Podcast appearances and mentions of carl munson

On Friday 18th September 2026, Carl Munson's Good Morning Portugal! news highlights a Global Wellness Institute report on the shift towards functional longevity rather than just looking good after 50. Other headlines include an ADN petition calling for stricter nationality-law reforms and an ancestry-based model, Portugal launching an AI training initiative for 100,000 workers, a genet rescued from a well in Silves, an artist linked to the Fátima Basilica being accused of abuse while the Church remains silent, Gouveia e Melo saying the Prime Minister was “not well” on the Middle East, and rising agricultural costs threatening food prices. Weather stays pleasant, with Lisbon forecast to reach 28°C.#GoodMorningPortugal #FeelgoodFriday #FunctionalLongevity #NationalityLaw #AITraining #Fatima #FoodPrices #FoodAndFitness #Portugal2026Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Get help moving to and living in Portugal

On Thursday 17th September 2026, Carl Munson's Good Morning Portugal! news reports that US citizens now top Portugal's Golden Visa programme amid rising interest, while Interior Minister Luís Neves is considering disclosing offenders' nationalities as political tensions mount. Other headlines include teachers abandoning Algarve posts because of housing costs, police unions negotiating with the government over airport border-control conditions, the President urging new education policies to promote reading, and an expert warning how hard it will be to restrict social media for minors. Weather looks fine across Portugal, in contrast with storm damage in Valencia. Guest Veronica, an American in Portugal, joins after the news.#GoodMorningPortugal #PortugalNews #GoldenVisa #AmericansInPortugal #LuisNeves #AlgarveHousing #AirportBorders #SocialMedia #Portugal2026Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Get help moving to and living in Portugal

On Wednesday 16th September 2026, Carl Munson's Good Morning Portugal! news reports that Environment Minister is addressing problems with the Volta system, while Lisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas and a growing petition want it cancelled or at least reviewed. Other headlines include the Raízes Viva Festival arriving in Santarém later this month to highlight regenerative agriculture and food culture, the EU's planned Iris² sovereign satellite constellation, Liberal Initiative accusing the government of describing a “wonderland country,” September pressure from back-to-school costs, fuel prices, inflation and interest rates, the Prime Minister calling Portugal a mature democracy, and Liberals proposing 100% paid parental leave. #GoodMorningPortugal #PortugalNews #VoltaSystem #CarlosMoedas #RaizesViva #Iris2 #LiberalInitiative #ToddParker #Nazare #Portugal2026Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Get help moving to and living in Portugal

On Tuesday 15th September 2026, Carl Munson's Good Morning Portugal! news leads with an Algarve farmer setting a new Portuguese pumpkin record at 905 kg (and also holding the melon record). Other headlines include a global report warning of democratic decline and an erosion of freedom of expression in Portugal, the Constitutional Court failing to maintain its blacklist of public officials, heavy vehicles without a Porto or Gaia destination being banned from the VCI, Faro Airport coming under pressure as new biometric border checks begin, and the Liberal leader calling for urgent state reforms. Weather is autumnal but still warm, with Faro reaching 31°C and Évora 33°C.#GoodMorningPortugal #PortugalNews #GiantPumpkin #Algarve #Democracy #FaroAirport #Biometrics #VCI #Portugal2026Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Get help moving to and living in Portugal

On Monday 14th September 2026, Carl Munson's Good Morning Portugal! news focuses on two big stories: the Sophia solar project being scaled down by 35% after environmental feedback, and Lightsource BP cancelling a Beiras solar plant. The other main theme is fuel prices, with an economist warning against cutting VAT on fuel amid a political dispute over the tax burden at the pump. Additional headlines include Chega accusing Livre over the parliamentary office break-in, a study showing independent ministers tend to stay in post longer than party officials, and the Socialist Party criticising the education minister. Clear skies and late-summer heat continue, with highs of 32°C in Lisbon and 36°C in Évora.#GoodMorningPortugal #PortugalNews #SofiaSolar #FuelTax #VAT #LightsourceBP #Chega #Livre #Portugal2026Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Get help moving to and living in Portugal

On Friday 11th September 2026, Carl Munson's Good Morning Portugal! news reports that the Portuguese Armed Forces are strengthening cyber defences through partnerships with national firms BlackRoute and Ethiac, backed by more than €920,000. Other headlines include President António José Seguro visiting the Algarve, a ministerial call for fiscal responsibility in the state budget, Portugal ranking low in EU funding execution, a fire at historic Café Nicola in Lisbon injuring three people, and low-income pensioners set to receive a €200 December bonus. Temperatures remain high, with Lisbon forecast to reach 31°C and Évora 34°C.Keep in touch 24/7 - https://portugaltalkradio.com/#GoodMorningPortugal #PortugalNews #CyberDefence #CafeNicola #PensionBonus #Algarve #StateBudget #FeelgoodFriday #Portugal2026Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Get help moving to and living in Portugal

On Wednesday 9th September 2026, Carl Munson's Good Morning Portugal! news leads with the story of Pedro Sobchyshak, a Portuguese-born man who has lived 25 years without citizenship after repeated administrative failures; new legislation from 1 September now offers a possible path via 'stateless status'. Other headlines include Portugal joining 12 countries in announcing sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank, a planned pension bonus similar to 2025, Spider-Man helping Portuguese cinemas nearly double August audiences, severe prison overcrowding and mental-health shortages at Caxias, and extra government support for agricultural diesel. Weather is milder and cloudier after recent rain.Keep in touch 24/7 - www.portugaltalkradio.com#GoodMorningPortugal #PortugalNews #Statelessness #PedroSubchichak #WestBankSanctions #PensionBonus #CaxiasPrison #AgriculturalDiesel #Portugal2026Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Get help moving to and living in Portugal

