Portugal's parliament has approved a bill banning face veils for gender or religious reasons in public, primarily targeting Muslim women's face coverings. Proposed by the far-right Chega party, the bill received support from several center-right parties while left-leaning lawmakers opposed it. The law prohibits clothing that conceals the face in public spaces, with exceptions for health, professional, and artistic reasons. Fines for non-compliance range from €200 to €4,000, and those forcing others to conceal their faces could face prison sentences. The bill reflects a push for respect for Portuguese customs, according to Chega's leader. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)