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... to your August issue. This month we had the pleasure of meeting Bruno, owner of La Petite France, a French bistro in the center of Tavira who told us his story of how he came to Tavira.

We also take you to the Castro Marims medieval festival, the largest festival of the year and one not to be missed.

Summer in the Algarve is not only sunshine and beaches, Natura beach has the best nightclub in the Eastern region, and as you'll see from our photo's, it's great fun for all ages!

Regular features include how to grow Bonsai from Mark O'Shaughnessy, all the latest sports news from Chris Wright, plus news about the unveiling of the Bobby Robson memorial statue at Vila Sol golf course and Hotel.

We hope you enjoy this issue and, as ever, please feel free to email us your comments or suggestions to info@eastalgarvemag.com Editor

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NOTICE BOARD Your messages.

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NEWS

Local news.

WHAT’S ON Local events.

HEALTH

Flexion distraction.

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PLACES

Castro Marim's Medieval Festival.

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La Petite France.

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Sem Espinhas Night club.

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PROPERTY

The Algarve... what dreams are made of!

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Property of the month.

GARDENING Growing Bonsai.

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FINANCE

Finance news from Ricardo Chaves.

PUZZLES

Try out our numbers & words puzzle.

SPORT

The latest from Chris Wright.

GOLF

Putting distance control.

CLASSIFIEDS Grab a local bargain.

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lhão council has launched a promotional video to encourage an already growing tourism market.

The aim of the promotion is to introduce the many attractions of the city and surrounding countryside that are becoming tourism hotspots alongside a booming housing market.

"It has been one of the main purposes of this council to promote tourism in Olhão; not mass tourism, but quality tourism, for those seeking a different and more genuine Algarve. I think with the release of this new video, we’ve hit the spot in showing the potential of Olhão and an open door to anyone who is thinking of visit us," said the council president, António Pina.

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The five minute video uses drone technology to its best advantage in a journey through the area, starting at the waterfront, on to the beaches and north to the countryside.

Olhão is undergoing a property boom with the French outstripping traditional British, German and Scandinavian buyers of decrepit or derelict properties to renovate.

Instead of demolition, preferred by local builders in the 80s and 90s, many historic buildings have been preserved and given new vibrant lives having undergone sensitive redevelopment.

Tourism has been rising with the island beaches and seafood high on the list for visitors. The incoming French, many here as tax refugees and choosing the

Anti Oil protesters on Tavira Island

housands of protestors lined up on Tavira island to form a human chain that stretched for an estimated three kilometres Organised by 'anti-oil and gas' protest group Tavira em Transição, the event was covered by most of Portugal's major news channels and comes just days after the President of the Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa made light of questions about the region’s oil and gas contracts while on a visit to Loulé.

The president said there was as much likelihood of finding oil in the Algarve as there was of him going to the moon.

This flippant retort avoided the question of gas exploration and extraction as the president knows there are substantial reserves off the Faro coast.

Angela Rosa, the eloquent and focussed head of Tavira em Transição was interviewed on the beach by TV media today and brought the gas question to the fore by suggesting figures for those suffering from cancer were at a European high in the Huelva area where Repsol has a huge gas

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city mainly because it is cheap, so far have failed to open a boulangerie or patisserie but locals are expectant.

The story that is not told in the promotional video is the flow of raw sewage and other pollutants into the waters of the Ria Formosa and the constant threat from the council to redevelop the historic centre of the city by replacing the iconic calçada streets with the same machine cut block paving system that has been used already in some of the city's historic areas.

The promotional video shows the city at its best, the problem areas will be solved over time - the gap between reality and public relations already is narrowing.

To view the video search 'Visite Olhão… capital da Ria Formosa' on YouTube.

processing plant serving the bay of Cádiz gas fields.

Repsol, with partner Partex, has the oil and gas concession for a large exploration block to the south of Faro.

