The Mythical Charms of Langkawi
It was a Robinson Crusoe moment. Our only means of transport, a small motor boat, had disappeared around the headland and we were now castaways, completely alone on the soft
It’s time not timing that reaps rewards
by Bill Blevins “Is this a good time to invest?” This is one of the questions wealth advisers are frequently asked, and the answer is “yes” more often than not.
Portugal launches tax hikes and re-enters bond markets
by Paul Beckwith Hoping to stem falling revenues due to a recession that is set to push unemployment to further record highs, and to meet budget targets set as conditions
Mediterranean Garden Fair at the gardens of Estoi Palace
There is an old saying … “Familiarity breeds contempt” … and it is true that we can very easily take for granted people, places and possessions which are close to
The theatre curtain goes up
By SOPHIE MCCARRICK sophie.mccarrick@algarveresident.com One of the most important historic theatres in the Algarve, Teatro Gregório Mascarenhas in Silves, has been restored to its former splendour and is now set
Tunisian magazine to be prosecuted
A popular Tunisian children’s magazine is to be prosecuted for telling its young readers how to make a petrol bomb, officials said last week. The latest edition of Qaws Quzah,
Volatile markets
by Philippa Rowat Even by recent standards, the last month has been a volatile one in the FX markets. The reason for the uncertainty swirling around was the prospect of
Cocaine handed out with election leaflets
A Brazil city council candidate has been arrested after she was caught allegedly handing out cocaine with her election leaflets, according to reports. Carme Cristina Lima, 32, was running for
Cockroach-eating contest winner dies
The winner of a cockroach-eating contest has died minutes after downing dozens of the live bugs. Edward Archbold, 32, had won a python for polishing off more cockroaches and worms
Exploding washing machines investigated
Families are reporting exploding washing machines that have led to doors shattering and shards of glass covering their kitchen. Dozens of complaints from owners of appliances have been received by