Portugal parliament passes bill to ban face veils in public

Madrid: Portugals parliament on Friday approved a bill banning face veils worn for gender or religious reasons in public, in a move seen as largely targeting the face coverings worn by some Muslim women. The measure was proposed by the far-right Chega party and would prohibit coverings such as burqas and niqabs, the full-face Islamic Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .