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  A1 European Portuguese News | Phil Knight Gives $1.1 Billion for Women's Hospital 16.09.2026 6min

  Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Slow, clear European Portuguese at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Phil Knight and his wife will donate $1.1 billion to a medical center in Oregon. The money will help create the state's first hospital for women's health and support heart care. Also: OpenAI says it supports part of a bill in the US Congress. The plan would require independent audits of large AI models and stronger safety checks. Hoje: Doação enorme para hospital · OpenAI apoia auditorias da IA. Today’s European Portuguese focus: vai dar, is going to give = is going to give. Vocabulary: o apoio (support), a unidade (unit), o doente (the patient). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-09-16
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  A1 European Portuguese News | Can Europe Build Its Own AI Fast Enough? 15.09.2026 7min

  Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Slow, clear European Portuguese at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Solar panels are spreading fast, with cheap parts from China helping businesses and homes. Also: Europe is warned it must build its own AI and datacentres or risk dependence on the US or China. Hoje: Painéis solares em todo o mundo · Europa quer a sua IA. Today’s European Portuguese focus: vai acrescentar, will add = will add. Vocabulary: telhado (roof), quintal (yard), terreno (plot of land). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-09-15
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  A1 European Portuguese News | Can Celine Dion Return to the Stage? 14.09.2026 7min

  Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Slow, clear European Portuguese at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Trump says the US will remove the 10% tariff on Irish whisky, after months of pressure from producers and after an earlier cut. Also: Celine Dion returns to the stage in Paris for her first full concert in six years after a rare illness forced her to stop performing. Hoje: Taxa ao whisky irlandês acaba · Céline Dion volta ao palco. Today’s European Portuguese focus: vão acabar com, are going to end/remove = are going to end/remove. Vocabulary: a taxa (tax, fee, or duty), a multidão (the crowd), o campo (field). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-09-14
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  A1 European Portuguese News | Why a $4,000 Robot Dog Turns Heads 13.09.2026 7min

  Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Slow, clear European Portuguese at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: A $4,000 robot dog from China walks through Washington and draws stares, questions, and photos. Also: France's record heat and drought have changed champagne, with producers allowed to raise alcohol levels temporarily. Hoje: Cão-robô chama muita atenção · Calor muda o champanhe. Today’s European Portuguese focus: estar a mudar = to be changing = to be changing. Vocabulary: a colheita (the harvest), a levedura (yeast), o mercado (the market). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-09-13
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  A1 European Portuguese News | Can AI Help the UK Economy Grow? 12.09.2026 6min

  Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Slow, clear European Portuguese at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: The UK economy rises by 0.4% in July, with AI and services helping to drive growth despite war-related pressures. Also: Houthi gains on Yemen's Red Sea coast strengthen their hold and raise shipping and trade risks. Hoje: Economia britânica sobe em julho · Houthis avançam no mar Vermelho. Today’s European Portuguese focus: subo, to go up = to go up. Vocabulary: subir (to go up), crescer (to grow), aumento (increase). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-09-12
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  A1 European Portuguese News | Can Anthropic Stop AI Misuse for Bioweapons? 11.09.2026 7min

  Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Slow, clear European Portuguese at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: A company says criminals and others tried to misuse its AI models for dangerous biological work, and it banned some accounts. Also: Primark plans home delivery in Britain, after years of only limited online shopping and while facing sales pressure. Hoje: IA perigosa e germes · Entregas em casa na Primark. Today’s European Portuguese focus: disse que, said that = said that. Vocabulary: o relatório (report), a entrega (delivery), o armazém (warehouse). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-09-11
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  A1 European Portuguese News | Can Europe Build a Space Giant? 10.09.2026 7min

  Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Slow, clear European Portuguese at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: A French space entrepreneur gets attention after a huge funding round and big European space questions. Also: A major study says very hot tea and coffee can raise the risk of oesophageal cancer. Hoje: Empresa do espaço em destaque · Chá muito quente e risco. Today’s European Portuguese focus: tem de lançar muitas vezes = has to launch many times. Vocabulary: a empresa (the company), a cimeira (the summit), a ronda (the funding round). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-09-10
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  A1 European Portuguese News | Can ASML's $400M Machines Lift Chip Output 40%? 09.09.2026 7min

  Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Slow, clear European Portuguese at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Chipmakers plan to use ASML's new machines and a key technical change that could lift output by 40 percent. Also: A new study says many used EV batteries still keep about 90 percent capacity after 150,000 kilometers. Hoje: Máquinas novas da ASML · Baterias duram mais. Today’s European Portuguese focus: tem de dar = has to give. Vocabulary: capacidade (capacity), garantia (warranty), fabricante (manufacturer). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-09-09
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  A1 European Portuguese News | Indonesia Volcano Cuts Off 1,558 Flights 08.09.2026 8min

  Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Slow, clear European Portuguese at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: A volcano in Indonesia forced airport closures and canceled 1,558 flights, affecting 170,000 passengers. Also: Australia plans new rules that would let people turn off social media algorithms. Hoje: Vulcão fecha voos na Indonésia · Austrália quer mudar redes sociais. Today’s European Portuguese focus: poder, can, to be able to = can, to be able to. Vocabulary: opção (choice, option), pena (penalty, punishment), escolha (choice, decision). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-09-08
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  A1 European Portuguese News | Can Isar Aerospace Open Space for Europe? 07.09.2026 7min

  Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Slow, clear European Portuguese at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: A private rocket from Europe reaches orbit for the first time. Also: The United Nations backs a new world map that shows Africa more accurately. Hoje: Foguetão privado chega ao espaço · ONU apoia novo mapa do mundo. Today’s European Portuguese focus: neste momento, right now / at this moment = right now / at this moment. Vocabulary: foguetão (rocket), lançamento (launch), espaço (space). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-09-07
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  A1 European Portuguese News | Can Bangladesh's Floating Schools Keep Kids in Class? 06.09.2026 7min

  Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Slow, clear European Portuguese at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Bangladesh's floating school boats help children reach class when floods and muddy roads make travel hard. Also: Flock surveillance cameras face backlash over privacy worries and reported abuses in the United States. Hoje: Escolas no barco em Bangladesh · Críticas às câmaras Flock. Today’s European Portuguese focus: vai buscar, goes to pick up = goes to pick up. Vocabulary: o barco (boat), a cheia (flood), a lama (mud). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-09-06
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  A1 European Portuguese News | After 8 Years, BepiColombo Reaches Mercury's Final Stretch 05.09.2026 7min

  Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Slow, clear European Portuguese at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: BepiColombo reaches Mercury after an eight-year journey and gets ready for a final orbit attempt. Also: Volkswagen approves another 50,000 job cuts as it reshapes production and faces weaker sales. Hoje: BepiColombo chega a Mercúrio · Volkswagen corta mais empregos. Today’s European Portuguese focus: está a + infinitivo, is/are ...-ing = is/are ...-ing. Vocabulary: nave (spacecraft), Mercúrio (Mercury), largou (let go; released). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-09-05
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  A1 European Portuguese News | Australia's Data Centre Boom Faces a Cost Question 04.09.2026 6min

  Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Slow, clear European Portuguese at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Australia's data centres are growing fast, but locals worry about noise, water, energy, and the environment. Also: The Japanese yen rises sharply as investors expect the Bank of Japan may raise interest rates soon. Hoje: Centros de dados na Austrália · Iene sobe no Japão. Today’s European Portuguese focus: estar a + infinitive (to be doing) = to be doing. Vocabulary: centro de dados (data centre), zumbido (hum), gás natural (natural gas). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-09-04
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  A1 European Portuguese News | Can Zeekr Win North America's Car Market? 03.09.2026 7min

  Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Slow, clear European Portuguese at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Zeekr says its cheap electric cars are heading to North America. Also: MapQuest hits the top of the App Store after keeping Lake Ontario's name. Hoje: Zeekr quer entrar na América do Norte · MapQuest fica no topo da App Store. Today’s European Portuguese focus: vai ser vendido, will be sold = will be sold. Vocabulary: mapa (map), lago (lake), ferramenta (tool). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-09-03
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  A1 European Portuguese News | Why the FTC Is Suing Amazon Over Ads 02.09.2026 6min

  Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Slow, clear European Portuguese at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: The FTC and 22 US states say Amazon overcharged advertisers by changing ad auction results and keeping the difference. Also: A farming family in the UK uses milk vending machines to sell fresh food, reach rural villages, and control prices. Hoje: Amazon acusada sobre anúncios · Máquinas de leite nas aldeias. Today’s European Portuguese focus: está a vender, is selling = is selling. Vocabulary: acusar (to accuse), processar (to sue), queixa (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-a1-2026-09-02
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  A1 European Portuguese News | Heart Disease Gets a Fast New AI Check 01.09.2026 6min

  Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Slow, clear European Portuguese at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Scientists say El Niño is now stronger than it has been in 1,000 years. Also: Doctors test a fast heart-disease tool that reads a routine ECG in seconds. Hoje: El Niño mais forte · Teste do coração rápido. Today’s European Portuguese focus: estar a + infinitivo = to be doing. Vocabulary: ferramenta (tool), exame (test), doentes (patients). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-09-01
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  A1 European Portuguese News | Are Homeowners Paying the Price for Cash Claims? 31.08.2026 6min

  Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Slow, clear European Portuguese at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Top officials from Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan meet in Istanbul to talk about defence, security, and military cooperation. Also: Australia's regulator says insurers often pay cash for home claims, leaving homeowners to handle repairs and extra costs themselves. Hoje: Países falam de defesa em Istambul · Seguradoras pagam em dinheiro. Today’s European Portuguese focus: está a pagar, is paying = is paying. Vocabulary: orçamento (budget), reparação (repair), seguradora (insurance company). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-08-31
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  A1 European Portuguese News | Can Cara Severino Be Found Safe After Nepal Floods? 30.08.2026 6min

  Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Slow, clear European Portuguese at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: An Australian woman is found safe after floods in Nepal, while others are still missing. Also: UK telecoms upgrades may not keep pace with AI traffic and faster mobile demand. Hoje: Mulher australiana encontrada segura no Nepal · Reino Unido pode ficar para trás na IA. Today’s European Portuguese focus: ficar para trás, to fall behind = to fall behind. Vocabulary: o veículo todo-o-terreno (off-road vehicle), a rota (route), a incerteza (uncertainty). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-08-30
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  A1 European Portuguese News | Berlin Refuses to Pay Hackers 29.08.2026 6min

  Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Slow, clear European Portuguese at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Cambodia says it has shut down scam compounds, but rights groups and analysts want proof. Also: Berlin's mayor says the city will not pay hackers who stole data and demanded a ransom. Hoje: Camboja nega burla online · Berlim não cede aos hackers. Today’s European Portuguese focus: disse que, said that = said that. Vocabulary: a rusga (raid), suspeito (suspect), o quadro (framework). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-08-29
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  A1 European Portuguese News | Can Gilead's New HIV Pill Simplify Treatment? 28.08.2026 6min

  Learn European Portuguese through today’s real news. Slow, clear European Portuguese at A1, with a full transcript and English translation. In this episode: Gilead gets approval for a once-daily HIV pill that may simplify treatment for some adults whose virus is already controlled. Also: American Airlines adds seven new international routes, including a Philadelphia to Porto flight and more long-range plane use. Hoje: Nova pílula para VIH · Novas rotas da American. Today’s European Portuguese focus: estão a usar = are using. Vocabulary: remédios (medicines), seguro (health insurance), apoio (help). Learn more from today’s episode with the full podcast transcript, English translation, vocabulary explanations, and extra learning materials: https://linguawire.com/episodes/portuguese-a1-2026-08-28