Out with the ghosts and Alentejo dust
By John Oliver and Jeanette Elliott features@algarveresident.com John Oliver and Jeanette Elliott moved from the UK to Portugal around six years ago and live in Ourique, Alentejo. John now follows
Animal shelter puts fattest cats on discount
A central Ohio animal shelter with an abundance of chubby cats is having a sale on its fattest felines, hoping a discount entices potential owners to take one home. The
Britons prefer sleep to sex
More than three quarters of Britons would rather have a good night’s sleep than have sex with their partners, according to a survey. The study, of more than 8,500 people,
Summer delights
By Helga and Larry Hampton features@algarveresident.com Helga and Larry Hampton, a German-American couple, have had a villa in the Algarve since 1972 and since 1990 have spent the majority of
Concern rises over Portugal’s mortgage defaults
Companies linked to the construction industry in Portugal owe banks a staggering €2.8 billion because of the economic slowdown. Worst hit are construction and cement companies that invested heavily in
Canine Leishmaniasis
By Dr. Lars Rahmquist features@algarveresident.com Lars Rahmquist studied veterinary surgery at Sydney University, graduating in 1996 with first class honours. He has worked in a number of fields in veterinary
Pestana TV now broadcasting
Pestana Golf & Resorts has launched Pestana Television, programming designed to enhance the experience of Pestana for guests by informing them of the resort services, golf courses and the selection
Wayne Rooney hair transplant
Footballer Wayne Rooney revealed on Twitter that he has had a hair transplant at a clinic in London.
Bank of England inflation report and interest rates
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Police shoot fake alligator
Police in a suburb in the state of Missouri,US, recently encountered one tough alligator – or so they thought.

