Encounters with extraordinary people

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

July 6, 2011by shareitIn

“Scarface” gun sold

A revolver belonging to notorious US gangster Al Capone sold at a London firearms auction for £67,250. The 1929 .38 Police Positive gun was used by the mobster, full name

July 6, 2011by shareitIn

Getting divorced in Portugal

By Dr. Eduardo Serra Jorge features@algarveresident.com In his column, Lawyer Eduardo Serra Jorge from lawyers firm Eduardo Serra Jorge & Maria José Garcia – Sociedade de Advogados, R.L., will be

July 6, 2011by shareitIn

Recycled fashion

By Liz Griffiths features@algarveresident.com Liz Griffiths has a degree in Journalism and Editorial Design and, for six months, joined the Algarve Resident team as a news reporter and feature writer.

July 6, 2011by shareitIn

Scardy dog

Ci the sheepdog has become an internet sensation after a video of him running away from the flock on his farm in Somerset was uploaded by his owners. The four-year

June 30, 2011by shareitIn

Algarve property market gets hotter

By Stephen Anderson features@algarveresident.com Stephen Anderson is the Managing Director of Infinito Real Lda and has a broad knowledge of the real estate industry in Portugal. Having held senior positions

June 30, 2011by shareitIn

Your dog is the star of the show

Arrangements are well under way for APAA’s 12th Annual Scruffts Dog of the Year Show to be held at the Fatacil showground, courtesy of Lagoa Mayor, on Sunday, September 18.

June 30, 2011by shareitIn

Cutting to the chase

By Raoul Ruiz Martinez features@algarveresident.com Raoul Ruiz Martinez is a resident financial consultant for Finesco Financial Services Ltd., Glasgow. Finesco Financial Services Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial

June 30, 2011by shareitIn