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🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Montero opens up to breaking down the social shield decree and maintains her commitment to present the PGE

María Jesús Montero expressed her willingness to break down the social shield decree after it was rejected by Congress, emphasizing the necessity of its measures for vulnerable families and municipalities.

Feb 27 • 10:27 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Sánchez has already accumulated more than half of the decrees rejected in Congress during this legislature

Pedro Sánchez's government faces significant setbacks as the Congress once again rejects crucial social protection measures intended to support vulnerable populations.

Feb 26 • 21:39 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

PP, Vox and Junts dismantle social shield by linking eviction protection with squatting

The PP, Vox, and Junts parties have rejected measures aimed at protecting vulnerable families from evictions, arguing that they wrongly equate eviction protection with support for squatting.

Feb 26 • 14:21 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Karmen Joller: Support must reach children before it is too late

Estonia's Social Minister Karmen Joller emphasizes the need for early mental health support for children and youths, advocating for proactive measures at home, school, and community levels.

Feb 26 • 13:37 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Javier Milei and his measures, LIVE: "They sank honest Argentines," the President's criticism of three businessmen amid labor reform

President Javier Milei harshly criticized three businessmen on social media, including the CEO of Techint, during ongoing labor reform debates.

Feb 26 • 12:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Charming town has tiny alleyway so narrow that people can't actually get through

A hilltop town in Italy attracts tourists to its famously narrow alleyway, which measures only 43 centimeters wide.

Feb 26 • 03:35 UTC
🇵🇱 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 • 03:12 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Veiki Laan: if a wheelchair does not fit into the law, then the problem is the law itself

Veiki Laan advocates for more reasonable measures in law, emphasizing the need for inclusivity and representation of people with disabilities in political discourse.

Feb 25 • 08:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The latest empty promise of Pedro Sánchez on housing: banks and developers await concrete measures to build 15,000 social rental homes

The Spanish government announced a new housing initiative aimed at addressing the country’s housing crisis, proposing the construction of 15,000 social rental homes annually, backed by European recovery funds and private investments.

Feb 25 • 00:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

BRB summons shareholders to vote on increasing the bank's share capital; the DF Chamber still needs to approve the measures

The Banco de Brasília (BRB) is convening a meeting for shareholders to vote on increasing its share capital, contingent on the approval of a legislative proposal involving the transfer of nine public properties.

Feb 24 • 22:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news in New York: Hochul restricts artificial intelligence chatbots to protect youth mental health

Governor Kathy Hochul of New York has implemented measures to restrict artificial intelligence chatbots to address the mental health risks associated with young people's excessive social media use.

Feb 24 • 20:32 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Government, partners, and opposition consider the split decree against evictions defeated and blame each other

The Spanish government's decree aimed at preventing evictions has been deemed defeated by both allies and opposition, with Junts confirming their opposition to the measures.

Feb 24 • 18:59 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

"We are working with people who have experienced significant trauma"

The article discusses the findings of a survey revealing high levels of verbal abuse faced by social workers in Iceland and calls for enhanced support and workplace safety measures for these professionals.

Feb 24 • 10:01 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Senate panel says immigration measures should be removed from border bill

Canadian senators are advocating for the removal or modification of immigration-related provisions in the government’s border security bill, C-12, citing concerns raised by an in-depth study conducted by the social affairs committee.

Feb 23 • 22:19 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Parental control of children's network usage will not be limited, Meta's research shows

Research by Meta indicates that parental control measures will not effectively limit children's usage of social networks.

Feb 23 • 13:17 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Richer paychecks with the Irpef cut

In March, Italian pensioners will see an increase in their paychecks due to a combination of measures from the Budget Law, including cuts to the Irpef tax, annual revaluation, and social benefits increases.

Feb 23 • 04:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Olympics Fighting in a World Where It's Easy to Throw Stones at Others: Continued Measures and Exploration

The article discusses the challenges Olympic athletes face due to online bullying and harassment during the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics, highlighting the need for better protection and support systems.

