Heatwave approaches, exam system revised, and minister under fire
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Portugal is preparing for a significant heatwave as temperatures are forecast to reach up to 41°C starting Sunday, with a sharp increase expected for Monday. Concurrently, the national education system is implementing a new exam control system, developed with Deloitte's assistance, for the second phase of national exams after approximately 300 exams from the first phase required 'reconstitution'.
The country's economy is also seeing a boom in the beauty sector, with recent acquisitions and significant growth since the pandemic, boosted by social media. In the political arena, Luís Neves, the Minister of Internal Administration, remains under scrutiny as he has yet to provide a specific date for testimony regarding ongoing controversies, stating he is 'absolutely calm' and will offer explanations in due course.