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Maldives plans social media ban for children under 16

Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu has announced the government will ban children under 16 from accessing certain social media platforms to protect them from cyberbullying, online grooming and other digital threats.

02 Jun 2026-10:16
Norway eyes 16+ age limit for social media access

24 Apr 2026-13:47
Türkiye restricts social media access for minors

Türkiye has passed a new law banning social media access for children under the age of 15, marking a significant shift in how the country regulates online platforms and youth safety.

23 Apr 2026-09:46
Australia teen social media ban faces enforcement gaps

Australia’s landmark ban on social media use for under-16s is being undermined by weak enforcement from platforms rather than limitations in age-checking technology, according to an industry body.

22 Apr 2026-09:35
Greece set to ban social media for under-15s next year

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Tuesday that Greece will prohibit children under the age of 15 from accessing social media starting January 1, 2027.

08 Apr 2026-15:25
Greece moves to restrict teen social media use

Greece is preparing to introduce a ban on social media use for children under the age of 15, in a move aimed at reducing screen addiction and online harm among minors.

02 Apr 2026-17:58
Indonesia set to ban social media for under-16s

Indonesia will begin enforcing new online safety rules restricting social media access for users under 16, Minister of Communications and Digital Affairs Meutya Hafid said on Friday.

06 Mar 2026-15:52
Poland plans social media ban for children under 15

Poland is preparing legislation to ban social media access for children under 15 and make platforms responsible for verifying users’ ages, Education Minister Barbara Nowacka told.

27 Feb 2026-11:03
Germany proposes social media ban for kids

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has expressed his "sympathy" for a proposal to ban social media for children, ahead of a discussion among governing politicians set to begin on Friday.

18 Feb 2026-18:24
Russia signals possible ban on Telegram

A senior Russian lawmaker has warned that the Telegram messaging platform could face a complete ban in Russia if it fails to comply with national legislation.

14 Feb 2026-11:15

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