About this episode

The episode discusses recent news headlines in Portugal, including a new migration plan and economic developments.

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 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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