Greece to ban social media for under-15s from 2027, PM says
Indian Express·2h ago·Hope
What Happened
Greece will ban social media access for children under 15 from January 1, 2027, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced. He cited rising anxiety, sleep problems, and addictive platform design. An February poll showed 80% public support. Australia previously banned social media for under-16s. Greece seeks EU-wide coordination on digital age restrictions and age verification requirements by end of 2026.
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