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On Wednesday 7th October 2026, Carl Munson’s Good Morning Portugal! news marks National Castles Day, an annual tradition since 1984, with free admission at sites including the UNESCO-listed Convent of Christ, Guimarães and Óbidos.
Other headlines include Cristiano Ronaldo as a metaphor for systems and “GOATs” struggling to let go, an NGO calling for more mechanical-biological waste treatment in the Algarve, the Socialist Party questioning the government over possible deals with Chega after begrudgingly allowing the budget through, Disney+ securing NBA rights in Portugal, Prime Minister Luís Montenegro urging coordinated EU action on the cost-of-living crisis, and Mercadona opening a new store in Portimão.
Guest Rev Em joins for a conversation on life and death. Weather stays mild and cloudy, with Lisbon around 24°C.
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