Repsol’s Max Torres, at an investors briefing in January 2014, stated that the company had discovered a major gas field off the Algarve coast with an estimated half a trillion cubic feet of recoverable gas, sufficient to address Portugal's needs for “at least 15 years.”

Angela Rosa also told reporters that the area to the south of Tavira was a sensitive area and prone to earthquakes and that gas processing has no place in the Algarve, the Huelva public already was suffering from a high incidence of cancer, and that The Algarve should be concentrating on renewable energyand tourism.

Tavira em Transição, a deeply committed anti-oil and antigas pressure group, wants the government to withdraw from the oil and gas contracts as these are not ‘in the public good’ and represent an unquantifiable risk to a region, happy with and dependent on, tourism.

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MEDITERRANEAN DIET FAIR 1st-4th September This year features an institutional fair, a farmers' market, a mediterranean garden, health and nutrition, environment, kids activities, food tasting, lectures, seminars and exhibitions, music, dancing, theatre, heritage walks and physical activities.

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The highlight of the year in Castro Marim, the largest medieval festival in the Algarve.

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his August from the 24th to 28th the small town of Castro Marim returns to day’s gone by and you are transported back in time to the medieval days. The whole town is the venue for this spectacular event and it is a must for anybody visiting. The townspeople all participate in the re-enactment by participating in the main parade on the opening day, dressing up as kings and queens, knights in shining armour, jesters, buffoons, noblemen and ladies, as the entire Court can be seen walking the streets.

The whole 5 days has something for everybody, with the market full of peddlers selling their wares and a choice of traders offering various foods and beverages along the way. Also, whilst you explore the stalls you will be entertained by the street entertainers. If the atmosphere of a crowded market with the smells of food and incense aren’t enough to make you feel transformed back to the

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Middle Ages, then when you enter the castles you get the real feeling of medieval times. Inside the castles you truly appreciate the effort put in to make this event so realistic. The minute you walk through the gates the smells hit you from the fires, torches and even the animals. The area inside the castle is like the market, busy with traders and craftsman selling and demonstrating their trades and many places are situated throughout the interior cooking various dishes of delicious foods.

Whilst all of this is going on you will also find around the ground's displays of falconry, music and of course tournaments in combat. Finally, for those wanting to take in the complete experience, you can on any of the 5 nights enjoy a banquet meal inside the keep which is accompanied by entertainment throughout your meal.

(It’s recommended to book your tickets for the banquet in advance from Castro Marims finance office).

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A small taste of France

Meet Bruno, owner of La Petite France, restaurant and bar in Tavira.

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his month we caught up with Bruno, owner of the recently opened "La Petite France".

Bruno, originally from Paris went to a Catering school in Biarritz on the Atlantic coast in France.

His first job was at the five star "Hotel du Palais", at the age of 16, as a waiter. Bruno had a passion for cooking from a very young age. He fondly recalls memories from the age of 7 when he made a chocolate cake with his grandmother. This was to be the beginning of his love affair with flavours and the presentation of food.

After leaving college, Bruno soon realised that his second passion was travelling. This went hand in hand with his quest to learn different styles of food and drinks. He worked in several bars and restaurants over a period of a year and a half, and when he was 19, he returned to Biarritz for three years.

At the age of 22 and with itchy feet, Bruno decided it was time to move on. With no promise of work he packed his bags and went to Morocco where a close friend of his worked, to gain even more experience.

After working as a restaurant manager at "Caravane Café" for a year and a half, he opened his first business, a smoothie bar named "Juice", which also served cakes and waffles, in Médina of Essaouira, on Morocco’s Atlantic coast.

The holiday season finishes quite abruptly at end of August, so in 2015 he came to tavira with his friend who came to see Tavira house, a boutique hotel in town centre, with the view of running it. After a two week stay, Bruno returned to Morocco but immediately knew that once again it was time to move on, this time Tavira bound.

Bruno thus opened the doors of La Petite France (previously the well known bar "Don Manuel").

