The great North-South divide
Barrington Thompson Politicians would do well to undertake the same trip Having lived in the Algarve for eight years, my partner and I decided to tour the length and breadth
Computer security – Hardware
By Mark Rawcliffe features@algarveresident.com This week we are talking about the security of your physical computer – the hardware – the bit you touch and feel. The bit thieves really
26% more tips in red
Waitresses who wear red get up to 26% extra in tips than they would wearing other colours, researchers found – but only from male customers. No matter what colour they
How hackers steal bank details
Security flaws have been identified in some chip and PIN terminals which, it is suggested, allow thieves to download a customer’s personal card details. Experts uncovered the security flaw, which
Hamster held by cops
A hamster was rescued by police after it fell from a first-floor window, bounced off a car bonnet and was chased by a cat. PCs Helen Hansen and PC Dave
Olympics enthusiast rescued
Olympic fever is hard to shake. For one British man, the enthusiasm was so strong that he attempted to swim from France to New York to bring the spirit of
Inflation – the kiss of death to savings
By: BILL BLEVINS | features@algarveresident.com Bill Blevins is Managing Director of Blevins Franks. He has specialised in expatriate investment and tax planning for over 35 years. He has written books
Pre-conceptional care
By: ELIZABETH HARTLAND | features@algarveresident.com Elizabeth Hartland has a Bachelor of Science Degree in nutrition, together with a Diploma from the Institute of Nutritional Therapy. She is married with two
Modern-day maritime explorers
By Margaret Brown features@algarveresident.com
Le petit Renault
by Guilherme Marques features@algarveresident.com The Twingo has just been given a mid-life facelift and it now holds some of the funky appeal of the original The Twingo was a revolution