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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Poland wants to ban the use of social media for those under 15 years old

Poland is planning to ban social media for users under 15 and will hold platforms responsible for verifying users' ages.

Feb 27 โ€ข 07:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Poland is preparing a law that would ban social networks for children under 15

Poland is drafting legislation aimed at prohibiting social media access for children under the age of 15.

Feb 27 โ€ข 07:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

Poland also wants to ban social networks for children under 15. Tusk's government is already preparing a law

The Polish government is preparing a law that would prohibit access to social media for children under 15, making operators responsible for age verification.

Feb 27 โ€ข 06:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Poland considers social media ban for under 15s

Poland is planning to impose a social media ban for teenagers under 15, alongside age verification checks for various platforms.

Feb 27 โ€ข 06:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Poland to ban social media for children after Australian model

Poland plans to ban social media for children under 15 and hold platforms accountable for verifying user ages, according to Education Minister Barbara Nowacka.

Feb 27 โ€ข 06:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Poland wants to ban social media for children

Poland is proposing a law to ban social media for children under 15 years old, as stated by Education Minister Barbara Nowacka.

Feb 27 โ€ข 06:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

Poland will ban social media for children under 15

Jon Stephensen, a Danish politician, refused a bribe to resign from his mandate while facing personal controversies.

Feb 27 โ€ข 06:35 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

Gabon in talks with Meta and TikTok over social media ban

Gabon is discussing a potential resolution with social media companies Meta and TikTok following a recent ban on social media platforms due to concerns over harmful content.

Feb 27 โ€ข 06:13 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Tinubu Approves One Year Extension of Ban On Raw Shea Nut Export

President Bola Tinubu has extended the ban on raw shea nut exports in Nigeria for an additional year to enhance domestic processing and support national industries.

Feb 27 โ€ข 05:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Ban on Using Mobile Batteries on Board Starts Mid-April, Public Comments Begin

Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism announced a ban on the use of mobile batteries onboard planes starting mid-April due to increasing incidents of smoking and fire.

Feb 27 โ€ข 05:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Trump pushes Congress to pass SAVE Act during State of the Union; no meddling with tariffs

President Trump urged Congress to pass the SAVE Act and a stock trading ban while insisting on maintaining his tariff policy during the State of the Union address.

Feb 27 โ€ข 03:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Russia plans to completely block the messaging app 'Telegram'

The Russian government is moving to implement a complete ban on the Telegram messaging app, citing concerns over its use by criminals and foreign intelligence agencies.

Feb 27 โ€ข 02:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Russia to Fully Block Telegram Messenger as Early as April Due to 'Criminal Abuses'

The Russian government plans to ban the Telegram messenger service by April, citing its misuse for criminal activities and increasing recruitment for illegal activities.

Feb 27 โ€ข 02:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Shea stakeholders urge government to license buyers, protect pickers

Agribusiness stakeholders in Nigeria are advocating for a structured licensing system for shea nut buyers following the government's extension of a ban on raw shea nut exports to promote domestic processing.

Feb 27 โ€ข 00:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Sports

Jontay Porter, issued a lifetime ban by the NBA for gambling, makes pro basketball comeback in USBL

Jontay Porter, banned for life from the NBA due to gambling violations, is making a comeback with the Seattle SuperHawks in the USBL.

Feb 26 โ€ข 22:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

It's official: a Florida airport has banned the use of this controversial garment

Tampa International Airport has announced a ban on wearing pajamas inside the airport during the day, sparking a debate among travelers in the United States.

Feb 26 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Hall in Paranรก votes urgently to ban trans player's participation in semifinal of the Women's Volleyball Cup Brazil

The City Hall of Londrina has voted to urgently ban a trans player from participating in the semifinal of the Women's Volleyball Cup Brazil.

