Portugal Newswatch
Reflections on current affairs in Portugal by journalist and author Len Port.
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Corruption: bringing down the mighty
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A wise man once said, “Corrupt politicians make the other ten percent look bad.” Perhaps this was said at least partly in jest, but it is...
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Re-food ramps up its no-hunger effort
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With the approach of Christmas comes the prospect of feasting on roast turkey and traditional Portuguese favourites such as marzipan cake...
Friday, November 7, 2014
The great drugs debate is on a high
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For those of us without the benefit of deeper understanding through some form of mind-enhancing substance, it is hard to get the head aroun...
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Friday, October 31, 2014
Expats in limbo if UK exits the EU?
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British expats in Portugal could be excused for wincing at recent utterances by Prime Minister David Cameron. In declaring that he was d...
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Friday, October 24, 2014
Are you being fed too much bad news?
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A Times columnist recently pointed out that compared with any period in the past half century, the world as a whole is “healthier, wealthi...
Friday, October 10, 2014
Is expression ever a freedom too far?
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While freedom of expression is said to be the cornerstone of democracy, of late it seems to be on shaky ground. It remains on a steady fo...
Thursday, October 2, 2014
Missing Scotsman may still be working
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“My name is Jon, I am 30 years old and a chef from eastern Scotland ... I have a lot of hospitality experience in kitchens and also in...
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