José Toga Soares lives in Maia, in the Porto district, but has presided over the Avenidas Novas parish assembly in Lisbon since 2021. He received over 10,000 euros in allowances. The official downplays the situation.
Lisbon local official receives 10,000 in allowances for living in Maia
Friday, 10 April 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.