On Tuesday 8th September 2026, Carl Munson's Good Morning Portugal! news reports that 21 finalists have been chosen for the new Seven Wonders of Portugal after a national semi-final at the Palácio Nacional de Sintra. Other headlines include the no-confidence motion around Interior Minister Luís Neves creating an institutional challenge for the Prime Minister, with the Socialist Party set to abstain; bitcoins that bypassed PJ custody being found in a Canadian's account; the state acquiring a 13.7% stake in REN as the Zara owner exits; and an EU ban on Brazilian meat imports expected to have little impact on the Portuguese market.Fire warnings remain in force in parts of the country.Keep in touch 24/7 - www.portugaltalkradio.com#GoodMorningPortugal #PortugalNews #SevenWonders #LuisNeves #NoConfidence #REN #BrazilianMeat #FireWarning #Portugal2026Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Get help moving to and living in Portugal

On Monday 7th September 2026, Carl Munson's Good Morning Portugal! news leads with the Socialist Party accusing the government of profiteering from fuel taxes, claiming more than €1 billion in extra revenue since April 2024. Other headlines include a study highlighting regional disparities among two million students and higher dropout rates in Lisbon, Setúbal and the Algarve, artists withdrawing from a Lisbon comedy festival over Jerry Seinfeld's support for Israel, the PCP marking the 50th anniversary of its Avante festival, and a quarry in Tavira ordered to close immediately. Heat warnings remain in place, with Évora forecast to reach 37°C. The show also teases a discussion about a naked man seen in the Lisbon Metro.#GoodMorningPortugal #PortugalNews #FuelTax #SchoolDropouts #JerrySeinfeld #AvanteFestival #Tavira #LisbonMetro #Heatwave #Portugal2026Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Get help moving to and living in Portugal

On Friday 4th September 2026, Carl Munson's Good Morning Portugal! news warns of a new “quishing” scam: fake personalised bank letters containing cards with malicious QR codes designed to steal banking credentials.Other headlines include scheduled E-Redes power maintenance in Sintra, Mafra and Palmela, a historic cork-industry archive donated to Silves, psychologists calling for better access to mental-health care, an overview of Portugal's textile sector, analysis of the 2027 budget, the Russian ambassador describing Portugal as one of the most hostile countries in Europe, and continued scrutiny of Interior Minister Luís Neves ahead of Chega's no-confidence motion.Keep in touch 24/7 - www.portugaltalkradio.com#GoodMorningPortugal #PortugalNews #Quishing #QRCodeScam #ERedes #CorkArchive #MentalHealth #LuisNeves #Chega #Portugal2026Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Get help moving to and living in Portugal

On Thursday 3rd September 2026, Carl Munson's Good Morning Portugal! news reports that sardine prices are surging after Portugal's 2026 EU quota was cut under a recovery plan, combining limited supply with booming global demand for artisanal tinned fish.Douro wine growers dumped around 300 kg of grapes in the streets of Régua as a protest over the regional crisis. Other headlines include parliamentary leaders setting a date for a no-confidence motion, the PSD criticising Chega's move, and 11 municipalities under maximum wildfire risk during an intense heatwave, with temperatures forecast up to 38°C in Lisbon and 41°C in Évora.Keep in touch 24/7 - www.portugaltalkradio.com#GoodMorningPortugal #PortugalNews #SardinePrices #DouroGrapes #Regua #Heatwave #WildfireRisk #NoConfidence #Chega #Portugal2026Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Get help moving to and living in Portugal

Portugal heatwave from today, as wind power grows. Temperatures to reach 40°+ in places!On Wednesday 2nd September 2026, Carl Munson's Good Morning Portugal! news leads with an intense heatwave, with temperatures expected to reach 42°C in several mainland regions, while Portugal's onshore wind capacity has grown by 199 MW this year as the country pursues 2030 climate targets and net-zero emissions by 2045. Other headlines include a French mother seeking news of her 23-year-old son last seen in Lisbon 10 days ago, police investigating the death of a woman in an Albufeira hotel (partner detained), the book-voucher programme exceeding 52,000 vouchers, and growing opportunities for Portuguese companies in Ireland. Guest Stuart Boyle joins to discuss “It's hot - now what?”#GoodMorningPortugal #PortugalNews #Heatwave #WindEnergy #ClimatePlan #StuartBoyle #LisbonMissing #Albufeira #BookVouchers #Portugal2026Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Get help moving to and living in Portugal

Carl Munson documents a quick round-trip from São Martinho do Porto to Tavira to celebrate Johnny Cocktail's 65th birthday, traveling via Rede Expressos with a change in Lisbon/Sete Rios.He shares the comfort of the buses (Wi‑Fi, charging, air conditioning), kills time at the Jardim Zoológico area café in Lisbon overlooking the alligators, and narrates the southbound ride over the 25 de Abril Bridge through the Alentejo into the Algarve with stops including Albufeira, Quarteira and Faro, arriving in Tavira over an hour late.He walks the riverside amid multiple music stages, joins the birthday festivities, then has morning-after bifanas and minis with Johnny.On the return, he encounters a service-station delay and describes an unexpected moment of support when a connecting coach waits so late passengers can make it home.00:00 Trip Begins to Tavira01:16 Arriving Lisbon Sete Rios02:19 Zoo Cafe Break05:23 Boarding Algarve Coach07:07 Crossing 25 de Abril Bridge11:42 Alentejo to Algarve Stops14:07 Faro and Delays17:53 Finally in Tavira20:53 Evening Streets and Music24:53 Birthday Night Out25:18 Morning After Bifanas27:22 Farewell and Return Bus28:23 Homebound Setup29:51 Breakdown Plot Twist31:30 Connection Wait Surprise34:32 Arriving Home Wrap UpBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Get help moving to and living in Portugal

