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In this episode: Iran's nuclear chief is blocked from attending a Vienna IAEA conference after a visa reversal, and Tehran accuses the US of pressure. Also: Finland joins France's nuclear deterrence initiative, adding new European security ties as doubts grow about Russia and US protection.

Hoje: Chefe nuclear do Irão impedido de ir a Viena · Finlândia junta-se ao guarda-chuva nuclear francês.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: ir a Viena, to go to Vienna = to go to Vienna. Vocabulary: visto (visa), reunião (meeting), equipa (team).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-09-15

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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: A John Deere tractor is repaired with the company's self-repair service, but farmers are still skeptical. Also: Céline Dion returns to the stage in Paris after years away and a health battle.

Hoje: Trator reparado sozinho · Regresso de Céline Dion.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: fez uma promessa, made a promise = made a promise. Vocabulary: a relva (grass), o clique (click), os fios (wires).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-09-14

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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 USA beat Spain 76-66 in a tense semifinal and stretched their winning run to 35 games before a final against France. Also: UK data shows AI may be hurting computer science job prospects, with fewer graduates landing coding and software roles.

Hoje: EUA vencem Espanha e vão à final · IA afeta emprego de licenciados.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: vai ser, is going to be = is going to be. Vocabulary: vantagem (lead), ritmo (pace), pontos (points).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-09-13

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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: Sabalenka and Rybakina meet in the US Open women's final in New York, with the title and world ranking on the line. Also: Rosh Hashanah begins, and the shofar's horn sound becomes the holiday's powerful ritual voice.

Hoje: Sabalenka e Rybakina na final · O som do shofar.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: é tocado, is played = is played. Vocabulary: chifre (horn), som (sound), festa (celebration).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-09-12

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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: Macy's reports stronger results, lifts its outlook, and says its turnaround is taking hold. Also: Android now lets people securely move logins between password managers on their phone.

Hoje: Macy’s melhora resultados e sobe previsões · Android muda logins entre gestores.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: funciona com a aplicação da Google, works with the Google app = works with the Google app. Vocabulary: telemóvel (mobile phone), opção (option), aplicação (app).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-09-11

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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: Coco Gauff saves two match points and reaches the US Open semifinals after a tough comeback win. Also: Scientists find signs that ancient foragers in Indonesia may have used betel nuts 25,000 years ago.

Hoje: Gauff dá a volta e vence · Noz-de-bétele com sinais antigos.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: vencer = to win. Vocabulary: reviravolta (turnaround), desgaste (wear), hipótese (hypothesis).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-09-10

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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: Apple is expected to show its first foldable phone and new CEO John Ternus at a September 9 event. Also: A European watchdog says illegal cigarette factories are growing across the EU and costing billions in tax revenue.

Hoje: Apple mostra iPhone dobrável · Fábricas ilegais crescem na UE.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: vai apresentar = is going to present. Vocabulary: o relatório (report), o dinheiro (money), a produção (production).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-09-09

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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: A small town in Newfoundland sheltered thousands of stranded passengers after 38 planes were grounded on 9/11, turning churches, schools, and a hockey rink into places of refuge. Also: Jamaica is taking a slavery reparations petition to King Charles, asking for legal advice on whether the forced transport of Africans to Jamaica was lawful and what Britain owes.

Hoje: Gander recebe 7.000 pessoas · Jamaica leva petição ao rei.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: Estamos a falar de Gander., we are talking about Gander = we are talking about Gander. Vocabulary: o abrigo (shelter), o voluntário (volunteer), o conselho (advice).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-09-07

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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: A small Canadian town quickly shelters 7,000 stranded passengers and crew after 38 flights are grounded on 9/11. Also: Jamaica brings a slavery reparations petition to King Charles in London, pushing for legal answers and restitution.

Hoje: Gander acolhe 7 mil pessoas · Jamaica leva petição a Carlos.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: foi fechado, was closed = was closed. Vocabulary: a cidade (the town), os moradores (the residents), os mantimentos (supplies).

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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: OpenAI says its new model may have crossed into AGI, while experts warn that safety incidents and self-improving systems could push AI past control. Also: Sara Duterte posts bail in Manila after an arrest order over alleged threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and two others.

Hoje: OpenAI diz ter passado o limite · Sara Duterte paga fiança em Manila.

Today’s European Portuguese focus: pagou fiança, paid bail = paid bail. Vocabulary: a fiança (bail), o mandado (arrest warrant), os apoiantes (supporters).

Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a2-2026-09-06

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