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

October 8, 2015by shareitIn

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

October 8, 2015by shareitIn

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

October 8, 2015by shareitIn

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

October 2, 2015by shareitIn

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.

September 28, 2015by shareitIn

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

September 28, 2015by shareitIn

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

September 28, 2015by shareitIn