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

November 27, 2014by shareitIn

“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

November 27, 2014by shareitIn

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

November 26, 2014by shareitIn

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

November 20, 2014by shareitIn

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

November 13, 2014by shareitIn

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

November 13, 2014by shareitIn

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

November 13, 2014by shareitIn