK. The hedgehog, named Snowball, arrived
A paradise called Funchal awaits you
By PAULO SILVESTRE features@algarveresident.com In this travel feature, Paulo Silvestre takes readers on a guided tour of the best places to visit in Portugal. Paulo provides inside information and useful
Church disbanded over Tiger’s sins
Revelations of superstar golfer Tiger Wood’s inappropriate behaviour have proved too much for a fanatical fan, who is disbanding a church set up in praise of him. The church, whose