Veteran declared dead four times
For former Army drill sergeant Jerry Miller, being alive has not been sufficient proof that he’s not dead. The U.S. Veterans Administration has declared him deceased four times since 2010.
Length of toilet visits monitored
Call centre workers in Norway are protesting against a hi-tech surveillance system that triggers an alarm if they spend more than eight minutes per day in the lavatory. Managers are
Man stuck for days in mud
A homeless man who told authorities he was stuck in the mud at the Rio Grande River in New Mexico for three days has been rescued after a group of
Qualifying recognised overseas pension schemes
An update from Blacktower Financial Management Group Limited regarding HMRC’s proposals for overseas transfers of pension savings. by Paul Beckwith features@algarveresident.com Paul Beckwith is an International Financial Advisor working with
Swiss banks still in the spotlight
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 and
Natural ways to boost your immune system
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 young
Extraordinary renewal of fixed term employment contracts
by Dr. Eduardo Serra Jorge features@algarveresident.com In his new monthly column, Lawyer Eduardo Serra Jorge from lawyers firm Eduardo Serra Jorge & Maria José Garcia – Sociedade de Advogados, R.L.,
Cellulite, that most dreaded of words
by Samira Mohamed Ali features@algarveresident.com Having modelled since she was 11 years old for high profile brands and companies around the world, Samira Mohamed Ali is “very proud” to be
The hypnotising Grand Canyon
by Nigel Wright features@algarveresident.com Nigel Wright, and his wife Sue, moved to Portugal seven years ago and live in the countryside near Paderne with their three dogs. They lived and
Food, glorious food
by JUNE LOVER features@algarveresident.com After 35 years in the TV and film industry, June Lover retired to the Algarve in 2006. Having owned a holiday property here for 12 years she

