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Portugal prohibits full-face veils

Portugal has prohibited full-face veils under a measure described as protecting human identity.

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The restriction may intensify domestic and international debate over religious freedom, integration and minority rights.

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  1. Burqa Ban: Portugal Prohibits Full Face Veils to Protect 'Human Identity' ↗breitbart.com · Recorded source date: Aug 21, 2026, 11:32 PM UTC

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