Greece will implement a ban on social media access for children under 15 years old, effective January 1, 2027.

• The ban aims to address concerns about sleep disruption, increased stress, and excessive mobile phone use among children.
• The decision was announced by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis following discussions with parents and young people.
• The relevant regulatory framework is expected to be introduced in the summer of 2026.

New research suggests that the blue light emitted from our phones and screens is not the primary cause of sleep disruption, despite popular belief.

• The amount of blue light from screens is inconsequential compared to natural sunlight and may only delay sleep by about nine minutes.
• According to Professor Jamie Zeitzer of Stanford University, the content consumed on devices before bed is more likely to interfere with sleep than the light itself.
• Experts recommend increased light exposure in the morning and reduced light in the evening, emphasizing that overall light "dose" throughout the day is more critical for sleep regulation.