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The Good Morning Portugal! podcast with Carl Munson
Hosted by Carl Munson · EN
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AIMA backlog cleared by next year, e-gates advice, Lisbon rentals up & train strike disruption
2w ago00:01:56Tap to summarizeOn 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
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RIP Luis Represas. AIMA lawsuits cleared, doctors strike & venomous Chilean spider arrives
2w ago00:01:59Tap to summarizeOn 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 and working conditions, advancing talks on the Lisbon-Madrid high-speed rail link, new electric trains operating on Algarve regional routes, ongoing Brexit portal issues for British residents, the first recorded sighting of a venomous Chilean spider in Portugal, and the health regulator rejecting public subsidies for new Alzheimer’s drugs.#GoodMorningPortugal #PortugalNews #LuisRepresas #PortugueseMusic #IMABacklog #DoctorsStrike #LisbonMadridRail #HighSpeedRail #AlgarveTrains #BrexitPortal #ChileanSpider #AlzheimersDrugs #Portugal2026 #CamõesBecome 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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Is a Portuguese earthquake "inevitable"? Experts think so and urge action!
2w ago00:07:34Tap to summarizeKey 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. Portugal has improved building codes since the 20th century, but older structures remain vulnerable.Recent activity: Smaller quakes happen regularly, especially in the Azores. For example, there have been notable swarms and moderate events in recent years.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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US Ambassador on submarine security, geopolitical tourism boost for Portugal & Italian frigates
2w ago00:01:43Tap to summarizeUS 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
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AIMA criticism continues, airport challenge, digital nomads for the interior & LX metro strike
2w ago00:01:35Tap to summarizeIn 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
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Hospital home visits, AIMA task force (cont/d), TVDE protests & new language learning support
2w ago00:01:47Tap to summarizeOn 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
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AIMA backlog plan, AIMA strike & foreigners 15% input - Portugal headlines - 17th July 2026
3w ago00:02:59Tap to summarizeIn 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 middle class. Alcochete is officially selected as the site for Lisbon’s new international airport, and Portuguese real estate prices rose by 7% in the latest figures. Other stories include water restrictions in the Algarve being eased after recent rainfall, AIMA staff strikes threatening further delays, Portugal ranked among the safest nations globally, foreign residents contributing 15% to social security revenue, and ongoing talks about the high-speed rail link between Lisbon and Madrid. 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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AIMA & social security, inflation up & business red tape down - Portugal headlines - 16th July 2026
3w ago00:02:59Tap to summarizeIn 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 prioritise affordable housing and healthcare investment while maintaining fiscal discipline, while Economy Minister Manuel Castro Almeida announced plans to cut business red tape by autumn, replacing prior notifications with technical declarations to ease small business setup. Portugal continues to hold the second-highest VAT rate in Europe, and national inflation reached 5%, though essential food basket prices saw a marginal dip this week. Other headlines included a major fire destroying ten warehouses in Paredes, a Science and Innovation Forum in Lisbon drawing over 1,000 organisations, an upcoming parliamentary debate on public ownership of Portuguese beaches, the CPLP Youth Summit in Cascais promoting integration and gender equality, continued US investor confidence in the Portuguese market, and news that an uninhabited island in Aveiro is set to be auctioned for luxury housing development.📰 Get the news headlines at www.portugalforeignersforum.com ... 💬 Discuss the news & learn more at www.theportugalclub.com ... ✈️ Get help moving to (and from) Portugal at www.portugaltalk.com#Portugal #PortugalNews #GoodMorningPortugal #PortugalTalkRadio #AIMA #Montenegro #PortugueseEconomy #Inflation #PortugalHousing #ExpatLife #PortugalClub #EUPortugal #CostOfLiving #PortugalPoliticsBecome 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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AIMA-induced exit, upward growth & President earthquake prep - Portugal headlines - 15th July 2026
3w ago00:03:00Tap to summarizeIn 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 ranks third best city globally for quality of life, but Portugal lags behind the EU average for hospital beds. President António José Seguro calls for seismic risk preparation to be a national priority. Other stories include health unions confirming an open-ended strike for the rest of 2026, a record shortage of family doctors, expected fuel price rises, Lisbon attracting high net worth individuals, and proposed new language requirements for ride-hailing drivers.📰 Get the news headlines at www.portugalforeignersforum.com ... 💬 Discuss the news & learn more at www.theportugalclub.com ... ✈️ Get help moving to (and from) Portugal at www.portugaltalk.com#GoodMorningPortugal #PortugalNews #PortugalHeadlines #PortugalEconomy #AIMAUpdates #PortugalRentalReforms #LisbonQualityOfLife #PortugalHealthService #SeismicRiskPortugal #PortugalExpats #PortugalLiving #PortugalTalk #CarlMunsonBecome 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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Health fraud, fuel price exploitation & minister exposé - Portugal news headlines - 14th July 2026
3w ago00:03:01Tap to summarizeIn 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 services are probing a cardiac arrest response failure in Caldas das Taipas, and a proposed rental law reform has sparked a major political row over tenant protections.Other stories include the Interior Minister under fire after a media exposé, steady banking growth despite lower immigration, stricter citizenship rules now in effect, the NHS purging inactive records, and an investigation into the deeper causes of the Almada water crisis.📰 Get the news headlines - updated hourly - at www.portugalforeignersforum.com💬 Discuss the news & learn more at www.theportugalclub.com📻 Tune in 24/7 to www.portugaltalkradio.com🇵🇹 Get help moving to (and from) Portugal at www.portugaltalk.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
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