His idea was to create a relaxed, friendly bistro offering 'a homemade French touch' in Tavira. Day time, Bruno and his team welcome you on a very sunny and cosy terrace, for a drink or for lunch. At night, you can appreciate good music and a very cool atmposphere to have a drink or dinner with friends and relax on the sofas till late at night.

Bruno's attention to detail is second to none, as you can

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Salad of Tavira (apple, walnuts, Camembert, shallots).

Toast Fig jam, ibĂŠrico ham and fresh figs.

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see by the photographs. He prepares the food with his heart! He offers a wide variety of salads and toasts, from hot goat cheese to foie gras, with a subtle mix of mediterranean and French flavours. He only works with fresh produces and always creates new recipes for the pleasure of his clients. He is very proud of his desserts, all the recipes come from his mother. Do not forget to try his exquisite chocolate mousse (white or black), it is simply breathtaking!

La Petite France has a very cosmopolitan feel, with friendy staff. They offer a large selection of drinks including French wines and cocktails, all at friendly Tavira prices.

We wish Bruno great success in his new venture, and when you decide to pay them a visit, please say Hello from us.

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Praia do Cabeรงo Something for everyone!

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idden away close to Praia Verde is Praia do Cabeรงo and restaurant Sem Espinhas. This beautiful beach is located between Altura and Monte Gordo. The restaurant serves amazing seafood right on the beach where your view is second to none. Entertainment is provided daily throughout August, with everything from local musicians to Europe's top DJ's.

Early evening is playtime for the children who enjoy dancing with the sand between their toes and, as night draws on, it's time for the grown-ups to play.

People of all ages enjoy the DJ's, families dance together and soak up the fun, party atmosphere until the early hours.

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It is no surprise then that holidaymakers leave wishing to return, some on a permanent basis.

Property prices are rising but still very attractive, having corrected 40% from their peak in 2008. In August of 2015 buyers from the United Kingdom could benefit from a double whammy, as Sterling versus the Euro was trading at an 8 year high. What a difference a year can make. With Brexit, Sterling weakened against all major currencies. However, the GBP/ EURO cross rate does not look that dramatic if you put it in perspective, e.g. if you look at the 10 year chart you can see it is trading more or less in the middle of the trading range over this period. Making a permanent move to Portugal has become even more attractive with the successful introduction of programs such as the Golden Visa and the NHR (NonHabitual Resident) to attract foreign buyers of property. No wonder then that there are many buyers around looking to secure their Algarve dream property!

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technical or artistic nature, which basically end up paying zero tax on income changing them from ‘not happy residents’ in their country of origin into very happy Portuguese residents indeed. Depending on the country of origin, tax on pensions can be as high as 60% of income.

For example, a foreigner with a pension of Euro 3500 per month (after 50% tax) all of a sudden ends up receiving Euro 7000 per month once the NHR status in Portugal has been obtained. Once your have obtained the NHR status, the tax holiday is valid for 10 years.

The success of the Golden Visa and NHR programs has also not gone unnoticed by real estate agencies and vendors. The former enjoyed an increase in transaction volume. The latter managed to sell their property, which in many cases had been on the market for several years. Buyers who opt for the NHR program tend to have a preference for properties in the East and West Algarve whereas buyers under the Golden Visa program tend to focus more on the Central Algarve and greater Lisbon area.

The idea of Portugal as Europe’s newest tax haven is gaining traction, judged by the growing number of buyers from Scandinavia, France and Belgium. More and more people seem to think Portugal is a fiscal paradise. In addition, recent law changes for Local Lodging include a lower tax rate of less than 4% of rental income, which makes a buy to let property all the more attractive as it offers the best of both worlds, namely your own home away from home and rental income. If you consider purchasing a property in the Algarve, timing may be of the essence. Property prices are still attractive and the Euro is relatively weak versus other currencies. This window of opportunity may not last forever as buyers from the UK have noticed. The Algarve, what dreams are made of.

