PoliticsPortugal enacts 'burqa law' largely prohibiting face coverings in public

Portuguese President António José Seguro has enacted a measure largely banning face coverings in public, a restriction widely viewed as targeting Muslim women. Exceptions cover health, professional, artistic and weather-related circumstances, as well as worship sites, diplomatic missions and aircraft. Violations carry fines of 150 to 3,000 euros.

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