Thousands of mosquitoes released, AIMA strike announced & afpop expo upcoming plus weather & currency

On Friday 25th September 2026, Carl Munson’s Good Morning Portugal! news previews afpop Expo returning to Portimão Arena in October, with CEO Daisy Sampson joining as guest.
Other headlines include Lisbon launching a sterile-mosquito trial to curb disease-carrying insects, AIMA immigration agency staff announcing a nationwide 24-hour strike on 6th October, the government again urging people to cut fuel use, Eurofighter presenting a proposal to replace Portugal’s F-16s, the “final curtain” at the Sines oil refinery, and more than 400 trucks staging a go-slow protest against record diesel prices.
After the heatwave, temperatures ease a little, with Lisbon at 28°C and Évora still 33°C.
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