Brain dead government

Dear Editor, Having been in the Algarve for 22 years, loved the climate and the people, I now find that an idiotic government in Lisboa is about to scuppa every

February 18, 2011by shareitIn

Crime in the east

Dear Editor, I was recently a victim of crime whilst taking a short break in the coastal town of Tavira. I was attacked and robbed by three males whilst walking

February 18, 2011by shareitIn

Letters page

Dear Editor, I have just read the letters page of this week’s edition.  The subject matter seems to be full of moaning and whining complaints. Could this be because most of

February 18, 2011by shareitIn

This is Portugal!

Dear Editor, Regarding recent correspondence concerning the performance of the police and their manner, I am prompted to ask whether the police personnel are any different to other officials in

February 18, 2011by shareitIn

Puppies need homes

Dear Editor, At the beginning of April 2010, near to our home in Mesquita Baixa, we found a tightly tied up sack, containing five new born puppies, umbilical cords still

February 18, 2011by shareitIn

Hazardous driving

Dear Editor,  We were walking from Açoteias to our favourite restaurant, Retiro d’Isca, along the road which goes via Vale de Carros to join the ‘old’ Albufeira to Faro road. It

February 11, 2011by shareitIn

Short sighted government

Dear Editor, The A22 built with EU funds was to open up Portugal to the Algarve for tourists, investors, and export/ import goods to BOOST the economy. Can Portugal afford

February 11, 2011by shareitIn

Police resources and crime

Dear Editor, There were a number of news items last week about crime and resources, with comments from the Civil Governor. There is a fundamental problem that the Governor, Isilda

February 11, 2011by shareitIn

Motorhome facilities needed

Dear Editor, In response to Gees P Ottens (Algarve Resident, January 21), I would like say that I am from the UK and retired. I have paid all my taxes

February 4, 2011by shareitIn

Red Palm Weevil

Dear Editor, It was very good to see, at long last, a politician trying to force state intervention when it comes to the damage caused by Red Palm Weevil (Algarve

February 4, 2011by shareitIn