On Tuesday 1st September 2026, Carl Munson's Good Morning Portugal! news leads with a warning on food security: drought and global conflict could push bread and staple prices higher from October, with Portugal producing only 20% of its own cereals. Other headlines include Interior Minister Luís Neves saying he is calm about Chega's no-confidence motion, Portugal hosting the world's largest military drone exercise (REPMUS 26), a new industrial “Portugal Gateway” cluster aimed at boosting the defence sector, the state surplus falling to €282 million through July, and eight daily reports of child-on-parent abuse. Weather is mixed with fog in the north and warmer, clearer conditions in the south.Keep in touch 24/7 - www.portugaltalkradio.com#GoodMorningPortugal #PortugalNews #FoodSecurity #Drought #Chega #REPMUS26 #DefenceCluster #StateSurplus #Portugal2026Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Get help moving to and living in Portugal

On Monday 31st August 2026, Carl Munson's Good Morning Portugal! news leads with the launch of Chronosphere Festival in Góis on 18 September - Portugal's first neuro-inclusive event, offering an immersive forest experience with techno, ambient music and sensory-aware design. Other headlines include Prime Minister Luís Montenegro closing the PSD Summer University with new education announcements, Novo Banco restructuring debt for a major real-estate developer, the Almada water-supply alert ending after reservoir levels stayed above 70%, four more Portuguese companies heading to Saudi Arabia, the IRS tax-assessment deadline falling today, parents again calling for an overhaul of school holidays, and continued discussion of crime in Portugal.#GoodMorningPortugal #PortugalNews #ChronosphereFestival #Gois #NeuroInclusive #PSD #NovoBanco #AlmadaWater #IRS #SchoolHolidays #Portugal2026Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Get help moving to and living in Portugal

Carl Munson previews the updated Good Morning Portugal Show format and the launch of PortugalTalkRadio.com, featuring a top story, headlines, weather, currency, images/memes, and a way to book in as a live guest, with official relaunch set for 1 September and this episode dated 31 August 2026. The top story highlights the Chronosphere Festival in Góis launching 18 September as Portugal's first neuro-inclusive event, with techno/ambient music, sensory-aware design, accessibility support, workshops, camping, and an online accessibility guide. Headlines include education announcements, Novo Banco debt restructuring, Almada water alert ending, companies heading to Saudi Arabia, IRS payment deadline, calls to overhaul school holidays, and Aljezur crime. The episode also pivots SWAT Portuguese from a 90-day goal to speaking a little European Portuguese every day, showcasing daily missions such as emergency-call phrases and situational modules - https://www.skool.com/gmp-vips-123600:00 Soft Launch Intro00:43 New Site Format02:35 Image Meme Volta03:44 Top Story Chronosphere04:35 Headlines Weather Currency06:29 Theme Speak Portuguese08:24 Birthday Shoutout09:43 Chronosphere Deep Dive17:03 SWAT Portuguese Missions23:13 Emergency Call Vocab25:22 Modules Funny Mistakes28:31 Wrap Up Tomorrow Guest30:23 A Team OutroKeep in touch 24/7 at www.portugaltalkradio.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Get help moving to and living in Portugal

For Friday 28th August 2026, Carl Munson's Good Morning Portugal! news reports that one of four Portuguese citizens missing after the Nepal flash floods has been found alive and well, with searches continuing for the others. Other headlines include the Polícia Judiciária director being accused of lying in court over allegedly unlawful surveillance, politicians downplaying the MAI controversy, the Defence Minister saying he will sue to protect his name, Prime Minister Luís Montenegro criticising current media practices and calling for journalism without “modern censorship,” CONFAP proposing year-round school opening to help families balance work and holidays, and the government's housing tax package being described as ambitious on paper but dependent on execution.Keep in touch 24/7 - www.portugaltalkradio.com#GoodMorningPortugal #PortugalNews #NepalFloods #PoliciaJudiciaria #MAI #LuisMontenegro #CONFAP #HousingTax #Portugal2026Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Get help moving to and living in Portugal

On Thursday 27 August 2026, Carl Munson's Good Morning Portugal! news reports that foreign direct investment in Portugal reached €6.7 billion in the first half of 2026. Other headlines include more than 100 Portuguese stranded in Cape Verde (EasyJet assisting passengers), confirmation that a Portuguese national died in the devastating flash floods and landslides in Nepal (another remains missing, while 16 Portuguese tourists in the Gorkha region are safe), Marques Mendes calling for political understandings rather than a “permanent election campaign,” the PCP defending its invitation to a Palestinian organisation classified as terrorist, safety concerns over the aging Fagilde Dam in Viseu, and the PSP director stating that increased crime figures reflect increased policing.Keep in touch 24/7 - www.portugaltalkradio.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Get help moving to and living in Portugal

