Limited agreement between Guterres and Putin in Moscow
COMMENT United Nations Secretary-General and former Portuguese Prime Minister António Guterres had a frank discussion with President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Tuesday, but they were clearly poles apart on
Virtual autism and its growth in younger children
In the last month, the UK press has made much of the fact that autism is on the rise in children under four and has resulted in the need for
A walk back to Carvoeiro
I first visited Carvoeiro in 1985 when my family bought a small house on the hill overlooking the town. Despite having been brought up in Portugal, I had never before
The Americans are coming!
I remember that, nearly six years ago, a very small group of American expats met at the Pingo Doce coffee shop in Lagos in a simple effort to meet other
Skip Bandele takes a trip down memory lane
The good old days As my 59th (!) birthday approaches (I don’t feel a day over 29 and a half) and I find myself in the 26th year here in
Ukrainian conflict – What do we tell our children?
This is a question that I have been asked many times in the last month with regard to the current Ukrainian conflict in Europe. Parents are concerned as to what
Women golfers who refuse to be defined by their disability
Achieving success on and beyond the course No: 1 || Tineke Loogman, The Netherlands Tineke Loogman is a fighter: someone who is unwilling to accept the status quo. She explains
Welcome! Tips for a smooth start in Portugal
Moving abroad is exciting and fun but be prepared! Having worked with internationals living abroad for over two decades, I’ve seen people make the move because they want to have
The amazing history of the UK capital
Once again this month, London Calling has returned to the ever-popular COLIN BAINBRIDGE for another batch of fascinating stories linked to the amazing history of the UK capital. Enjoy! Digging
Putin’s personality problems
COMMENT The bizarre behaviour of President Vladimir Putin continues to astound analysts across the Western World. It could be just the way this enigmatic narcissist wants it to be. Most