The director of the SIS seems to be permanently installed in the position. It has been 11 years, a situation without parallel in the entire history of the Portuguese secret service, and also in many international intelligence services.
Is more than 11 years at the head of the SIS a danger?
Monday, 16 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.
