The prosecutor charged six defendants whose reimbursements did not exceed 100 euros. Isaltino Morais is accused of having “devised” a plan for his own benefit and that of the other 22 defendants.
Public Prosecutor accuses employees over 20-euro lunches paid for by Oeiras City Council
Sunday, 29 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.
