https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/portugal-enacts-burqa-law-largely-prohibiting-face-coverings-in-publicContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/portugal-enacts-burqa-law-largely-prohibiting-face-coverings-in-publichttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/portugal-enacts-burqa-law-largely-prohibiting-face-coverings-in-public#u46679Sun, 23 Aug 2026 06:15:55 +0000Portugal has implemented a law prohibiting the use of full-face coverings in public spaces. The President signed the bill into law, joining a group of nations with similar restrictions. While the final wording of the legislation does not explicitly name Islam, the measure is widely viewed as targeting women who wear the niqab. Portugal now joins 8 European, 7 Asian, and 3 African countries that maintain similar bans on face veils.Why it mattersThis legislation reflects a broader trend of face-covering restrictions across Europe. The law creates a legal framework to regulate public attire based