On Wednesday 26 August 2026, Carl Munson's Good Morning Portugal reports that Algarve hoteliers are calling for a crackdown on “booze tourism” and aggressive nightlife following a violent car rampage in Albufeira. Other headlines include the launch of a new progressive think tank (Instituto Progresso) chaired by Socialist deputy Miguel Costa Matos, yellow weather warnings for rain across 11 mainland districts, TAP expanding its maintenance business into defence while privatisation talks continue, Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel warning against demagogues and populism, the Minister of Culture commenting on the need for more active feminists, health unions preparing for a possible September strike, and Portugal's largest solar plant (WeLink) entering insolvency after production issues, wildfire damage and lower electricity prices.Keep in touch 24/7 - www.portugaltalkradio.com#GoodMorningPortugal #PortugalNews #Albufeira #BoozeTourism #ProInstitutoProgresso #YellowWarning #TAP #PauloRangel #HealthStrike #WeLinkSolar #Portugal2026Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Get help moving to and living in Portugal

On Tuesday 25th August 2026, Carl Munson's Good Morning Portugal! news reports that a homeless man discovered a bag containing over 7,000 counterfeit €200 notes (worth around €1.5 million) near trash containers.Other headlines include a tourist robbed at gunpoint in Quinta do Lago, unusual weather systems making this one of the rainiest Augusts in recent years (with Lisbon recording record 24-hour rainfall), the PJ wanting to question André Ventura and Chega deputies about the alleged assault and ransacking of their parliamentary office, public-sector unions pushing beyond the multi-year agreement in the 2027 budget, the Ministry of Health reviewing the National Emergency Care Network (unchanged for over a decade), Cascais planning seven new museums by 2029, and political commentary linking Luís Montenegro's PSD with Chega's populism. Keep in touch 24/7 at www.portugaltalkradio.com#GoodMorningPortugal #PortugalNews #CounterfeitMoney #QuintaDoLago #RainyAugust #Chega #AndreVentura #PublicSector #CascaisMuseums #Portugal2026Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Get help moving to and living in Portugal

On Monday 24 August 2026, Carl Munson's Good Morning Portugal! news reports the peaceful death of Maria da Conceição, Portugal's oldest person, at the age of 113. She was known for her humour and attributed her longevity to “not working hard.” Other headlines include the government cutting almost half of the contentious green map for renewable energy projects, the GNR seizing five tons of hashish and detaining seven men in the Algarve, continued calls for the resignation of Interior Minister Luís Neves (with President António José Seguro urging the swift conclusion of investigations), Euribor rises pushing savings certificates to a maximum yield of 2.5% in September, and growing concerns over security in Lisbon's historic centre. Unseasonal rainy weather is expected across much of the country this week.#GoodMorningPortugal #PortugalNews #MariaDaConceicao #OldestPerson #RenewablesMap #HashishSeizure #LuisNeves #Euribor #LisbonSecurity #Portugal2026Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Get help moving to and living in Portugal

Musing from above Alfeizerão on Portugal's Silver Coast, Carl Munson is visting Atelier de Doces, a bakery with sweeping views featuring distant valleys, wind turbines, pine trees (pinheiro manso), and summer birds on a hot July 7th birthday breakfast date. Inside, he speaks of 21 meters of freshly baked treats, highlighting Bolos de Berlim - soft, fluffy Portuguese custard-filled doughnuts - sharing an origin story involving WWII-era German spies in Estoril. He teases an array of fillings such as lemon, tangerine, wild berries, apple, strawberry, cinnamon, multiple chocolates, doce de leite, Nutella, pistachio, plus Dubai-style and Biscoff versions, alongside pastel de natas and other cakes. The shop also offers Portuguese gin, local organic wines like Chinado (including orange wine), espumante, coffee paraphernailia, and the aroma of on-site coffee roasting, recommending a stop just off the A8.00:00 Morning Viewpoint Intro00:21 Inside the Bakery00:51 Portugal's Best Cakes01:13 Bolo de Berlim Story01:51 Wild Filling Flavors02:27 More Treats and Drinks02:55 Coffee Roasting Aroma03:17 How to Visit03:43 Final FarewellVisit - https://atelierdodoce.pt/ (in real life!)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Get help moving to and living in Portugal

On Friday 21st August 2026, Carl Munson's Good Morning Portugal! news reports an atypical August weather pattern, with an Atlantic depression expected to bring rain, strong winds and rough seas to mainland Portugal this weekend. Other headlines include the Torre de Moncorvo wildfire that has burned over 3,000 hectares, Interior Minister Luís Neves driving a judicial-police-seized Volkswagen Golf GTD (citing savings and operational benefits), the decision that Jardim do Morro in Gaia will not be fenced, signs of price stabilisation in the real-estate market, new mobile-phone rules in schools with secondary pupils starting later, Lisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas appearing isolated on his security strategy, and the first anniversary of the PSP Foreigners and Borders Unit marked by ongoing airport constraints. Good Morning Portugal will return on Tuesday 1 September!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Get help moving to and living in Portugal

Choose your portuguese driver, social security controversy & US praises Portugal energy policyOn Thursday 20th August 2026, Carl Munson's Good Morning Portugal! news reports the launch of VLOZ, a new Portuguese ride-hailing app in Lisbon, Porto and Setúbal that lets passengers choose their specific driver.Other headlines include Chega leader André Ventura pushing for a lower retirement age in the 2027 budget talks and threatening elections while criticising the latest Social Security report, ongoing debates on the urgency and timeline of Social Security reform, and the United States praising Portugal's efforts to strengthen energy sovereignty and renewable energy (including a recent 13.7% stake acquisition involving REN).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Get help moving to and living in Portugal

