TV or not TV that is the question
Dear Editor, I have been reading over the last nine months or so with some interest, and a little concern, articles and letters relating to the upgraded BBC TV satellite,
DECO informs…What is the best choice for my child’s saving
In this new column, Portuguese consumer watchdog DECO will be informing readers of various interesting issues and laws affecting consumer decisions. Saving up for our children’s future is important in
Eating out in Portugal
Dear Editor, I’m not a well-off tourist in the Algarve. However, I have to say that I don’t find eating out in Portugal is expensive. Well, it of course depends
Let’s save the Refúgio!
Dear Editor, It is so sad that the Refúgio dos Burros is in such dire straits (article ‘Animal shelter faces eviction’, August 2 2013 edition). Nan and Peter gave over
Another dog attack in Parchal
Dear Editor, I live in Ferragudo and am a regular street runner (to the extent that I have earnt the nickname Forest Gump within the village!) and have 4-5 different
‘Keane competition’ winners have great time 2
Dear Editor, Thank you very much for the tickets. My husband Trevor and I really enjoyed Keane’s performance. We were also really impressed with the Autodrome as a music venue.
Pylons wherever EDP likes
Dear Editor, We have read an article regarding the dilemma of EDP marching in and erecting electricity pylons close to residents’ homes (Algarve Resident, July 19, 2013). We plan to
Wealthy politicians and toll scams
Dear Editor, I was reading recently an article about the ways that the elite “politicians” in despotic African dictatorships are able to siphon away whatever wealth their countries might possess.
Monitoring traffic in Manta Rota
Dear Editor, Recently I met a group of ladies who call themselves PAWS. They explained that this was the initials of their group ‘Pram and Wheelchair Safety’. The group of
The history of rubbish
Dear Editor, The high summer season is upon us with hopefully many foreigners who for the first time will be visiting our coastal towns and beaches. It is therefore so