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Modern apartment on the first floor with private underground parking space. Located in a quiet and popular urbanization that offers excellent facilities nearby, such as café, restaurant and bakery. The town of Tavira and the golf course are only a 10 minute drive away. Great opportunity with excellent rental potential, as a full time or holiday home.

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KHADI@

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hadi is a term for hand-spun and hand-woven cloth from India, Bangladesh and Pakistan. It is primarily woven from cotton but may also be woven in silk or wool. It is an organic, comfortable fabric, very versatile in that it is cool in summer and warm in winter, becoming a second skin after a few washes.

The fabric got its importance from Mahatma Ghandi when he revived the 5000 year old process of hand weaving as part of his freedom fighting movement in the twenties.

The Khadi movement, as it may be called, promoted an ideology, the idea that Indians could be self-reliant on cotton and be free from the high priced goods and clothes the British were then selling. This movement,

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aimed at boycotting foreign goods and promoting Indian ones, envisioned the improvement of the country’s overall economy by following the principles of swadeshi - meaning self-sufficiency.

Still today, the Government of India has been appealing to citizens to promote the usage of Khadi. In every city, you can find Khadi Government Shops where any Khadi producer has their sale guaranteed at just prices and where anyone can buy Khadi fabrics and garments with the assurance of following fair trade policies.

All Khadi found in Kozii shops is bought directly from these government shops, contributing, in this way, to a social system that empowers the poor and therefore respecting its very own fair-trade and environmental brand consciousness.

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Bonsai A little piece of the orient in your Home or Garden This article gives you a quick guide to growing and caring for your Bonsai

WHAT IS BONSAI? The word “Bon-sai” (often misspelled as bonzai or banzai) is a Japanese term which, literally translated, means “planted in a container”. This art form is derived from an ancient Chinese horticultural practice, part of which was then redeveloped under the influence of Japanese Zen Buddhism. It has been around for well over a thousand years.

The ultimate goal of growing a Bonsai is to create a miniaturized but realistic representation of nature in the form of a tree. Bonsai are not genetically dwarfed plants, in fact, any tree species can be used to grow one.

HISTORY OF BONSAI Although the word ‘Bon-sai’ is Japanese, the art it describes originated in the Chinese empire. By the year 700 AD the Chinese had started the art of ‘punsai’ using special techniques to grow dwarf trees in containers. Originally only the elite of the society practiced puntsai with native-collected specimens and the trees where spread throughout China as luxurious gifts. During the Kamakura period, the period in which Japan adopted most of China’s cultural trademarks, the art of growing trees in containers was introduced into Japan.

The Japanese developed Bonsai along certain lines due to the influence of Zen Buddhism and the fact that Japan is only 4% the size of mainland China. The range

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of landscape forms was thus much more limited. Many well-known techniques, styles and tools were developed in Japan from Chinese originals. Although known to a limited extent outside Asia for three centuries, only recently has Bonsai truly been spread outside its homelands.

HOW TO GROW A BONSAI TREE Most people started growing bonsai after having bought a tree in an (online) shop. Though this is without doubt a nice way to get started, it might be more interesting and less expensive to grow a tree yourself. Though 'bon-sai' is an Asian art, studied and refined for many centuries, don't think you won't be able to grow one yourself. In fact, everyone is perfectly capable of growing a tree as long as you pick the right tree species for your environment and properly care for it. In this article I'll explain how to get started with growing Bonsais and introduce you into the three main parts of growing, training and bonsai care.

GROWING AND CULTIVATING BONSAI TREES Bonsai trees are grown with the purpose to resemble real life trees; looking old but remaining miniature-sized. There are different methods to propagate trees suitable for Bonsai purposes, ranging from having full control on their shape and size (starting with seedlings or cuttings) to buying a ready-made tree in a shop.