On Wednesday 19th August 2026, Carl Munson's Good Morning Portugal! news reports that more than 2,000 firefighters and 640 vehicles are battling ongoing wildfires across the country, with the fire in Torre de Moncorvo remaining the most intensive operation.Other headlines include plans to install fences and set operating hours at Jardim do Morro in Porto (drawing criticism that it will lose its charm), state risks from public-private partnerships rising to €2.9 billion (Brisa accounting for over €1 billion), Portugal considering automatic workplace pensions, political reactions to a Social Security study, a PSD MP calling for continued health investment in the Algarve, and the Emprego Interior Mais programme offering grants of up to €3,759 for people moving to inland rural areas for work or business.Keep in touch 24/7 - https://portugaltalkradio.com#GoodMorningPortugal #PortugalNews #Wildfires #TorreDeMoncorvo #JardimDoMorro #PPPs #WorkplacePensions #SocialSecurity #AlbaniaMurder #AlgarveHealth #EmpregoInteriorMais #Portugal2026Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Get help moving to and living in Portugal

For Tuesday 18th August 2026, Carl Munson's Good Morning Portugal! news (recorded live in Almada) reports that Portugal has climbed to 8th place in the 2026 Expat Insider ranking for foreign residents, praised for quality of life and safety while bureaucracy and the job market remain challenges.Other headlines include two Palestinian girls arriving in Portugal for prosthesis and medical care, the Valongo wildfire now dominated, a new €50,000 project to open an Alentejo Bronze Age settlement to visitors, more than 950 firefighters still mobilised on four northern wildfires, and the government preparing measures to crack down on “façade stores” used in illegal immigration.Keep in touch 24/7 at https://portugaltalkradio.com#GoodMorningPortugal #PortugalNews #ExpatInsider #QualityOfLife #PalestinianGirls #ValongoFire #BronzeAge #Wildfires #IllegalImmigration #Portugal2026Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Get help moving to and living in Portugal

For Monday 17th August 2026, Carl Munson's Good Morning Portugal! news reports that fuel prices (both petrol and diesel) are rising significantly today. Other headlines include more than 750 firefighters battling four wildfires in the north of the country (including one that spread to Carrazeda de Ansiães), the Socialist Party kicking off the political season in Olhão, the Left Bloc proposing 14 measures to tackle the housing crisis (including a 25% affordable housing requirement), Portugal on track to exceed its PRR housing target with 28,000 homes by the end of the month, a guide for temporary workers published in Expresso, carbon taxes on air travel generating €266.6 million in the first half of the year, and Robbie Williams sharing his autism diagnosis ahead of his Lisbon concert.#PortugalNews #FuelPrices #Wildfires #HousingCrisis #LeftBloc #PRR #CarbonTax #RobbieWilliams #Autism #Portugal2026Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Get help moving to and living in Portugal

On Friday 14th August 2026, Carl Munson's Good Morning Portugal! news leads with the shooting of a Swedish tourist in Lisbon's Baixa district, which has heightened safety concerns among residents and shopkeepers. Other headlines include a 15-year-old suspected of killing his mother in Oeiras, a complaint of antisemitism at the University of Coimbra, vandalism causing over €3 million in damage to Lisbon's shared bicycle fleet, the PJ dismantling a prison drug-trafficking network led by an inmate, Savannah Resources claiming improved community support for the Barroso lithium project, INEM emergency services threatening strike action over planned reforms, a former SEF official sentenced to 10 years for expediting immigrant legalisations, and confirmation that former President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has recovered.Keep in touch 24/7 at - www.portugaltalkradio.com#GoodMorningPortugal #PortugalNews #LisbonShooting #Baixa #Antisemitism #SharedBikes #PrisonDrugs #BarrosoLithium #INEM #SEF #SportingCP #Marcelo #Portugal2026Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Get help moving to and living in Portugal

On Thursday 13th August 2026, Carl Munson's Good Morning Portugal! news looks back at the highly anticipated solar eclipse that drew thousands of sky-watchers across the country the previous day - inviting the community to share images.Other headlines include environmental group Quercus challenging the reformulation of the Sofia Photovoltaic Park, former President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa being taken to hospital after falling ill in the Algarve, Interior Minister Luís Neves describing the high rate of road accidents as a “civil war” on Portuguese roads, a Cascais bus crash (two dead, 20 injured) attributed to human error, tourism businesses struggling to recruit qualified staff, a controversial intensive-farming project approved in a protected Alentejo area despite local opposition, increased undercover police operations for road safety, and the state acquiring manuscripts by Fernando Pessoa and other Portuguese authors.Keep in touch 24/7 - www.portugaltalkradio.com#GoodMorningPortugal #PortugalNews #SolarEclipse #SofiaSolar #MarceloRebeloDeSousa #LuisNeves #RoadSafety #CascaisBusCrash #TourismWorkers #AlentejoFarming #FernandoPessoa #portugal2026Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Get help moving to and living in Portugal

