The Good Morning Portugal! podcast with Carl Munson

Sign up for the São Martinho do Porto event here - https://bit.ly/smpukes2026 On Good Morning Portugal, Karl chats with Lily and Josh and welcomes Mira from Ukulele Portugal/Coimbra Ukulele Social Club to discuss the growing nationwide ukulele network, sparked when traveller Patrick Vosen connected groups in Coimbra, Porto, and Lisbon and helped them start visiting each other’s park meetups and ev...

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 th...

In their third conversation, Carl and Ali Heathfield discuss key community challenges foreigners face in their first one or two years living in Portugal. Ali shares how a simple, imperfect Portuguese chat with her non-English-speaking neighbor about feeding stray cats boosted connection and confidence, illustrating how community often starts with nearby neighbours.  The pair explore how moving abr...

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...

Good Morning Portugal! 🇵🇹☕ A wonderful, inspiring catch-up with **Phil Cooklin** - founder of **Phil My Cup** and co-founder of the **Casabo Community**. Phil shares: • How **Phil My Cup** has become a global daily morning boost (now reaching Australia, Asia, Europe & the Americas) • The powerful new courses with Kimberley: *Well-Travelled Soul* (for carers) and *I Believe in Me* (for childre...

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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-acco...

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 na...

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, pr...

Good Morning Portugal! 🇵🇹☕🎉 It’s Santos Populares season!  Join us for a fun and lively episode with the wonderful **Filomena**, who shares everything you need to know about the traditional June festivals -  the saints, the sardines, the music, the street parties and the true spirit of Portuguese summer celebrations. Plus, **James** returns with his deep experience of **Learning Portuguese**. Wh...

Quote 'Portugal Talk Radio' for a 10% discount Good Morning Portugal! 🇵🇹☕ In this episode we welcome back **Roel & Jay from Damp Guard** — the team helping expats and homeowners finally solve Portugal’s persistent damp and mold problem. They explain their revolutionary **Positive Input Ventilation (PIV)** systems (imported from the UK): • Create gentle positive pressure to push out stale, hum...

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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...

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...

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 Algar...

On Thursday 23 July 2026, Good Morning Portugal & Portugal Talk Radio pays tribute to music icon Luís Represas (frontman of Trovante), who passed away at age 69 after a long illness. President António José Seguro honoured his legacy.   Other headlines include the AIMA backlog task force resolving thousands of immigration cases, Portuguese doctors launching a 48-hour nationwide strike over pay...

Key points worth noting: 1755 Lisbon earthquake: One of the most devastating in European history (estimated 8.5–9.0 magnitude). It destroyed much of Lisbon, triggered a massive tsunami, and caused fires. It influenced philosophy (e.g., Voltaire) and early seismology. Modern risks: The area still faces significant threat. The Gorringe Bank and other offshore faults can produce large events. Portuga...

US Ambassador on submarine security, geopolitical tourism boost for Portugal & Italian frigates On 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 introducti...

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...

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 t...

In today’s Good Morning Portugal news headlines (17 July 2026), Prime Minister Luís Montenegro announces a new migration plan to resolve the backlog of 400,000 pending cases, including the end of the controversial Manifestation of Interest mechanism.    A dedicated AIMA task force is being created to tackle residency queues, while Parliament approves significant income tax reductions for the middl...

In today’s Good Morning Portugal news headlines (16 July 2026), PM Luís Montenegro will open the State of the Nation debate, facing pressure over the national exam grading crisis and public service efficiency.  In migration news, AIMA will begin automatically assigning social security numbers to foreign residents later this month, aiming to speed up residency processing. The EU urged Portugal to p...

In today’s Good Morning Portugal news headlines (15 July 2026), the Banco de Portugal forecasts 1.8% economic growth this year despite global challenges, while new government savings certificates see record demand.  An investigation reveals that foreign residents are leaving Portugal due to prolonged AIMA delays, and the rental market is braced for impact as new eviction reforms begin.  Lisbon ran...

In today’s Good Morning Portugal news headlines (14 July 2026), AIMA warns foreign residents of document inconsistency delays that can significantly slow residency processing. A judge is investigating alleged financial fraud and executive pay increases within the National Health Service, while the government faces accusations of boosting fuel tax revenues during the Middle East crisis. Emergency s...

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