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Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Natural-pace European Portuguese at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. Sunday special: two stories from the Portuguese-speaking world from the past week. In this episode: A new aquaculture centre in Mozambique aims to produce more than ten million young fish a year, improve tilapia farming, and create jobs. Also: The French Film Festival is showing 21 films in more than 50 Brazilian cities, with comedies, dramas, political thrillers, animation, and documentaries. Today’s European Portuguese focus: porque = because. Vocabulary: alevim (young fish or fingerling), tanque (tank), criador (animal breeder or fish farmer). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-b1-2026-11-01

Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Natural-pace European Portuguese at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: The US approves the sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine, funded by European and Canadian allies, but deliveries may take several years. Also: European officials refuse to stand alongside Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, so the G20 cancels its traditional group photo in Atlanta. Hoje: EUA aprovam venda de 500 mísseis Patriot · Europa recusa fotografia com Serguei Lavrov. Today’s European Portuguese focus: foi convidada = was invited. Vocabulary: o donativo (donation), o empréstimo (loan), os fundos (funds). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-b1-2026-10-31

Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Natural-pace European Portuguese at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: The US economy grows faster than expected, but inflation rises and consumer confidence worsens. Also: A letter from JD Vance offers a possible new diplomatic path between the US and Iran. Hoje: Economia dos Estados Unidos cresce acima do previsto · Carta de Vance tenta relançar diálogo com o Irão. Today’s European Portuguese focus: para que = so that. Vocabulary: A carta (the letter), O acordo (the agreement), A garantia (the guarantee). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-b1-2026-10-30

Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Natural-pace European Portuguese at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: A federal judge rejects the Justice Department's request to separate and stop processing thousands of California ballots. Also: Microsoft reports more than $36.6 billion in quarterly profit after offering voluntary buyouts to about 60,000 workers. Hoje: Juiz rejeita pedido sobre boletins da Califórnia · Microsoft tem lucros elevados após saídas voluntárias. Today’s European Portuguese focus: quando = when. Vocabulary: A nuvem (the cloud), O chip (the chip), A infraestrutura (the infrastructure). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-b1-2026-10-29

Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Natural-pace European Portuguese at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Israel's election projections show two main blocs tied at 51 seats, leaving Arab-led parties potentially decisive in government negotiations. Also: The Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged as annual inflation rises from 3.4% to 3.7%, shortly before the midterm elections. Hoje: Eleições em Israel deixam parlamento dividido · Reserva Federal mantém taxas apesar da inflação. Today’s European Portuguese focus: disse que = said that. Vocabulary: A maioria (majority), A oposição (opposition), O cargo (official position or office). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-b1-2026-10-28

Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Natural-pace European Portuguese at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: A US appeals court rejects the Trump administration's attempt to stop California from counting about 20,000 mail-in ballots linked to alleged non-citizens. Also: The Iran war is raising fuel and fertiliser costs across Africa, threatening next year's harvests and food security. Hoje: Tribunal rejeita pedido sobre votos na Califórnia · Guerra aumenta custos dos alimentos em África. Today’s European Portuguese focus: poderia = could. Vocabulary: a colheita (harvest), o fertilizante (fertiliser), a disponibilidade (availability). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-b1-2026-10-27

Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Natural-pace European Portuguese at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Donald Trump is weighing an agreement with Iran against possible military action as tensions rise and diplomacy continues through intermediaries. Also: The United States is experiencing its worst measles resurgence in decades, with cases rising sharply, especially in Pennsylvania. Hoje: Trump pondera acordo ou ação militar com o Irão · Aumento de casos de sarampo nos Estados Unidos. Today’s European Portuguese focus: foram administradas, were administered = were administered. Vocabulary: O surto (outbreak), A dose (dose), A eficácia (effectiveness). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-b1-2026-10-26

Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Natural-pace European Portuguese at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. Sunday special: two stories from the Portuguese-speaking world from the past week. In this episode: This week, Estudiantes eliminated Flamengo on penalties and will face Palmeiras in the Copa Libertadores final. Also: Data published this week show that Portugal has gained up to 40 more hot nights over the past 20 years, especially in the south. Today’s European Portuguese focus: ganhou = won or gained. Vocabulary: O apuramento (qualification or passage to the next stage), O desempate (tie-break), A penalidade (penalty). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-b1-2026-10-25

Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Natural-pace European Portuguese at B1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: The US Justice Department seeks to block Alaska Senate certification if Republican Dan Sullivan loses and vote confusion may have changed the result. Also: Two serious PHP vulnerabilities trigger a global cyber-security alert, putting about 70% of websites on watch. Hoje: Ação judicial sobre a eleição no Alasca · Falhas graves de segurança em PHP. Today’s European Portuguese focus: pode = can or may. Vocabulary: O boletim (ballot paper), O voto (vote), A queixa (formal complaint). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-b1-2026-10-24