The Good Morning Portugal! podcast with Carl Munson

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  Looming energy crisis, activity-based depression treatment & Jorge Palma passes away plus weather & currency 22.09.2026 2นาที

  On Tuesday 22nd September 2026, Carl Munson’s Good Morning Portugal! news reports that a health unit in Barcelos is prescribing exercise and therapy instead of medication for some patients with depression. Other headlines include the government urging energy conservation amid fuel concerns, the opening of the €40 million Lusíadas Beloura hospital in Sintra, the death of musician Jorge Palma at 76, Portugal’s productivity being lower than in 2000, and the former Chega Madeira leader leaving the party to sit as an independent. The heatwave continues, with Lisbon forecast at 31°C and Coimbra 37°C. Guest Jeremy Colledge joins to discuss movement as medicine - https://quantumqigong.co.uk#GoodMorningPortugal #PortugalNews #ExercisePrescription #Barcelos #JorgePalma #EnergyConservation #LusiadasBeloura #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
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  Heatwave incoming, record high for cocaine seizures & who was Irish hero Trant? Plus weather & currency 21.09.2026 2นาที

  On Monday 21st September 2026, Carl Munson’s Good Morning Portugal! news reports record-high drug seizures amid surging cocaine trafficking, plus a heatwave with yellow warnings extended to 16 districts and temperatures climbing into the mid-30s. Other headlines include a 170 km Algarve charity cycle ride, António Costa and other leaders calling for UN reform, the Socialist Party doubling down on education as government popularity falls, and new PS housing proposals. Author Tim Richardson is featured ahead of his 26 September talk on Peninsular War hero Nicholas Trant. Lisbon is forecast to reach 32°C and Coimbra 37°C.GoodMorningPortugal, PortugalNews, Heatwave, NicholasTrant, TimRichardson, PeninsularWar, HousingCrisis, DrugSeizures, 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
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  Americans Top Portugal’s Golden Visa: Post-NHR Taxes, EU Passport Hedging & Real Estate Cycles 21.09.2026 6นาที

  This conversation discusses why Americans have become the top applicants for Portugal’s Golden Visa, linking the trend to long-term “hedging” with an EU option and the end of Portugal’s NHR regime, which has led some to face double taxation. Veronica - the original 'American in Portugal' - and Carl note the residency tax threshold of spending more than half the year in Portugal, and that U.S. citizens are taxed by the U.S. regardless, with possible tax credits if operating a business in Portugal. They mention delays and lack of streamlining in immigration processes, contrasting passport mobility (e.g., German/Irish) with difficulties faced by South Africans, and reflect on extended citizenship qualification timelines, motivations tied to family and safety, and real estate cycles, including Americans leaving after NHR ends and Chinese investment behaviour treating property as assets, sometimes creating “ghost” communities.00:00 Americans Lead Golden Visa01:13 Tax Residency and NHR Fallout01:43 Long Term Hedge for Families02:34 A Decade in Portugal Cycles03:07 Real Estate Wins and NHR Expiry04:24 Chinese Investor Asset Play05:05 Ghost Communities and Housing Risks05:50 Wrap Up and Where to FollowBecome 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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  Nationality reform petition, functional longevity & millions for AI training - Portugal news, weather & currency 18.09.2026 2นาที

  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
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  US applicants top Golden Visas, criminal nationality disclosure & teachers abandon Algarve plus weather & currency 17.09.2026 2นาที

  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
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  Volta recycling backlash, cost of living concerns & #regenag food fest plus weather & currency 16.09.2026 2นาที

  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
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  What would Zé Say? The Wisdom of Portugal's 'Everyman', Zé Povinho, reborn for the 21st Century... 15.09.2026 19นาที

  Meet Zé Povinho: Portugal’s Everyman, the Manguito, and the New “Zé Bot” (Ask Him Anything!)The host introduces Zé Povinho, Portugal’s famous fictional everyman created by Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro in 1875, known for saying what everyone thinks but no one says, his anti-hero status, his signature manguito gesture, and the phrase “Queres fiado, toma!”, noting a new permanent exhibition marking 150 years of the character at the Bordalo Pinheiro Museum in Lisbon. He references a recent A-to-Z culture and comprehension quiz in the Speak Portuguese Now Today community and explains access options. The episode then demos an AI “Zé bot” on swapportuguese.com that answers questions about Portugal and teaches vocabulary, responding to prompts about Maria da Paciência, foreigners moving to Portugal, and weekend suggestions such as visiting a local feira and embracing a plan-free weekend.00:00 Meet Zé Povinho00:54 A to Z Community Quiz01:46 Origins and Creator03:56 Anti Hero and Manguito06:13 Museum Visit and Vocab09:01 Modern Zé Bot Reveal12:43 First Bot Q and Paciência13:57 Foreigners in Portugal16:31 Weekend Advice and Wrap18:13 Final Goodbye and TeaserBecome 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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  Really huge vegetables, internet outages & airport delays plus weather & currency 15.09.2026 3นาที

