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Greece Announces Social Media Ban for Under-15s Amid Rising Concerns

Sourced from 6 publications

  • •Greece will ban social media for under-15s starting January 2027, citing health concerns.
  • •Prime Minister Mitsotakis stressed the need to address anxiety and sleep issues in youth.
  • •Australia implemented a similar ban in late 2025, aimed at protecting children online.
  • •Other European countries, including France and Spain, are also moving towards similar restrictions.
  • •The Greek ban requires parliamentary approval, indicating a potential EU-wide regulatory trend.

Sources

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Euronews

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France24

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TechCrunch

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mirroruk

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The Guardian

Greece to ban social media for under-15s from next year

BBC World

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