About this episode

The episode covers Portugal's economic outlook, challenges in the rental market, and the government's response to seismic risks.

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 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…

People in this episode

Host: Carl Munson

Topics covered

• economic growth
• AIMA delays
• rental market
• quality of life
• seismic risk preparation
• healthcare issues
• government reforms

Keywords

• Portugal news
• economic growth
• AIMA
• rental reforms
• quality of life
• healthcare
• seismic risk

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Banco de Portugal

Places: Portugal, Lisbon

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