Portugal News News Portugal » Religion: Portugal’s Burqa Ban Faces Constitutional Battle in Europe’s Courts
Portugal’s burqa ban bill triggers legal debate over religious freedom, women’s rights, and EU human rights law.
News Portugal » Religion: Burqa ban: Portugal may make it illegal to cover face in public
If signed into law, Portugal would join Austria, France, Belgium and the Netherlands, who have full or partial bans on face and head coverings.
News Portugal » Religion: Muslim women in Portugal fear burka ban could erode freedom of choice
Two Muslim women in Portugal who wear the hijab have spoken out against a ban on the burka, saying that it threatens women’s freedom.
News Portugal » Religion: Portugal approves bill to ban burqa, naqab
Portugal’s parliament passes a far-right Chega party bill banning burqas and niqabs in most public spaces, sparking debate on rights and identity.
News Portugal » Religion: Portugal approves Burqa and Niqab ban with heavy finesPublished on: October 18, 2025 5:44 PM
Portugal's parliament approved a bill banning face veils like burqas and niqabs in most public spaces. The bill targets veils worn for gender or religious reasons, especially by Muslim women. It ...
News Portugal » Religion: Portugal's parliament approves far-right party's bill to ban face veils
LISBON, Oct 17 (Reuters) - Portugal's parliament approved on Friday a bill to ban face veils used for "gender or religious motives" in most public spaces that was proposed by the far-right Chega party ...