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Algarve News December 13, 2023

The Portuguese World Exhibition (O Mundo Português)

The Portuguese World Exhibition (O Mundo Português)
Portugal Resident
Portugal had a pavilion at the Exposition Internationale des Arts et Techniques dans la Vie Moderne in Paris in 1937. A participant in the decoration of the Portuguese pavilion with azulejos was the Algarvian Maria Keil. She went on to design the azulejo decoration for the Lisbon Metro in the 1950s and 60s. The year […]
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Algarve News December 12, 2023

Five of the best all-inclusive hotels for golf in the Algarve

Five of the best all-inclusive hotels for golf in the Algarve
Portugal Resident
While we may be seeing a softening of the cost-of-living crisis, there’s no doubt that budgets will be tighter for many in 2024. But fear not, an all-inclusive golf break in the Algarve is a cost-effective way to indulge in a spot of golf in the comfort of knowing that all your meals and drinks […]
The post Five of the best all-inclusive hotels for golf in the Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident written by Mark Hirst Portugal Resident …

Algarve News December 10, 2023

The UK Autumn Budget – What does it mean for pensions and tax?

The UK Autumn Budget – What does it mean for pensions and tax?
Portugal Resident
UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his Autumn Statement to Parliament on November 22. For UK residents, the good news was the cuts in National Insurance Contributions, though income tax thresholds remain frozen. It was also confirmed that three new pension allowances will be introduced following the abolition of the Lifetime Allowance.  Reductions for tax and […]
The post The UK Autumn Budget – What does it mean for pensions and tax? appeared first on Portugal Resident written by Adrian Hook Portugal Resident …

Algarve News December 9, 2023

Christmas Carols of Portugal – Part 1

Christmas Carols of Portugal – Part 1
Portugal Resident
In 1955, the musicologist Laura Boulton presented at the Estrela Church in Lisbon a programme of Portuguese folk music which she had recorded on tape during a tour of towns and villages in central and northern districts.    I show below two of the traditional Christmas carols as sung in Tomar (my hometown) and Cinfães, which […]
The post Christmas Carols of Portugal – Part 1 appeared first on Portugal Resident written by Roberto Cavaleiro Portugal Resident …

Algarve News December 7, 2023

Cayenne E-Hybrid – Striving for perfection

Cayenne E-Hybrid – Striving for perfection
Portugal Resident
The restyled third-generation Cayenne is here and better than ever. The secret is steady evolution until you reach perfection. Are they there yet? Last week, I went to Spain to drive the new Porsche Cayenne. Well, not entirely the new Cayenne but the facelift of the current generation. Porsche do tend, however, to really dig […]
The post Cayenne E-Hybrid – Striving for perfection appeared first on Portugal Resident written by Guilherme Marques Portugal Resident …

Algarve News December 4, 2023

Female pioneers

Female pioneers
Portugal Resident
Former national champions Mónia Bernardo and Sara Gouveia are the only Portuguese female professional players in the Algarve In Portugal, you can count the number of professional female golfers on the fingers of one hand, and this also extends to the Algarve, even though it has the largest number of courses in the country – […]
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Algarve News September 17, 2023

Managing your investments when living in Portugal

Managing your investments when living in Portugal
Portugal Resident
Moving to Portugal is the perfect opportunity to have a fresh look at your savings and investments. You need to adjust your tax planning and estate planning to take account of the Portuguese tax and succession regimes, and it makes perfect sense to review your investment capital at the same time.  Besides the convenience of […]
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Algarve News August 12, 2023

Is painting pointless?

Is painting pointless?
Portugal Resident
Art was something I used to score “A” grades for at school along with sports. I didn’t really have to try, for me it was just fun, A-level Art I scored 94%. Teachers used stay I was good at it so this encouraged me to do more art. With these grades and a painting selected […]
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Algarve News August 9, 2023

Portugal’s non-habitual residence (NHR) regime – 10 years of tax benefits

Portugal’s non-habitual residence (NHR) regime – 10 years of tax benefits
Portugal Resident
You may consider moving to Portugal for a healthier, more relaxed lifestyle, but it also offers much wider appeal, giving new residents the opportunity to enjoy a decade of generous tax breaks through the non-habitual residence (NHR) regime. What is non-habitual residency? ‘Non habitual’ simply means that this regime is open to people who have […]
The post Portugal’s non-habitual residence (NHR) regime – 10 years of tax benefits appeared first on Portugal Resident written by Adrian Hook Portugal Resident …

Algarve News August 7, 2023

Portugal’s Colonial War in Guiné – the beginning of the end

Portugal’s Colonial War in Guiné – the beginning of the end
Portugal Resident
In 1961, liberation movements in Portugal’s African territories began an armed struggle against Salazar’s dictatorship to achieve independence.  Portugal’s five African territories in 1960 consisted of two miniature island groups (Cabo Verde and São Tomé and Príncipe); two immense areas of southern Africa (Angola and Mozambique); and the small west African overseas territory of Guiné. […]
The post Portugal’s Colonial War in Guiné – the beginning of the end appeared first on Portugal Resident written by Peter Booker Portugal Resident …