Abstention is alarming
Dear Editor, Even though we were all expecting it, abstention levels in Portugal reached record-breaking levels once again in last weekend’s legislative elections. At such a delicate time in the
Worrying story
Dear Editor, Your story on the German doctor who had to flee the Algarve has to be one of the most worrying I can remember. It seems there are two
Couvert robbery
Dear Editor, I’m glad someone finally spoke up against the “couvert” robbery at Portuguese restaurants. In my experience in the Algarve, the majority of restaurants are guilty of bringing unordered
Lasers and aircraft
Dear Editor, I have just read the article in the Algarve Resident (September 24 edition) about lasers being shot at aircraft. I am a golfer just here for a short
Re: Letter ‘EDP cuts all the time’
Dear Editor, I read the letter of Mr. John Hunt about EDP power supply in the Paderne area (last week’s edition). We have the same problem. Most of the time
Mobile homes – a money-making opportunity for Câmaras
Dear Editor, My family have owned a house in the Algarve for 50 years and are grateful for the friendship and pleasure that the Portuguese people have given us. During
Dealing with intruders and the use of force
Dear Editor, The Vilamoura burglary case (see last week’s edition) raises an important question on how each of us would deal with an intruder in our home. The question in
The future of Portugal
Dear Editor, I am a British expat and so cannot vote in the upcoming elections. Even if I could, I have not the slightest idea who I would vote for.
Rota do Petisco success!
Dear Editor, I wanted to use your Letters section to congratulate Teia D’Impulsos for their excellent Rota do Petisco initiative, which has to be one of the best ideas anyone
Death of Vilamoura burglar
Dear Editor, There has been a great deal of speculation in the press and social media concerning what may or may not have taken place inside the property at the

