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Anyone who, like us in Portugal, is currently aware of the foul smell and plumes of smoke originating from the forest fires in Alberta and Saskatchewan in Canada knows that …

There are people who turn a blind eye to major problems that they are perfectly capable of solving; then they sit in a corner and wait for the problem to …

My friend Thomas was admitted to Portimão Hospital with pneumonia and was discharged with Covid. That’s typical of Portugal’s healthcare system. Now the people have voted. I did some research …

Monchique. Are we going to the village? Is this already the cultural highlight of the year or just simply the start of the season? Vamos a Vila, the annual festival …

Monday. I’m at the co-operative and want to buy four kilograms of cat food. I always take a small bag with me from home so I don’t have to use …

A major European public broadcaster has just overhauled its entire programming and website. This prompted me to watch a brand new film production non-stop in six 45-minute episodes. So, I …

1 May 2025 falls on Thursday this year. As a holiday in spring, it’s the perfect opportunity to take the whole family on a trip to the countryside. What can …

Navigator SA is a Portuguese company that owns and manages eucalyptus monocultures in order to produce paper from the wood. Every eight years, the eucalyptus trees are felled and transported …

Garrano horses and Maronesa cattle (resembling an aurochs), as well as griffon vultures and many other wild or semi-wild animals live in a privately-owned, open nature reserve of 856 hectares, …