Feb 23 • 02:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Everything for the children, but without the children: the debate on banning social networks for minors

Spanish politicians are pushing to ban social media access for children, emphasizing the need to listen to the youth and understand their perspectives before implementing such measures.

Feb 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Catastrophism as a Defensive Weapon

The article discusses how economic powers react negatively to progressive social measures proposed by the government, particularly regarding housing and minimum wage increases in Spain.

Feb 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Will Europe Cut Children Off from Social Networks? Australia Shows the Way, Trump is Against

Australia has introduced a ban on social networks for children under 16 years old, prompting discussions in Europe about similar measures amid concerns over the impact of social media on mental health.

Feb 21 • 17:51 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

S demands a 'lex Landerholm' - wants to introduce minority protection in KU

The Social Democrats in Sweden are pushing for the introduction of a 'lex Landerholm' to implement minority protection measures, amidst allegations against the government regarding the Landerholm affair.

Feb 20 • 11:41 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Social: Criticism of Citizen's Income Reform

A coalition of 38 organizations is criticizing proposed tightening measures regarding basic income security in Germany.

Feb 19 • 14:51 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Zuckerberg regrets slow action on underage Instagram users

Mark Zuckerberg expressed regret over Meta’s insufficient measures to identify underage users on Instagram during a trial concerning the platform's impact on children.

Feb 19 • 10:02 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Strengthened bonus system. Discounts for the middle class

The new Energy Decree provides targeted measures to support vulnerable groups and the middle class with a one-time extraordinary contribution and a new bill discount mechanism.

Feb 19 • 06:53 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Social networks are the last hope

The article discusses the Spanish government's plan to regulate social media as a means to address broader societal issues, despite skepticism about the effectiveness of such measures.

Feb 19 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Pros and cons of prohibiting social media use for minors under 16 for families, according to two experts

Experts discuss the implications of the Spanish government's proposal to prohibit social media access for minors under 16, emphasizing the need for parental guidance alongside regulatory measures.

Feb 19 • 04:30 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

S wants to see 'lex Malå' after the murder - demands faster police responses

The Social Democrats in Sweden are advocating for improved police response times following a murder incident in Malå, inspired by similar measures in Norway.

Feb 18 • 16:21 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

India considers restricting access to social networks for young people

India is contemplating age restrictions for social media access, influenced by similar measures in Australia and Spain, according to Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.

Feb 17 • 14:53 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Now cracks within the government ranks: 6 members of parliament oppose the government's own social welfare law proposal - Cuts have "serious consequences"

Six members of the government coalition criticize a proposal to cut funding for welfare regions, voicing concerns over the serious consequences of such measures.

Feb 17 • 11:47 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

United Kingdom and Germany seek to accelerate projects to prohibit the use of social networks by minors

The UK and Germany are advancing measures to limit social media access for minors, with the UK proposing a ban for those under 16 and Germany aiming to restrict use for those under 14.

Feb 16 • 14:57 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Police order tight security after Mile 12 robbery alarm

The Lagos State Police Command has intensified security measures along the Mile 12-Ketu route in response to robbery alarm raised on social media.

Feb 16 • 12:11 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

UK’s Starmer vows crackdown on social media firms to protect kids

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has proposed new measures to enforce stricter regulations on social media companies to enhance the safety of children online.

Feb 16 • 11:15 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

From Australia to Britain: Growing Legislative Movement to Restrict Minors' Access to Social Media

Several Western countries are moving towards stricter legislative measures to regulate children's use of social media, following Australia’s lead in protecting minors from digital dangers.

Feb 16 • 00:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Major changes to kids' social media loom as PM warns tech giants 'no free pass'

The UK government is planning significant regulations on children's social media use, including potential bans for those under 16 and new legal measures to protect kids online.

