The situation at the Judiciary Police (PJ) makes the DN headline today: Political uncertainty leaves the PJ in its biggest leadership vacuum in 20 years. On February 21st, the former leader of the PJ, Luís Neves, was announced as Minister of Internal Administration. The Government has pushed back the date for appointing a new head, stating only that it will be 'soon'. In the recent history of the Judiciary Police, there has never been such a long period without a National Director. The main photo highlights the consequences of the conflict in the Middle East: How a 'small excursion' in Iran turned into an economic war. The ECB may raise interest rates as early as April. Also highlighted: Return Package: Government facilitates the expulsion of illegal immigrants. Download the complete electronic edition of the newspaper at the link below. This is also the day for Dinheiro Vivo, the DN's economy supplement: Read this Friday's DV, March 20th, here. And don't miss another issue of DN Sport: Read this Friday's DN Sport, March 20th, here. See the front page in detail.
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Thursday, 19 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.
