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Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Clear, steady European Portuguese at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Rising fuel and fertiliser prices threaten food security across Africa, with next year's harvests at risk. Also: A report says Trump's oil and gas holdings rose 43 percent during the Iran war, while he also bought and sold stocks.

Hoje: Preços ameaçam segurança alimentar em África · Investimentos de Trump sobem durante a guerra.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: Comparativos com mais = comparatives with more. Vocabulary: O agricultor (farmer), O fertilizante (fertiliser), A colheita (harvest).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-10-27

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Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Clear, steady European Portuguese at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Trump weighs an agreement with Iran against further military action, while Tehran says it remains open to diplomacy. Also: A federal appeals court hears the Trump administration's lawsuit over alleged noncitizen voters on California's voter rolls.

Hoje: Trump decide entre acordo e ação contra o Irão · Tribunal ouve processo eleitoral contra a Califórnia.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: lhes = to them. Vocabulary: o acordo (agreement), a exigência (demand), a ameaça (threat).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-10-26

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Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Clear, steady European Portuguese at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.

Sunday special: two stories from the Portuguese-speaking world from the past week.

In this episode: Last Thursday, Estudiantes eliminated Flamengo on penalties at the Maracanã and will face Palmeiras in the Copa Libertadores final. Also: Data from the past two decades show that tropical nights have become much more common in Portugal, with some regions gaining up to 40 warm nights.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: chegou, arrived or reached = arrived or reached. Vocabulary: a noite (night), a temperatura (temperature), a mínima (low temperature).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-10-25

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Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Clear, steady European Portuguese at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: The U.S. sends a third aircraft carrier to the Middle East as tensions with Iran rise, while nearly 21 million Americans vote early. Also: Two serious PHP flaws trigger a global cybersecurity alert, with governments urging website owners to check affected versions and install updates.

Hoje: Terceiro porta-aviões segue para o Médio Oriente · Duas falhas graves no PHP.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: podem causar, can cause = can cause. Vocabulary: a guerra (war), o dano (damage), a saída (departure or exit).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-10-24

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Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Clear, steady European Portuguese at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: The US Supreme Court rules that student IDs cannot be used to vote in New Hampshire's November midterm elections. Also: Attacks in Saudi Arabia and incidents near the Strait of Hormuz push Brent crude up 3% to $112 a barrel.

Hoje: Cartões de estudante não servem para votar · Ataques fazem subir o preço do petróleo.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: tinha permitido, had allowed = had allowed. Vocabulary: o fornecimento (supply), o alvo (target), o estreito (strait).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-10-23

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Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Clear, steady European Portuguese at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Six people were injured in a missile attack on Kyiv as Russia said it was ready in principle to resume peace talks. Also: Governments temporarily took websites offline after two serious security flaws were found in PHP, which powers more than 70% of websites.

Hoje: Mísseis atingem Kyiv e ferem seis pessoas · Falhas graves de segurança encontradas no PHP.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: não ... nem = not ... nor. Vocabulary: a falha (flaw or failure), o servidor (server), a atualização (update).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-10-22

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Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Clear, steady European Portuguese at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: The European Union puts security first in its new Arctic strategy, proposing a maritime security centre and more icebreakers. Also: Donald Trump plans to spend more than $400 million to help Republican candidates in the US midterm elections.

Hoje: Nova estratégia europeia para o Ártico · Trump apoia candidatos republicanos.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: vai começar por reunir = is going to start by gathering. Vocabulary: o navio (ship), o gelo (ice), a rota (route).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-10-21

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Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Clear, steady European Portuguese at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Russia's foreign minister visits Tehran as the Iran war continues, while oil stays above $105 a barrel and attacks near the Strait of Hormuz increase. Also: A strengthening El Niño is bringing droughts, floods, heatwaves and severe wildfires in Indonesia, while warmer ocean water is strengthening storms in the eastern Pacific.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: mais quente e mais fracos, hotter and weaker = hotter and weaker. Vocabulary: incêndio (wildfire or fire), fumo (smoke), terreno (land or area of ground).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-10-20

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Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Clear, steady European Portuguese at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.

In this episode: Trump suspends Russia sanctions for 60 days to keep peace negotiations going. Also: A poll gives Democrats an eight-point lead over Republicans in House vote choice, while Trump's approval reaches a record low.

Hoje: Trump suspende sanções contra a Rússia · Sondagem dá vantagem aos democratas.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: preferem = they prefer. Vocabulary: a sondagem (poll), a vantagem (lead or advantage), a certeza (certainty).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-10-19

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Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Clear, steady European Portuguese at A2, with a full transcript and English translation.

Sunday special: two stories from the Portuguese-speaking world from the past week.

In this episode: Last Saturday, Portugal beat Denmark 10–3 in Odivelas after conceding an early goal in its futsal World Cup qualifier. Also: Next month, Recife will host Brazil's 16th Animage animation festival, with films, workshops, masterclasses and industry events.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: há = there is / there are. Vocabulary: oficina (workshop), vaga (available place), inscrição (registration).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-10-18

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