  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
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  Why Fuel Is So Expensive in Portugal: Nearly Half the Pump Price Is Tax 14.09.2026 11นาที

  The episode examines why fuel is so expensive in Portugal, noting that about 47 cents of every euro spent on petrol and around 42 cents on diesel goes to the state through stacked taxes. Using AI research, it breaks down the main components: ISP fuel duty, a carbon tax added on top, and 23% VAT applied to the full price (effectively “tax on tax”). A real-world example estimates that filling a 50-liter petrol tank at €2.075/L costs €103.75, with roughly €49 going to taxation, and an average driver could pay about €886 per year in fuel tax alone. The discussion compares Portugal’s fuel-tax burden to other EU countries, questions policy choices, and considers alternatives like electric cars, driving less, public transport, walking, cycling, and living closer to work.00:00 Fuel Tax Shock01:29 Breaking Down Petrol Costs03:17 Diesel Taxes and Real Costs05:28 Portugal vs EU Prices06:27 EVs Not a Simple Fix08:11 Practical Alternatives to Driving09:54 15 Minute City Debate11:10 Switching to AI 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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  Almost half of fuel cost is tax, Sophia solar slashed & heat to continue plus weather & currency 14.09.2026 2นาที

  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
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  Filomena Pascoal on Teaching Portuguese: Consistency, Confidence, and Funny Misunderstandings 13.09.2026 20นาที

  In this episode, Filomena Pascoal - an experienced teacher of 38 years and a longtime mentor to the hosts - introduces her work teaching Portuguese to foreigners and English to Portuguese adults, running private one-to-one lessons and EU-sponsored A1/A2 group courses (including online courses with Expats Portugal - https://expatsportugal.com/fun-portuguese-language-course-for-expats-in-portugal-portuguese-language-course/). She also does certified translations (including French–Portuguese) and accompanies clients to places like town halls, banks, doctors, and even court to interpret and boost their confidence. Philomena describes her flexible, student-centered teaching style, using videos and podcasts alongside books when helpful. Her top advice for learners is consistency, practicing regularly, and not fearing mistakes; she warns against translating directly from English and encourages speaking with simple vocabulary. Filomena shares humorous stories about pronunciation mix-ups (debaixo/beijo; casado/cansado) and a “Sumol/small/some more” misunderstanding.00:00 Welcome and Introductions00:52 Meet Filomena Pascoal02:33 Teaching and Translation Work05:39 Teaching Style and Courses09:34 Advice for Learning Portuguese11:35 Pronunciation and Funny Mixups20:13 Closing Thanks and Weekend PlansBecome 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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  Environmental groups demand action after fresh wildlife deaths - Paul Rees' Salgados Update 12.09.2026 16นาที

  Full story - https://www.portugalresident.com/environmental-groups-demand-action-after-fresh-wildlife-deaths-near-salgados-lagoon/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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  Portuguese cyberdefence boost, Café Nicola blaze & €200 for pensioners plus weather & currency On Friday 11th September 2026, Carl Munson’s 11.09.2026 2นาที

  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
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  International Port Wine Day: Saúde to the Douro, Port’s History, and Portuguese Wine Vocabulary 10.09.2026 6นาที

  Celebrating International Port Wine Day on 10 September, marking the 1756 anniversary when the Marquês de Pombal created the Companhia Geral de Agricultura das Vinhas do Alto Douro and established Alto Douro as the world’s first officially demarcated, regulated wine region, later commemorated as Port Wine Day in 2014 by the Douro and Port Wine Institute.Ending with a Portuguese-learning “mission” featuring port-wine vocabulary, styles, and a conversation prompt: “Qual é o seu preferido? Por quê?”Get the SWAT Portuguese mission module - https://www.skool.com/gmp-vips-1236/classroom/5dbee6b1?md=acbf04cb4c8a4d2585187a4bcdbb67b3Become 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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  Taking the accounting pain out of running a business in Portugal! 10.09.2026 6นาที

  Fizz: Automating Taxes & Cutting Business Bureaucracy in Portugal | Good Morning PortugalOn the Good Morning Portugal show, Carl interviews Mike from Fizz, a tech-based financial assistant designed to reduce the bureaucracy of running a business in Portugal, especially around understanding, calculating, and filing taxes. Mike explains that Fizz automates tax calculations and filings, sends users alerts, and helps entrepreneurs stay calm by largely removing the need to manage taxes manually. He also previews a new dashboard launching this month that functions like a financial director, giving visibility into cashflow and financial position to help small business owners manage money better. They discuss how Fizz translates “accountancy language” into normal language, supports personalization, and uses an AI agent that tracks legal changes to interpret taxes correctly amid rapid growth and frequent rule updates.00:00 Welcome From Madeira00:33 Portugal Business Pain00:54 Meet Fizz Assistant01:18 Automating Taxes02:11 Cashflow Dashboard02:53 Tech Not Accountancy03:36 Bridging Accountant Language04:35 Why Accountants Struggle05:20 AI Personalization05:58 Wrap Up And Next StepsBecome 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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  Eat real food and use your local market in Portugal! 10.09.2026 6นาที

  Paul & Carl criticise supermarket and food-industry labelling as cynical and shameful, describing tactics like hiding product descriptions in cooking instructions and manipulating labelling laws to mislead consumers, especially around processed foods and ready meals. They compare past openly “junk” foods with today’s products marketed as wholesome, arguing shoppers are now targeted with more cunning marketing, such as simply adding the word “protein.” Paul speaker recalls studying food production and being shocked even then, and contrasts earlier decades of home growing, preserving, and local independent shops with the rise and power of supermarkets. They advocate buying from local markets where you can see what’s produced, speak to producers, and support high-quality items like cheeses, stressing that it may not cost more and urging “use it or lose it” to preserve local food sources.00:00 Supermarket Labelling Rant00:33 Hidden Ingredients Tricks00:57 Why It Got Worse01:41 Shop Local Market02:25 Listener Messages and Additives03:10 Wholesome Marketing Myth03:25 War Era Frugality Roots04:39 From Village Shops to Supermarkets05:20 Power and Processing Problems06:13 Use It or Lose ItBecome 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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  Portugal Property Prices: Cooling or Maturing? And Where Are Investors Looking Next? #ReesOnRealEstate 09.09.2026 14นาที

  Today, this monthly discussion reviews Bank of Portugal figures suggesting foreign real-estate investment fell from about 1.9 to 1.7 billion, questioning whether Portugal’s market is cooling or maturing. Paul argues the data depends on what is counted, but says the headline “decline” is really a refinement as Lisbon, Porto and the Algarve have become unaffordable and yields in central Lisbon are thin (roughly 3.5–5%), pushing “floating capital” to seek better returns inland and outside expensive areas. They note reports of sharp rent and price increases in Portugal, contrast them with London declines, and describe greater caution about overpaying and 2008-style downside risk. Paul highlights an inland development investment in Pedrogão Grande and an opt-in quarterly investment newsletter via rural-properties.com, then explains asking prices may be unrealistic, inheritance sales can inflate prices, and buyers can still find value by understanding seller motivations and negotiating beyond price.00:00 Bank Report Question00:52 What Counts as Property01:43 Returns and Overpricing03:04 Looking Inland for Value04:40 Maturation Not Cooling06:46 Bigger Projects and Funding08:03 Investment Newsletter Signup09:31 Asking Prices vs Reality11:31 Finding Value and Negotiating14:08 Next Topic TeaserBecome 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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  Digital vs Real-Life Community in Portugal: Avoiding the Rabbit Hole (with Ali Heathfield) 09.09.2026 30นาที

  In this live conversation, Carl interviews Ali Heathfield, author of “Not Done Yet,” about balancing digital tools with real-life community - especially for foreigners settling in Portugal. Ali describes herself as an encourager and shares how redesigning her website and publishing three books, with AI used for editing but not writing, sparked reflections on time online and the “digital divide.” They argue digital connection isn’t inherently good or bad and works best as a bridge to real life, warning that expats can isolate themselves by only connecting online with people from their own culture and language instead of engaging locally through cafes, events, and new groups. They discuss loneliness trends, “friction maxing” as a countertrend toward in-person experiences, the lack of nuance and increased rudeness online, and the need to review habits, embrace discomfort, and build community both online and offline.Find Ali here - https://aliheathfield.com/00:00 Live Intro and Banter01:15 Meet Ali the Encourager02:04 Digital Divide Spark03:24 AI as Editing Tool05:43 Mission Drift and Marketing07:25 Digital Life in Portugal09:27 Cafe Culture and Belonging10:30 Friction Maxing Trend13:01 Balance and Self Review14:46 Online Chess Parenting15:14 Chess On Phones16:03 Online Judgment Culture16:55 Relocation Groundwork18:23 Context And Road Rage19:38 Aging And Change20:58 Forced Online Services22:10 Coaching Courses Retreats22:59 Seek Joy Not Offense24:27 Banking And Cashless Shift25:50 Website Resources And T Chat26:55 Viewer Comments Wrap Up29:01 Farewell And A Team PitchBecome 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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  Portugal’s ‘nowhere man’ Pedro, Israel sanctions & Spider-Man boost plus weather & currency 09.09.2026 3นาที

  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
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  Portugal’s wonders finalists, no confidence Neves & Brazilian meat ban plus headlines, weather & currency 08.09.2026 3นาที

  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