On Wednesday 12th August 2026 - 'Eclipse Day' - Carl Munson's Good Morning Portugal! news highlights the rare solar eclipse and the spotlight it is shining on Portugal's growing astro-tourism sector, with thousands preparing to view the event and the country positioning itself as a year-round destination for stargazers. Other headlines include Loulé launching a sterilisation drive targeting 500 stray cats, last-minute eclipse glasses arriving at pharmacies for the evening viewing (around 18:00–18:30 on the mainland), teachers protesting the education minister's plan to investigate schools over exam chaos, Cristiano Ronaldo marrying Georgina Rodríguez in Cascais, stepped-up policing in tourist areas after a visitor was shot in Lisbon, and the green light for construction of the Porto–Lisbon high-speed railway.Keep in touch 24/7 at - www.portugaltalkradio.com#GoodMorningPortugal #PortugalNews #SolarEclipse #AstroTourism #Loulé #EclipseGlasses #ExamChaos #CristianoRonaldo #GeorginaRodriguez #LisbonShooting #HighSpeedRail #portugal2026Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Get help moving to and living in Portugal

For Monday 10th August 2026, Carl Munson's Good Morning Portugal! news reports that IPMA forecasts favourable clear weather for good visibility of the total solar eclipse on 12th August across the country. Other headlines include around 30 municipalities in the North, Centre and Algarve interiors remaining at maximum wildfire danger, Western Europe hitting record temperatures amid prolonged heatwaves, a minor earthquake registered in Odemira (felt in Ourique, Almodôvar and Santiago do Cacém), fuel prices dropping less than expected due to the ISP tax, and EDP abandoning its €169 million floating solar project in Alcácer.Keep up with the news. weather & currency at www.portugaltalkradio.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Get help moving to and living in Portugal

On Friday 7th August 2026, Carl Munson's Good Morning Portugal! news reports that the digital healthcare platform urgentdoc.eu is moving into phase two of its expansion in Portugal. Other headlines include a new competition for climate refugees, reports of narco boats frequently detected off the coast south of Lisbon, Chega accusing Prime Minister Luís Montenegro of losing control of the Luís Neves case, authorities denying a viral gastroenteritis outbreak in Almada, the PM going on vacation after saying he would not, and RTP TV stars facing significant salary cuts after the suspension of certain subsidies. Plus a brief weather round-up and euro exchange rates complete the bulletin.#GoodMorningPortugal #PortugalNews #DigitalHealthcare #ClimateRefugees #NarcoBoats #LuisNeves #Chega #RTP #Portugal2026Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Get help moving to and living in Portugal

On Thursday 6th August 2026, Carl Munson's Good Morning Portugal! news reports nearly 30 municipalities at maximum wildfire danger and more than 100 others in the interior north and centre at high risk, with temperatures rising.Other headlines include the Tagus bridge trains having carried 560 million passengers since 1999, higher-education applications closing today with more places available than last year, FIFA denying a report about a World Cup final in Morocco, Benfica and Braga playing in European competitions, Prime Minister Luís Montenegro defending a migration policy focused on integration rather than an open-door approach amid the Ceuta crisis, free eclipse-viewing glasses having already run out ahead of the 12 August total solar eclipse, and a brief weather round-up across Portugal and the islands.#GoodMorningPortugal #PortugalNews #WildfireRisk #TagusTrains #HigherEducation #FIFA #Benfica #Braga #MigrationPolicy #SolarEclipse #Portugal2026Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Get help moving to and living in Portugal

For Monday 3rd August 2026, Carl Munson's Good Morning Portugal! news reports that Prime Minister Luís Montenegro has confirmed Portugal's support for an emergency EU interior ministers' meeting on Tuesday to address the migration surge at the Ceuta border, calling for a coordinated European response. Other headlines include a fuel-price split (petrol falling while diesel rises), an unprecedented surge in rental demand in Coimbra, an EU warning to Portugal over housing shortages and healthcare access, the AIMA backlog task force reaching a 20% reduction milestone (though hundreds of thousands of cases remain), northern Portugal preparing for a rare total solar eclipse on 12 August, updated inter-island airport fees in the Azores, confirmed autumn “Moving to Portugal” roadshow dates in the UK and Ireland, and the construction sector facing a crisis due to tightened immigration rules.#GoodMorningPortugal #PortugalNews #Ceuta #Migration #FuelPrices #CoimbraRentals #HousingCrisis #AIMA #SolarEclipse #Azores #MovingToPortugal #ConstructionCrisis #Portugal2026Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Get help moving to and living in Portugal

For Friday 31 July 2026, Carl Munson's Good Morning Portugal! news headlines note that foreign residents contribute 15% of Social Security revenue, while a new SJC Association study warns that proposed nationality-law changes could cost the economy nearly €16 billion over the next decade by discouraging international workers and families.Other headlines include an extended deadline for local-accommodation regulations, Bison Bank becoming Portugal's first authorised crypto service provider, IKEA opening its sixth Portuguese store in Coimbra, the smartphone ban in public schools extending to the ninth grade, the Valpaços wildfire brought under control after burning 6,000 hectares (with 1,352 operatives currently tackling 25 active fires nationwide), FlixBus expanding its Algarve network after reaching 100 destinations in Portugal, seven Algarve landmarks selected for a National Wonders public vote, an EU mandate for EV charging points every 6 km on highways, and health-sector unions announcing an open-ended strike for late 2026.#GoodMorningPortugal #PortugalNews #NationalityLaw #SocialSecurity #LocalAccommodation #BisonBank #Crypto #IKEA #Coimbra #SmartphoneBan #Wildfires #FlixBus #Algarve #NationalWonders #EVCharging #HealthStrike #Portugal2026Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Get help moving to and living in Portugal

