Bulgaria approves nation-wide ban on Hijab
Bulgaria has passed a law banning "clothing that partially or completely covers the face" including hijab and niqab, according to reports. Women violating the law can be fined from 200 leva (₹7,650) to 1,500 leva (₹57,400) for repeat offenders. Bulgaria follows EU member nations France and Netherlands in imposing the ban. Notably, Muslim women make up 13% of Bulgaria's population.