There will be a new ban for students in schools. The Minister of Education announced the date
Poland's Minister of Education announced a plan to ban the use of cell phones in primary schools starting September 1, 2026, as part of a broader legislative change aimed at addressing youth dependency on the internet.
Ruckus over council elections in Meghalaya, mobile internet banned in 5 districts of Garo Hills
Amid rising tensions over tribal council elections in Meghalaya, mobile internet services have been suspended in five districts of the Garo Hills region to prevent the spread of rumors.
Indonesia bans a wide range of social media for children under 16
The Indonesian government has decided to ban several social media platforms for children under the age of 16 to protect them from bullying, fraud, internet addiction, and pornography.
Indonesia to ban social media for children under 16
Indonesia will prohibit children under 16 from using social media platforms, citing concerns over safety and addiction.
Indonesia will prohibit access to social networks for those under 16 years old
The Indonesian government will ban social media access for individuals under the age of 16 due to concerns related to pornography, cyberbullying, scams, and internet addiction.
Indonesia to ban 'high risk' social media for under-16s
Indonesia will start banning 'high risk' social media accounts for users under 16 starting March 28, impacting platforms like TikTok and Facebook.
Parliament's legal experts on the proposal to ban children from using social media: difficult to implement
Legal experts in the Lithuanian Parliament are skeptical about a proposal to ban children under 16 from social media, viewing it as largely symbolic.
How the TikTok Ban Failed in Albania
TikTok has returned to Albania after a year-long ban, raising issues about internet safety and censorship amid political turmoil.
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.
Ban on networks for children? Tempting slogan. The real solution is already in the Chamber
The article discusses the idea of banning children's access to certain online networks and suggests that a more concrete solution is being proposed in the Czech Parliament.
Social media outages are 'less brutal but more targeted', according to Internet Without Borders
Gabon's authorities have imposed a social media ban citing the need to combat inappropriate content, as discussed by the director of Internet Without Borders.
Ban on Social Networks for Children / The Era of Stricter Internet Regulation Begins. So far hasty, ineffective, and problematic
Australia is the first country to impose a blanket ban on the use of social networks by children under sixteen, garnering strong public support for the measure.
Starmer accelerates potential ban on social media for children in the UK
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is pushing to implement a minimum age for social media use to protect children.
We didn't ban children from the internet. We banned the business of their attention, says Australian psychologist
Australia has become the first country in the world to regulate children's access to selected social media until the age of sixteen.
Ban on WhatsApp in Russia
WhatsApp has been banned in Russia, significantly impacting communication for users in the country.
Russian War Bloggers Furious Over Starlink Ban: 'Fascist Elon Musk Serves the Interests of Ukrainian Armed Forces'
Russian war bloggers are angry over Elon Musk's decision to block the use of Starlink internet by Russian military forces, which has hindered their offensive in Ukraine.
Egypt banned access to the online gaming platform Roblox
Egypt has joined the list of countries blocking access to the online gaming platform Roblox, citing minors' protection concerns.
Australia deactivated 5 million profiles of users under 16 in the first month of the ban
In the first month following Australia's ban on social media accounts for individuals under 16, approximately 5 million accounts belonging to Australian teenagers were deactivated by social media companies.
Ban of 4.7 million social media accounts for minors in Australia
The Australian Internet regulatory agency reported that social media companies have collectively banned approximately 4.7 million accounts of teenagers under 16, following the implementation of the first global ban of its kind.
Parental Control Manual: How to Protect Your Child from Excessive Use of Social Networks and Mobile Phones
A recent article discusses the growing concern in Slovakia and worldwide about the impact of social networks and unrestricted internet access on children's concentration and mental health, particularly following the implementation of a mobile phone ban in primary schools.
Restrictions Ahead of the Presidential Election: Internet Shutdown in Uganda
Ahead of the parliamentary and presidential elections in Uganda, the internet and access to various social media platforms have been shut down, alongside a ban on messaging services and restrictions on NGOs.
Elon Musk provides free internet to Iranians - Mullah regime resists
Elon Musk's SpaceX has made its satellite internet service free for Iranians in response to internet blockades, despite the Iranian regime's resistance and a ban on Starlink terminals in the country.
The British Government Acts to Ban Applications that 'Strip' Digital Photographs without Authorization
The British government is set to illegalize applications and internet services that facilitate the unauthorized sexualized manipulation of images, amid a surge of complaints regarding an AI model from Elon Musk that 'strips' digital photographs with a cursor touch.
Internet: What Does a Social Media Ban Mean for Youth?
France's plan to restrict children's access to social media will further fuel discussions in Germany about the implications and potential benefits of such bans.