Opinion

“That’s a great idea,” some have responded, only to add: “I don’t want to talk about it!” And I get it. Death, dying, and more broadly, all the considerations one

Prior to the Passover of 2012, the Russian Jewish Congress organised a camel trek lasting three days through the Arava desert for a group of tycoons who wished to re-enact

OK, some realised, some didn’t. So let me clear that up now. My April 1 effort – ‘More Positivity in Portuguese Politics?’ (published online at portugalresident.com) – had some delighted

Fear of others, often expressed through stigmatisation and stereotyping, and sometimes through physical violence, has existed throughout history. Today, however, purveyors of hate have anonymity to ‘hate at a distance’

I can’t believe it, but it’s only 10 days until my birthday comes around again! This year – please pinch me, is it really 2025? – is particularly poignant as

When people ask how I discovered Portugal, I always reply the same way: “I didn’t; my parents did.” Joe and Alice discovered Portugal decades ago and visited countless times, from

How will our small nation be able to patrol and police potential intrusions? The prohibition of Deep-Sea Mining (DSM) in Portuguese territorial waters for 25 years was promulgated in Diário

“Why is a politician like a bowl of milk?” Abstract: This is a satirical essay which reflects upon two undesirable events:  the forthcoming national election for parliament (São Bento) caused