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The news front page of Observador covers Portuguese politics with a focus on a parliamentary inquiry and presidential popularity, a crackdown on 'facade stores' by municipalities, and an upcoming heatwave. International news includes Russian attacks on Kyiv and a Federal Reserve interest rate…
The leader of Chega accused the President of the Assembly of the Republic of defending corruption after he rejected Ventura's proposal for a parliamentary inquiry into Luís Neves, with Observador explaining the implications of Aguiar-Branco's decision.
The popularity of the current presidential candidate, Seguro, is lower than Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa's historical starting point, though still better than Cavaco Silva's.
The government is advancing in combating 'facade stores', with municipalities gaining the power to prevent licensing.
Russian attacks on the city of Kyiv have resulted in at least 16 injuries, as reported live.
The US Federal Reserve has increased interest rates by 25 basis points and anticipates at least one more hike to combat inflation risks.
A heatwave is expected to begin on Saturday, with temperatures ranging from 30°C to 38°C across the country and tropical nights predicted to last for six days.
In the premiere of 'The Scandals of a Revolutionary', Annie Silva Pais disappears, prompting investigation into her connection to the PIDE director.
