The power of the elephant
Saturday December 4 For us, December has begun with a run of bad luck caused, we believe, by the gift of a ‘lucky elephant’. The moment the elephant was handed
Paradise lost
ON AUGUST 22 1999, a huge tidal wave was spotted on the horizon and most of the south-facing beaches in the Algarve were rapidly evacuated. Those tourists who remained on
BAGHDAD
Police deputy killed Baghdad’s deputy police chief has been killed outside his home in the south of the Iraqi capital. Brigadier Amer Ali Nayef was shot dead, along with his
Resolutions to make you wealthier in 2005
THE START of a New Year is always a good opportunity to review one’s financial affairs and consider whether your capital is working as effectively, and as tax efficiently, as
Storms hit northern Europe
AT LEAST 14 people have been killed as strong winds and severe floods wreaked havoc in northern Europe. Three people have died in Britain, seven in Sweden and four in
Strawberries in January
Dear Reader, THE ALGARVE was blessed this festive season with some amazing weather, so dry, sunny and warm. And, like every year, I have made a few New Year resolutions
Exciting times ahead
TURKEY has been trying to join the EU for years. It is a full member of every major Europe-wide institution – except the European Union. This Christmas, it was finally
GIBRALTAR
Body of commander found in swimming pool Britain’s commander of British Forces in Gibraltar since May 2004 was found dead in his swimming pool last weekend. Royal Navy Commodore, David
Happy New Year
Judy Sharp reflects on life and her world – as she sees it. OH, FOR heaven’s sake, it’s 2005 already! Doesn’t time fly when you’re having fun? I had to
2005 is going to be an interesting year
Swiss Parliament accepts EU Savings Tax Directive. Over December 8 and 9, the House of Representatives in the Swiss Parliament voted through eight bilateral accords with the EU. This included