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  • Political cleansing?, strike shuts Lisbon Metro & Chega radio rumpus! Plus weather & currency

    Political cleansing?, strike shuts Lisbon Metro & Chega radio rumpus! Plus weather & currency
    2026/10/14


    On Wednesday 14th October 2026, Carl Munson’s Good Morning Portugal! news reports a Chega MP interrupting a University of Coimbra radio broadcast, Lisbon being recognised as a top cruise destination for the third time and named Europe’s best cruise destination, and a parliamentary inquiry beginning into former PJ head Luís Neves, described by some as political cleansing.



    Other headlines include the IMF upgrading Portugal’s growth forecast to 2.1%, Portugal proving resilient against Eurozone economic crises, fires in Faro and Coimbra in the last 24 hours, and the village of Vale Fuzeiros preserving traces of an ancient ocean.



    The image of the day remains Liz’s shot of Buçaco Palace.



    Warm October weather continues, with Lisbon at 31°C and Évora 32°C.



    The show later reviews a visit to AIMA.



    #GoodMorningPortugal #PortugalNews #AIMA #LuisNeves #Chega #LisbonCruise #IMF #Alfeizerao #Bussaco #Portugal2026


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  • Expat book chat & club, thunderstorm warning & Porto emergency landing; weather & currency

    Expat book chat & club, thunderstorm warning & Porto emergency landing; weather & currency
    2026/09/28
    On Monday 28th September 2026, Carl Munson’s Good Morning Portugal! news highlights tonight’s talk with author Tim Richardson at Indie ("Not a Bookshop") in Cascais, plus the Portuguese book market reaching a three-year high.
    Other headlines include the 17th Sagres Birdwatching Festival (2–5 October), 14 passengers treated for smoke inhalation after a Delta flight to Boston made an emergency landing in Porto, yellow thunderstorm warnings for seven districts, environmental group ZERO warning about rivers and aquifers, 40 companies testing technology with the Portuguese Army, and Carvoeira testing a new method against invasive algae.
    After the heatwave, temperatures ease but thunderstorms are possible.
    #GoodMorningPortugal #PortugalNews #ExpatBookClub #TimRichardson #NicholasTrant #SagresBirdwatching #PortoAirport #Thunderstorms #Portugal2026

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  • ‘Playing with fire’ budget, brilliant (not) bookshop & innovation paradox; weather & currency (

    ‘Playing with fire’ budget, brilliant (not) bookshop & innovation paradox; weather & currency (
    2026/09/29
    ‘Playing with fire’ budget, brilliant (not) bookshop & innovation paradox; weather & currency (<3mins)



    On Tuesday 29th September 2026, Carl Munson’s Good Morning Portugal! news reports tensions in the government after the first state-budget negotiations, plus the expansion of the green rail pass to major urban networks.



    Other headlines include Vilamoura Marina being named Superyacht Marina of the Year 2026, Cristiano Ronaldo being benched for the third time in his career during Sunday’s win over Norway, an “innovation paradox” in which private investment fails to match public support, Algarve unions calling a Portimão protest over the soaring cost of living, and an AIMA roadshow on migrant-community integration in Sines.



    Weather stays overcast with possible thunderstorms; Lisbon is forecast at 25°C.



    The show also looks back at yesterday’s visit to Cascais and Indie Not A Bookshop, now confirmed as a monthly special guest.


    #GoodMorningPortugal #PortugalNews #StateBudget #GreenRailPass #VilamouraMarina #CristianoRonaldo #PortimaoProtest #Cascais #IndieNotABookshop #Portugal2026


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  • Housing crisis deepens, 100 robotic ops & yoga teachers wanted; weather & currency

    Housing crisis deepens, 100 robotic ops & yoga teachers wanted; weather & currency
    2026/09/30


    On Wednesday 30th September 2026, Carl Munson’s Good Morning Portugal! news notes that it is an interesting day in Portuguese history and leads with the deepening housing crisis: mortgage payments face their steepest rise in three years after October rate revisions, while national rents have jumped 10.2% year-on-year.



    Other headlines include nationwide flu and COVID vaccination campaigns launching today, a proposed network to support independent yoga teachers, the APA saying healthy Algarve water reserves do not justify slowing investment, Faro Hospital reaching 100 robotic surgeries, Portimão outlining its tourism future through 2035, and Michael Jordan appearing at the SBC summit in Lisbon to discuss technology, sports, fandom and betting.



    Weather is cooler and unsettled after overnight rain, with Lisbon around 25°C.



    #GoodMorningPortugal #PortugalNews #HousingCrisis #MortgageRates #Rents #Vaccination #FaroHospital #Portimao #MichaelJordan #Portugal2026


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  • Is Journalism DEAD?! Is Objective Journalism Possible Anymore? Expats Speaking Freely in Portugal!