For Thursday 30 July 2026, Carl Munson's Good Morning Portugal! headlines report that Portugal has been ranked as having the worst flight delays in Europe, driven by infrastructure issues and high tourism volumes, with growing pressure on the government over airport capacity.Other headlines include the unemployment rate holding steady at 5.6%, AIMA warning expats of residency rejections due to name mismatches, new IRS rules requiring disclosure of crypto and offshore assets, Lufthansa and Air France-KLM submitting final bids for TAP, median Lisbon rents reaching €16 per square metre, Portugal recording the lowest mortgage interest rates in the Eurozone, strong economic resilience in the second quarter with inflation at 3.3%, the GNR expanding telecare services for isolated residents, and EDP energy profits rising on strong renewable performance.#GoodMorningPortugal #PortugalNews #FlightDelays #Unemployment #AIMA #IRS #CryptoAssets #TAP #LisbonRents #MortgageRates #PortugalEconomy #GNR #EDP #Portugal2026Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Get help moving to and living in Portugal

For Wednesday 29 July 2026, Carl Munson's Good Morning Portugal! news highlights that the Portuguese passport retains its position as one of the world's most powerful, offering extensive visa-free access.Other headlines include Lisbon emerging as a top-tier European data-centre hub (driven by renewable energy and strategic location), AIMA shifting residence-permit renewals to an online portal, proposals for special courts to handle AIMA legal cases, calls for mandatory building insurance by condominium managers, lower electricity prices for regulated-market households, reduced fuel prices in the Azores, new elevators at key Lisbon Metro stations, foreign residents now eligible to donate blood, the new Lisbon airport projected to cost €8.5 billionFirefighting snapshot: Nearly 1,200 operatives with 368 vehicles and 3 aircraft currently tackling 28 active wildfires (https://fogosagora.pt/).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Get help moving to and living in Portugal

For Tuesday 28 July 2026, Carl Munson's Good Morning Portugal! news reports a severe wildfire alert across most districts amid an intense heatwave with temperatures reaching 40°C (and expected to hit 44°C in a 10-day spell), while authorities manage dozens of fires. Other headlines include Portuguese house prices hitting a new high this July (up 2.4% year-on-year), average rents surging to €1,350 per month (with a 10% rise in the south), record bank property valuations in June, possible impacts of UK welfare reforms on Britons in Portugal, Galp criticising proposed fuel price caps after yesterday's increase, public libraries offering online access to global newspapers, an AIMA staff strike threatening further residency backlogs, and the iconic 1960s Batman mansion going on the market for €27 million.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Get help moving to and living in Portugal

For Monday 27 July 2026, Carl Munson's Good Morning Portugal! news for Portugal Talk Radio  reports that civil protection authorities have placed 50 municipalities under maximum wildfire alert amid soaring temperatures, with IPMA warning of a sharp heat rise this week.Other headlines include national rental prices surging over 9% in early 2026, doctors launching a nationwide strike over stagnant wages and conditions, more than 1,200 foreign residents filing a collective complaint against the new nationality law, Portuguese firefighters assisting with massive wildfires in Spain, a record volume of calls to the SNS 24 helpline during the heatwave, a new fuel price hike starting this week, American investors driving growth in the luxury real estate market, and progress on the Lisbon metro red line expansion.#GoodMorningPortugal #PortugalNews #WildfireAlert #Heatwave #RentalPrices #DoctorsStrike #NationalityLaw #SpanishWildfires #SNS24 #FuelPrices #LuxuryRealEstate #LisbonMetro #Portugal2026Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Get help moving to and living in Portugal

On Friday 24 July 2026, Carl Munson's Good Morning Portugal reports that the government has unveiled a new task force to clear the AIMA immigration backlog of 400,000 pending cases, with plans to hire more staff and expand service centres aiming for resolution by NEXT YEAR. Other headlines include Parliament preparing to vote on crucial IRS tax-cut proposals, eased water restrictions in the Algarve, warnings for European expats to avoid e-gates under the new EES system to prevent being wrongly flagged as overstayers, a railway strike causing major nationwide disruptions, the new Construir Portugal plan targeting housing affordability, record-breaking early tourism growth, lower electricity prices for regulated-market households, reviews of AL local-accommodation licences, a surge in digital nomad visas, and rising rental prices in Lisbon's outskirts affecting expats.#GoodMorningPortugal #PortugalNews #AIMABacklog #ImmigrationTaskForce #IRSTaxCuts #AlgarveWater #EESSystem #ExpatTravel #RailwayStrike #ConstruirPortugal #HousingAffordability #TourismGrowth #ElectricityPrices #ALLicences #DigitalNomads #LisbonRentalsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Get help moving to and living in Portugal

US Ambassador on submarine security, geopolitical tourism boost for Portugal & Italian frigatesOn Wednesday 22 July 2026, Carl Munson's Good Morning Portugal headlines highlight the U.S. Ambassador to Portugal stressing the importance of reliable submarine cable infrastructure for national security, as the country aims to become a major European tech hub. Other stories include the introduction of a special exam period to fix this summer's exam correction chaos, 1,600 Leiria residents still without fixed-line phone service six months after Storm Kristen, a tourism occupancy surge driven by geopolitical shifts, record-high seawater temperatures along the Portuguese coast, the Faro Motorcycle Rally drawing 17,000 visitors, and Portugal's plan to acquire three Italian frigates for defence modernisation.More at - www.portugalforeignersforum.com/news & www.portugaltalkradio.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Get help moving to and living in Portugal

