# Portugal enacts 'burqa law' largely prohibiting face coverings in public

https://mins.news/en/item/28720

- Fox News, 2026-08-21 18:13 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.foxnews.com/world/portugal-enacts-burqa-law-largely-prohibiting-face-coverings-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.