Feb 15 • 22:30 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

The role of CIEPA in social reintegration: how are minors in conflict with the law addressed?

The article discusses the challenges and measures in Mexico's juvenile justice system in addressing minors involved in crimes, highlighted by a recent case of a teacher's murder reportedly by her underage daughter and son-in-law.

Feb 15 • 07:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Major update on social media ban for U16s - 'children need their childhood back'

The UK Government is planning to introduce a social media ban for children under 16 and other measures to enhance online safety as part of its new initiative.

Feb 14 • 20:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Gavin Newsom signed law SB 634 that protects key workers in California from arrests and penalties

California's Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law SB 634, protecting essential workers delivering assistance to the homeless from local punitive measures.

Feb 14 • 14:29 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Role Model Australia: Is an EU-wide Social Media Ban for Youth Coming?

The European Union is considering an EU-wide ban on social media for children and teenagers, inspired by measures already in place in Australia and discussions in other countries like Spain.

Feb 14 • 08:42 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

China Promises to Combat Pre-Marriage Content on Social Media During Chinese New Year

China is implementing measures to tackle negative social media content about marriage and childbirth as part of its efforts to boost birth rates.

Feb 13 • 19:05 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

These offenders seek to be "caught in the claw": New amendments in the Seimas

New legislative proposals in Lithuania intend to impose strict measures on parents failing to pay child support.

Feb 13 • 14:45 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

S: How to Stop Profits in Independent Schools

The Social Democrats propose measures to prevent profit-making independent schools from transferring funding, aiming to eliminate profits in the education sector if they win the election.

Feb 13 • 09:28 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

European Parliament: Proposals for measures to eliminate poverty in the EU by 2035

The European Parliament has called for increased funding and coordination to combat poverty and social exclusion in the EU by 2035.

Feb 12 • 16:17 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Brazil: Justice Orders X to Block Sexual Images Generated by AI Grok

Brazilian authorities have ordered the social media platform X to immediately implement measures to prevent the generation of sexual content by its AI tool Grok, citing a lack of transparency and ongoing issues of non-consensual imagery.

Feb 12 • 05:31 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Ban on networks for children? Czechia alone cannot do anything; the EU should address it, says Plaga

Czech Education Minister Plaga argues that the proposed ban on certain online networks for children can only be effectively addressed at the EU level, as local measures would be insufficient.

Feb 11 • 13:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Electronic ankle bracelet, social media ban, and exposure in videos: see cautionary measures indicated to Hytalo Santos by the rapporteur at TJPB

Influencer Hytalo Santos is undergoing a habeas corpus judgment that may result in his release with several precautionary measures imposed by the court.

Feb 10 • 18:26 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Pensions, in March an Irpef discount and increases arrive: how salary slips and adjustments change

New measures for pensions in Italy include a reduction in the Irpef tax rate and increased social benefits for vulnerable pensioners, effective starting March 2026.

Feb 9 • 07:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Did You Get Aggressive with Kela's Phone Service? An Incident Report May Have Been Filed

The article discusses the rising incidents of aggressive behavior towards employees of Kela, Finland's social insurance institution, particularly during phone interactions, and the measures taken to document these occurrences.

Feb 9 • 06:29 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Europe Raises the Age for Using Social Media to 15 with Strict Regulations

European governments are taking significant measures to raise the minimum age for social media use to 15, highlighting concerns over mental health among minors.

Feb 9 • 05:31 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Readers' Letters: Costs, Pension System, Unprepared Youth

The article discusses the debate around lowering the age of criminal responsibility in Argentina, advocating for earlier intervention rather than punitive measures.

Feb 9 • 03:05 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

PHOTOS AND VIDEO: A Complete Contrast: How the US Vice President and the Italian Prime Minister Left the Summit

A video circulating on social media highlights the stark contrast in security measures for the US Vice President and the Italian Prime Minister during a recent summit in Milan.

Feb 8 • 12:15 UTC

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