The measure, approved by MPs, was proposed by the Chega party, whose leaders pointed to women's rights and security concerns.

The bill, proposed by Portugal's far-right Chega party, would prohibit coverings such as burqas and niqabs from being worn in most public places. It received support from centre-right parties.View on ...

Portugal’s parliament has approved a bill banning face veils worn for “gender or religious” reasons in public, in a move seen ...