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The stunt was in response to a new law by the Dutch government that came into effect last week, which banned the wearing of face-covering garments such as a burka or niqab in public institutions.

What began as a burkini ban within a single resort quickly spread across the rest of the state to country clubs, public and private pools alike.

The supermodel is launching a campaign for fashion brand Hoodies: 'Freedom is Basic.'

Full and partial face veils such as burqas and niqabs divide opinion across Europe.

"Acceptance and respect of Austrian values are basic conditions for successful cohabitation between the majority Austrian population and people from third countries living in Austria."

There is a new awareness of the ideals that underlie Europe’s libertarian societies and the need to defend them.

God only knows what connection zombies have with the Jewish people’s vindication back in Persia.

"Banning veil might make it more popular,” says Elatik, an Amsterdam-born practicing Muslim of Moroccan descent.

Two Muslim women fined for wearing veils in public, pledge to appeal ruling; violators of law liable to fine of up to 150 euros, citizenship lessons.

Mother of four detained in Paris for wearing full Muslim face veil after a ban goes into effect.