The Greek government is focusing on protecting minors from internet dangers and social media addiction. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis emphasized that a blanket ban is ineffective, proposing instead a framework for parental control, communication, and corporate responsibility. The strategy includes…

A significant event at the Odeon of Athens, attended by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, focused on the presentation of the National Strategy for the Protection of Minors from Internet Addiction. Deputy Minister of Digital Governance Dimitris Papastergiou hosted the event,…

Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama announced a plan to ban TikTok for a year, citing concerns over harmful content affecting children and teenagers. The decision follows a tragic incident involving a 14-year-old student’s death during a knife fight that escalated…

Demosthenes Anagnostopoulos, Secretary General for Digital Governance, discussed the Greek government’s strategy to combat internet addiction among youth during an interview. Emphasizing the significance of regulated internet access and content restrictions, he outlined plans for age verification and the provision…

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced during an ERTNews broadcast that he will present his proposal for the presidency of the Republic in mid-January. He emphasized the importance of respecting constitutional deadlines and criticized the PASOK party for alleged confusion…

The Greek government, led by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, convened a meeting to address concerns over children’s exposure to TikTok and Instagram. The meeting focused on implementing the National Strategy for Protecting Minors from Internet Addiction, highlighting tools like the…

The Greek Communist Party (KKE) has commented on the government’s scheme aimed at protecting minors from online risks, highlighting the issues of social media addiction among younger ages. The KKE argues that such problems stem from societal commercialization and lack…

A serious incident at Kalythion High School in Rhodes involved a 13-year-old student injuring himself while attempting the ‘Superman Challenge’ popular on TikTok. Greek Deputy Minister of Education, Zetta Makri, praised the quick response of teachers and announced an investigation…

In 2023, the number of children and adolescents taken into state care in Germany reached a record high, with a 12% increase, totaling 74,600 cases, primarily due to unaccompanied minors. Of these cases, 53% involved children who entered the country…

As of October 1, Switzerland has enacted stricter tobacco regulations, restricting the sale of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and Snus, to individuals over 18. This new law aims to better protect children and adolescents from harmful products. However, there are…

The workload of youth protectors in the Netherlands has decreased by 25%, thanks to an increase in personnel. A collective agreement between the FNV union and the sector aims to lower the workload to twelve children per protector. While improvements…

The Australian government has introduced a bill to prohibit children and teenagers under the age of 16 from accessing social media platforms. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emphasized the need for social media companies to change their practices, as the law…