Greece to ban social media access for children under 15 from 2027
In a social media post, Mitsotakis said the decision followed extensive discussions with parents and young people, many of whom expressed concerns over sleep disruption, increased stress and excessive mobile phone use among children. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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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.
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