The Port of Leixões simulator served as a pretext for Henrique Gouveia e Melo to test dangerous manoeuvres and adverse conditions before attempting to berth at Belém.
Gouveia e Melo "at the helm", takes aim at the 'boys' in the public administration
Wednesday, 7 January 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.