    Is Journalism DEAD?! Is Objective Journalism Possible Anymore? Expats Speaking Freely in Portugal!
    2026/09/30
    With midterm elections approaching, the Carl and Veronica discuss how polarised politics has made many people avoid political talk, even though learning comes from listening to different views.
    They highlight the Ground News app for comparing many sources, political leanings, factuality, and “blind spots,” and reflect on how journalism has shifted from striving for objectivity and strict ethics to opinion-driven, entertainment-focused commentary competing for attention.
    Veronica shares experiences from early newsroom convergence and police-beat reporting to illustrate how human limitations and demographics shape story selection.
    They argue for considering sources, watching unedited footage (e.g., C-SPAN), and resisting sensationalism and extremism. The conversation turns to Portugal, debating whether media should disclose nationalities in crime reporting, and warning expats that slander and libel can bring civil or criminal penalties and even visa consequences.


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    23 分
  • Portugal’s 905kg Pumpkin King! A proper show-er from a successful, Algarve grow-er!

    Portugal’s 905kg Pumpkin King! A proper show-er from a successful, Algarve grow-er!
    2026/09/30

    This clip covers Portugal’s national giant vegetable competition, where Algarve grower José Rui Santos from Albufeira won first prize with a record 905kg pumpkin, also taking the melon category, and earning €1000; other top finishers included António Almeida (861kg) and Virgílio Ribeiro (729.5kg).
    It also highlights results in other categories, including Claudia Fernandes winning the watermelon category with a 71.5kg watermelon, plus large-tomato winners led by Fernando Martins Dias (1.333kg).
    The competition drew 27 growers (19 from Paredes), was organized by Paredes Council with Aguiar de Sousa Parish Council, and is recognized by the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth.
    00:00 Giant Pumpkin Reveal
    00:49 Pumpkin King Wins
    02:30 Rivals and Records
    03:08 Melons and Watermelons
    04:17 Tomato Category Too
    05:15 How the Contest Works
    06:14 Do They Taste Good
    06:59 Seven Wonders Teaser
    07:46 Bigger Isn’t Better
    08:06 Wrap Up
    928/5000


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  • OFFICIAL: Portugal's Seven Wonders Selected and Announced! Do YOU know any of them?

    OFFICIAL: Portugal's Seven Wonders Selected and Announced! Do YOU know any of them?
    2026/09/30
    The winners - https://www.portugalresident.com/portugal-new-7-wonders-2026-winners/
    Portugal’s New Seven Wonders Announced: Winners, Public Vote, and Highlights...
    The clip covers the newly announced “Seven Wonders of Portugal,” revealed after a national final held in Sintra on Saturday, September 12th, with results broadcast on TVI.
    It explains that hundreds of entries were narrowed to 21 finalists - three per category - and the seven winners were chosen by public vote.
    The landmarks highlighted include Leiria Castle, the Roman ruins of São Cucufate (Vila de Frades, Vidigueira), Lisbon Cathedral (Sé de Lisboa), the historic Usseira Aqueduct near Óbidos, the Tiago Cabaço winery in Estremoz, the red-brick Olhão municipal markets (opened in 1916), and the Episcopal Palace Garden in Castelo Branco.
    We also note the contest’s return nearly 20 years after the first edition and Olhão’s success, including thanks from Mayor Ricardo Calé and Chef Noélia Jerónimo’s role as ambassador.
    00:00 Seven Wonders Intro
    00:23 Finalists and Winners
    00:49 Fruit Size Debate
    01:11 How Voting Worked
    01:43 Meet the Seven Sites
    02:36 Have You Visited
    02:44 Competition Returns
    03:23 Olhão Spotlight
    03:52 Next Segment Tease
    03:58 Portuguese Saying Setup
    04:16 Wrap Up and Transition


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  • October strike-maxxing! Cristiano’s danish hasty & helmets for e-bikes; weather & currency

    October strike-maxxing! Cristiano’s danish hasty & helmets for e-bikes; weather & currency
    2026/10/01
    On Thursday 1st October 2026, Carl Munson’s Good Morning Portugal! news leads with a wave of strikes: public-sector workers, airport staff and police unions launching nationwide strikes and protests throughout October, starting tomorrow, with some people extending the Monday public holiday into a long weekend.
    Other headlines include economic uncertainty for Lisbon’s vulnerable bottle collectors (the human side of the Volta story), Cristiano Ronaldo leaving the national-team camp and being in doubt for the Denmark match after being benched against Norway, the King of Spain awarding former President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa the Josep Piqué Prize, October tax obligations for businesses and families, state tax revenue rising 5% to €41.5 billion through August, and helmets becoming mandatory for scooter and e-bike users.
    Weather is cooler and overcast, with Lisbon around 23°C.
    #GoodMorningPortugal #PortugalNews #OctoberStrikes #Volta #BottleCollectors #CristianoRonaldo #Marcelo #TaxRevenue #EBikeHelmets #Portugal2026

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