Four defendants had been arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of corruption and abuse of power regarding the supply and installation of festive lighting in Lisbon.
Operation Lumen: All defendants released by order of the criminal investigating judge
Sunday, 22 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.
