Portugal has enforced a new law banning full face coverings in public places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to reports, the country\u2019s president has approved the legislation, which was passed with the support of far-right political parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Under the new law, people who violate the ban on full face coverings could face fines ranging from \u20ac150 to \u20ac3,000<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The law applies to clothing that completely covers a person\u2019s face and also affects the niqab worn by some Muslim women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The move has sparked debate, with supporters citing public safety and identification concerns, while critics have raised questions about its impact on religious freedom and Muslim women.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Portugal has enforced a new law banning full face coverings in public places. 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