Lisbon City Council has opened an inquiry into the municipality's General Secretariat to investigate potential irregularities in the protocol with the Union of Trade and Services Associations (UACS) regarding Christmas lighting, following searches by the Judiciary Police (PJ). In an order dated Wednesday signed by the Mayor, Carlos Moedas (PSD), which...
Lisbon opens inquiry into General Secretariat as part of Operation 'Lúmen'
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.
