27.04.2026 19:19:00
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The Turkish parliament voted to prohibit access to social media for children younger than 15. The law forbids account creation and obliges platforms to implement age‑verification systems. In “emergency situations,” networks must respond to harmful content within one hour.
The document will take effect six months after publication. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is expected to sign the law, initiated by his party. Turkey thus joins the list of countries restricting teenagers’ online activity.
Authorities explain the measure as an attempt to reduce risks of addiction, aggression, and public disorder. Similar initiatives are already being discussed in France, Denmark, Spain, and Greece.
Norway is preparing a bill: by the end of the year parliament will consider a ban on social networks for children under 16. Responsibility for age verification will be placed on tech companies.
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre stated that the goal is to preserve childhood free from algorithmic pressure and screens: “Play, friendship, and everyday life should not be replaced by digital feeds.”
Norway’s bill is part of a global trend begun by Australia, the first to ban social networks for children under 16. Platforms under control include Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, and X.
Earlier, Greece announced a ban on social networks for children under 15 starting in 2027, citing rising anxiety and sleep problems among teenagers. A poll showed 80% of citizens support the initiative.
The Greek government has called on the EU to create a unified “digital age of majority” and common European rules for age verification.
Kazakhstan is also preparing a bill to ban registration in social networks for persons under 16, with messengers as an exception.
Experts remind that age verification is becoming a global trend, but its pros and cons are not yet confirmed by research. Some see it as child protection, others as a threat to privacy and a new way to bypass restrictions.
The document will take effect six months after publication. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is expected to sign the law, initiated by his party. Turkey thus joins the list of countries restricting teenagers’ online activity.
Authorities explain the measure as an attempt to reduce risks of addiction, aggression, and public disorder. Similar initiatives are already being discussed in France, Denmark, Spain, and Greece.
Norway is preparing a bill: by the end of the year parliament will consider a ban on social networks for children under 16. Responsibility for age verification will be placed on tech companies.
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre stated that the goal is to preserve childhood free from algorithmic pressure and screens: “Play, friendship, and everyday life should not be replaced by digital feeds.”
Norway’s bill is part of a global trend begun by Australia, the first to ban social networks for children under 16. Platforms under control include Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, and X.
Earlier, Greece announced a ban on social networks for children under 15 starting in 2027, citing rising anxiety and sleep problems among teenagers. A poll showed 80% of citizens support the initiative.
The Greek government has called on the EU to create a unified “digital age of majority” and common European rules for age verification.
Kazakhstan is also preparing a bill to ban registration in social networks for persons under 16, with messengers as an exception.
Experts remind that age verification is becoming a global trend, but its pros and cons are not yet confirmed by research. Some see it as child protection, others as a threat to privacy and a new way to bypass restrictions.