Feb 26 โ€ข 21:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Tampa airport issues pajama ban, triggering social media firestorm over dress code controversy

Tampa International Airport sparked a social media uproar with a lighthearted post suggesting a ban on pajamas, which was later clarified as a joke.

Feb 26 โ€ข 20:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Aussie Griffith set for belated world champs medal after rival's doping ban

Georgia Griffith stands to receive a bronze medal following the doping ban of silver medallist Diribe Welteji from the 2025 World Athletics Indoor Championships.

Feb 26 โ€ข 20:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Project to prohibit noisy fireworks in SC proposes fines and product seizures; understand

The Brazilian Legislative Assembly of Santa Catarina has approved a bill to ban the sale and use of fireworks that produce loud noise, targeting the negative effects on vulnerable groups.

Feb 26 โ€ข 19:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
Sports

Sports Court Shortens Ethiopian Runner's Competition Ban

The Sports Court has reduced a two-year competition ban imposed on Ethiopian middle-distance runner Diribe Welteji for a doping violation.

Feb 26 โ€ข 18:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

UK social media ban for under-16s edges closer with Starmer expected to back it

The UK government is moving towards implementing a ban on social media usage for individuals under 16, with indications that Labour leader Keir Starmer will support the policy.

Feb 26 โ€ข 18:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
Sports

CAS reduced the competition ban of Ethiopian middle-distance runner by half

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has reduced Ethiopian middle-distance runner Diribe Welteji's competition ban from four years to two, despite the IAAF's request for a longer sentence.

Feb 26 โ€ข 17:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Cornyn expects Dems to side with illegal immigrant truckers by opposing his CDL ban

Senator John Cornyn expects Democratic opposition to his legislation that would prohibit illegal immigrants from getting commercial driverโ€™s licenses, despite it aligning with President Trumpโ€™s proposals.

Feb 26 โ€ข 17:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Are we such a weak country that a film...', Kerala Story 2 makers demand to lift the ban

The makers of 'The Kerala Story 2' are appealing against a court order that temporarily bans the film's release for 15 days, questioning the grounds of the injunction.

Feb 26 โ€ข 15:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Alcohol Sachet Ban: "No Work for Us, No Work for You" โ€” NLC, FOBTOB Protesters Temporarily Block NAFDAC Lagos Office

Protesters from the Nigeria Labour Congress and the FOBTOB temporarily block access to NAFDAC's Lagos office, protesting against the agency's alcohol sachet ban enforcement.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Ban on importing second-hand petrol and diesel cars scrapped

The Environment Minister in Jersey has cancelled a proposed ban on importing second-hand petrol and diesel cars, citing a lack of public support and affordability concerns.

Feb 26 โ€ข 13:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Iranian Mahdieh Esfandiari sentenced to one year in prison and a permanent prohibition from the territory

Mahdieh Esfandiari has been sentenced to one year in prison for her purported role as an agent of influence for the Iranian regime, alongside a permanent ban from the territory.

Feb 26 โ€ข 13:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

UK Food Ban for Airport Travellers Update as Minister Issues Statement

The UK government has updated its food ban for travelers at airports due to a food and mouth disease outbreak in Europe, prohibiting the import of specific food items to protect livestock health.

Feb 26 โ€ข 13:26 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Zimbabwe: Govt Lithium Export Ban Sparks Hope for Value Addition

Zimbabwe's government has banned the export of raw lithium concentrate to encourage local processing and enhance economic growth.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Party Ban: Is Democracy Still Defensible?

