AKIPRESS.COM - A Muslim woman was forced to remove her veil as the ban on full-face veils came into force in Austria from October 1.
Items concealing the face in public places, such as the full Islamic veil, medical masks and scarves to cover faces have been outlawed, Daily Mail reported.
Only under certain conditions, such as 'at cultural events', will people be able to wear them in public.
The laws are aimed at 'ensuring the cohesion of society in an open society' and anyone violating the rules could be hit with a €150 fine.
In a ruling announcing the ban, officials in Vienna said: '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.'