Gonçalo Lopes says he refused the field kitchen and security for the generators because it “was no longer necessary”. The Mayor of Leiria responds to Nuno Melo's accusations by praising the military: they were “exemplary” and provided “decisive” help.
Mayor of Leiria explains why he did not answer the Minister of Defence: “I received thousands of calls”
Saturday, 14 March 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
The Public Administration (Administração Pública) is Portugal's central, regional and local government bodies and the public-sector workforce that deliver services like healthcare, education and municipal functions. A pay rise announced on 20 February 2026 raised the state's base public-sector salary to €934.99 with retroactive payments back to January 2026, so employees and those who contract with state bodies should expect updated payrolls and potential budget effects.
