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BARCELONA is to become the first major Spanish city to ban the use of face-covering Islamic veils in municipal buildings.

Veils banned

Tue, 15 Jun, 2010 - 01:00

City mayor Jordi Hereu announced the measure but insisted it was not aimed at any religion.

He says it is aimed at all dress that impedes identification, and thus includes motorcycle helmets and ski masks.

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