‘Burqa ban’ comes into force: Swiss region imposes first fines

 

As the law came into force on Friday, the Saudi Arabian embassy in Bern posted a warning for their citizens planning to visit Switzerland.

"The embassy wishes to emphasize that the Ticino cantonal authorities in south eastern Switzerland have announced that as of July 1, 2016 they will start to enforce the burka (niqab) ban in public places in the canton, including in Lugano, Locarno, Magadino, Bellinzona, Ascona and Mendrisio, " the embassy wrote on Twitter.

It urged the citizens â€œto respect and conform to Swiss rules and regulations in order avoid all problems.”

 

...when in Rome...lol..