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The highest court in the Canary Islands ruled that an employer was justified in dismissing an employee who spent significant hours on social media during work hours, emphasizing the binding nature of mobile phone usage restrictions in employment contracts.

In Australia, a newly implemented ban on social media accounts receives mostly positive feedback from parents, despite some children's accounts evading the system.

The UK government is conducting tests with teenagers to assess the impact of potential restrictions on social media access for those under 16 years old.

The article discusses the growing debate in Germany regarding a proposed ban on social media for children and teenagers, as political parties push for age restrictions similar to those in Australia and Denmark.

A German commentary discusses the need to restrict social media access for children to protect their well-being.

Hundreds of teenagers in the UK will participate in trials testing bans and restrictions on social media usage as part of a government initiative to address smartphone-related issues among youth.

Croatian Minister Tomo Medved welcomed 19 wounded Ukrainian soldiers to Croatia for rehabilitation as a sign of support, while Marija Selak Raspudić discussed the need for social media restrictions for under-16s, and Mislav Herman controversially equated anti-fascism with the Independent State of Croatia (NDH).

A man has been charged with making anti-Semitic death threats towards Clarín journalist Alejandro Alfie, leading to judicial restrictions against him.

The mayor's office in Irkutsk has revoked a permit for a protest against government restrictions on Telegram, originally granted to the liberal Yabloko party, citing public safety concerns after the event gained social media attention.

The Polish government is set to implement age restrictions on social media access for children under 15, shifting the responsibility to digital platforms.

The article discusses the implications of a potential social media ban, highlighting that merely imposing restrictions may not address the underlying addiction issues among the youth.

The article argues that the debate over age restrictions for social media usage in Germany overlooks the limited scope of EU member states' authority, necessitating a European-level resolution.

The Oulu police department in Finland creatively reminded citizens about gun permits on Facebook, despite restrictions on discussing firearms.

Turkish authorities are investigating major social media platforms regarding their handling of children's data in preparation for new regulations.

A discussion on the effectiveness and understanding of proposed social media bans for youth in Germany.

California Governor Gavin Newsom emphasizes the need for age restrictions on social media for children under 16, sharing personal experiences as a parent.

Lithuanian MP Daiva Ulbinaitė plans to propose a law imposing age restrictions on social media usage for minors under 16 years old.

The Lithuanian Parliament is debating a proposal to ban social media access for people under the age of 16, requiring platforms to enforce age verification.

Despite a social media ban in Australia, two teenagers, Kyan and Ivy, continue to post content on TikTok without restrictions.

CDU Secretary General Carsten Linnemann anticipates a decision on age restrictions for social media use by children and teenagers at the upcoming party conference.

Emmanuel Macron, the French president, criticizes social media executives' claims of defending free speech while advocating for restrictions on access to social media for minors to mitigate detrimental effects.

Brazilians living in Russia rely on VPNs to circumvent recent social media restrictions imposed by the Russian government.

The article discusses key political developments, including the inaugural session of Trump's Peace Council and proposals for social media restrictions in Germany.

Morena Rial, currently detained in a Buenos Aires prison, has returned to social media, sharing videos and posts from her new Instagram account despite the restrictions related to her legal situation.

The article discusses the debate around social media restrictions for minors in Europe, prompted by Australia's new age restrictions for youth access to platforms.

The article discusses the debate surrounding social media regulations for minors in Germany, emphasizing the need for age restrictions as seen in Australia.

The article discusses the need for age restrictions on social media in Germany, inspired by Australia's forthcoming ban on under-16 users.

A study reveals that a significant number of children and teenagers in Germany are using social media in risky ways, prompting political discussions about imposing age restrictions.

A recent study reveals that over a quarter of children and adolescents in Germany use social media in harmful ways, prompting proposals for age restrictions from political parties.

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

A survey reveals that a significant portion of Poles favor restricting social media access for minors, with various age limits suggested.

India is in talks with social media companies about implementing age restrictions following similar initiatives in other countries.

The UK government is set to introduce restrictions on social media use for those under 16, influenced by growing concerns over negative impacts evidenced by parents' demands for action.

The UK government is planning a consultation to gather information on how to improve online safety for children, potentially leading to restrictions on social media and addictive apps.

A majority of Czechs support implementing age restrictions on access to social media for younger users.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans to pursue legislation that enforces age restrictions on social media to protect children from harmful content.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer plans to introduce age restrictions on social media to protect minors from harmful content, following Australia's lead in prohibiting access to social media for those under 16.

Canadian athletes at the Milan Cortina Olympic Games are diversifying their funding sources, increasingly leveraging social media for sponsorships and personal branding after the International Olympic Committee eased restrictions.

A heated debate erupted between Croatian lawmakers Marina Miletić and Ivana Kekin over proposed social media restrictions for minors.

Portugal's National Assembly has approved a bill that imposes restrictions on children's access to social media, requiring parental consent for users aged 13 to 16.

Swedish Education Minister Simona Mohamsson has invited all parliamentary parties to discuss age restrictions on social media, although not all parties take the invitation seriously.

Russian authorities have imposed restrictions and fines on the messaging app Telegram as part of a crackdown on foreign social media platforms.

Spain's judiciary has criticized the government's social media law for lacking legal precision and security, particularly in its age restrictions for social media access.

Facebook announced updates involving new AI features for profile pictures and text posts but did not provide key details about timelines and geographical restrictions.

A Russian court has fined Telegram 11 million rubles for failing to remove extremist content, while the government imposes gradual restrictions on the platform.

India is set to enact restrictions on AI-generated content on social media effective February 20, requiring prominent labeling and quicker removal of illegal content.

The article discusses the implications of social media restrictions on Czech children and the necessity of identification for access.

The article discusses the overwhelming influence of social media on youth, questioning the timing and effectiveness of proposed restrictions on their use.

Roblox faces challenges in implementing age verification to protect its child users, highlighting broader issues in social media access restrictions for minors.

Ecuador engages in discussions about the regulation of social media access for minors, reflecting recent actions taken in France and Australia.