In today's Good Morning Portugal! news (Tuesday 21 July 2026), Carl Munson reports that the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) is facing fresh criticism over massive residency permit backlogs, with more than 400,000 applications still pending. Other top stories include rental prices hitting new record highs despite recent government measures, the confirmation of extended IRS tax reductions (benefiting foreign residents under the general regime from next month), SNS summer plan causing emergency room closures, the launch of new digital nomad hubs in Portugal's interior regions, easier Schengen access for CPLP visa holders, and environmental legal challenges facing Lisbon airport expansion plans.#PortugalNews #AIMABacklog #ResidencyPermits #PortugalRentals #HousingCrisis #IRSTaxCuts #DigitalNomads #InteriorPortugal #CPLPVisa #Schengen #LisbonAirport #Portugal2026 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Get help moving to and living in Portugal

On Monday, July 20, 2026, Carl Munson for Good Morning Portugal reports that the Cascais Hospital home hospitalization unit has achieved a major milestone, preventing nearly 4,000 days of traditional inpatient care this year by treating patients at home. This has freed up beds for acute cases and is viewed as a cost-effective solution. Other headlines include the government forming a task force to tackle a longstanding backlog, a new community-led SWAT language program designed to help expats master Portuguese through accountability, weekly goals, and real-world practice (instead of apps); eased water restrictions in the Algarve after recent rain, taxi protests against new TVDE regulations, Angolan investment in Portugal doubling to historic levels, and minor injuries following a fire at Lisbon's CUF hospitals. More at www.portugalforeignersforum.com/newsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Get help moving to and living in Portugal

Carl Munson announces a significant transition for his long-running platform, Good Morning Portugal!, as he moves away from daily live streaming toward new digital ventures. Reflecting on his extensive career as a leading content creator for the English-speaking expat community, Munson highlights how Artificial Intelligence and shifting migration trends have transformed the landscape since 2020.His future plans include the launch of Portugal Talk Radio, a 24/7 internet station designed to provide interactive audio content and community discussions.Additionally, he intends to conduct a feasibility study for a foreigners' association to offer better diplomatic representation and social integration for international residents.Google Notebook analyesed his "end of term" broadcast, which serves as both a retrospective of his prolific media output and a visionary outlook for fostering deeper connections within the country, and you can hear 'their' 'thoughts' on this recording.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Get help moving to and living in Portugal

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Keep in touch with Carl and the Portugal trip here - https://www.skool.com/gmp-vips-1236Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Join Carl on screen - book your slot on the show at www.goodmorningportugal.com

Let's take a look at this - https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9v04gney9yo - as we head towards a 'bom fim de semana'!Join The Portugal Club here - https://www.skool.com/gmp-vips-1236Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support."The one you're thinking of is Good Morning Portugal! hosted by Carl Munson. It's an English-language live show/podcast aimed at expats (especially 50+ folks) settling into or loving life in Portugal. It's streamed live on YouTube weekdays around 8-9 AM (often with a cheerful Olá Bom Dia ALEGRIA! vibe), covering news, weather, culture, wellbeing, property tips, moving advice, and fun chats. Carl helps people buy, rent, or scout homes—contact him at +351 913 590 303 or carl@carlmunson.com if you need that. You can catch full episodes on YouTube (channel: Good Morning Portugal!), as a podcast on Spotify/Apple, and join the free Portugal Club community at theportugalclub.com for more support and connection. It's super positive, community-focused, and still going strong in 2026!" - Grok

He's back.Any questions? Also, by way of great contrast, it's Dee Brodie and her new projecy - the 'Pause for Peace'.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support."The one you're thinking of is Good Morning Portugal! hosted by Carl Munson. It's an English-language live show/podcast aimed at expats (especially 50+ folks) settling into or loving life in Portugal. It's streamed live on YouTube weekdays around 8-9 AM (often with a cheerful Olá Bom Dia ALEGRIA! vibe), covering news, weather, culture, wellbeing, property tips, moving advice, and fun chats. Carl helps people buy, rent, or scout homes—contact him at +351 913 590 303 or carl@carlmunson.com if you need that. You can catch full episodes on YouTube (channel: Good Morning Portugal!), as a podcast on Spotify/Apple, and join the free Portugal Club community at theportugalclub.com for more support and connection. It's super positive, community-focused, and still going strong in 2026!" - Grok

Mel's back looking at prepping for body. mind & spirit!The latest alert: https://ncultura.pt/kit-de-emergencia-em-casa-estado-recomenda-72-horas-de-autonomia-as-familias-em-caso-de-criseBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support."The one you're thinking of is Good Morning Portugal! hosted by Carl Munson. It's an English-language live show/podcast aimed at expats (especially 50+ folks) settling into or loving life in Portugal. It's streamed live on YouTube weekdays around 8-9 AM (often with a cheerful Olá Bom Dia ALEGRIA! vibe), covering news, weather, culture, wellbeing, property tips, moving advice, and fun chats. Carl helps people buy, rent, or scout homes—contact him at +351 913 590 303 or carl@carlmunson.com if you need that. You can catch full episodes on YouTube (channel: Good Morning Portugal!), as a podcast on Spotify/Apple, and join the free Portugal Club community at theportugalclub.com for more support and connection. It's super positive, community-focused, and still going strong in 2026!" - Grok