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🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Fake IDs and the Altered Mi Argentina App: The Illegal Circuit Through Which Minors Try to Enter Clubs

A report reveals how minors in Argentina are using fake IDs and a modified app to gain access to nightclubs.

Mar 22 • 15:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rio de Janeiro college student develops card game to discuss racism

A college student from Rio de Janeiro has created a card game aimed at combatting racism and promoting cultural access.

Mar 22 • 12:13 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Access Bank, King’s Trust to drive youth empowerment across Africa

Access Bank and King’s Trust International have partnered to enhance youth empowerment and entrepreneurship across Africa.

Mar 21 • 19:26 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Referendum, Conte: "They want to avoid inquiries into the caste. Let's reform justice ourselves"

Conte expresses optimism about youth engagement in the upcoming referendum, citing dissatisfaction among students over voting access.

Mar 20 • 00:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Papastergiou: "Decisions about banning access to social media for minors are a matter of days"

Greek Digital Governance Minister Dimitris Papastergiou announced upcoming regulations to restrict social media access for minors and outlined measures against the sale of alcohol and tobacco to underage individuals.

Mar 19 • 07:30 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Mitsotakis at the Athens Alitheia Forum: "Measures for minors' access to social media will be announced this month"

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced that measures to regulate minors' access to social media will be issued by the end of the month during the Athens Alitheia Forum.

Mar 11 • 16:49 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Grandparents with Suitcases. The Second Life of the 200,000 Over 75s. Moving North to Follow Their Grandchildren (and for Healthcare)

A new trend in Italy sees an increasing number of over-75 grandparents relocating to the North to be closer to their grandchildren and access better healthcare.

Mar 9 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Australia launches age verification for accessing pornography

Australia has implemented new digital safety regulations requiring users to prove they are over 18 years old to access pornography and restricted online content.

Mar 9 • 08:33 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Social Media: Come back tomorrow

Germany is potentially moving towards implementing a social media ban for minors, inspired by Australia's approach to restrict access to children under 16.

Mar 6 • 14:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Mar 6 • 12:49 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Social Media: Countries Struggle with Social Media Age Limit - Bavaria Slows Down

Germany's state leaders have reached a consensus on social media regulations, but proposals to ban access for under-14s face pushback from certain regions, particularly Bavaria.

Mar 6 • 04:50 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Alberta government, store owners campaign for change in nicotine pouch rules

The Alberta government advocates for changes to nicotine pouch regulations, arguing current federal rules hinder adult access while failing to prevent youth use.

Mar 6 • 00:11 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Children and Adolescents' Addiction to Screens: Behaviors Indicating a Need for Alarm

A Lithuanian lawmaker proposes regulations to restrict social media access for children and adolescents under 16 without parental consent, amid rising concerns about internet addiction.

Mar 3 • 08:40 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Children and Social Media: How the EU Commission Impedes Youth Protection on the Internet

Germany's political efforts to regulate social media access for children face significant obstacles from the EU Commission.

Mar 3 • 06:52 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

New ban in Polish schools? "It will distract students"

Poland is considering a proposal to restrict social media access for children and teenagers, following Australia's decision to ban social media use for those under 16.

Mar 2 • 06:08 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Discussion in Parliament on the Idea of Banning Social Media for Young People: Alternatives Proposed

There is a discussion in the Lithuanian Parliament about potential regulations to limit social media access for young people and the importance of media literacy programs.

Mar 1 • 13:19 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news for New York: Kathy Hochul announced more than $63 million to expand safe access to swimming

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced over $63 million in funding to improve safe swimming access as part of a broader initiative to encourage physical activities among children and teenagers.

Mar 1 • 00:01 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The brave young people made a fire on the Emajõgi: an hour and a half later, ice walking was prohibited

A group of young people made a fire on the ice of the Emajõgi in Tartu, leading to the authorities prohibiting access to the ice shortly after.

Feb 27 • 15:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
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 • 07:40 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Thousands of Troubled Children and Youth Can't Even Get on the Waiting List

Many mentally troubled children in Denmark are left without access to psychiatric help due to lengthy waiting lists and a system that denies them support.

Feb 25 • 20:03 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

VIDEO: About a hundred minors give birth in Latvia every year

Every year in Latvia, about 100 minor girls give birth, while 60 pregnancies are aborted, highlighting the need for better access to contraception and health education.

Feb 25 • 19:27 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

In Europe, increasingly heated discussions about the need to limit children's access to social media

European countries are debating the necessity of restricting children's access to social media, with France moving forward with legislation to ban harmful platforms for children under 15.

Feb 25 • 03:01 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Social networks should not be banned for minors under 16 years old

A growing global movement advocates for the restriction of social media access to individuals under 16, despite those in many countries currently being allowed access from age 13.

Feb 24 • 20:02 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

France Blocks Access to US Ambassador for Government Members After Snubbing Foreign Meeting

France has blocked US Ambassador Charles Kushner's access to government members following his absence from a meeting to discuss his controversial comments on the death of a far-right youth.

