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The front page of Observador features several prominent stories, including an in-depth investigation into José Veiga's alleged corruption in Congo, a look into how funds from the Portuguese Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) are being utilized, and a report on a Spanish tourist's death in a fire…

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Congo: How José Veiga Became "Monsieur Afrique" ↗

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A ten-year investigation into 2.5 billion euros of public contracts from an African petro-state, where even ostriches and ponies were allegedly used for corruption, is detailed in the 'Rota do Atlântico' case involving José Veiga.

Temperatures to Rise 10-12 Degrees Celsius ↗

The Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) warns of temperature increases of up to 10-12 degrees Celsius in some areas starting Wednesday, due to an anticyclone northwest of mainland Portugal.

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