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BONSAI CULTIVATION AND PROPAGATION BASICS A Bonsai tree is not a specific kind of tree, instead, it is a combination of techniques to create and maintain a miniature tree that reflects nature.

This means that any kind of tree can be selected to grow as a Bonsai tree; some species however are particularly suitable (as they naturally have small leaves for example). Having said this, there are several methods of cultivating trees intended to be trained into a Bonsai, which will be discussed accordingly.

Buying a Bonsai tree. The easiest way to acquire a Bonsai tree is simply to buy one. Most garden centers and a growing number of online Bonsai shops offer trees at affordable prices.

Be careful to select a tree that fits your wishes well, i.e. in selecting an indoor or outdoor variety.

Bonsai cultivation using seeds or cuttings.

Although cultivating Bonsai trees from seed or from cuttings will take a considerable amount of patience, it can be very rewarding. Seeds are widely available in forests and parks during autumn, but can also be bought online. Cuttings can be collected year-round, preferably in summer.

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Collecting trees from nature.

Another way of acquiring trees suitable for Bonsai purposes is collecting trees growing in forests or parks. Please note that permission in most cases is required. Collecting trees has several advantages over the cultivation techniques described

above, most noteworthy the reduced time it takes before you can get started to shape the tree. Similar to collecting trees is buying nursery stock in a garden center.

Advanced Bonsai propagation techniques.

Two advanced techniques remain; layering and grafting. The principal of layering is to force a tree or branch to form new roots at a certain point by interrupting the stream of nutrients from the existing root system.

The grafting technique can be described as “melding� a stump (the root system and a small portion of the trunk) and a graft (the upper portion of the trunk, including branches) together.

TRAINING AND SHAPING BONSAI TREES A common misconception is that the plants used for Bonsai are genetically 'dwarfed' plants.

Bonsai trees are normal plants, propagated like any other, but trained using sophisticated techniques to keep them small. The training includes basics like regular pruning and wiring, but also more advanced styling

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techniques such as creating deadwood.

Bonsai styling and training basics A wide range of techniques have been developed that help to create and maintain a Bonsai tree’s miniature size and shape. Most important are pruning and wiring, which will be discussed below.

Bonsai styling by pruning. An occasional thorough styling as well as regular maintenance pruning is essential to create and maintain a miniature tree. When shaping a tree, deciding on which branches fit the design and which ones need to be removed can be very tricky. Take the tree’s basic shape as given (do not try to make overly radical changes) and decide what should be the tree’s front. From this position on start thinking about which branches need to be pruned in order to improve the tree’s overall design. After having styled the tree, regular pruning is crucial in forcing the tree to grow a dense foliage and branch structure, while remaining its shape.

Bonsai training by wiring. Like pruning, wiring is an essential technique to style Bonsai trees. By wrapping copper-wire around the tree’s branches you are able to set

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the shape and angle of the branches.

When wiring a tree, start with its main branches. Thick branches need thick wiring; as a rule of thumb use wire of about 1/3 to 1/4 the thickness of the branch. Try to wire two branches of equal thickness with one piece of wire. It is important to maintain an edge of about 45° when wrapping wire around the branches, providing some room for growth.

Other Bonsai styling techniques.

Many other Bonsai styling methods have been developed, including defoliation, creating deadwood and planting rock formations.

BONSAI CARE AND TREE MAINTENANCE Caring for a Bonsai tree is not as hard as is commonly thought. However, as Bonsai trees are planted in small pots a few basic guidelines have to be followed when watering, fertilizing and repotting your trees.

BONSAI TREE CARE BASICS Though Bonsai trees are a little more delicate compared to the average indoor plant, a few basic rules should enable anyone to take care of its tree properly. Most importantly are watering, fertilization and choosing the right position to place it.

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Watering Bonsai. How often Bonsai need to be watered depends on a wide range of factors, including species of tree, size and climate. Do not just water your tree every day, instead, monitor it carefully and water it once the soil gets slightly (but never completely) dry; it should be damp. When watering, do it thoroughly though.

