It is naturally an irony in the form of a question. But I confess that I have not seen, read, or heard any politician—from the usual ones who comment on everything to the more reserved ones in their use of the public media space, with the natural exception of the leader of Chega, André Ventura—speak out about what happened in recent days at the Albufeira City Council. And that is as dangerous, if not more so, than what a public prosecutor did.
And why don't you listen to the mayor of Albufeira?
Thursday, 26 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.
