Portuguese data centres – vulnerability to attack
My last essay (The Resident, October 15, 2025) presented a somewhat apprehensive overview of the prospects for astonishing growth in a cyber industry which is destined to make Portugal a
Martinhal magic & marathons – Interview with Sara Allen
Our guest today is Sara Allen, Real Estate Sales Director at Martinhal Family Hotels and Resorts, who began her Portugal journey in 1999 as a 21-year-old Algarve holiday rep’, after
Homes to live in: when housing in the Algarve becomes a luxury for locals
Portugal’s housing crisis is no longer a distant policy issue — it has become one of the country’s most urgent social challenges. Nowhere is this more visible than in the
Did you know…You can do anything!
This has taken various forms. For instance, I have a 1800s piano with most of the keys no longer working so, for years, it has been nothing more than a
What to do when someone dies in Portugal
Taboo is a funny word, isn’t it? Applied to all the areas of life that are arguably the most important and impactful for us, like sex, religion, money and, of
News review: War impact on Portugal, influencer charged & US renunciation
In this episode, Natasha Donn and Carl Munson take a look at the hit-and-run ‘influencer’ mentioned last week, now charged; Portuguese tourism’s respectful response to war-inspired trade; war impact on
Reaching more animals in need – Interview with João Ferreira
Our guest today is João Ferreira of Animal Rescue Algarve, a charitable association which owns and operates an animal shelter dedicated to the betterment of dog and cat welfare in
The Betrayal of Christ – revisited
My earliest memories of Judas Iscariot were of his portrayal in mediaeval paintings as a sinister figure of swarthy appearance with a stereotype hooked nose worthy of being a twin
A Year in Monchique 3 – Remember or forget– March 2020
I remember waking up on a cold November morning in 1980, gathered with my family around the kitchen table in Liverpool, listening to BBC Radio 2 as the news broke:
News review: Weird justice, top cop limbo & American protests in Portugal
In this episode, Natasha Donn and Carl Munson take a look at strange goings-on in the Portuguese justice (or lack of it) system, deafening political silence around one of the