Fertilization. As Bonsai trees are generally placed in small pots regular fertilization is required in order to replenish nutrients that are essential to the tree. Using a special ‘Bonsai fertilizer’ can be convenient, but any fertilizer will do (be careful not to use too much though). Follow the instructions as stated on the fertilizer’s packaging regarding quantity and timing.

Position, temperature and sunlight. Deciding on the right place to put your tree is crucial for its well-being. First make sure that indoor trees are placed in a warm environment; outdoor trees (although depending on species of trees) generally require much lower temperatures and should be placed outside. Next, most species of trees prefer a bright spot, normally with at least some direct sunlight.

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Expert financial advice

By Gavin Scott, Senior Partner, Blevins Franks

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Living With Brexit

e are certainly living in interesting times, as the UK prepares to start a new chapter in its history. This has created uncertainty for British expatriates.

There are many questions and theories about what will happen next, but the process of exiting the EU will take at least two years, maybe longer. The rights we have

We can continue to live in Portugal, as we have done for so many years, for at least the next two years and probably a lot longer! at present will be maintained for this period, and it is possible that there will not be drastic changes here after that.

We can continue to live in Portugal, as we have done for so many years, for at least the next two years and probably a lot longer. After the Brexit terms have been agreed we expect common sense to prevail and a new bilateral agreement set up between Portugal and the UK to protect the rights of Britons in Portugal and Portuguese nationals in the UK. Or there could be multilateral agreement between the UK and EU governing issues like residency rights.

Healthcare is another concern for expatriates here (although some may also have private health cover). Although we do not know what will happen long-term, the

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current system should continue to apply for at least the next couple of years until the point where the UK officially leaves the EU. We can expect exchange rates to continue to fluctuate for a while.

Ideally, the currency of your assets should match the currency of your liabilities. Speak to a financial adviser and discuss your aims and circumstances to determine what would be the best solution for you.

Investment asset prices often fluctuate in times of uncertainty.

It is more important than ever to have suitable asset allocation and diversification in your portfolio.

Many British expatriates lean towards UK investments; indeed UK advisers often structure their clients’ portfolios this way but that may not always be the right balance for you.

Ask a locally based financial adviser to review your portfolio to see if you need more diversification across assets, geographical locations etc.

You also want the peace of mind of knowing it is designed around your needs, aims and risk profile.

Will Brexit lead to tax changes?

If you are resident in Portugal you will be taxed the same as all Portuguese residents, regardless of nationality. There are only a few circumstances where you will be affected (for example the main home reinvestment relief on the sale of a Portuguese home).

If you have UK source income, taxation is determined by the UK/ Portugal double tax treaty which is negotiated between the two countries and independent of the EU. In the current climate, you should build a good relationship with an established locally based financial

adviser, so they keep you informed of developments that affect you and help you plan if and when you need to make changes to your wealth management.

Summarised tax information is based upon our understanding of current laws and practices which may change. Individuals should seek personalised advice.

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Expert currency advice

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hings were put in to motion quicker than predicted in the UK and we saw a new Prime Minister in July rather than October.

Speculation of how things may pan out, in the UK and the European Union itself is rife, and one thing the financial markets do not like is uncertainty. This can lead to volatility between the major currencies. So where are things headed now?

As Teresa May took up her position as PM in the UK, along with appointing a new cabinet, we saw an injection of some certainty back to the GBP but still not at levels we saw prior to the referendum. We saw the GBP/EURO around 1.20, but the GBP/USD hit a 31 year low.

The Bank of England gave some

hope with not cutting interest rates until some stability is back in the UK, but this doesn’t mean it won’t happen at some point, which could see the GBP weaken again as markets put their funds into higher returning currencies.

