Austria Begins Enforcing Nationwide Hijab Ban for Girls Under 14
Austria has begun enforcing its nationwide school hijab ban for girls under 14, with parents facing fines of up to €800 as a new constitutional challenge gets under way.
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Austria Begins Enforcing Under-14 Hijab Ban as Constitutional Challenge Looms
Austria’s nationwide ban on Islamic headscarves for girls under 14 is now being enforced, with parents potentially facing fines and a constitutional challenge expected.
Lithuanian Police Open Criminal Probe After Bikers Disrupt Muslim Prayers
Lithuanian police have opened a criminal investigation after around 100 motorcyclists gathered outside Kaunas Mosque during Friday prayers.
Nottingham Face-Covering Restriction Starts Today – Religious Coverings Exempt
Nottingham’s city-centre face-covering restriction has taken effect, allowing officers to order coverings removed in specified circumstances while explicitly exempting legitimate religious and cultural coverings.
Belgian Province Fires Teacher Who Refused to Remove Hijab
East Flanders has dismissed special-education teacher Hadija Amajoud after she refused to remove her hijab under the province’s school neutrality rules.