Mayor Paulo Vicente shifts the responsibility for significant payment delays for aid back to the Government, stating that the central administration has created a system that overburdens and penalises local authorities.
Lack of human resources and thousands of cases hinder Marinha Grande City Council
Wednesday, 29 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.
