News brief
The ban applies to veils worn for gender or religious reasons. The measure, proposed by the far-right Chega party, is seen as targeting coverings like burqas and niqabs worn by some Muslim women. The bill, approved on Friday, allows face veils in airplanes, diplomatic premises, and places of worship. It includes fines ranging from 200 to 4,000 euros for violations. President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa must still approve the bill. The issue of face coverings has become controversial in Portugal, even though few women in Portugal wear them.
