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Here we discussed incoming Storm Ingrid (or should that be Hagrid?), last weekend's Presidential election results (and Natasha's cunning ruse to put Ventura 'in the corner'), and whether Trump might invade the Azores (if he hasn't already!), as well as the PM's po-faced response to parody. 

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Our guest today is Charles Roberts, a veteran real estate professional with a fascinating back-story here in Portugal that begins in Albufeira and takes us to Cascais.

He is Co-founder and Managing Partner of Fine & Country Portugal, a luxury real estate agency focused on high-end residential property in Lisbon, Cascais, Comporta, and other prime regions.

An Englishman (originally from Yorkshire), Charles moved to Portugal after falling in love with the country in the 1980s.

He is also on the Supervisory Board of the Royal British Club, a long-standing British heritage social and networking club in Portugal dating back to 1888, with the British Ambassador to Portugal as its president. 

More - www.fineandcountry.pt/en/team/charles-roberts

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In this episode, Natasha discusses her three news picks of the week including the Portugal's presidential contest where sexual harrassment claims are overshadowing proceedings, the recent Orwellian tone of the PM (who she thinks might be a "little Aspergy"), and how eco groups' hopes may have been crushed.

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Our guest today is James Holley AKA 'An Old Guy in Europe', who moved from California to Ericeira (and more recently to Espinho), and is very happy with the decisions he's made.

Here we talk about how he first chose Portugal as a retirement location when he first began to feel uneasy in the USA, back in 2016.

For the re-invented and YouTubing James, formerly 'Jim' back home, his relationship with Portugal is a self-confessed love affair, a magical adventure from start to finish, where he is "not afraid of growing old".

He also discusses his feelings towards present-day America, to where he is unlikely to return, and how he manages his relationship with his former home in terms of mental health and happiness.

More - https://www.youtube.com/@AnOldGuyinEurope

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In this episode, our sixth, Natasha discusses her three news picks of the week including people dying waiting for ambulances, the Portuguese response to Trump's action on Venezuela, and unexpected, positive changes at Lisbon airport.

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Our guest today is Erik de Vlieger, who tells the story of the Portuguese notary he fell in love with at first sight (and had to marry), and shares his unique approach to life in Portugal as a businessman and "very happy" resident.

Erik is an experienced Dutch businessman, investor, and founder of Carvoeiro Branco, one of the leading real estate developers in the Algarve. He also co-owns Palm Properties Portugal and started to buy real estate in Portugal as early as 1996, after moving to the Algarve in 2006.

He aspires to make a meaningful contribution to the country by facilitating the development of middle-class housing, businesses, and other opportunities. Beyond business endeavours, Erik is an avid football fan, attending matches regularly in Portugal and Ajax Amsterdam to support his favourite teams.

Outside of sports, Erik has a love for art, demonstrated by his impressive collection.

More - https://carvoeirobranco.com/meet-our-ceo-erik-de-vlieger

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In this episode, our fifth, Natasha attempts three news picks of the year here as we countdown to Christmas, with some inevitable digression given the year it's been, including disasters, incompetence and suspicious circumstances, as we go into 2026.

Stay close to home is Natasha's serving suggestion for the year ahead, where it seems the pace of progress and change will not be letting up.

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Our guest today is Paul Rees, who as well as being a Resident columnist, heads Rural Properties in Central Portugal, after many years visiting, living and working in the Algarve.

As "an innovative investment business operating in Portugal's rural property market, we buy, renovate and sell properties in some of Central Portugal's most beautiful towns, village and countryside areas," says Paul who moved from the UK to southern Portugal in 2002.

He relocated to the rural central region in 2019 where Rural Properties was established. 

Paul created the Local Heroes property advice service for Pure Portugal - a network of 30 property advisors across Portugal, working with local Councils, architects and potential buyers. He has advised hundreds of private clients and overseen a variety of property projects in rural Portugal.

A degree holder in Marketing and with a career in product management, fundraising, business development and property development, Paul has honed a deep awareness of what customers want and how to supply products and services that fit their needs.

More - www.rural-properties.com


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In this episode, our fourth, Natasha discusses her three news picks of the week including her considered response to Portugal's very recent 'top economy' award, praise for the nation's PJ police who have 'dismantled' a major Chinese money laundering operation, and her surprise at American citizenship concerns.

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Our guest today is Fred Phillips, who came to pre-Revolution Portugal in the 1970s as a holiday-maker, and ultimately stayed to become a husband, father and founder of a notable company in the Algarve.

Creator of the phrase - 'The Golden Triangle' - Fred's story as a new arrival in, and lover of Portuguese culture, is remarkable, heart-warming and highly impressive.

It's a far cry from, but seminally connected to his early UK days, when as a Kellogg’s Corn Flakes 'poster boy', he had his first taste of the power of advertising and visual design. 

From his early and fascinating days, working in a Faro hotel to establish himself and birth his business dream, Fred has since come into contact with most of the movers and shakers, who together created the Algarve we know today.

Atelier do Sul have helped countless businesses from hotels and resorts to estate agents and restaurants with their branding and communication design covering corporate identity, graphic design signage, exhibition displays as well as digital and web design.

More - https://atelierdosul.com/company/fred-phillips/

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