In the Eurozone the Italian banks are struggling and the European Central Bank is likely to have to do something which could cause the Euro to weaken if the problem isn’t dealt with swiftly.

As we get further economic and political announcements in the UK, USA and the Eurozone, we will see a lot of volatility. It's unlikely we'll see the levels we had prior to ‘Brexit’ for sometime, and until then we will have to expect a bumpy ride! There is an upside though!

The weak GBP is good news for those wishing to buy property, goods and services in the UK, those transferring funds back, and of course for businesses importing products from “Poundland”!

This has been a welcome break from the highs the GBP was enjoying.

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f you have received the settlement of your IRS and detected any errors made by the Tax Authorities on their calculations, find out what are your rights and how to issue a formal complaint.

The last submission of IRS tax returns, relating to income in 2015 has raised many doubts among taxpayers. The fact that it was the first time tax returns were filed, after the entry into force of several new IRS laws, forced taxpayers to adopt new procedures in relation to its IRS. On the other hand, the computer system of the Tax Authorities has been changed to accommodate the implementation of the new rules and has undergone several improvements and updates during the period of submission of the tax return. This resulted in delays in the settlement and processing of reimbursements to many taxpayers (but, despite the delays from the previous years, the repayments are still ongoing within the legal deadlines) and also difference between the simulations made at the time of the submission and the

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IRS bills. If you have received the settlement note and realized that there was an error on the calculation of the final accounts, you may file a complaint to the Tax Authorities. But beware: before you decide to submit a claim it is important to check if you have reason to do it. For instance, when it relates, for example to errors in withholding taxes, in the case where the entities to whom the taxpayer worked did not declare those amounts. If the taxpayer has with him a proof of the actual values​​ of withholding taxes that were held last year, he must submit a complaint and attach the documents that prove the merits of that complaint.

DO NOT FORGET THE LEGAL DEADLINES. If you are going to issue a complaint, do not forget that you must do so within the legal deadlines. In the case of complaints related to the settlement of the IRS, taxpayers may do it within 150 days of notification of the settlement. An important point: the rules indicate that taxpayers may not have both an internal appeal and ask for judicial review on the same fact. & It cannot be

made a complaint, when it has been lodged judicial review on the same basis & This means that first the taxpayers must issue a complaint with the Tax Authorities and wait for the decision. If it is unfavourable to the taxpayer and the taxpayer is still not convinced, then he can advance to the hierarchical appeal and/or request a judicial review.

TRACKING THE EVOLUTION OF THE CLAIM? After presenting the administrative claim you can track the status and progress of your complaint at the Tax Portal. The system will tell you the process number, the date and details of the tax in question, the tax office where the complaint has been filed and the process situation on a given date. Here the various stages through which the internal appeal process can pass, according to the information contained in the Tax Web Portal.

INITIATION: The process was initiated in the Finances Computer System Portal INSTRUCTION: finance services are to process the file containing the information required for the

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he re-vamped FootGolf course at the Colina Verde Sports Resort, Maragota provided an interesting introduction to the game for the thirteen new participants in the July FootGolf Challenge. With six of the newcomers winning prizes it demonstrates that FootGolf is a game for all ages and skill levels.

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All the latest local sports news from Chris Wright. took the honours with an impressive round of 40, five under par, just one shot ahead of Pedro Eira and Jorman Aguilar in joint second. The next monthly challenge is on Wednesday 17th August.

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putting drill I like to use in my practice routine before play is known as “The Cage Drill”, this is a drill I find that helps to develop a feel of distance control and reduce the number of putts left short of the hole. This drill also helps me to gain an understanding of the speed of the greens on the day. , The main objective of this drill is always getting putts to the hole or just past it if you miss. The old saying is very true, “Never Up, Never In”. You always want to apply enough speed to either get to the hole or just beyond it For this drill simply start by setting three clubs around the hole so they form a square with one side missing as seen below.

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• The hole should be equal distance between the two clubs that are not touching.

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