National Castles Day (free entry), GOATs can't let go & mystery ship proves invisible!

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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