A Greek tragedy
Dear Editor, Following recent stories, I am not sure whether the Resident is producing farce or Greek tragedy. On the farce side are the schools (why can’t the teachers be
“Irrevocable” Portas
Dear Editor, Having read your cover story this week, I must unfortunately say I’m not surprised about the Golden Visa scandal. There’s too much money involved … how can anyone
TAP nightmare
Dear Editor, Mindful of your recent stories on the troubles within TAP, my wife and I stepped onto a flight to Malaga at the weekend with a certain degree of
Re: ‘Drug trafficking: the global village’
Dear Editor, Thank you for David Thomas’ clear piece of reporting about drugs. I am constantly amazed at so-called educated people quoting from that ‘reliable’ source of misunderstanding, the Daily
Act against animal abuse
Dear Editor, Animal abuse is all over Portugal, often in a horrible way! But we all can act and, in my opinion, it’s our duty to do so: Portugal has
Re: Article ‘Mushrooms – fungi to die for’ (Algarve Resident, September 26)
Dear Editor I read Sue Parker’s article on mushrooms in the Algarve with interest. I’m an Algarvian myself from S. Brás de Alportel and sadly never searched for mushrooms in
Portimão disgrace
Dear Editor, I am not sure whether we are meant to feel sorry for Portimão Câmara – bleating as it always seems to be doing over money – but I
Oily Barroso
Dear Editor, I thoroughly enjoyed your rather alternative approach to the news that Portugal’s former president Durão Barroso was receiving some new honour as he retired from 10 years of
Property rates (IMI)
Dear Editor, We have been having protracted difficulties with the Finanças regarding this tax for around three years. As we had taken out Portuguese residency we had a waiver until
Bedtime activity before pitch action?
Dear Editor The headline jumped off the page, “Athletes perform better if they DO have sex the night before competing…but a good book will slow them down.” Since the start

