Lusa's editorial board rejects Diana Ramos for information director; company announces pay rise

The Lusa editorial board issued a non-binding negative opinion on the board of directors' appointment of Diana Ramos as information director, citing a preference for internal candidates with public service experience. Separately, the administration reached an agreement with unions for a monthly salary increase of 87.50 euros, retroactive to January 2026, pending approval at a workers' meeting on Thursday, 5 November 2026.

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While the leadership change at the national news agency is an institutional matter, the agreed salary increase of 87.50 euros per month affects the workers of Lusa directly; if you are an employee, the deal reached on 4 November 2026 awaits confirmation at the meeting on 5 November 2026.

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