Fly tipping in the Algarve is a major problem and the council turn a blind eye.
EDITOR, I have written to Loulé Council on several occasions to raise concern about an ongoing waste issue at the junction of Comino da Arrochela and Estrada da Vale Judeu. I own a villa nearby.
There are two large rubbish bins at this location which are currently overflowing with builders’ waste. The area surrounding the bins is also being used to dump old furniture, construction materials, old tyres and other large items, some of which spill onto the road itself, creating a safety hazard.
Due to the bins being filled with non-domestic waste, there is no room left for local residents to dispose of household or food waste, which is leading to further unsanitary conditions.
I have requested that the council investigate this matter and take appropriate action to resolve the problem. They have done nothing and the problem is getting worse.
Norann Mowat, Loulé By email
Tony, Tony and Melissa
EDITOR: How very kind of Tony (USA), Tony (USA) and Melissa (USA) to give us their well-informed and considered views on industrial policy, censorship and cuisine in Portugal. We must give them extra credit, since they come from a country that elected a geriatric know-nothing as President, who has surrounded himself with simpering sycophants who allow him to execute cruel, divisive and self-defeating social, economic and environmental policies. Forcibly separating immigrant families, banning books, putting farmers into debt, demanding tribute of industrialists – all evidence of a truly great country well-placed to offer selfless advice to other nations and continents. I am sure that Tony (USA), Tony (USA) and Melissa (USA) will not be spending any more of their holiday dollars in Portugal and we will surely miss them and their boundless wisdom.
Yours, someone who still cannot believe that he is allowed to live in such a lovely country.
Tim, Carrapateira, By email
Re: Discruntled Amazon Customer
EDITOR, I would like to echo the feelings of Disgruntled Amazon Customer in your 6 September publication on the letters page.
PAACK are atrocious at delivering mail to our rural location. We live at the end of a tarmacked road, but the driver seems to say that it is too hard for them to deliver to us, which is untrue. We get told that the package has been delivered and then spend hours finding out which particular cafe the driver had his last coffee in so that we can find our parcel.
DPD are as bad. Their only claim for not being so bad is that they usually tell us that they have used one of their drop-off points - but they don’t tell us WHICH ONE!!!!
CTT are brilliant - I don’t think that we have ever had a single failure.
DHL are a bit hit-and-miss, but when they fail to deliver, they tell us where they have left the parcel.
Amazon, et al, should have a feedback page that allows us (the paying customer) to tell them how their selected carrier performed. No doubt, they select their carriers based on price, but surely customer satisfaction with their overall service is one of their goals. We should have an avenue to say that PAACK is rubbish and that they should bin them.
Simon in The Beiras, By email
Re: Complaints about AIMA double
EDITOR, The problem with AIMA is no one, and I mean no one, will take responsibility for the lack of actions. Where is the leadership? Where is the plan to fix the issues? Where are the senior staff to motivate the employees? Nothing. Come on already, it’s 2025. Time to step into the 21st century! We are all complying with the requirements. The least AIMA could is their job.
A V, Algarve.
EDITOR, The method for raising a complaint against AIMA, as outlined in the yellow book (the electronic complaint facility), is complicated, and there isn’t even an option to directly name AIMA, unlike other departments. I guarantee that this lack of clarity is intentional, and if it were made easier, the true number of complaints would likely be very embarrassing.
We all love Portugal and understand that it is a small country facing challenges that need to be addressed quickly, as it is causing so much pain and worry to so many.
Mark Rogers, Algarve,
Re: Coffee prices soar by 24%
EDITOR, Once the price rises, that’s an absolute certainty that it will only keep on rising.
John Dow, Lisbon
EDITOR, Just back from Spain, Delta coffee cheaper in Spain than Portugal both regular price and special offer.
Rob, Beiras,
Re: Lisbon cost of living exceeds salary
EDITOR, Wages and salaries are a reflection of productivity and profitability. If Portuguese employees were more productive, they could be paid more. If Portuguese companies strived to be more efficient, they’d be more profitable and could pay more.
There’s no point blaming anyone else. There is no conspiracy in place to underpay anyone, anywhere. If you think you’re not paid enough, it’s your responsibility to find a better paid job elsewhere at the rate you think you deserve. Not so easy in reality.
Billy Bissett, Porto
EDITOR, I am a right wing voter but it’s easy to understand that the problem with Lisbon is not the poor coming in, is this layer of millionaires and nomads that pulled all prices up, and don’t even pay taxes like all of us. Let’s pray something happens to one of them, they all get spooked and start leaving.
Bruno, Lisbon,
EDITOR,The Portuguese are slaves to miserable work conditions and minger remunerations. It is a very sad fate, it seems cursed to me, like it can never change somehow.
Diogo F., Madeira
Re: Portuguese in favour of EU enlargement
EDITOR, It’s evident that most Portuguese, like other Europeans, have been thoroughly brainwashed by their media and politicians. The EU is already far too big to function as a democratic alliance respecting its members’ rights to make decisions for themselves. Any further expansion is just empire-building, and these applicant states will obviously be a drain on EU finances, while offering little in return besides even more corruption.
Mark, Porto,
Re: Portugal “cash deserts”
EDITOR, My parents need to drive 40 km to pay their bills and withdraw money from an ATM. Their very rural parish is among that statistic. The Post actively “loose” the bills but never fail to deliver online shopping packages. Those responsible don’t give a damn about these people living in remote places, they only remember these places when wildfires destroy the villages, especially during election years. The elected meant to represent their constituents even dare to steal the lands of illiterate elders or heirs to small plots of dirt in these places to get subsidies’ money from the EU. Must be nice to not live in the westernmost Eastern European country.
Nuno, Lisbon.
Re: Algarve still top holiday destination
EDITOR, We have seen much support from our friends in Portugal and Europe during these challenging times, therefore Canadians (we are from Quebec) are continuing to spend our dollars in your country. We enjoy good wines from Portugal and your beaches.the people are wonderful. We plan to be in Alvor and Monte Gordo this winter.
I have a feeling that you will be seeing an increasing number of Canadians in the future
Harvey Stevens, Algarve.
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