The article discusses the limitations of Germany's 'defensive democracy' in banning extremist parties, specifically in light of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party's activities.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:14 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Zimbabwe bans the export of all its raw minerals, including lithium

Zimbabwe has imposed a ban on the export of all raw minerals, particularly lithium, to strengthen government control over its critical mining resources.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

The Prosecutor's Office appealed the verdict in the A. Bagdonas case, asking to prohibit him from working in the Seimas

The Prosecutor's Office in Lithuania has appealed a court decision regarding A. Bagdonas, requesting a ban on his role as a member of the Seimas due to the application of criminal enforcement measures.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

Major lithium producer imposes export ban

Zimbabwe has enacted an immediate export ban on all raw minerals and lithium concentrates to promote local processing and curtail export malpractices.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Sports

Where Jose Mourinho amazingly watched Real Madrid vs Benfica clash from due to ban

Jose Mourinho watched the Real Madrid vs Benfica Champions League match from a team coach due to a ban resulting from a red card he received in a previous match.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Harmful promotions are returning to pharmacies. The President of the Supreme Pharmaceutical Council warns

The president of the Supreme Pharmaceutical Council of Poland warns that the lifting of the advertising ban for pharmacies, following a European Court ruling, has led to dangerous and irresponsible marketing practices.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

J.B. Pritzker reiterates: the law aimed at eliminating the use of cell phones in Illinois schools

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is pressing for legislation to ban cell phone use in schools, revisiting a failed proposal from last year.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ National Post
National & Local

Why gophers are the root of a turf war between Ottawa and the Prairies

Alberta and Saskatchewan's premiers are urging the federal government to lift the ban on strychnine due to rising gopher populations posing significant threats to agriculture.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

D. Kuฤynskis: Restrictions on Belarusians' Rights to Buy Real Estate Would Raise Doubts About the Expertise of the Country's Institutions

D. Kuฤynskis raises concerns over a proposed ban on Belarusians in Lithuania purchasing real estate, stating it undermines institutional expertise given that temporary residents have passed security checks.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

SF wants to ban the establishment of new pig production facilities

The Social Democrats in Denmark have proposed a national ban on new conventional pig farming operations due to environmental concerns and animal welfare issues.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
World

Iran reminds that the country has a ban on nuclear weapons

Iranian President emphasizes the country's ban on nuclear weapons amidst ongoing tensions with the USA.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

SF wants to put a stop to new conventional pig production

The Socialist People's Party (SF) in Denmark proposes a national ban on establishing new conventional pig farms due to concerns about animal welfare and environmental sustainability.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Do Poles want to restrict access to the internet? They responded in a survey

A recent survey indicates that 77% of Poles support a proposed ban on social media access for children under 15, as the Education Minister emphasizes the need for stricter regulations.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

New rule to ban drivers who dump rubbish - and seize their vehicle

The UK House of Lords has proposed new penalties for fly-tipping offenders, including potential driving licence points and vehicle seizures.

Feb 26 โ€ข 06:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Mumsnet campaign demands ban on social media for under-16s

Mumsnet has launched a campaign advocating for a ban on social media for users under 16, emphasizing health risks similar to tobacco warnings.

Feb 26 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Abattoir pauses operations on same day live export transition funds roll out

Beaufort River Meats, an abattoir in Great Southern, has temporarily closed due to a livestock shortage as transition grants related to the live sheep export ban are initiated.

Feb 26 โ€ข 04:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

239 Parents Who Failed to Pay Child Support...281 Sanctions Including Travel Ban and Disclosure of Names

239 parents who have failed to pay child support will face sanctions including travel bans and the suspension of driving licenses.

Feb 26 โ€ข 03:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Alcohol Map of Poland. Which Cities are Tightening the Screws

The article discusses the rising social costs of alcohol consumption in Poland and the measures taken by major cities to limit alcohol use.

Feb 26 โ€ข 03:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

NAFDAC has powers to ban sachet alcohol โ€“ Health ministry

The Nigerian Federal Ministry of Health asserts that the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has the legal authority to prohibit the sale of alcoholic beverages in small containers.

Feb 26 โ€ข 00:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Saudi Arabia bans poultry, eggs from Nigeria, others over health concerns

Saudi Arabia has banned the import of poultry and eggs from Nigeria and 39 other countries due to health concerns.

Feb 25 โ€ข 22:40 UTC

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