Public service news in Portugal

Centeno's pension 'is a public service'. Governor guarantees millions in savings with the decision

Members of the ULS Aveiro board of directors remain in office

Ricardo Matos was arrested by the PJ on Monday on suspicion of corruption and was dismissed the following day by the Minister of Health.

Public service unions await Government proposal for raises above the forecast

This is the third round of negotiations as part of the annual general bargaining process for the Public Administration, which is being led by the Secretary of State for Public Administration, Marisa Garrido, at the Ministry of Finance.

It has never been so crucial to have a public media service.

RTP is living through a decisive moment. It requires courage, difficult choices—the kind that are more necessary than popular—and a great deal of determination to face old habits that no longer work.

A General Council dependent on RTP

RTP's Independent General Council (CGI) launched the 'tender' for the selection of a new management team for the next three years based on the principle of “a new cycle” for public service, but on Friday, it reappointed Nicolau Santos and Hugo Figueiredo to the administration. It did so one day after the minister of...

Water service suspended in a Queluz area due to pipe burst repairs

The municipal service also indicated that the restoration of water service in the area is expected by 8:00 PM.

To wait is to die!

There is no shortage of single blame floating around out there.

Lusa Editorial Board issues negative opinion on the appointment of Diana Ramos to information management

Members who voted against it believe that the current moment Lusa is going through requires a profile with experience in public news service and, therefore, internal solutions could have been found.

Can a lawyer skip the queue at public service counters?

An analysis of the legal preference granted to lawyers in Portugal when dealing with public administration services. The text explores the distinction between professional prerogative and privilege, the challenges faced by immigrants and their legal representatives at agencies like AIMA and IRN, and how the administrative culture often contradicts established legal rights.

dnbrasil.dn.pt3 Nov

Public administration workers on 24-hour strike

The strike began at midnight and continues until 11:59 pm. It covers central, regional, and local government. Key demands include the introduction of a meal card for public administration employees.

Company that manages SIRESP prepares new tender for service provision

SIRESP serves more than 56,000 users across 234 entities.

Demanding entry into the collective bargaining agreement: diagnostic technicians protest

Diagnostic technicians from the Amadora-Sintra Hospital are protesting outside the Ministry of Health.

Frente Comum calls public administration strike for 20 November

The Frente Comum called a national strike of public administration unions this Tuesday for 20 November. Reaffirming that they do not accept impoverishment, professional devaluation, or the destruction of public services, the plenary of Frente Comum unions decided to move forward with a general strike of public administration workers on the day...

Medical Association demands urgent clarification regarding "errors" in specialty selection

The Association pointed out errors in the allocation of vacancies and “other constraints that occurred before the closing of the first batch.”

VASP wins tender for newspaper distribution in all municipalities for three years

VASP has won the public tender for newspaper distribution across all municipalities in mainland Portugal, including low-density areas, after improving its bid. Minister of the Presidency António Leitão Amaro stated that the contract, part of the Action Plan for Media (PACS), will save the state 78% compared to initial estimates, with a total cost of approximately 2.3 million euros over three years. The agreement mandates the distributor to ensure access to print media in all municipalities, including maintaining at least five points of sale in low-density regions for at least 300 days per year.

VASP wins tender for the daily distribution of periodicals in mainland Portugal

VASP has been awarded the contract for the daily delivery of newspapers and magazines throughout the Portuguese mainland.

Jornal Económico20 Oct

1 p.m. SNS computer problems hinder activity

Failures are affecting the scheduling and performance of consultations, exams, and other treatments. Additionally, the start of the new trial for José Sócrates has been postponed to October 30.

Coimbra awards honorary degree to Artur Santos Silva

The Faculty of Law at the University of Coimbra proposed the tribute, highlighting the “life, work, and public service” of the BPI founder. The ceremony will take place on the 16th starting at 10:30 am.

AIMA union says some offices have no service and contradicts agency figures

Strike is affecting public service at several branches.

Army gains 67 more sergeants. General asks them to "lead and care"

They joined the permanent staff after two years of training.

Four hands and no trump card

The puppet master, a pornographic conflict of interest, a loyalist to the authorities, and a sort of rheumatic. What comes next in the public service?

Boss

The supervisory role requires appropriate training and reward.

The value of SIADAP for a better public service

SIADAP was created to make performance evaluation in the Public Administration an effective tool for management and organisational improvement. Nearly two decades later, it is important to assess whether it is fulfilling this purpose or if it remains a sterile administrative exercise. The system's true value lies not in compliance, but in fostering leadership, clear goal-setting, and continuous feedback to improve public service delivery. Transforming SIADAP requires a shift in mindset, moving away from bureaucratic rituals towards a culture of development and effective management.

Government advocates for other forms of funding for public television service

The Government advocates for other forms of funding for the public television service and reinforces its position not to increase the Audiovisual Contribution.

Restoring civic balance

Mandatory military service and medical service in peripheral areas were examples of exercises of duty towards the community, which are fundamental for the claiming of rights.

Church/Portugal: Parliament unanimously approves votes of condolence for Eugénio Fonseca and Francisco Carvalho Guerra

The Portuguese Parliament has unanimously passed motions expressing sorrow following the deaths of Eugénio Fonseca and Francisco Carvalho Guerra.

Agência ECCLESIA9 Sept

Fenprof accuses Government of 'negotiation farce' with teachers

Fenprof received the final version of the draft decree-law from the Ministry of Education this Thursday, with the brief note that it 'contains no changes compared to the previously distributed version'.

João Lázaro leaves the presidency of APAV and is appointed Deputy Ombudsman

The current president of the Portuguese Association for Victim Support (APAV), João Lázaro, has been appointed Deputy Ombudsman, according to an order published today in the Diário da República, and will take up his duties with the Ombudsman starting on September 7th.

APAV president to become Deputy Ombudsman

According to the order signed by the Ombudsman, João Lázaro may combine his new duties with teaching or scientific research, provided that he is not remunerated.