Feb 24 • 10:36 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Transgender Minnesota lawmaker pushes back on adult site age verification bill over fears of overreach

Minnesota State Rep. Leigh Finke expresses concerns over age verification laws for adult sites, arguing that they could limit access to educational content for LGBTQ youth.

Feb 23 • 20:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Youth shelters can be accessed without guardian consent’ ... Human Rights Commission recommends securing housing rights for 'homeless youths'

The National Human Rights Commission of Korea has recommended policy changes to protect the housing rights of 'homeless youths' by allowing them access to youth shelters without the need for guardian consent.

Feb 23 • 06:37 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
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Protest for access to healthcare

A youth organization in Latvia is organizing a protest demanding immediate action from the government to ensure accessible, state-funded healthcare.

Feb 20 • 14:31 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The Lithuanian Parliament is considering a social media ban for those under 16

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.

Feb 20 • 11:20 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Social Media Ban: How Australian Children Bypass Age Verification

Australian children are reportedly bypassing age verification protocols to access social media platforms, despite the implementation of the world's first social media ban.

Feb 20 • 09:04 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The state only pays for contraception after pregnancy and only up to 19 years. Calls to expand support.

A report highlights that the Latvian government limits contraceptive support to individuals under 19 who have given birth or had a pregnancy terminated, raising concerns about inadequate access for young women.

Feb 19 • 16:34 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

From Paris to New Delhi: The Battle to Restrict Social Media for Teenagers Gains Global Dimension

There is a growing international movement to restrict social media access for minors, initially sparked by Australia's policies, which are now being echoed in various countries across Europe and Asia.

Feb 19 • 07:26 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Zuckerberg denies in court that Instagram targets children

CEO Mark Zuckerberg asserted in court that Meta does not allow access to children under 13 on its platforms, despite evidence suggesting that they are a significant target audience.

Feb 18 • 22:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Student Free Pass is validated by the TSE after plebiscite in São Luís

The Brazilian Electoral Court has approved a plebiscite that confirmed overwhelming support for a Student Free Pass to facilitate school access for youth in São Luís.

Feb 18 • 20:16 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Limits for Social Media: No Ban is Also Not a Solution

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.

Feb 18 • 08:17 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Germany also considers banning social networks for children

Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz has supported proposals to restrict children's access to social media due to concerns over its impact on youth behavior.

Feb 18 • 08:03 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
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Collaboration between the Athens Concert Hall and the European Youth Card

The Athens Concert Hall and the Youth Foundation announce a partnership aimed at enhancing young people's access to culture and promoting their involvement in artistic life.

Feb 17 • 13:06 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Anti-Crime Pass, State of Emergency: Franck Allisio (RN) Details His Program to Conquer Marseille

Franck Allisio from the National Rally outlines his program, including tough measures against drug trafficking and youth access to beaches, as he campaigns for the mayoral seat in Marseille.

Feb 17 • 10:49 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Poles support a ban on social media. Devastating poll

A recent survey indicates that 62% of Poles support banning social media access for individuals under 16 years old.

Feb 17 • 09:25 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Boxing for Peace: How to enroll in the new program that will provide monthly support of 9,000 pesos?

The Mexican government launched 'Boxing for Peace', a program aimed at promoting sports discipline and social prevention by incorporating boxers as community instructors with financial support and free access to classes for children and youth.

Feb 16 • 19:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Starmer vows to fast-track social media law but says under-16s ban not definite

Keir Starmer has promised quicker action on regulating young people's access to social media but has not committed to a complete ban for those under 16.

Feb 16 • 14:42 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

NMS: Most Czechs support age restrictions for young people accessing social networks

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

Feb 16 • 11:50 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

To prohibit or not to prohibit social networks for minors?

The article discusses the debate about whether social media should be prohibited for minors under 16, highlighting efforts in various countries to regulate access due to concerns about safety and maturity.

Feb 15 • 04:42 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Abi: agreement signed with the Minister of Sport

An agreement was signed between the Minister for Sport and Youth and Abi to enhance credit access for students in Italy through increased state-backed financing.

Feb 14 • 04:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Youth Protection Debacle: Porn-Free Freedom

A German court ruling states that the media authority cannot order internet service providers to block access to pornographic websites, highlighting failures in youth protection laws in Germany.

Feb 13 • 17:10 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Youth Psychiatry Awaiting Breakthrough Under Overload

Efforts to accelerate the access of children with mental health issues to psychiatric care in Estonia are facing significant challenges and delays.

Feb 12 • 22:01 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The Saeima conceptually supports the introduction of state defense training in distance education and non-formal education

The Latvian Saeima has supported a proposal to implement state defense education in distance learning and non-formal education settings, aimed at ensuring equal access for all youth.

Feb 12 • 06:09 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Students' Reaction to Babiš's Ban on Social Media: Most Wouldn't Please Him with Their Opinions

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš's proposal to ban social media access for young people under 15 has elicited mixed reactions from students and experts, with many against the idea.

Feb 11 • 17:04 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Agriculture in Benin: Improving Access for Women and Youth to Land

In Benin, women and youth face significant challenges in accessing agricultural land despite legal rights, with advocacy efforts underway to improve the situation.

Feb 10 • 23:05 UTC

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