Features

London Olympic organisers were left red-faced when a huge clock in Trafalgar Square marking the countdown to the 2012 Games stopped just hours after being unveiled at a glitzy ceremony.

More properties were sold in Portugal during 2010 than in 2009 but the building sector in the country continues to be weak. According to the Portuguese Association of Real Estate

An Australian schoolgirl had to cancel her 16th birthday party after her Facebook invitation went viral and close to 200,000 people said they would turn up at her house. The

When a streaker came on to the pitch wearing nothing more than a black wig and a green thong outfit, resembling the mankini worn by Sasha Baron Cohen in the

by John Westwood features@algarveresident.com John Westwood is the Managing Director of Blacktower Financial Management Group. Most offshore life companies go to some lengths to highlight that their products are not

Narcotics police in California may be used to dealing with ferocious dogs guarding dodgy properties but they were in for a surprise when they raided a house and were met

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

A new survey into the relationship habits of Brits has revealed that the top passion killer for couples is an increase in weight. The study interviewed 2,000 British adults to

By BILL BLEVINS features@algarveresident.com Bill Blevins is the Managing Director of Blevins Franks. He has specialised in expatriate investment and tax planning for over 35 years. He has written books

By BILL BLEVINS features@algarveresident.com Bill Blevins is the Managing Director of Blevins Franks. He has specialised in expatriate investment and tax planning for over 35 years. He has written books